Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati (1824-1883)

Founder of Arya Samaj

 Contents
Preface iii
I. Preparation For Agnihotra 1
II. Taking Oath 3
III. Prayers Before Agnihotra 5
IV. Purifying Self - Water 9
V. Lighting The Agni (Fire) 11
VI. Offering Only Samidha (Firewood) 13
VII. Offering Ghee 15
VIII. Pouring Water Around The Hawankund 16
IX. Offering Ghee…Contd. 17
X. Offering Ghee and Samagri (Herbal Powder) 19
XI. Concluding Agnihotra 24
XII. Agnihotra Prayer 27
XIII. Additional Mantras 29
XIV. Meditation 34
XV. Birthday Prayer and Birthday Wishes 36
XVI. Meal Time Prayer 37

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 Vedic Tree
AARANYAK
GRANTHA
SUTRA
GRANTHA SMRITI
VYAAKRAN NIRUKTA
KALPa CHHAND

SHIKSHA 6 PARTS
JYOTISH
VAISHESHIK DARSHAN NYAY DARSHAN
Rishi - Kanaada Rishi - Gautama
SANKHYA DARSHAN VEDANT DARSHAN
Rishi - Kapila Rishi - Vyasa

YOG DARSHAN 6 SUB PARTS

(SHASTRA / MIMAMSA DARSHAN
Rishi - Patanjali Rishi - Jaimini
DARSHAN)
KATHA TAITTIREEYA
UPANISHAD UPANISHAD
PRASHNA MAANDUKYA
UPANISHAD UPANISHAD
ISHA BRIHADAARANYAKA
UPANISHAD UPANISHAD
KENA 10 UPANISHAD CHHAANDOGYA
UPANISHAD UPANISHAD
MUNDAKA AITAREYA
UPANISHAD UPANISHAD

SHATAPATHA AITAREYA TANDIYA

BRAHMANA BRAHMANA BRAHMANA GOPATHA
BRAHMANA
4 BRAHMANA GRANTH

DHANUR VEDA GANDHARVA

AYUR VEDA (Army & Warfare) VEDA ARTHA VEDA
(Diagnosis & Treatment (Music & Dance) (Business & Wealth))
of diseases)
4 UPAVEDAS

YAJUR VEDA SAMA VEDA

Source : Vayu Rishi Source : Aditya Rishi
4 VEDAS

RIG VEDA ATHARVA VEDA

Source: Agni Rishi No. of mantras Source : Angira Rishi
Rig Veda = 10552, Yajur Veda = 1975
Sama Veda = 1875, Atharva Veda = 5977
Origin of Vedas = Approx 196,08,53,100 years ago

Courtesy: Aacharya Gyaaneshwar Arya

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 PREFACE

A s per Vedas, there are five types of Yajnas, that all of us should perform
on a daily basis as part of true worship. They are commonly known as
‘Pancha Maha Yajna’.
Deva Yajna (also known as Agnihotra or Hawan), is primarily meant towards
purifying our atmosphere. As human beings, we invariably pollute the
environment every day. Agnihotra is the perfect scientific way to neutralize
the pollution and maintain a harmonious relationship with nature.Agnihotra
should ideally be performed twice a day, during sunrise and sunset.
In Agnihotra, we light a small fire in a copper pyramid and offer Cow Ghee
and Samagri (mixture of herbs). Cow dung cakes may also be offered.Vedic
mantras are chanted simultaneously to invoke the blessings of the Almighty.
This book compiles the mantras that are chanted during the daily Agnihotra.
Many of the mantras end with the words “ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊”, (‘Idam Na Mama’) which
means – ‘This is not mine’. In this world, which is driven by consumerism
and selfishness, we pray that whatever we are offering to the sacred fire
is for everyone around – not only for us. It will benefit the entire family,
neighbours and other living beings.
Agnihotra brings families together. It is typically performed as a team,
with people (Yajmaans) sitting on all four sides of the copper pyramid
(Hawankund). Indeed, it is a great way for people to also celebrate all key
occasions in life – birthdays, anniversaries, house warming, etc.
Even you if you do not chant the Vedic mantras in Sanskrit, the chemical
reaction will probably remain the same. Everyone around will benefit from
the gaseous essence that is generated. The reason why Vedic mantras are also
prescribed is for it to be a deeper spiritual experience.
The gist of the mantras (rather than word-by-word meaning) in simplified
English have also been given. However, there could be certain errors

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and omissions in the process. We request the reader to excuse us for the
omissions, but please do bring to our notice any feedback for correction
and improvement in subsequent versions. We will remain grateful to you
for your support and feedback. You can write to ‘Tamilnadu Arya Samaj
Educational Society’ 212–213, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Gopalapuram,
Chennai – 600086 or email to publications@davchennai.org.

First Edition : June 2019 (15,000 copies)

Compiled by Shri.Vikas Arya and Shri. Arulmozhi

References:
(i) ‘Vaidik Nitya Karma Vidhi’ | Author: Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(ii) ‘Vaidik Nitya Karma Vidhi’ | Author: Pandit Yudhistir Mimamsak Ji

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 I. PREPARATION FOR AGNIHOTRA
Please arrange the following items for the Agnihotra.
i. Pyramid shaped vessel, preferably made of copper (Hawankund).
ii. Samidha (Firewood) from either Mango or Peepal or Palaash tree.
Cow dung cakes may also be used.
iii. Samagri (Herbal powder) with plates.
iv. Cow ghee (preferably from India native breed; otherwise whatever is
available) – 250 gms.
v. Ghee vessels along with a long wooden spoon (to offer ghee to the
Agni, i.e. fire).
vi. Camphor and matchbox.
vii. Small tumblers with drinking water – this is for ‘Aachmana’ mantra
(see pg. 9).
viii. One jug (Kalash) of water to be offered during ‘Jalaseechanam’ mantra.
(see pg. 16)
ix. Small towel, tissue paper and seating mats.

Note: Samagri is a mixture of various dried herbal roots and leaves, including Holy Basil (Tulasi
leaves), Black Sesame Seeds, Barley, Rose petals, Sandalwood powder, Jaggery, Dry Coconut,
Neem leaves, Cinnamon,Turmeric, Spikenard (Jataamansi),Wild asparagus (Shataavari), etc.

Samidha- Fire Wood Sticks

Hawankund Samagri
Kalash

Tumbler Ghee Spoon Samagri Plate Ghee Vessel

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 Key Points

1. Timing – Agnihotra should be ideally performed at the time of sunrise

and sunset. Simple daily agnihotra can be performed in 15-20 minutes.

2. Group prayer – It is ideal if the Agnihotra can be jointly performed by all

members of the family sitting around the Pyramid vessel (Hawankund).

3. Offering ghee – Ghee is offered by the Main Yajmaan. Any member of

the family can offer ghee, though ideally it is the senior member of the
household.

4. Direction in which one should sit – The Main Yajmaan (person

offering ghee) should sit on the West side (facing the East). If husband
and wife are performing together, then the wife should be seated on the
right side of the husband.

5. Meaning of Mantras – It will be hugely beneficial if all the participants

know the broad gist of the mantras. Recalling the meaning of the mantra
as we chant them, will make the experience more meaningful.

6. Vedic Scholar – Having a Vedic scholar who chants the mantras well
and explains the meaning, is very helpful. However, with practice over
a few days, anyone (irrespective of age, gender, caste, etc.) can learn the
overall process and can then successfully perform the Agnihotra.

7. Avoid smoke – We should use various ingredients in the right

proportion to avoid smoke. Generally,Yajmaans tend to offer too much
Samidha and Samagri, compared to ghee. Kindly avoid doing so.

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 II. TAKING OATH

‚¢∑§À¬ ¬Ê∆U— (Samkalpa Paatha)

•Ê3◊˜Ô Ãà‚Ã˜Ô üÊË ’˝rÊÔáÊÊ, ____(i)_____◊Ê‚, ___(ii)_____ÁŒŸÊ¢∑§,___(iii)___
flÊ‚⁄U (¬˝Ê× / ‚Êÿ¥) ∑§Ê‹, ‡ÊÈ÷◊È„ÍUÃ¸ ¡¢’Ímˬ ÷⁄UÃπá«U, •ÊÿʸflÃʸãê¸Ã, ___(iv)_____
¬˝Ê¢Ã, ÃòÊSÕ ____(v)____Ÿª⁄U, _____(vi)______ ©U¬Ÿª⁄U, _____(vii)_____
‚fl¸ ∑§ÀÿÊáÊÊÕZ, •S◊ÊÁ÷— •òÊ ŒflÿôÊ— Á∑˝§ÿÃ–

Om Tatsat Shri Brahmano, ___(i)______maase, __(ii)______dinanke,

__(iii)____vaasare, (praataha/saayan) kaale, shubhmuhurte, jambudweepe,
bharatakhande, aaryavartaantargate, ____(iv)____ praante, tatrastha
____(v)____ nagare, ______(vi)_____ upanagare, _ (vii) , sarva
kalyaanaartham, asmaabhi atra devayajnah kriyate|

O God! On this ____(i)_____month, _____(ii)_____date,

_____(iii)______day of the week, in the (morning/evening), on this
auspicious occasion, in the Island of Jambu, in this Arya land of Bharat, in
the state of ____(iv)____, in the city of ___(v)_____, in the area of
_____(vi)_____, in the ___(vii)_____, Deva Yajna is being performed by
us for everyone’s benefit.

Note: Each of the seven continents is essentially an island. The Asia

region was historically known as ‘Jambu’ island (Jambudweep).

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(i) Months of the year – ¡Ÿfl⁄UË (Jan), » ⁄Ufl⁄UË (Feb), ◊Êø¸ (March), •¬˝Ò‹
(◊Ê‚) (April), ◊߸ (May), ¡ÍŸ (June), ¡È‹Ê߸ (July),
•ªSà (Aug), Á‚â’⁄U (Sep), •Ä≈ÍU’⁄U (Oct), Ÿfl¢’⁄U
(Nov), ÁŒ‚¢’⁄U (Dec)
(ii) Days of month ¬˝Õ◊ (v); ÁmÃËÿ (w); ÃÎÃËÿ (x); øÃÈÕ¸ (y); ¬¢ø◊
(ÁŒŸÊ¢∑) (z); cÊDÔU ({); ‚#◊ (|); •CÔU◊ (}); Ÿfl◊ (~); Œ‡Ê◊
(vÆ); ∞∑§ÊŒ‡Ê (vv); mÊŒ‡Ê (vw); òÊÿÊŒ‡Ê (vx);
øÃÈŒ¸‡Ê (vy); ¬¢øŒ‡Ê (vz); cÊÊ«U‡Ê (v{); ‚#Œ‡Ê
(v|); •CÔUÊŒ‡Ê (v}); ∞∑§ÊŸÁfl¢‡ÊÁà (v~); Áfl¢‡ÊÁà (wÆ);
∞∑§Áfl¢‡ÊÁà (wv); mÊÁfl¢‡ÊÁà (ww); òÊÿÊÁfl¢‡ÊÁà (wx);
øÃÈÁflZ‡ÊÁà (wy); ¬¢øÁfl¢‡ÊÁà (wz); cÊÁ«˜UÔfl¢‡ÊÁà (w{);
‚#Áfl¢‡ÊÁà (w|); •CÔUÊÁfl¢‡ÊÁà (w}); ∞∑§ÊŸÁòÊ¢‡ÊÃ˜Ô (w~);
ÁòÊ¢‡ÊÃ˜Ô (xÆ); ∞∑§ÁòÊ¢‡ÊÃ˜Ô (xv)
(iii) Days of week (flÊ‚⁄U) ‚Ê◊ (Mon), ◊¢ª‹ (Tue), ’Èœ (Wed), ’΄US¬ÁÃ
(Thurs), ‡ÊÈ∑˝§ (Fri), ‡ÊÁŸ (Sat), ⁄UÁfl (Sun)

(iv) State (¬˝Ê¢Ã) The state where you are performing the
Agnihotra (Eg: Tamilnadu)

(v) City (Ÿª⁄) The city where you are performing the
Agnihotra (Eg: Chennai)

(vi) Area (©U¬Ÿª⁄) The area where you are performing the
Agnihotra (Eg: Mogappair)

(vii) Place The exact place or the venue where you are
performing the Agnihotra
(Eg: D.A.V. School)

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 III. PRAYERS BEFORE AGNIHOTRA
Directions - The first eight mantras are chanted in meditation posture
(sitting straight with eyes closed), realizing the meaning of every mantra.
These mantras can indeed be separately chanted prior to any solemn
occasion.
Titled as ‘Ishvara – Stuti – Praarthanaa – Upaasanaa’ mantras, we humbly
invoke the blessings of God.
➢ Stuti - To invoke the virtues, deeds and the characteristics of God
➢ Praarthanaa– Pray to God to give us good intellect, happiness and
bliss
➢ Upaasanaa- Upa means ‘Near’ | Aasanaa means ‘To sit’. Thus Upaasanaa
means to realize God within our own soul.

1. •Ê3◊˜Ô Áfl‡√ÊÊÁŸ Œfl ‚ÁflÌȸÁ⁄UÃÊÁŸ ¬⁄UÊ ‚Èfl–

ÿŒ˜Ô ÷Œ¢˝ ÃÛ¼ •Ê ‚ÈflH
Om Vishwaani deva savitar-duritaani paraasuva |
Yad bhadram tanna aasuva ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 30 | Mantra 3)

O God! Creator of the universe, and Giver of true happiness! We

pray to You to remove all our shortcomings and vices. May You
bestow upon us all good qualities.

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2. •Ê3◊˜Ô Á„U⁄Uáÿª÷¸— ‚◊flûʸÃʪ˝ ÷ÍÃSÿ ¡Ê× ¬ÁÃ⁄∑§ •Ê‚ËØԖ

‚ ŒÊœÊ⁄U ¬ÎÁÕflË¥ lÊ◊ÈÃ◊Ê¢ ∑§S◊Ò ŒflÊÿ „UÁflcÊÊ Áflœ◊H
Om hiranya-garbhah samavarta-taagre bhootasya jaatah
patireka aaseet |
Sa daadhaara prithiveem dhyaa-mutemaam kasmai
devaaya havishaa vidhema ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 23 | Mantra 1)

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 O God! You are the sole Creator of all source of light like the Sun.
You always existed; You are present as of now and You will always
exist.You hold and sustain the earth and other celestial bodies, thus
supporting this entire universe. We worship You alone.

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3. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÿ •Êà◊ŒÊ ’‹ŒÊÔ ÿSÿ Áfl‡fl ©U¬Ê‚Ã ¬˝Á‡ÊcÊ¢ ÿSÿ ŒflÊ—–

ÿSÿ ¿UÊÿÊ˘◊Îâ ÿSÿ ◊ÎàÿÈ— ∑§S◊Ò ŒflÊÿ „UÁflcÊÊ Áflœ◊H
Om ya aatmadaa baladaa yasya vishva upaasate prashisham
yasya devaah |
Yasya chaaya-amritam yasya mrityuh kasmai devaaya havishaa
vidhema ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 25 | Mantra 13)
O God! You have bestowed the soul with a highly intricate physical
body, moral and spiritual strength. The learned sing Your praise
and humbly accept Your governance and judgment. Your shade of
protection leads to immortality. Lack of trust in You, causes all
kinds of miseries and fear of death. We worship You alone.

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4. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÿ— ¬˝ÊáÊÃÊ ÁŸÁ◊cÊÃÊ ◊Á„UàflÒ∑§ ߺ˝Ê¡Ê ¡ªÃÊ ’÷Ífl–

ÿ˘ ߸‡Ê˘•Sÿ Ám¬Œ‡ëÊÃÈc¬Œ— ∑§S◊Ò ŒflÊÿ „UÁflcÊÊ Áflœ◊H
Om yah praanato nimishato mahitvaika idraajaa jagato babhoova |
Ya-eeshe-asya dvipadash-chatushpadaha kasmai devaaya havishaa
vidhema ||

(Yajur Veda | Chapter 23 | Mantra 3)

O God! You are the One and only King of this entire universe
(living and non-living). You alone Create and Rule over both
humans (bipeds) and animals (quadrupeds). We worship You alone.

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5. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÿŸ lÊÒL ª˝Ê ¬ÎÁÕflË ø ŒÎ…UÊ ÿŸ Sfl—SÃÁ÷â ÿŸ ŸÊ∑§—–
ÿÊ˘•ãÃÁ⁄UˇÊ ⁄U¡‚Ê Áfl◊ÊŸ— ∑§S◊Ò ŒflÊÿ „UÁflcÊÊ Áflœ◊H
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 Om yena dyaurugraa prithivi cha
dridhaa yena svaha-stabhitam yena
naakah |
Yo-antarikshe rajaso vimaanaha
kasmai devaaya havishaa vidhema ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 32 | Mantra 6)

O God! You sustain this Universe including Sun, Earth and other
celestial bodies that maintain balanced momentum. You are the
Giver of true happiness and bliss. We worship You alone.

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6. •Ê3◊˜Ô ¬˝¡Ê¬Ã Ÿ àflŒÃÊãÿãÿÊ Áfl‡flÊ ¡ÊÃÊÁŸ ¬Á⁄UÃÊ ’÷Ífl–

ÿà∑§Ê◊ÊSÃ ¡È„ÈU◊SÃãŸÊ˘•SÃÈ flÿ¢ SÿÊ◊ ¬ÃÿÊ ⁄UÿËáÊÊ◊˜ÔH
Om prajaapate na tvadetaa-nyanyo vishvaa jaataani paritaa
babhoova |
Yatkaamaaste juhumastanno-astu vayam syaama patayo
rayeenaam ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 10 | Sukta 121 | Mantra 10)

O God! You are the Lord of all. None other than You rules over
life forms and the material world. May You fulfill all our cherished
desires and may we have wealth and other material things.

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7. •Ê3◊˜Ô ‚ ŸÊ ’ãœÈ¡¸ÁŸÃÊ ‚ ÁflœÊÃÊ œÊ◊ÊÁŸ flŒ ÷ÈflŸÊÁŸ Áfl‡flÊ–

ÿòÊ ŒflÊ •◊ÎÃ◊ÊŸ‡ÊÊŸ¼SÃÎÃËÿ œÊ◊ãŸäÿÒ⁄UÿãÃH
Om sa no bandhur-janitaa sa vidhaataa dhaamaani veda
bhuvanaani vishvaa |
Yatra devaa amritamaana-shaanaas-triteeye
dhaamanna-dhyairayanta ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 32 | Mantra 10)

O God! You are our parent and our brother. You are our sustainer
and controller. You are our teacher and judge. You know the name,
place and source of everything. The enlightened souls, who trust
You, have a sense of freedom and are not affected by miseries.

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8. •Ê3◊˜Ô •ÇŸ Ÿÿ ‚ȬÕÊ ⁄UÊÿ •S◊ÊŸ˜ Áfl‡√¼ÊÁŸ ŒflflÿÈŸÊÁŸ ÁflmÊŸ˜Ô–
ÿÈÿÊäÿS◊îÊÈ„ÈU⁄UÊáÊ◊ŸÊ ÷ÍÁÿDÔUÊãÃ Ÿ◊ ©UÁQ¢ Áflœ◊H

Om agne naya supathaa raaye asmaan vishvaani deva-vayunaani
vidvaan |
Yuyo-dhyasmaj-juhuraana-meno bhooyishtaante nama uktim
vidhema ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 40 | Mantra 16)

O God! Please lead us on to the right path of honesty and simplicity.

Remove from us all sins and crookedness. May we do only good
deeds. We praise and worship You alone.

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 IV. PURIFYING SELF – WATER
Aachmana Mantra
Directions - Each Yajmaan may take some water in the
right palm from the small tumblers. Recite first of the
three mantras. After ‘Svaaha’ sip the water.
In the same manner, once again take some water in the
right palm and sip it after reciting the second and the
third mantra. After sipping the water for the third time,
you may take some additional water and slightly rinse
your palms.

Sipping of water helps you clear your throat, making you feel comfortable as you
start performing the Agnihotra.

9. •Ê3◊˜Ô Om amrito- May God protect

•◊ÎÃÊ¬SÃ⁄UáÊ◊Á‚ pastaranamasi svaaha|| me from below,
(First sip) i.e. internal
SflÊ„UÊ–– problems

10. •Ê3◊˜Ô Om amritaa- May God protect

•◊ÎÃÊÁ¬äÊÊãÊ◊Á‚ pidhaanamasi svaaha|| me from above, i.e.
(Second sip) external problems
SflÊ„UÊ––
11. •Ê3◊˜Ô ‚àÿ¢ ÿ‡Ê— Om satyam yashaha May God bless
üÊË◊¸Áÿ üÊË— üÊÿÃÊ¢ shrirmayi srihi me with true
shrayataam svaaha|| knowledge, glory
SflÊ„UÊ–– and material
(Third sip)
prosperity

(Taittriya Aaranyaka | Prapataka10. Anuvakam 32, 35)

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 Angasparsha Mantra

Directions - Take some water in your left palm. As your recite

the following mantras (12 – 18), touch the relevant organ of
your body, with the middle and ring finger of your right hand.

12. •Ê3◊˜Ô flÊæ˜ ÔêÊ Om vaangma May I have Touch your

•ÊSÿ˘SÃÈH aasye astu || good speech mouth (right
and then left)
13. •Ê3◊˜Ô Ÿ‚Ê◊¸ Om nasorme May I have Touch your
¬˝ÊáÊÊ˘SÃÈH praano astu || ‘Praana’ nostrils (right
(breath) in and left)
my nostrils
14. •Ê3◊˜Ô •ˇáÊÊ◊¸ Om May I have Touch your
øˇÊÈ⁄USÃÈH akshanor- me vision in my eyes (right and
chakshur- eyes left)
astu ||
15. •Ê3◊˜Ô ∑§áʸÿÊ◊¸ Om May I be able Touch your
üÊÊòÊ◊SÃÈH karnayor- me to hear with ears (right and
shrotram- my ears left)
astu ||
16. •Ê3◊˜Ô ’ÊuÔUÊ◊¸ Om baahvor- May I have Touch your
me balam- strength in arms (right and
’‹◊SÃÈH my arms
astu || left)
17. •Ê3◊˜Ô ™§flÊ¸◊¸ Om urvor-me May I have Touch your
ojo-astu || vigour in my thighs (right
•Ê¡Ê˘SÃÈH thighs and left)
18. •Ê3◊˜Ô •Á⁄UCÔUÊÁŸ Om arishtaani May all major Sprinkle
me-angaani and minor remaining water
◊˘XÊÁŸ limbs of my
tanusstanva on your head
ßÍSÃãflÊ ◊¥ ‚„U me saha
body remain
healthy and
‚ãÃÈH santu || free from
diseases
(Paaraskara Grihya Sutra, 1.3.25)
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 V. LIGHTING THE AGNI (FIRE)
Directions - Put a small piece of camphor in
long spoon. Reciting the following mantra, ignite
the camphor from the flame of a ghee lamp
already kindled beforehand. Alternatively, ignite
it with a match-stick.

19. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÷ÍÎ÷¸Èfl— Sfl—–

Om bhoor bhuvah svaaha |

(Gobhila Grihya Sutra, 1.1.11)

Oh Almighty! The Giver of ‘Praana’ (life); Remover of our sorrow;

Giver of happiness and bliss
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20. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÷ÍÎ÷¸Èfl— SfllʸÒÁ⁄Ufl ÷ÍêŸÊ ¬ÎÁÕflËfl flÁ⁄UêáÊÊ–

ÃSÿÊSÃ ¬ÎÁÕÁfl Œflÿ¡ÁŸ åÊÎDÔU˘ÁÇŸ◊ÛÊÊŒ◊ÛÊÊlÊÿÊŒœH

Om bhoor bhuvah svar-dyauriva bhumnaa prithviva varimnaa |

Tasyaaste prithvi devayajani prishthe-agnim-annadam-

annadyayadadhe ||

(Yajur Veda | Chapter 3 | Mantra 5)

O God! You are the Giver of Praana (life),

Remover of our sorrow, Giver of happiness
and bliss. I hereby start the Agnihotra in
this Hawan kund, which is placed on the
Mother Earth. May the Agni (fire) be
established smoothly and my offerings be
kindly accepted
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21. •Ê3◊˜Ô ©UŒ˜éÊÈäÿSflÊÇŸ ¬˝ÁáʪÎÁ„U àflÁ◊CÔUʬÍû¼¸ ‚¢ ‚ΡÕÊ◊ÿ¢ ø–
•ÁS◊ãà‚œSÕ˘•äÿÈûÊ⁄UÁS◊Ÿ˜Ô Áfl‡√Ê ŒflÊ ÿ¡◊ÊŸp ‚ËŒÃH
Om udbhudya-svaagne pratijaa-grihi tvam-ishtapoorte sam
srijethaam-ayam cha |
Asmint-sadhasthe-adhyuttarasmin vishve deva yajmaanashcha
seedata ||

(Yajur Veda | Chapter 15 | Mantra 54)

O God! May the kindled fire grow further in its full vigour. May
our learned companions co-operate with us in our works. May
we help each other not only towards material progress but also
towards our spiritual development.

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 VI. OFFERING ONLY SAMIDHA (FIREWOOD)
Directions - Each yajmaan (sitting on all four sides of the Hawankund) offers
three samidhas each. The first samidha (firewood) is to be offered at the end of
this mantra after ‘Svaaha’.

22. •Ê3◊˜Ô •ÿãà ßä◊ •Êà◊Ê ¡ÊÃflŒSÃŸäÿSfl flh¸Sfl øh flœ¸ÿ øÊS◊ÊŸ˜Ô ¬˝¡ÿÊ
¬‡ÊÈÁ÷’˝¸rÊÔflø¸‚ŸÊÛÊÊlŸ ‚◊œÿ SflÊ„UÊH ߌ◊ÇŸÿ ¡ÊÃflŒ‚ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om ayanta idhma aatma jaatavedas-tene-dhyasva vardhasva
chedha vardhaya chaasmaan prajaya pashubhir-brahmavarchase-
naannaa-dyena samedhaya svaaha ||
Idam agnaye jaatavedase idam na mama ||
(Aashvalayana Grihya Sutra, 1.10.12)

O God! I offer this (samidha) to help this fire grow further in its
full vigour. Similarly, may I also grow in my life blessed with family,
animals as companions, vitality, food and other everyday needs.
This offering is for the welfare of all - not only for me.
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Directions - No offering (either Samidha or ghee) to be made after this mantra

23. •Ê3◊˜Ô ‚Á◊œÊÁÇŸ¢ ŒÈflSÿà ÉÊÎÃÒ’Ê¸œÿÃÊÁÃÁÕ◊˜Ô–

•ÊÁS◊Ÿ˜Ô „U√ÿÊ ¡È„UÊßH

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 Om samidha-agnim duvasyata ghritair-bodhaya-taa-tithim |
Aasmin havyaa juhotana ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 3 | Mantra 1)
O God! We make the fire grow further by offering ghee and
samidha. This offering is for the welfare of all - not only for me.
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Directions - The second samidha (firewood) is to be offered at the end of this

mantra after ‘Svaaha.’

24. •Ê3◊˜Ô ‚È‚Á◊hÊÿ ‡ÊÊÁøcÊ ÉÊÎâ ÃËfl¢˝ ¡È„Êß–

•ÇŸÿ ¡ÊÃflŒ‚ SflÊ„UÊH ߌ◊ÇŸÿ ¡ÊÃflŒ‚ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om susamid-dhaaya shochishe ghritam teevram juhotana |
Agnaye jaatavedase svaaha || Idam agnaye jaatavedase idam na
mama ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 3 | Mantra 2)

O God! We offer pure and fragrant ghee in the fire. All the offerings
will get converted into fine particles purifying the atmosphere.
This offering is for the welfare of all - not only for me.
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Directions - The third samidha is to be offered at the end of this mantra after
‘Svaaha.’
25. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÃãàflÊ ‚Á◊j⁄ÁÔX⁄UÊ ÉÊÎÃŸ flh¸ÿÊ◊Á‚–
’΄Uë¿ÊøÊ ÿÁflc∆Uÿ SflÊ„UÊH ߌ◊ÇŸÿ˘ÁX⁄‚ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om tam-tvaa samidbhir-angiro ghritena vardhayaamasi |
Briha-chhochaa yavishtya svaaha | Idam agnaye angirase idam
na mama ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 3 | Mantra 3)
O Agni (fire)! We offer you ghee and samidha, thus ensuring you
glow brightly. This offering is for the welfare of all - not only for me.

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 VII. OFFERING GHEE
Directions - This mantra is to be repeated five times. At the end of each mantra,
Ghee should be offered to the Agni (fire).

26. •Ê3◊˜Ô •ÿãà ßä◊ •Êà◊Ê ¡ÊÃflŒSÃŸäÿSfl flh¸Sfl øh flœ¸ÿ øÊS◊ÊŸ˜Ô ¬˝¡ÿÊ
¬‡ÊÈÁ÷’˝¸rÊÔflø¸‚ŸÊÛÊÊlŸ ‚◊œÿ SflÊ„UÊH ߌ◊ÇŸÿ ¡ÊÃflŒ‚ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om ayanta idhma aatma jaatavedas-tene-dhyasva vardhasva chedha
vardhaya chaasmaan prajaya pashubhir-brahmavarchase-naannaa-
dyena samedhaya svaaha ||
Idam agnaye jaatavedase idam na mama ||
(Aashvalayana Grihya Sutra | 1.10.12)

O God! I offer this (ghee) to help this fire grow further in its full
vigour. Similarly, may I also grow in my life blessed with family,
animals as companions, vitality, food and other everyday needs. All
these offerings are for the welfare of all - not only for me.

Why five times? We humans have five senses through which we gain
knowledge, also known as ‘Gyaan-Indriya’. These are Eyes, Nose, Ears,
Tongue and Skin. We chant this mantra five times, praying to the Almighty
to keep all our five senses robust, such that we gain the right knowledge.

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 VIII. POURING WATER AROUND THE HAWANKUND

Jalaseechanam
Directions - In this stage the water from the jug (kalash), is poured on all four
sides of the Hawankund with chanting of the mantras. This is symbolic of the
fact that this Earth is also surrounded by water, which has a very significant
role in our lives.

27. •Ê3◊˜Ô Om adite- Eastern

•ÁŒÃ˘ŸÈ◊ãÿSflH anumanyasva || side of the
Hawankund
O God! May
28. •Ê3◊˜Ô Om anumate- Western
anumanyasva || side of the this water be
•ŸÈ◊Ã˘ŸÈ◊ãÿSflH beneficial for
Hawankund
us
29. •Ê3◊˜Ô Om Northern
‚⁄USflàÿŸÈ◊ãÿSflH Sarasvatya- side of the
anumanyasva || Hawankund

(Gobhila Grihya Sutra, 1.3.1-3)

Directions – Water from the jug (kalash), is to be poured

on all the four sides of the Hawankund in the following
sequence – East, South, West and North

30. •Ê3◊˜Ô Œfl ‚Áfl× ¬˝‚Èfl ÿôÊ¢ ¬˝‚Èfl ÿôʬÁâ ÷ªÊÿ–

ÁŒ√ÿÊ ªãœfl¸— ∑§Ã¬Í— ∑§ÃÛÊ— ¬ÈŸÊÃÈ flÊøS¬ÁÃflʸø¢ Ÿ— SflŒÃÈH
Om deva savitah prasuva yajnam prasuva
yajna-patim bhagaaya |
Divyo gandharvah ketapooh ketannah punaatu vaachaspatir-
vaacham nah svadatu ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 30 | Mantra 1)
O God! May this water inspire us to perform good deeds. May it
purify our mind and knowledge. May it also purify our speech.

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 IX. OFFERING GHEE…CONTD.

31. •Ê3◊˜Ô •ÇãÊÿ Om agnaye Offer ghee on O God! This

SflÊ„UÊH svaaha || northern side of offering is
Idam agnaye Hawankund for You – the
ߌ◊ÇŸÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ idam na ‘Agni’; this is
◊◊ H mama || not mine

32. •Ê3◊˜Ô ‚Ê◊Êÿ Om somaaya Offer ghee on O God! This

SflÊ„UÊH ߌ¢ svaaha || southern side of offering is
Idam Hawankund for You – the
‚Ê◊Êÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ somaaya ‘Soma’; this is
◊◊H idam na not mine
mama ||

33. •Ê3◊˜Ô Om Offer ghee in O God! This

¬˝¡Ê¬Ãÿ SflÊ„UÊ prajaapataye middle of the offering is
svaaha || Hawankund for You - the
H ߌ¢ ¬˝¡Ê¬Ãÿ ‘Prajapati’; this
Idam
ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H prajaapataye is not mine
idam na
mama ||

34. •Ê3◊˜Ô ßãº˝Êÿ Om indraaya Offer ghee in O God! This

SflÊ„UÊH svaaha || middle of the offering is
Idam Hawankund for You – the
ߌÁ◊ãº˝Êÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ
indraaya idam ‘Indra’; this is
◊◊H na mama || not mine
(Gobhila Grihya Sutra, 1.8.24, 45)
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 22 | Mantra 27)
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 18 | Mantra 28)
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35. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÿŒSÿ ∑§◊¸áÊÊ˘àÿ⁄UËÁ⁄Uø¢ ÿmÊ ãÿÍŸÁ◊„UÊ∑§⁄U◊˜Ô–
•ÁÇŸCÔUÁàSflCÔU∑ΧÁmlÊà‚flZ ÁSflCÔ¢U ‚È„ÈUâ ∑§⁄UÊÃÈ ◊–
•ÇŸÿ ÁSflCÔU∑ΧÃ ‚È„ÈUÄÈUÃ ‚fl¸¬˝ÊÿÁpû¼Ê„ÈUÃËŸÊ¢ ∑§Ê◊ÊŸÊ¢ ‚◊h¸ÁÿòÊ ‚flʸÛÊ—
∑§Ê◊Êãà‚◊h¸ÿ SflÊ„UÊH ߌ◊ÇŸÿ ÁSflCÔU∑ΧÃ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om yadasya karmano–atyareericham yadvaa nyu-namihaakaram |
Agnishtat-svishtakrid-vidyaat-sarvam svishtam suhutam karotu me |
Agnaye svishta-krite suhutahute sarva-praayashchittaa-huteenam
kaamaanaam samardhayitre sarvaan-nah kaamaant-samardhaya
svaaha ||
Idamagnaye svishta-krite idam na mama ||
(Aashvalayana Grihya Sutra, 1.10.22 )
(Satapatha Brahmana, 14.9.4.24 ), (Paaraskara Grihya Sutra, 1.2.10)
O God! There could be certain deficiencies in the performance
of the Agnihotra. We hereby request you to excuse us for such
shortcomings. May You fulfill all our saatvik desires. This offering
is for the welfare of all – not only for me.

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Directions – This is a silent prayer. We silently chant the word ¬˝¡Ê¬Ãÿ
(Prajapataye).

36. •Ê3◊˜Ô ¬˝¡Ê¬Ãÿ SflÊ„UÊ– ߌ¢ ¬˝¡Ê¬Ãÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H

Om prajaapataye (recite this word silently) svaaha | Idam prajaapataye
idam na mama ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 18 | Mantra 28)
O God! This offering is for You - the ‘Prajapati’; this is not mine.

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 X. OFFERING GHEE and SAMAGRI
Directions – From this mantra onwards, the Main Yajmaan can continue to
offer ghee. The other Yajmaans seated on other three sides of the Hawankund
can start offering Samagri after ‘Svaaha’. Kindly note that only a little samagri
should be offered to the fire with each mantra, such that it does not result in
smoke.

37. •Ê3◊˜Ô ‚ÍÿÊ¸ Om suryo jyotir- These offerings are

ÖÿÊÁÃÖÿÊ¸Á× ‚Íÿ¸— jyotih suryah for the morning time
svaaha ||
SflÊ„UÊH They are dedicated
to the Surya (Sun)
38. •Ê3◊˜Ô ‚ÍÿÊ¸ fløÊ¸ Om suryo varcho Devtaa, which is the
jyotir varchah source of life energy.
ÖÿÊÁÃfl¸ø¸— SflÊ„UÊH It also symbolically
svaaha ||
represents
Knowledge.
39. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÖÿÊÁ× ‚Íÿ¸— Om jyotih suryah
‚ÍÿÊ¸ ÖÿÊÁ× SflÊ„UÊH suryo jyotih May we also acquire
svaaha || knowledge and
dispel the darkness
around us.
40. •Ê3◊˜Ô ‚¡ÍŒ¸flŸ Om sajur devena
‚ÁflòÊÊ ‚¡ÍL - savitra saju-
rushasendravatyaa
cÊ‚ãº˝flàÿÊ ¡ÈcÊÊáÊ— jushaanah suryo
‚ÍÿÊ¸ flÃÈ SflÊ„UÊH vetu svaaha ||

(Yajur Veda | Chapter 3 | Mantra 9,10)

 How to offer Samagri?

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 41. •Ê3◊˜Ô Om agnir-jyotir- These offerings
jyotir- agnih are for the
•ÁÇŸÖÿÊ¸ÁÃÖÿÊ¸ÁÃ⁄UÁÇŸ— evening time
svaaha ||
SflÊ„UÊ
They are
42. •Ê3◊˜Ô •ÁÇŸfl¸øÊ¸ Om agnir-varcho dedicated to
ÖÿÊÁÃfl¸ø¸— SflÊ„UÊH jyotir-varchah the Agni (Fire)
svaaha || Devtaa, which
sustains life
43. •Ê3◊˜Ô Om agnir-jyotir- during night. It
•ÁÇŸÖÿÊ¸ÁÃÖÿÊ¸ÁÃ⁄UÁÇŸ— jyotir-agnih (recite also symbolically
silently) svaaha || represents
SflÊ„UÊ H Knowledge.
44. •Ê3◊˜Ô ‚¡ÍŒ¸flŸ Om sajur-devena
May we
‚ÁflòÊÊ ‚¡Í⁄UÊòÿãº˝flàÿÊ savitra saju- also acquire
raatryendravatyaa knowledge and
¡ÈcÊÊáÊÊ˘•ÁÇãÊfl¸ÃÈ jushaano agnir dispel darkness
SflÊ„UÊH vetu svaaha || around us.
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 3 | Mantra 9,10)
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45. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÷Í⁄UÇŸÿ ¬˝ÊáÊÊÿ SflÊ„UÊ– ߌ◊ÇŸÿ ¬˝ÊáÊÊÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om bhur agnaye praanaaya svaaha |
Idam agnaye praanaaya idam na mama ||

(Taittiriya Aaranyakam, 10.2)

O God! May our offering reach Agni Devtaa (Fire), which provides
vitality to all human beings. This offering is for the welfare of all
– not only for me.
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46. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÷Èflflʸÿfl˘¬ÊŸÊÿ SflÊ„UÊ– ߌ¢ flÊÿfl˘¬ÊŸÊÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om bhuvar-vaayave-apaanaaya svaaha |
Idam vaayave-apaanaaya idam na mama ||

(Taittiriya Aaranyakam, 10.2)

O God! May our offering reach Vayu Devtaa (Wind), which keeps
all living beings healthy. This offering is for the welfare of all – not
only for me.

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47. •Ê3◊˜Ô Sfl⁄UÊÁŒàÿÊÿ √ÿÊŸÊÿ SflÊ„UÊ– ߌ◊ÊÁŒàÿÊÿ √ÿÊŸÊÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om svar-aadityaaya vyaanaaya svaaha |
Idam-aadityaaya vyaanaaya idam na mama ||

(Taittiriya Aaranyakam, 10.2)

O God! May our offering reach Surya Devtaa (Sun), which is the
source of life energy. This offering is for the welfare of all – not
only for me.

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48. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÷Í÷¸Èfl— SflÁ⁄UÇŸflʃflÊÁŒàÿèÿ— ¬˝ÊáÊʬʟ√ÿÊŸèÿ— SflÊ„UÊ–
ߌ◊ÁÇŸflʃflÊÁŒàÿèÿ— ¬˝ÊáÊʬʟ√ÿÊŸèÿ— ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om bhur-bhuvah svar-agni-vaayavaaditye-bhyah praanaapaana-
vyaanebhyah svaaha |
Idam-agni-vaayavaaditye-bhyah praanaapaana-vyaanebhyah idam
na mama ||
(Gobhila Grihya Sutra, 1.8.4)
The Universe can be divided into three regions – Earth, Atmosphere
and Outer space. Earth is supported by Fire; Atmosphere is
supported by Wind; Outer space is supported by Sun. O God! The
Source of life, Remover of Sorrow, Giver of Happiness! May our
offering reach everywhere. This offering is for the welfare of all –
not only for me.
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49. •Ê3◊˜Ô •Ê¬Ê ÖÿÊÃË ⁄U‚Ê˘◊Îâ ’˝rÊÔ ÷Í÷¸Èfl— Sfl⁄UÊ¥ SflÊ„UÊH
Om aapo jyoti raso-amritam brahma bhur bhuvah svar-om svaaha ||
(Taittiriya Aaranyakam, 10.15)
O God! You are present
everywhere; You are the
source of knowledge; You are
compassionate; You love all of
us; You are the Giver of life;
Remover of sorrow; Giver of
happiness. You have bestowed us
with everything in this world. We
humbly offer this oblation to you.
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50. •Ê3◊˜Ô ÿÊ¢ ◊œÊ¢ ŒflªáÊÊ— Á¬Ã⁄U‡ëÊÊ¬Ê‚Ã–
ÃÿÊ ◊Ê◊l ◊œÿÊ˘ÇŸ ◊œÊÁflŸ¢ ∑ȧL SflÊ„UÊH
Om yaam medhaam devaganaah pitarashcho-paasate |
Tayaa maam-adhya medhaya-agne medhaavinam kuru svaaha ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 32 | Mantra 14)
O God! The scholars desire for good intellect, which protects
them. With your blessings, may I also be bestowed with the same
intellect immediately, i.e. today. This offering is for the welfare of
all – not only for me.

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51. •Ê3◊˜Ô Áfl‡√ÊÊÁŸ Œfl ‚ÁflÌȸÁ⁄UÃÊÁŸ ¬⁄UÊ ‚Èfl–
ÿŒ˜Ô ÷Œ¢˝ ÃÛ¼ •Ê ‚Èfl SflÊ„UÊH
Om vishwaani deva savitar-duritaani paraasuva |
Yad bhadram tanna aasuva svaaha ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 30 | Mantra 3)
O God! Creator of the universe, and Giver of true happiness! We
pray to You to remove all our shortcomings and vices. May You
bestow upon us all good qualities.

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52. •Ê3◊˜Ô •ÇŸ Ÿÿ ‚ȬÕÊ ⁄UÊÿ˘•S◊ÊŸ˜Ô Áfl‡√ÊÊÁŸ Œfl flÿÈŸÊÁŸ ÁflmÊŸÔ˜Ô–
ÿÈÿÊäÿS◊îÊÈ„ÈU⁄UÊáÊ◊ŸÊ ÷ÍÁÿc∆UUÊãÃ Ÿ◊ ©UÁQ¢ Áflœ◊ SflÊ„UÊH
Om agne naya supathaa raaye asmaan vishvaani deva
vayunaani vidvaan |
Yuyo-dhyasmaj-juhuraana-meno bhooyishtaante nama uktim
vidhema svaaha ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 40 | Mantra 16)
O God! Please lead us on to the right path of honesty and simplicity.
Remove from us all sins and crookedness. May we do only good
deeds. We praise and worship You alone.

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Directions - We chant the Gayatri mantra thrice. This is to emphasize the
meaning behind the mantra.
53. •Ê3◊˜Ô
÷Í÷ȸfl— Sfl—– Ãà‚ÁflÃÈfl¸⁄‘Uáÿ¢ ÷ªÊ¸ ŒflSÿ œË◊Á„U–
ÁœÿÊ ÿÊ Ÿ— ¬˝øÊŒÿÊÃ˜Ô SflÊ„UÊH
Om bhur bhuvah svah | Tat-savitur-varenyam bhargo devasya
dhimahi |
Dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat svaaha ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 36 | Mantra3)
O Source of life (Praana), Remover of Sorrow, Giver of Happiness!
We meditate upon You, who created this Universe and is the source
of all knowledge and bliss. We pray that You guide our Intellect on
to the right path.

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54. •Ê3◊˜Ô òÿê’∑¢§ ÿ¡Ê◊„U ‚ȪÁ㜢 ¬ÈÁCÔUflœ¸Ÿ◊˜Ô–
©flʸL ∑§Á◊fl ’㜟Êã◊ÎàÿÊ◊ȸˇÊËÿ ◊Ê˘◊ÎÃÊÃ˜Ô SflÊ„UÊH
Om tryambakam yajaamahe sugandhim pushti-vardhanam |
Urvaa-rukamiva bandhanaan-mrtyor-mukshiya maa-amrtaat
svaaha ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 7 | Sukta 59 | Mantra 12)
Oh God! Creator and Protector of this Universe. You are also the
destroyer of evil and suffering. Your energy and fragrance provides
us the joy of life. We worship You!
Please release us from the bond of mortality (i.e. attachment) like
the musk melon fruit that detaches itself from the tree, once it
is ripe. Let our soul journey into immortality, when it leaves this
body.

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 Xi. CONCLUDING AGNIHOTRA

Directions - This mantra will mark the formal conclusion of the Agnihotra.
We chant this mantra thrice, offering both ghee and samagri each time after
‘Svaaha’.
The remaining ghee and samagri may be completely offered to the Agni with
the third ‘Svaaha’. However, if there is large quantity of ghee and samagri still
remaining, please do not offer it to the Agni. It can be stored back and reused
for the Agnihotra next time.

After this mantra, no further ghee or samagri should be offered.

55. •Ê3◊˜Ô ‚flZ flÒ ¬ÍáÊZ SflÊ„UÊH

Om sarvam vai poornam svaaha ||

(Shatapatha Brahmana, 4.2.2.2, 5.2.2.1)

O God! You are present everywhere. This entire universe created
by You, is complete by itself. Listen to our prayers. We seek Your
blessings to also be complete.
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Directions – The following four mantras may be chanted in meditation posture

(sitting straight with eyes closed), realizing the meaning of every mantra

56. •Ê3◊˜Ô
Ÿ◊— ‡Ê¢÷flÊÿ ø, ◊ÿÊ÷flÊÿ ø– Ÿ◊— ‡ÊV⁄UÊÿ ø ◊ÿS∑§⁄UÊÿ ø–
Ÿ◊— Á‡ÊflÊÿ ø Á‡ÊflÃ⁄UÊÿ øH
Om namah shambhavaaya cha, mayaobhavaaya cha |

Namah shankaraaya cha, mayaskaraaya cha |

Namah shivaaya cha, shivataraaya cha ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 16 | Mantra 41)
God is the source of all bliss and prosperity. He alone enriches us
physically and spiritually. We humbly bow to Him.

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57. •Ê3◊˜Ô
lÊÒ— ‡ÊÊÁãÃ⁄UãÃÁ⁄UˇÊö ‡ÊÊÁã× ¬ÎÁÕflË ‡ÊÊÁãÃ⁄Uʬ— ‡ÊÊÁãÃ⁄UÊcÊœÿ— ‡ÊÊÁã×–
flŸS¬Ãÿ— ‡ÊÊÁãÃÁfl¸‡√ÊŒflÊ— ‡ÊÊÁãÃ’˝¸rÊÔ ‡ÊÊÁã×
‚fl¸ö ‡ÊÊÁã× ‡ÊÊÁãÃ⁄Ufl ‡ÊÊÁã×‚Ê ◊Ê ‡ÊÊÁãÃ⁄UÁœH
•Ê3◊˜Ô ‡ÊÊÁã× ‡ÊÊÁã× ‡ÊÊÁã×H
Om dhyau shantir-antariksham shantih prithivi shantir-apah
shantir-oshadhayah shantih |
Vanaspatayah shantir-vishve devah shantir-brahma shantih
sarvam shantih shantir-eva shantih saamaa shantiredhi || Om
shantih-shantih-shantih ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 36 | Mantra 17)
May the celestial bodies and the sky bring us peace! May there be
peace on Earth!
May Water bring us peace!
May the various Herbs be source of peace!
May all Trees bring us peace!
May all Leaders and Scholars bring us peace!
May God and the Vedas inspire us with peace!
May all of us co-exist peacefully!
May I be always in peace!
May all of us be blessed with peace!

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58. •Ê3◊˜Ô
Ã¡Ê˘Á‚ Ã¡Ê ◊Áÿ œÁ„U– flËÿ¸◊Á‚ flËÿZ ◊Áÿ œÁ„U–
’‹◊Á‚ ’‹¢ ◊Áÿ œÁ„U– •Ê¡Ê˘Á‚ •Ê¡Ê ◊Áÿ œÁ„U–
◊ãÿÈ⁄UÁ‚ ◊ãÿ¢È ◊Áÿ œÁ„U– ‚„UÊ˘Á‚ ‚„UÊ ◊Áÿ œÁ„UH
Om tejo-asi tejo mayi dhehi | Veeryam-asi veeryam mai dhehi |
Balam-asi balam mayi dhehi | Ojo-asi ojo mayi dhehi |
Mayur-asi manyum mayi dhehi | Saho-asi saho mayi dhehi ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 19 | Mantra 9)

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 You are the source of knowledge. May I obtain knowledge
You are the source of vigour and vitality. Infuse me with same.
You are the source of strength. May I gain strength.
You are the passion for life. May I also be passionate
You are the source of Justice. May I also be Just.
You are the source of patience. Imbibe in me patience.

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59. •Ê3◊˜Ô
‚fl¸ ÷flãÃÈ ‚ÈÁπŸ— ‚fl¸ ‚ãÃÈ ÁŸ⁄UÊ◊ÿÊ—–
‚fl¸ ÷º˝ÊÁáÊ ¬‡ÿãÃÈ ◊Ê ∑§Á‡ëÊŒ˜ ŒÈ—π÷ÊÇÊ˜Ô ÷flØÔH
Om sarve bhavantu sukhinah sarve santu niraa-mayaah |
Sarve bhadraani pashyantu maa kashcid duhkha-bhaag bhavet ||

(Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, 1.4.14)

O God! May all be happy; May all be free from illness and miseries
May all see what is auspicious; May no one suffer pain.

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 XII. AGNIHOTRA prayer
ÿôÊM§¬ ¬˝÷Ê „U◊Ê⁄U ÷Êfl ©Uîfl‹ ∑§ËÁ¡∞–
¿UÊ«∏ Œfl ¿U‹-∑§¬≈U ∑§Ê, ◊ÊŸÁ‚∑§ ’‹ ŒËÁ¡∞H
Yajna roopa prabho hamare, bhava ujjawal kijiye |
Chhod deven chhal kapat ko, manasik bal deejiye ||
O God! May we have noble thoughts & intentions. May we not be
wicked; please give us mental strength.

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flŒ ∑§Ë ’Ê‹¢ ´§øÊ∞¢, ‚àÿ ∑§Ê œÊ⁄UáÊ ∑§⁄¥U–
„Ucʸ ◊¥ „UÊ¥ ◊ÇŸ ‚Ê⁄U, ‡ÊÊ∑§ ‚ʪ⁄U ‚ Ã⁄¥UH
Ved kee bolen richaaen, satya ko dhaaran karen |
Harsh mein ho magna saare, shok saagar se taren ||

May we recite the Vedas and hold on to the Truth. May we all be
happy, and no one be in grief.

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•‡fl◊œÊÁŒ∑§ ⁄UøÊ∞° ÿôÊ ¬⁄U ©U¬∑§Ê⁄U ∑§Ê–
œ◊Z-◊ÿʸŒÊ ø‹Ê∑§⁄U, ‹Ê÷ Œ¢ ‚¢‚Ê⁄U ∑§Ê–
Ashvmedhadika rachaayen, yajna para upakaar ko |
Dharma- maryaadaa chalaakar, laabh den sansar ko ||

May we regularly perform Yajna for benefit of all. May we follow

Dharma and benefit the entire world.

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ÁŸàÿ üÊäŒÊ ÷ÁQ ‚ ÿôÊÊÁŒ „U◊ ∑§⁄UÃ ⁄U„¥U–
⁄UÊª ¬ËÁ«∏Uà Áfl‡fl ∑§ ‚¢Ãʬ ‚’ „U⁄UÃ ⁄U„¥UH
Nitya shraddha bhakti se, yajna-aadi ham karte rahen |

Roga peedit vishwa ke, santaap saba haraten rahen ||

May we keep performing Yajna regularly with reverence. May we
help to lessen pain and suffering in this world.

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 ÷ÊflŸÊ Á◊≈U ¡Êÿ ◊Ÿ ‚ ¬Ê¬ •àÿÊøÊ⁄U ∑§Ë–
∑§Ê◊ŸÊ∞° ¬Íáʸ „UÊfl ÿôÊ ‚ Ÿ⁄U ŸÊ⁄U ∑§ËH
Bhavanaa mit jaaye man se, paap atyachaar ki |
Kaamanaaen poorna howe, yajna se nar naar ki ||
May we not have any thought of committing a sin or any atrocity.
May noble desires of all be fulfilled by Yajna.

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‹Ê÷∑§Ê⁄UË „UÊ „UflŸ „U⁄U ¡ËflœÊ⁄UË ∑§ Á‹∞–
flÊÿÈ ¡‹ ‚fl¸òÊ „UÊ ‡ÊÈ÷ ªãœ ∑§Ê œÊ⁄UáÊ Á∑§∞H
Labhakari ho havan, har jeevadhaari ke liye |
Vayu jal sarvatra ho, shubh gandha ko dhaaran kiye ||

May the Yajna be beneficial for all living beings. May the air and
water hold the fragrance of the Yajna.
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SflÊÕ¸ ÷Êfl Á◊≈U „U◊Ê⁄UÊ ¬˝◊-¬Õ ÁflSÃÊ⁄U „UÊ–
“ߌ㟠◊◊” ∑§Ê ‚ÊÕ¸∑§ ¬˝àÿ∑§ ◊¥ √ÿfl„UÊ⁄U „UÊ¥H
Svaarth-bhava mite hamaara, prem-path vistaar ho |
Idam-na-mama ka saarthak, pratyek mein vayavahaar ho ||

May we get rid of our selfish motives and enhance the path of love.
May we truly believe and practice the fact that ‘Nothing is mine’.

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„UÊÕ ¡Ê«∏U ¤ÊÈ∑§Ê∞ ◊SÃ∑§, flãŒŸÊ „U◊ ∑§⁄U ⁄U„U–
ŸÊÕ ∑§L áÊÊ M§¬ ∑§L áÊÊ •Ê¬ ∑§Ë ‚’ ¬⁄U ⁄U„UH
Haath joda jhukaaye mastak, vandana ham kar rahe |

Naath karuna roop karuna, aapaki sab par rahe ||

We pray to you with folded hands and bowing our heads. O God!
May your kindness always be bestowed on everyone.

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 XIII. ADDITIONAL MANTRAS
Directions – These 12 mantras may be chanted only on special occasions. They
may be chanted immediately after Mantra # 36 [‘Om Prajaapataye Svaaha’],
i.e. before Mantra # 37 [‘Om Suryo jyotir jyotih surya svaaha’]
For the first 4 mantras only ghee may be offered after Svaaha; for mantras
5-12, both ghee and samagri may be offered.
1.
•Ê3◊˜Ô ÷Í÷ȸfl— Sfl—– •ÇŸ •Êÿ¢ÍÁcÊ ¬fl‚ •Ê‚ÈflÊ¡¸Á◊cÊ¢ ø Ÿ—–
•Ê⁄U ’ÊœSfl ŒÈë¿ÈUŸÊ¢ SflÊ„UÊH ߌ◊ÇŸÿ ¬fl◊ÊŸÊÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om bhoor bhuvah svah | Agna aayumshi pavasa
aasuvor-jamisham cha nah |
Aare baadhasva duch-chhu-naam svaaha || Idam agnaye
pavamaanaaya, idam na mama ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 9 | Sukta 66 | Mantra 19)
O Source of life, Remover of Sorrow, Giver of Happiness! May
You purify our lives, give us food, mental strength and prosperity.
May we not have any evil feelings. This offering is for the welfare
of all - not only for me.

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2.
•Ê3◊˜Ô ÷Í÷ȸfl— Sfl—– •ÁÇŸ´¸§ÁcÊ— ¬fl◊ÊŸ— ¬ÊÜø¡ãÿ— ¬È⁄ÊÁ„U×Ԗ
Ã◊Ë◊„U ◊„Uʪÿ¢ SflÊ„UÊ– ߌ◊ÇŸÿ ¬fl◊ÊŸÊÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om bhoor bhuvah svah | Agnir-rishih pavamaanah
paancha-janyah purohitah |
Tamee-mahe mahaa-gayam svaaha || Idam-agnaye
pavamaanaaya, idam na mama ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 9 | Sukta 66 | Mantra 20)
O Source of life, Remover of Sorrow, Giver of Happiness! You
existed even before creation of this universe. You are the well-
wisher of entire humanity. You protect us. This offering is for the
welfare of all - not only for me.
3.
•Ê3◊˜Ô ÷Í÷ȸfl— Sfl—– •ÇŸ ¬flSfl Sfl¬Ê •S◊ flëʸ— ‚ÈflËÿ¸◊˜ÔU–
Œœº˝Áÿ¢ ◊Áÿ ¬ÊcÊ¢ SflÊ„UÊH ߌ◊ÇŸÿ ¬fl◊ÊŸÊÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
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 Om bhoor bhuvah svah | Agne pava-sva sva-paa asme varchah
suveeryam |
Dadhad-rayim mayi posham svaaha || Idam-agnaye
pavamaanaaya, idam na mama ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 9 | Sukta 66 | Mantra 21)
O Source of life, Remover of Sorrow, Giver of Happiness! May
our children develop good qualities. May You purify us and bless
us with prosperity and vitality. This offering is for the welfare of
all - not only for me.

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4.
•Ê3◊˜Ô ÷Í÷ȸfl— Sfl—– ¬˝¡Ê¬Ã Ÿ àflŒÔÃÊãÿãÿÊ Áfl‡flÊ ¡ÊÃÊÁŸ ¬Á⁄U ÃÊ ’÷Ífl–
ÿà∑§Ê◊ÊSÃ ¡È„ÈU◊SÃÛÊÊ •SÃÈ flÿ¢ SÿÊ◊ ¬ÃÿÊ ⁄ÿËáÊÊ¥ SflÊ„UÊH
ߌ¢ ¬˝¡Ê¬Ãÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om bhoor bhuvah svah | Prajaapate na twadetaa-nyanyo vishvaa
jaataani pari taa babhoova | Yat kaamaaste juhumas-tanno astu
vayam syaama patayo rayeenaam svaaha || Idam prajaapataye,
idam na mama ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 10 | Sukta 121 | Mantra 10)
O Source of life, Remover of Sorrow, Giver of Happiness! None
other than You rules over life forms and the material world. May
You fulfill all our cherished desires and may we have wealth and
other material things. This offering is for the welfare of all - not
only for me.

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5.
•Ê3◊˜Ô àfl¢ ŸÊ˘•ÇŸ flL áÊSÿ ÁflmÊãʘ ŒflSÿ „U›Ê˘fl ÿÊÁ‚‚ËDUÊ—–
ÿÁ¡DÔUÊ flÁqÃ◊— ‡ÊÊ‡ÊÈøÊŸÊ Áfl‡flÊmcÊ¥ÊÁ‚ ¬˝ ◊È◊ÈÇäÿS◊༘ SflÊ„UÊH
ߌ◊ÇŸËflL áÊÊèÿÊ◊˜Ô ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om twam no-agne varunasya vidvaan devasya hedo-ava
yaasi-seeshthaah |
Yajishtho vahnitamah shoshuchaano vishvaa- dweshaamsi
pra mumug-dhyasmat svaaha || Idam-agnee-varunaa-bhyaam,
idam na mama ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 4 | Sukta 1 | Mantra 4)
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 O God! May You remove all our sources of sorrow and envy
that others may have towards us. May you also remove our own
shortcomings. This offering is for the welfare of all - not only for
me.

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6.
•Ê3◊˜Ô ‚ àfl¢ ŸÊ •ÇŸ˘fl◊Ê ÷flÊÃË ŸÁŒDÔUÊ˘•SÿÊ ©UcÊ‚Ê √ÿÈCÔUÊÒ–
•fl ÿˇfl ŸÊ flL áÊ¢ ⁄U⁄UÊáÊÊ flËÁ„U ◊ΛË∑¢§ ‚È„UflÊ Ÿ ∞Áœ SflÊ„UÊH
ߌ◊ÇŸËflL áÊÊèÿÊ◊˜Ô ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om sa tvam no agne-avamo bhavotee-nedish-tho-asyaa
ushaso vyush-tau |
Ava yak-shva no varunam raraano veehi mrideekam
shuhavo na edhi svaaha || Idam-agni-varunaa-bhyaam, idam na
mama ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 4 | Sukta 1 | Mantra 5)
O God! May You protect us at all times. Since You are also
compassionate, may we take shelter under You to remove all our
sources of sorrow. This offering is for the welfare of all - not only
for me.

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7.
•Ê3◊˜Ô ßU◊¢ ◊¥ flL áÊ üÊÈœË „Ufl◊lÊ ø ◊Λÿ– àflÊ◊flSÿÈ⁄UÊ ø∑§ SflÊ„UÊH
ߌ¢ flL áÊÊÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om imam me varuna shrudhi hava-madyaa cha mridaya |
Tvaam-vasyu-raa chake svaaha | Idam varunaaya, idam na mama ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 1 | Sukta 25 | Mantra 19)
O God! May you remove all my sorrow. May I be blessed with
happiness this very day. May I always commit only noble deeds.
This offering is for the welfare of all - not only for me.

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8.
•Ê3◊˜Ô ÃûflÊ ÿÊÁ◊ ’˝rÊÔáÊÊU flãŒ◊ÊŸSÃŒÊ ‡ÊÊSàÊ ÿ¡◊ÊŸÊ „UÁflÁ÷¸—–
•„U›◊ÊŸÊ flL áÊ„U ’ÊäÿÈL ‡Ê¢‚ ◊Ê Ÿ •ÊÿÈ— ¬˝ ◊ÊcÊË— SflÊ„UÊH
ߌ¢ flL áÊÊÿ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
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 Om tatvaa yaami brahmanaa vandamaanas-tadaa shaaste yajamaano
havir-bhih | Aheda-maano varuneha bodhyu-rushamsa maa na
aayuh pra mosheeh svaaha | Idam varunaaya, idam na mama ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 1 | Sukta 24 | Mantra 11)
O God! Doing noble deeds, I worship You with utmost love
and devotion. Please listen to my prayers. Also, may I live a long
meaningful life. This offering is for the welfare of all - not only
for me.

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9.
•Ê3◊˜Ô ÿ Ã ‡ÊÃ¥ flL áÊ ÿ ‚„U‚˝¢ ÿÁôÊÿÊ— ¬Ê‡ÊÊ ÁflÃÃÊ ◊„UÊã×–
ÃÁ÷ŸÊ¸˘•l ‚ÁflÃÊà flcáÊÈÁfl¸‡fl ◊ÈÜøãÃÈ ◊L × Sfl∑§Ê¸— SflÊ„UÊH
ߌ¢ flL áÊÊÿ ‚ÁflòÊ ÁflcáÊfl Áfl‡flèÿÊ ŒflèÿÊ ◊L jK— Sfl∑¸§èÿ— ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om ye te shatam varuna ye sahasram yajnyaah paashaa
vitataa mahaantah |
Tebhirno-adya savitota vishnur-vishve munchantu marutah
svarkaah svaaha ||
Idam varunaaya savitre vishnave vishve-bhyo deve-bhyo
marud-bhyah swarke-bhyah, idam na mama.
(Paaraskara Grihya Sutra 1.2.8)
O God! May I gain knowledge about the numerous rules that
govern this entire universe. May my scholarly friends help me
emerge out of the shackles and attain salvation (moksha). This
offering is for the welfare of all - not only for me.

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10. •Ê3◊˜Ô
•ÿʇëÊÊÇŸ˘SÿŸÁ÷‡ÊÁSìʇëÊ ‚àÿÁ◊ûfl◊ÿÊ •Á‚–
•ÿÊ ŸÊ ÿôÊ¢ fl„UÊSÿÿÊ ŸÊ œÁ„U ÷cÊ¡° SflÊ„UÊH ߌ◊ÇŸÿ •ÿ‚ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om ayaashcha-agne-asya-nabhi-shasti-paashcha
satyamitva-mayaa asi |
Ayaa no Yajnam vahaasya-yaa no dhehi bhesha-jam svaaha ||
Idam-agnaye ayase, idam na mama ||
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 O God! As You are present everywhere, You know about all my
actions. May You provide the remedy to prevent me from spiritual
diseases like anger, greed, jealousy, etc. This offering is for the
welfare of all - not only for me.

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11. •Ê3◊˜Ô
©UŒÈûÊ◊¢ flL§áÊ ¬Ê‡Ê◊S◊ŒflÊœ◊¢ Áfl ◊äÿ◊¢ üÊÕÊÿ–
•ÕÊ flÿ◊ÊÁŒàÿ fl˝Ã Ãflʟʪ‚Ê •ÁŒÃÿ SÿÊ◊ S√ÊÊ„UÊH
ߌ¢ flL§áÊÊÿÊ˘˘ÁŒàÿÊÿÊ˘ÁŒÃÿ ø ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om udut-tamam varuna paashamas-mada-vaa-dhamam
vi madhyamam shrathaaya |
Athaa vayam-aaditya vrate tavaa-naa-gaso aaditaye syaama
svaaha || Idam varunaayaa-aadityaayaa-aditaye cha, idam na
mama ||
(Rig Veda | Mandal 1 | Sukta 24 | Mantra 15)
O God! May You set us free from bondage. May we not do any
evil deeds. May we follow the rules stipulated by You, thus moving
towards salvation (moksha). This offering is for the welfare of all
- not only for me.

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12. •Ê3◊˜Ô
÷flÃÛÊ— ‚◊Ÿ‚ÊÒ ‚øÂÊfl⁄U¬‚ÊÒ–
◊Ê ÿôÊö Á„ö Á‚CÔ¢U ◊Ê ÿUôʬÁÃ¥ ¡ÊÃflŒ‚ÊÒ Á‡ÊflÊÒ ÷flÃ◊l Ÿ— S√ÊÊ„UÊH
ߌ¢ ¡ÊÃflŒÊèÿÊ◊˜ ߌ¢ Ÿ ◊◊H
Om bhavatan-nah samanasau sacheta-saa-vare-pasau |
Maa Yajnam him sishtam maa Yajna-patim jaatavedasau
shivau bhavata-madhya nah svaaha || Idam jaata-vedo-bhyaam,
idam na mama ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 5 | Mantra 3)
O God! May we continuously learn and benefit from the scholars.
May they guide us onto the right path and always protect us. This
offering is for the welfare of all - not only for me.

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 XIV. MEDITATION

Directions – A short meditation session may be performed anytime during

the day. Following text is only indicative. Changes can be made as deemed
appropriate. It can be divided into three phases. Start with chanting 'Om' thrice.

Phase Focus Remarks

I Stuti (SÃÈÁÃ) To invoke the virtues, deeds and the

characteristics of God

II Prarthanaa (¬˝ÊÕ¸ŸÊ) Pray to God for happiness, bliss and intellect

III Upaasanaa (©U¬Ê‚ŸÊ) Communion with God – Feeling His

presence
Phase I | Stuti
• You are ÷Í—, | the Giver of life, giver of ‘¬AÊáÊ—
• You are ÷Èfl—, | You remove all my sorrow, all my obstacles.
• You are Sfl—, | Giver of happiness and bliss.
• You are ‚fl¸‡ÊÁQ ◊ÊŸ | You are all powerful.
• You are ‚fl¸⁄UˇÊ∑§| You protect me at all times.
• You are ‚fl¸√ÿʬ∑§ | You exist everywhere, in each minute particle. It is like
soaking cotton in water. Water exists in every particle of cotton.
• You are ‚fl¸Öÿ | You know every aspect about me and everyone else | You
constantly know what I think, speak and do.
• Oh Almighty ! You are ãÿÊÿ∑§Ê⁄UË | You are the best judge. You sooner or
later ensure justice for all.You are also compassionate.
• You are also ‚flʸœÊ⁄U | You create and maintain this Earth, Sun, Moon and
other celestial bodies. You have also scientifically created my complex
body with over 1 lakh km long blood vessels.

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 Phase II | Prarthanaa
One can repeat the following 3 times.
Om •ÊŸ¢Œ— ‘Aanandaha’…..You are the source of all happiness and bliss.
Please bestow me with same
You can alternatively also chant the Gayatri mantra praying for good intellect
•Ê3◊˜Ô ÷Í÷ȸfl— Sfl— Ãà‚ÁflÃÈfl¸⁄‘Uáÿ¥ ÷ªÊ¸ ŒflSÿ œË◊Á„U–
ÁœÿÊ ÿÊ Ÿ— ¬˝øÊŒÿÊØH
Om bhur bhuvah svah | Tat-savitur-varenyam bhargo devasya
dheemahi | Dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat ||
(Yajur Veda| Chapter 36| Mantra 3)
Oh Source of life, Remover of Sorrow, Giver of Happiness! We
meditate upon You, who created this Universe and is the source of
all knowledge and bliss. We pray that You guide our Intelligence
on to the right path.

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Phase III | Upaasanaa

Completely surrender to God. He is everything for us (the soul). Chant the
following mantra slowly, internalizing the meaning.
àfl◊fl ◊ÊÃÊ ø Á¬ÃÊ àfl◊fl – àfl◊fl ’ãœÈp ‚πÊ àfl◊fl–
àfl◊fl ÁfllÊ ø º˝ÁfláÊ◊˜Ô àfl◊fl– àfl◊fl ‚fl¸◊˜Ô ◊◊ Œfl ŒflH
• àfl◊fl ◊ÊÃÊ | You are my Mother
• ø Á¬ÃÊ àfl◊fl| You are my Father
• àfl◊fl ’ãœÈ| You are my Relative
• ø ‚πÊ àfl◊fl | You are my Friend
• àfl◊fl ÁfllÊ | Knowing you is true Knowledge
• º˝ÁfláÊ¢ àfl◊fl | Acquiring You is true Wealth
• àfl◊fl ‚flZ ◊◊ Œfl Œfl | You are Everything for me!

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 XV. Birthday Prayer
•Ê3◊˜Ô ÃìÊˇÊÈŒ¸flÁ„Uâ ¬È⁄USÃÊë¿È∑˝§◊ÈìÊ⁄UØԖ ¬‡ÿ◊ ‡Ê⁄UŒ— ‡Êâ ¡Ëfl◊ ‡Ê⁄UŒ— ‡Êâ
üÊÎáÊÈÿÊ◊ ‡Ê⁄UŒ— ‡Êâ ¬˝’˝flÊ◊ ‡Ê⁄UŒ— ‡ÊÃ◊ŒËŸÊ— SÿÊ◊ ‡Ê⁄UŒ— ‡Êâ ÷Íÿ‡ëÊ ‡Ê⁄UŒ — ‡ÊÃÊØÔH

Om Tach-chakshur-devahitam purastaa-chhukramuch-charat |
Pashyema sharadah shatam jeevema sharadah shatam shrunu-
yaama sharadah shatam prabravaama sharadah shatam-adinaah
syaama sharadah shatam bhuyash-cha sharadha shataat||
(Yajurveda | Chapter 36 | Mantra 24|)
Meaning: Oh God – Our well-wisher and the Giver of knowledge.
May we see and learn for hundred years; May we live healthily for
hundred years; May we listen to scholars for hundred years; May
we speak softly and always the truth for hundred years; May we
live a happy meaningful life for hundred years and indeed even
beyond that.

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Birthday Wishes
„U............! àfl¢ ¡Ëfl ‡Ê⁄UŒ— ‡Êâ flh¸◊ÊŸ—– •ÊÿÈc◊ÊŸ˜Ô / •ÊÿÈc◊ÁÃ, Ã¡SflË /
Ã¡ÁSflŸË, flø¸SflË / flø¸ÁSflŸË, üÊË◊ÊŸ˜Ô / üÊË◊Áà ÷ÍÿÊ—H
Hey________! tvam jeeva sharadah shatam vardhamaanah |

(aayushmaan / aayushmati), (tejasvi / tejasvini), (varchasvi /

varchasvini), (shrimaan / shrimati) bhooyah||

Meaning: O __(name of the boy/ girl)____! May you live for hundred
years. May you be educated, compassionate, helpful, hard-working,
prosperous and dharmic.

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 XVI. Meal Time Prayer
•Ê3◊˜Ô •ãŸ¬Ã˘ãŸSÿ ŸÊ ŒsÔŸ◊ËflSÿ ‡ÊÈÁc◊áÊ—–
¬˝¬˝ ŒÊÃÊ⁄¢U ÃÊÁ⁄UcÊ˘ ™§¡Z ŸÊ œÁ„U Ám¬Œ øÃÈc¬ŒH
Om annapate-annasya no deh-yanmi-vasya sushminah |
Prapra daataaram taarisha oorjjan no dhehi dvipade chatushpade ||
(Yajur Veda | Chapter 11| Mantra 83)
Oh God! The Giver of Food ! May you provide us with healthy and
energy producing food. Bless all those who have been involved in
preparation of this food. May all living beings (human & animals)
be blessed with energy giving food.

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Mandal
Rig Veda Sukta
Mantras 10,552

Chapter
Yajur Veda
Mantras 1,975

Vedas
Purvarchika
Sama Veda Uttarachika
Mantras 1,875

Kanda
Atharva Veda Sukta
Mantras 5,977

Total Mantras in 4 Vedas 20,379

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 Vedic way to beat pollution
One of the biggest industrial disasters in this world took place in Bhopal,
India on the night of December 2, 1984, wherein about 3,800 people lost
their lives. Methyl Isocynate (MIC) gas leaked from Union Carbide factory
in Bhopal causing great havoc. It was past midnight and people were asleep.
The gas spread rapidly and people started coughing, feeling chest pain with
burning sensation in the eyes. People came out on the streets and began
running away. Many were trampled in the panic that followed.
S.L. Kushwaha, teacher aged about 45 years also woke up at 1:30 a.m., on
hearing his wife Triveni vomiting. Soon he and his children also began
feeling uneasy. Looking out of their home they saw people fleeing in panic.
They got to know about the gas leak in the factory about a kilometer away.
Just then Triveni suggested that they perform the Agnihotra. They decided
to do so and surprisingly within 20 minutes the symptoms of MIC gas
poisoning, faded away. It was not a miracle, but a simple scientific process.
The gas that emanated from Agnihotra (essence of cow ghee & herbs)
enveloped the area and kept the poisonous gas away. Indeed there was one
another case – 33 year old M.L. Rathore, lived near the Bhopal Railway
station where once again numerous people lost their lives. Rathore also
started performing Agnihotra and the entire family got saved.

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