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What Is Yagya ?

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What is Yagya ?

The meaning of Yagya

What is Yagya? Yagya, also known as Yajna, Yagna, Agnihotra, or Anushthan, is a ritual performed in front of a sacred fire and involves the chanting of powerful Vedic Mantras. In Yagya, offerings are made to the sacred fire. The offerings are ghee, milk, grains, cakes and Soma. Yagya literally means sacrificing anything into the sacred fire. This was performed on daily basis by sages in Vedic Era and still continues in today’s era due to its religious significance. It is performed on multiple days for some purposes or even without a purpose.

Yagyas for success in education and learning

The Sanskrit term Yaj, which has the three meanings of devapujana (worship of gods), unity (saogatikarana), and daan (charity), is whence the words Yagna and Yagya originate. One of the oldest practices in Sanatan Dharma for pacifying the gods is a Yagya.

The concept of Yagya was formed by the scholars and Rishis of ancient days. By performing the Yajna with devotion, and offering the right substances in the fire with the resolutions, they started getting the desired results.

A Yagya is associated with pleasing a particular deity. For example, for wealth and prosperity-related Yagnas, goddess Laxmi is the presiding deity, for households and family members, Lord Vishnu is the presiding deity, for achieving long life, Lord Shiva is associated, and so on.

Yajnas are performed for some purpose. It can be to achieve happiness and satisfaction in the life of the worshiper and his family members, for purification of mind, and to attain good Karma. Yajna is also done for attaining some specific objective. For example, the ‘Yagya for Finding the Suitable Match’ is for getting the desired life partner, the ‘Health Betterment Yagya’ to get rid of diseases, etc. are performed by us for our clients. They are giving wonderful results to our patrons all over the world.

It is a sacrificial act of duty and is well described in ancient Vedic scriptures like the Brahmanas and Yajurveda and is performed by our experts with devotion and with a firm belief in its strength. They are performed for the purpose of the purification of the soul, and to achieve some purpose in life.

Yajna meaning in English is gift, offering, or sacrifice to fire (Agni). It is a Vedic ritual in which the Agni Dev acts as a medium between celestial gods and human consciousness and the mouth of fire is the mouth of God which means whatever is fed in it, it becomes a Brahmbhoja in the true sense. Also the Sanskrit Mantras that are recited during the Yajna are believed to possess special powers that penetrate on a cosmic level.

It is said when we make offerings to the divine fire, it purifies our Karma, enabling us to reunite with the Divine energy and leading to the fulfillment of your wishes.

Why is Yagya Performed?

Anything that one desires can be achieved through penance (Tapasya), praying, and doing things that create vibrations within nature. In Kaliyuga, where, most people lose their spiritual abilities, mental clarity, and understanding, the best way to attain perfection of life is to do Yagya. It is essential for developing the love of God, you become free from all anxieties, freeing you from an endless cycle of birth and death, bringing relief from all miseries and achieving your dreams in life.

In Yagya also, God is invoked and is worshiped to make your life peaceful and free from all the miseries.

Yagya is any act done for the satisfaction or order of the superior. So there are different kinds of Yagya, depending on whom you are trying to satisfy. For example, in Mahamrityunjay Yagya, Lord Shiva is worshiped to avert the danger of death and in the Baglamukhi Yagya, goddess Baglamukhi is worshiped to win over enemies.

How is Yajna Performed by Us?

Yagnas are extremely powerful and only capable Brahmans like those from YagyasDevam.Com can perform it efficiently. Academic knowledge of Karmakand is a must for this professional act. This assures then the results too.

All Vedic Yagyas and Samskaras (sacraments) performed at “YagyasDevam.Com” are performed by Vedic Pandits, Brahmans, Seers, and Scholars who are trained to perform these Yagyas and Samskaras. They maintain their purity, cleanliness, and piety by regularly engaging in Pancha Maha Yagyas, Sandhya, Pranayama, and Meditation. They lead a very straightforward and austere lifestyle in service to humanity as a whole.

In Yagya, 6 duties are performed:

  1. Bhakti (devotion),
  2. Puja (worship),
  3. Jap (reciting of Vedic Mantra or Vedic Verses for a particular purpose),
  4. Hawan (fire sacrifice),
  5. Daan (donation) &
    Brahman Bhojan

Bhakti (devotion) literally means ‘attachment, love, and devotion’ for a deity. In the Bhagavad Gita, Bhakti is explained as the possible paths of spirituality and attaining Moksha. Bhakti is an emotion that requires a relationship between the devotee and the deity. Of course, the only condition is that there should be Shraddha (faith) and Bhakti (devotion) in the mind of the worshiper. In fact, without the two, even elaborate rituals do not give the prescribed results. This is what the Brahmans of YagyasDevam.com strive to inculcate in the worshiper through the act of Yagya.

Puja (Worship) in Yagya means worshiping or rendering services to the Supreme Lord. During Yajna, the supreme deity is worshiped and invoked by the learned Purohits of YagyasDevam.Com. The term ‘Yaj’ itself means to worship or to serve the god.

Jap (recitation of Vedic Mantra) involves the correct chanting of the Vedic Mantras related to a deity. It is necessary that the chanting is done in a correct and proper way otherwise it may give negative results. At YagyasDevam, they are recited continuously and properly by the learned Purohits during Yagya that produce powerful effects on the worshiper. The process of repeated chanting during the Yagya conditions the mind of the worshiper and takes them up to the higher states and forms the path to great liberation and success.

Hawan (fire sacrifice), is the act of oblation/offerings to the holy fire. The fire sacrifice is the central ritual of Vedic tradition. As it is all about giving, therefore persons are advised to give with as much grace as they can, rather than a sense of obligation.

Daan (donation) is considered the supreme duty of mankind. The importance of charity and its glory is immeasurable. When you give something to a needy person, the happiness and satisfaction they get from it can do wonders in your life. So, after the Yajna is complete, the donation is made to Brahmans or needy persons to enhance the effects of the Yajna.

Brahman Bhojan means giving food to the Brahmans. It is said that Brahmins have taken birth from the mouth of Lord Brahma. Hence, donating or feeding Brahmins is considered very fruitful. At Yagya Devam, the good act of feeding the Brahmans to attain their blessings is done to attain their blessings for the happiness, peace, prosperity, and wish fulfillment of the worshiper.

Significance of Yagya

Yagya is called “Yajóoaya Sarvakamdhuk” which means, “source of fulfilling all desires”. This appears to be true at many levels, such as physical, mental, and spiritual. That’s why one must adopt the universal philosophy of Yagya in their life. The importance of Yagya is mentioned in ancient texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Brahmanas, etc. Yajna is a great source of purifying our life, mind, and karmas and brings spiritual, materialistic, and scientific benefits. They are:-

Spiritual Benefits

  • When a Yagya is performed for a person, it clears the negative Karma inside their subconscious soul. It has purifying effects on them as well as their surroundings.

  • When the Vedic Mantras are chanted, they create a rejuvenating effect on both the mind and soul.

  • According to ancient sages, performing Yagya increases the Sattva gun which means cleanliness, peace, and purity. The combination of these brings positive vibrations to you.

  • It enhances spiritual consciousness in the individual.

  • The heat endowed in Yagya is a source of immense energy. As this fire inflames, and melts all the gross substances inside, our ill-tendencies get removed along with it.

  • Yagya is a powerful way to energize our personality with the warmth of new zeal, alacrity, awareness, and hope.

Materialistic Benefits

  • Agni is considered the protector of humanity. This is the reason that conducting Yajna protects the worshiper from all evils.

  • Also, the pronunciation of the mantras creates a vibration such that positive energy is released which purifies your Chakras and clears any blockages in Chakras, resulting in overall good health.

  • Calm, relaxed, and controlled attitudes take the place of characteristics of wrath, impulsive thinking, and irrational reasoning.

  • The person gains more control over his life, providing excellent daily achievement opportunities. This results in a positive mindset paving the way for further success.

  • You get prosperity and the desired fruits of life (Aishwary Prapti).

  • It eliminates all kinds of hardships from the path of achieving success.

  • Losses in business are eliminated by the effects of positive vibrations of Yagya.

  • Ensures financial stability and growth in life.

Yajna is performed by the worshiper to achieve happiness, peace, and prosperity for themselves and for their family members. Whether they are wishing to get the perfect life partner or they want to remove the malefic effects of a particular planet, all this is possible with the help of Yagya.

Scientific Benefits of Yagya

In Yagya, the method of sound and thermal energy is used. There are two basic energy systems in the physical world: Heat and Sound. In performing Yagya, these two energies, namely, the heat from Yagya’s fire and the sound of the Vedic Mantras, are combined to achieve the desired physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits for the Yajman(for whom the Yagya is being done). The desired sonic signals ‘stored’ in the Vedic Mantras are transmitted at the cosmic level, thereby creating positive vibrations on the Yajman.

.The rhythmic patterns of chanting mantras are intentionally designed by our revered Rishis to encapsulate the fundamental essence of the music and the vital sound vibrations of the life-sustaining energies that flow from the cosmic energy center associated with each specific mantra.

In short, when our learned Pandits perform the act of chanting Mantras in the worshiper’s name, it affects them in the following ways:-

  • It wipes out fear, anger,depression and other disorders.
  • Your mental powers and strength are increased.
  • Memory power is increased.
  • When the Mantra’s sound energy gets to work at the atomic level of the cells, they alter the very frequency of that body making you calm and composed.
  • Consequently, a feeling of harmony settles in. Things that would otherwise ruffle you, leave you untouched.
  • In short, the world’s violence, restlessness and anger can no more disturb the inner calm. You feel more connected and feel a sense of calm instead of agitation.
  • The rhythm that Mantras create on you calms your mind and the nervous system, increasing overall wellbeing and health.
  • The vibrations from the Vedic Mantras help activate and balance the different Chakras, aligning them to improve the flow of energy in your body.
  • It reduces anxiety and develops better emotional life.
  • It helps in immense internal upheaval which is best described as a ‘Cosmic Churning’ meaning it purges out all the negative pent-up feelings, emotions and energies, cleansing out your system.

Types of Yagyas

Given that Yagyas are a fundamental component of Hinduism and have been practiced for thousands of years, there are uncountable variants and adaptations that have occurred over time, making it difficult to pinpoint the precise number of Yagya kinds. But, according to the Ancient Texts, Yagya is mainly of the following types. They are:-

1- Paka Yajnas: In this yajna, cooked foods are offered into a fire during a specified period of the year. It includes agrahayani, astaka, sravani, and sthalipaka.

2- Soma Yajnas: Performed to appease the Hindu heavenly gods in order to benefit people, families, and humanity as a whole. Soma plant drinks, the king of all therapeutic plants, are presented to the gods during the rite. Soma yajnas include Agnistoma, Uktya, Shodashi, and Vajapeya.

3- Havir Yajnas: Involves the offering of uncooked foods as oblations, including cow milk, barley, ghee, and other vegetable oils. Havir yajnas are Agniyadhana, Agrayana, Caturmasya, Sautramani, and Agnihotra.

4- Vedavratas: Done to mark the progress of Vedic students in achieving Vedic knowledge. There are four vedavratas which are Mahanamni vrata, Maha vrata, Upanishad Vrata and Godana vrata.

5- Pancha Maha Yajnas: It is a Yajna performed on a daily basis by every household. It has further five types which are as follows:-

Deva Yajna (offerings to god): God is worshipped in various ways in Deva Yajna. Clarified butter, or ghee, is offered to God in this as a sacrifice.

Pitr Yajna (offerings to forefathers): This Yajna is done for one’s forefathers, who are the reasons for one’s existence in this world. In this, libations of water are offered to our forefathers.

Bhuta Yajna (offerings to animals): Every deity has a vehicle in the form of an animal. Along with the deity, the animals associated with them is also worshiped. It is called Bhuta Yajna. In this, the sacrifice of food cakes is made.

Manushya Yajna (offerings to humanity): Providing a helping hand to people in need and contributing to the welfare of humanity in this way is called the Manushya Yajna. In this alms and water is offered to needy people.

Brahma Yajna (offerings in the form of wisdom): In Brahma Yajna, gratitude is expressed to the religious scriptures that our revered sages left for us for self-realization. It means to show our reverence to them by meditating on them and worshiping them. In this, the sacrifice is in the form of Words (reading of the Vedas).

These are just some of the many types of Yagyas performed in Hinduism.

A typical Hindu marriage involves a Yajna, where Agni is taken to be the witness of the marriage.

Yajna holds a great significance since ancient times. During the ancient period, the Rajasuya Yagya and the Ashwamedha Yagya were performed by the kings. The Rajasuya Yagna is for the consecration of an emperor. In this Yajna, a regular king is consecrated with the Rajyabhishek. The Ashwamedha Yagya was performed by king Dasaratha to get blessed with four sons. The Ashwamedha Yagya involved the sacrifice of horses.

At YagyasDevam.Com, 3 types of Yagyas, namely Divine Yagya, Planetary Yagya and Yagya for Special Purposes are done under the skilled supervision of our experts. Once you order these Yagya services from us, you will be amazed to see the astounding effects it will have on you or on your family members.

When you sponsor a Yagya from “YagyasDevam.Com“, you begin to experience its beneficial effects.

However, we expect the person, sponsoring the Yajna, to abstain from all the evils throughout the period of Yagya, informed him beforehand.

FAQs:

What is Free Yagya Recommendation?
Why should you book a Yagya from us?
How to do Yagya at home?
What is Ashwamedha Yagya?
What is Rajsuya Yagya?
knowledge concerning Yagya is mentioned in which scripture?
What are the benefits of Yagya?
Who is worshiped in all Yagya?
What is Yagya therapy?
How does Yagya work?
Is the immolation of any animal during Yagya alright in the Hindu religion? If yes, then why?
Which is the most powerful Yagya?
Can I see the positive effects of Yagya immediately after the Yagya is completed?
What is the purpose of Yagya?
What is the power of Yagya?
What is Free Yagya Recommendation?

Sometimes clients are confused about which yagna they should book for themselves or their family members. So, before placing your Yagya order, we advise you to request a free Yagya recommendation for you. This service is offered free of cost to our esteemed clients.

Based on the details provided to you, our experts will suggest the most suitable Yagya for you and your loved ones.

Why should you book a Yagya from us?

In today’s world, where everyone is facing some problems in their life, Yagna from YagyasDevam.Com can prove to be a problem solver for you because when the experts of YagyasDevam.Com do Yagya for you, it starts generating the desired results in your life because your prayers directly reach the divine energies who hear all your problems through the Yagya done by us.

Also, almost one-third of people are developing the problem of stress and the major reason behind this is not able to get positive outcomes from all their efforts be it due to luck or circumstances. This is the reason taking divine help becomes necessary to get the blessings of the gods and get success in their endeavors.

How to do Yagya at home?

Yagya is not a simple act that anyone can perform. For performing Yagya, you need professional and Karm Kand experts (Academic knowledge of Karmakand for this professional act is required. This assures then the results too) like those experts from YagyasDevam who are well versed with knowledge of the Vedas and Puranas and have deep knowledge on Yagyas.

What is Ashwamedha Yagya?

The Ashvamedha Yagya was a horse sacrifice ritual followed by the Śrauta tradition of Vedic religion. It was used by ancient Indian kings to prove their imperial sovereignty.

It was done by King Dasharath to get blessed with 4 sons. Dasharatha means one who can run ten chariots at a time. Kaushalya means one who is very skillful. So, when Dasharatha and Kaushalya came together and did the Ashwamedha yagya, which means purifying the present moment, that is when Rama was born. This is the spiritual significance of Sri Rama’s birth.

What is Rajsuya Yagya?

The Rajasuya yagna is a consecration ceremony that involves imperial sacrifice, and was performed by the kings of the past. It was performed by Harishchandra, Rama, Dharmaraja and other prominent personalities.

Any king who considered himself to be the most powerful and fit to be an emperor would perform this ritual. The king performing this yagna should be accepted as an emperor by all the kings throughout the country.

knowledge concerning Yagya is mentioned in which scripture?

Yajna has been a Vedic tradition, described in a layer of Vedic literature called Brahmanas, as well as Yajurveda. The whole Yajurveda is all about Yagya.

In Bhagawad Gita, it is called a sacrificial rite or performance of duty. It mentions that It should be offered with devotion, without any desire for personal gain, and with a firm belief in its rightness.

What are the benefits of Yagya?

There are numerous advantages, such as peace, abundance, joy, longevity, excellent health, procreation, courage, excitement, and spiritual development. The Yajna is an everlasting science, and energy alone is eternal. India’s ancient sages were exact in their understanding of the transferability of mass and energy. This is why they formed Yagya.

Who is worshiped in all Yagya?

It depends on the type of Yagya. In the case of Divine Yagya, a particular deity is worshipped. In Planetary Yagya, a particular planet (Grah) is worshipped and in Special Purpose Yagya, a Vedic deity related to the specific wish or problem is worshiped.

What is Yagya therapy?

Yagya is an ancient Indian therapeutic procedure that is aimed at providing the all-around well-being of an individual. Vedic literature describes the treatment of a wide range of diseases (both infectious and non-infectious) and ailments through Yagya, along with the precautions, detailed procedures, causes of diseases, therapeutic supplements, etc.

In the process of Yagya, various herbs are burnt in fire. When these herbs in the form of vapor are inhaled by the worshiper, it removes the toxins of the body resulting in the curing of diseases.

How does Yagya work?

To achieve a specific outcome, Yagyas are carried out by the recital of sound (Vedic mantras chanting). Through the recital, a positive vibration at the physical, mental, and spiritual levels

is created. It helps the worshiper lead a happy life. Additionally, offering prayers to god through the fire helps attain the blessings of the Vedic deities to fulfill all your wishes.

Is the immolation of any animal during Yagya alright in the Hindu religion? If yes, then why?

In Yagya, no animals are sacrificed. A yajna is the worship of Agni, the essence of life.

So, it makes no sense that an animal should be sacrificed in fire. A sacrifice in this sense should be seen as a charity event, where material wealth in the form of animals (horses, cows), wealth (gold, silver, precious stones), and clothes are given away, usually by the king. The Vedic text Satapatha Brahmana defines a sacrifice as an act of abandonment of something one holds of value, such as oblations offered to god and Dakshina (fees, gifts) offered during the yajna.

For example, in Ashwamedha Yagya in ancient times, horses were given away as a sacrifice and not immolated.

Which is the most powerful Yagya?

The efficacy of a Yagya is determined by several factors, including the purity of the performer, the correctness of the ritual, and the blessings of the gods. So, every Yagya, that includes the positive attributes of such factors becomes the most powerful one. For example, the Yagyas done in a correct manner by the pure and pious Brahmans of YagyasDevam.Com yields the best results for you.

Can I see the positive effects of Yagya immediately after the Yagya is completed?

When you sponsor a Yagya, our priests perform it in your name with pure devotion. It starts creating positive vibrations for you from the timethey start performing it. Just have faith, and trust in the power of Yagyas. Your prayers are definitely going to be heard by the divine deities. 

In Bhagawad Gita, Lord Krishna himself asks to perform every work with pure devotion without focusing on the results. He emphasizes on performing every activity as divine act without caring for the fruits of action. Every effort you have put in the exercise is definitely going to reap the results. So , performing action requires certain time as well as between action and the result of the action there is a period of time to be waited. 

The same applies to Yagya also.

What is the purpose of Yagya?

The Purpose of Yagya is to obtain the blessings of the gods in order to live happily. For Example, the Rudrabhishek Yagya is done to appease Lord Shiva for getting mental strength, good health, success in business, etc. Similarly, Baglamukhi Yagya is done to win court cases, to defeat business competitors, etc. The second is to ensure that, after our death, we live happily in the world of the celestials.

What is the power of Yagya?

Yagya has several positive effects. It purifies the environment and creates a sense of peacefulness and prosperity in the surroundings. Additionally, it is believed to remove any negative energies surrounding the Yajman. It offers protection from any potential obstacles in their lives and safeguard them against the influence of malevolent forces or individuals.

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