Yagyas

Vedic Pujas and Yagyas

What are Pujas and Yagyas?

Many thousands of years ago in Ancient India there existed a very advanced civilisation, known today as the Vedic Civilisation. In this culture there were many rishis or ‘seers’ who, from the depths of their enlightened states of consciousness, were able to cognise the mechanics of creation. Basically, they understood the workings of the Universe and karma, and how to connect with the gods and deities using sound vibration (mantra). Over time, a set of highly specific spiritual practices were developed which could help an individual improve his general life situation by changing his karma. These techniques, known as ‘yagyas’ or pujas, work by establishing a connection with certain Vedic Deities, who may be thought of as The Cosmic Administrators that manage all the different aspects of creation, making sure that the Universe runs according to the divine plan. A yagya, then, is a powerful way of seeking divine assistance by ‘appeasing the gods’, and can be used to compliment our other spiritual practices (meditation, yoga, prayer, service, charity, etc).

How are Yagyas performed?

I am very pleased to be able to offer clients the opportunity to partake in Vedic Yagyas, organised by Puja.Net, in India. The yagyas are performed by highly trained pandits (Vedic priests) who chant specific Sanskrit mantras while offering flowers, ghee, rice & fruit etc to the specific deity using a fire ceremony. One example is the Ganesha Yagya (to remove obstacles), in which the 108 names of Ganesha are chanted. I am pleased to say that I have visited Kanchipuram in India to participate in these yagyas with the Chief Priest, who comes from a family that has been associated with the famous Ranganatha Temple in India (largest Vishnu temple in Asia) for over 17 generations. Generally, a private, personal yagya is performed by 5 highly trained Vedic priests for 5 hours, although for more effect you can also increase the number of priests and/or have the yagya extended over a longer time period, and arrangements can be made for you to listen live to your yagya being performed in India. The results I have seen so far from several clients are very promising indeed.

How do Yagyas Work?

Yagyas are specific for each individual, using the person’s name and astrological data, and it is said that the “seeds” of one’s karmas are burned up in the fires of the yagya. It is a very subtle thing, working on the level of individual and cosmic consciousness, but always bringing about positive spiritual evolution. One can never predict the exact outcome of the yagya, however, because it may not be possible to know the exact depths and workings of one’s individual karma.

What are the different types of Yagyas?

There are many different types of yagya, such as the Navagraha Yagya (for specific planetary influences), Ayush Yagya (for good health and longevity), Lakshmi Yagya (for wealth and prosperity), Lakshmi Narasimha Yagya (for family harmony and prosperity), Ganesha Yagya (to remove obstacles), Mrytunjaya Yagya (for health and longevity), Sudarshana Yagya (for deep-rooted problems), Saraswati Yagya (for educational success), Subramanyan & Shiva Yagya (for marriage or finding a partner), and others.

When to have them?

You can have a personal yagya to relieve specific obstacles or problems (e.g. financial, legal, relationship, health, work, career) or when beginning a new venture (marriage, business, new home etc) to maximise support of Nature. It is also good to help smooth out a difficult planetary transit or dasha (planetary) period, or when starting a new dasha or sub-dasha, particularly one that might be troublesome. This is the principle of Heyam Duhkham Anagatam given in the Yoga Sutras of Maharishi Patanjali (verse 2.16), which literally means “avert the danger or obstacle before it arises.”

How much do they cost?

The cost of a private, personal yagya performed by 5 highly trained Vedic priests for 1 day (lasting 5 hours) is £250. This fee includes a Jyotish consultation for the Yagya prescription, and all the necessary arrangements made of your behalf. I can also arrange for you to listen live to your yagya being performed in India and can send you photos and prasad (blessings, such as rice and sacred ash) from the yagya. For more effect, you can also increase the number of priests and/or have the yagya extended over a longer time period. A special discounted yagya program is available to those who can commit to a series of six monthly yagyas.
Combine a Natal Chart Analysis and Yagya!
For a very reasonable fee (£150) it is possible to have a full natal chart analysis together with a private personal one priest yagya arranged for you in India.

Testimonial
“I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks and best wishes to you both and all the priests and those involved in the Puja.Net programme. I strongly believe the influence of these Yagyas has been extraordinarily beneficial for me spiritually, emotionally and materially. It is the combination of the effects in these important areas of life which I find very encouraging and exciting for me.” (T.S. Brighton, UK)

: With Vedic Pandits in Kanchipuram