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LATE P .P. DR.SHRI MAHESHWAR UMANATH BAHADUR GURUJI

Nation and Nationalism In Vedic Science : Literature A Study of Research Methodology, The reason of desire behind writing this Document Is Mecaulay’s and Maxmeuller Poisonous seed sowing thought into the path breaking Areas to destroy the thought’s of Bharat Varsha Vedic Culture, Traditional, Social Cultural Fabric and Ancient System (the way of life) , Sanatana of this Mahaan Bharat .Lastly Maxmeuller and Mecaulay with Frustrated MIND and their Bad luck they said ,

“ Indians are a Nation of Philosopher’s Intellect Sincerity lacking in Political and Material speculation and that the Indians never knew the feeling of Nationality.”

Late Param Pujyaniya Dr.Shri Maheshwar Umanath Bahadur Guruji-Founder President

Shanti in Romanized

pṛthav i śā nti ḥ antarik ṣa śā nti ḥ dyau śśā nti ḥ

di śaśśā nti ḥ av āntaradi śāśśā nti ḥ śśā nti ḥ

vāyu śśā nti ḥ āditya śśā nti ḥ candram āśśā nti ḥ

nak ṣatr āṇi śā nti ḥ āpa śśā nti ḥ au ṣadhaya śśā nti ḥ

vanaspataya śśā nti ḥ gau śśā nti ḥ aj āśā nti ḥ aṣva śśā nti ḥ puru ṣaśśā nti ḥ ṇaśśā nti ḥ śā ntireva

śā nti ḥ śā ntima astu śā nti ḥ |

tay ā.aha ṃ 0śā nty ā sarva śā nty ā

mahya ṃ dvipade catu ṣpade ca śā nti ṃ karomi

śā ntirme astu śā nti ḥ ||

Shanti Mantra (Pravargya )

Shanti Mantra - Translation

Peace on Earth. Peace in Space. Peace in the Heavens. पृथवीपृथवीशातःशातःशातःअतरअतरअतरशातःशातःशातःौशातःौशातः Peace in all Horizons and Directions. Peace in Fire. दशशातःदशशातःअवातरदशाशातःअवातरदशाशातःअवातरदशाशातःअनशातःअनशातः Peace in the Air. Peace in the Sun. Peace in the Moon.

Peace in the Constellations. Peace in the Waters. Peace वायुशातःवायुशातःआदयशातःआदयशातःआदयशातःचमाशातःचमाशातः in the Plants and Herbs. नाणनाणशातःशातःशातःआपशातःआपशातःआपशातःऔषधयशातःऔषधयशातः Peace in the Trees. Peace towards Cattle. Peace towards Goats. वनपतयशातःवनपतयशातःगौशातःगौशातःगौशातःअजाशातःअजाशातः

Peace towards Horses. Peace towards Mankind. Peace अवशातःअवशातःपुषशातःपुषशातःपुषशातःणशातःणशातःणशातःशातरेवशातरेव in the Absolute (Brahman).

May there be Peace. Only Peace. शातःशातःशातमशातमशातमअतुअतुअतुशातःशातः

May that Peace be in Me, Peace Alone. तयाऽहंतयाऽहंशायाशायाशायासवशायासवशाया Through that Peace may I confirm Peace in myself, मंमंपदेपदेपदेचतुपदेचतुपदेचतुपदेचचचचशातंशातंशातंकरोिमकरोिम And Peace in all bi-peds and quadru-peds.

May there be Peace in me, Peace alone! शातमशातमअतुअतुअतुशातःशातः

Persons Involved :

The members of the Trust are group of like minded people who wish to document the Athiratram Yagnya for the benefit for future reference and Generations. P.P. Shri Vadiraja.K.Warkhedkar Guruji Dr.Raghunath Narayan Shukla (Pune) Dr.Sivakaran Namboothree(Thrissur , Kerala) Brahma Sri K.Hariharanadha Sarma ( Hyderabad) Sri Sunil S S.Sambare (Hyderabad ) Shri Lalji Bhai Patel (Ahmedabad) Dr.O.S. Josyulu Scientist ( Hyderabad) Dr.Narendra Kapre Guruji(Hyderabad) Dr.Rajagopal Bhat . S (Jamnagar) Dr.Rahul C .Khandhekar (Solapur) Dr.Abhay Kulkarni ( Nasik) Prof.N.Someswar Rao ( Vishakhapatnam) Dr.Jayanth Kulkarni (Hyderabad) Dr.Smt.Bharathi Kulkarni (Hyderabad) Dr.Jaykrishna ( Hyderabad) Dr.ChandraSekhar(Hyderabad& Vishakhapatnam) Dr.A.Ramakrishna (Kothagudem) Dr.D.Satyanarayana(Khamam) Dr.Venkateshwarlu (Khamam) Shri R.Suryanarayana Rao (Hyderabad) Shri K.Parthasarthy (Bhadrachalam) Shri Vijay Prakash Rao.V.(Hyderabad) Shri Jai Tulja Prasad Tiwari(Hyderabad) Shri Kapil R.Bagaddeo (Hyderabad ). Sr.Manisha Despande(Pune) Smt.Neeta Kinare (Pune) Smt.Nitha Devalankar(Pune) Shri A.S.Naresh.(Hyderabad) Shri B.Balakrishna(Hyderabad) Shri Amol Mohithe ( Solapur) Shri S. Srivatsava (Hyderabad) Shri B. Harish (Hyderabad) Sacred Soma Vedic Science Research Wing ( Scientist & Student)

A) Top up left Dr.R.N.Shukla – Shri.k.Hariharanatha Sarma- Soma Sri.Sunil S.Sambare and Shri Soma Shekar ,B)Top Down Left- Dr.R.N.shukla –Sri K.Hari Haranath Sarma and Shri Papi Reddy.c) Right side Dr RN Shukla – Sri K.Hari Haranath Sarma

Photos 1,2,3,4 Dr.O.Subramaniam Josyulu, Soma Sri.Sunil S.Sambare,Dr.P. Shekar,Dr.V.Venkateshwarlu, Sri.V.Vijay Prakash Shri Tiwari Jai Tulja Prasad and Shri.NSS. ADAM’S ENGINEERING COLLEGE , PALONCHA -507115

S.NO NAME OF THE STAFF MEMBER DESIGNATION

1 Dr.P.Chandra Sekhar Chief Co -ordinator

2 Dr.Akkalakshmi Principal Co -ordinator

3 Sri.G.Ananda Rao Principal Co -ordinator

4 Dr.A.Rama Krishna Principal Co -ordinator

5 Sri.A.Venkateshwarlu Principal Co -ordinator

6 Sri.B.Balakrishna Rao Principal Co -ordinator

7 Sri.K.Rama Krishna Staff Co -ordinator

8 Sri.P.Srinath Rajesh Staff Co -ordinator

9 Sr.D.Ramesh Staff Co -ordinator

10 Sri V.Leela Prasad Staff Co -ordinator

11 Sri.D.V.R Praveen Staff Co -ordinator

12 Ms.P.Swapna Staff Co -ordinator

13 Sri.K.Chiranjeevi Staff Co -ordinator

14 Sri.K.Satish Kumar Staff Co -ordinator

15 Ms.D. Staff Co -ordinator

Adams Engineering College Dr RN.shukla - Soma Sri.Sunil S.Sambare, Dr.P.Chandra Sekhar, Dr.A.RamaKrishna Sri Tinari Jai Tulja Prasad Smt-Neeta Devalanka Smt Neeta Kinare , Dr.Manisha,N.Despande. Photos: 1,2,3,4 ADAM’S ENGINEERING COLLEGE , PALONCHA -507115 Student Voluntary Team

S.NO NAME OF THE YEAR & 17 Mr.Chiranjeevi II YEAR MECH

STUDENT MEMBER BRANCH 18 Mr.Goutham II YEAR MECH

1 Ms.Md.Farzana I YEAR ECE 19 Mr.A.Sandeep Naik IV YEAR ECE

2 Ms.V.Akshitha I YEAR ECE 20 Mr.D.Jithendra IV YEAR ECE

3 Ms.A.Harini I YEAR ECE 21 Mr.K.Surender IV YEAR ECE

4 Ms.B.Deepika I YEAR EEE 22 Mr.P.Tulasi Krishna IV YEAR ECE

5 Ms.M.Bhavani I YEAR EEE 23 Mr.V.Mahesh IV YEAR ECE

6 Ms.K.Pranay Kumar I YEAR EEE 24 Mr.V.Rama Krishna I YEAR CSE

7 Mr.Md.Aman I YEAR EEE 25 T.Venkatesh II YEAR CSE

8 Mr.Nanda Kishore I YEAR EEE 26 P.Rajesh I YEAR ECE

9 Mr.G.Naveen IIYEAR ECH 27 G.Sravani I YEAR ECE

10 Ms.Ch.Sindhura IIYEARCIVIL 28 S.Sandeep II YEAR MECH

11 Mr.K.Ashok Kumar II YEAR ECE 29 Mr.G.Sai Prashanth I YEAR ECE 12 Mr.N.Karthik II YEAR ECE 13 Mr.Devander Goud II YEAR ECE 14 Mr.Prashanth II YEAR ECE 15 Mr.Harish IIYEARMECH 16 Mr.Laxman IIYEAR MECH

Students in the seminar at Adams Engineering College photos:1,2,3,4 GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED

1. APVVP AREA GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS (BHADRACHALAM) Dr.Venkat Rao(Acting Head female Ward), Dr.Pravalika (R.M.O) Smt.Durga ( Sr Staff), Smt Savitri( Sr Staff), Smt Aruna (Jr.Staff),Labour Room Dept.

2. GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH POLICE DEPARTMENT Sri.G.Bhupal (I.P.S) ( Assistant Superintendent of Police) BHADRACHALAM

3. CENTRAL WATER WORKS COMMISSION BHADRACHALAM Shri Chakrapani Assistant Director ,Shri E.Venkat ( Raju Technician)

4. RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION BHADRACHALAM Shri B.Joshi . ,( Dy, DEE,RWS), Shri Y.Raghupathi Reddy (Microbiologist) Shri Ramakrishna (Chemist)

5. METEORIOLOGICAL CENTRE( BEGUMPET HYDERABAD) Dr.Sudhakar Director

6. APNGRAU (RAJENDRA NAGAR HYDERABAD) Dr.A.Ramachandra Rao ( Principal Scientist and Head) ARI, Dr.D.V.Ramana Reddy( Scientist)ARI, Dr.S.RiazuddinAhmed (Scientist) ARI

Photo 1. Shri Bhupal Raj ASP Soma Sri Sunil Sambare2. Dr.O Josyulu, Shri B.Joshi Shri Rama Krishna,Shri Tiwari JaiTulja Prasad 3. Sri Chakrapani.Shri Ramachandra 4. Dr Jhabua

Ancient Agmihotra Modern Therapy A Way of Life Human civilization, even by the current study parameters, has been working in progress for hundreds of years. Over the years, we have not only tried to understand the world we live in but also tried to create a world that we feel is more suitable to our liking . Many Innovators, Scientists and Socio-Economic Scientists, have given path breaking ideas that have changed forever the way we live. But this was not a process that started a couple of hundred years ago. Scholars & experts have been trying to decode this world for many years now. They worked in various fields i.e.

*FAMILY *EDUCATION *HEALTH *SOCIAL *CULTURAL *SPIRITUAL *ENVIRONMENTAL *WATER *AGRICULTURE *COW &

CATTLE PROTECTION *VEDA VIGNAN We believe that the are an ancient source of knowledge & information about technologies & sciences to maintain equilibrium between human society & nature. We strongly believe that we can bring a positive & harmonious change in our life with shift in our paradigms and lifestyles. But on the account Modern Way of Living , Happiness , Natures Gift is completely lost and replaced (destroyed) with Industrial Technology Development due to which Environment’s Ecological cycles of balance is disturbed. Unpredicted Season’s , Acidic rains, Extreme Rise in Temperature’s by this imbalances and danger’s to be faced by Whole Mankind and Vanaspathi.

Ozone layer has weakened in the Antarctica region. Due to this reason all the living objects on the earth are receiving dangerous Ultra Violet Rays and these are spread into the atmosphere. This resulted with hazardous diseases i.e., cancer, eye and other related serious health problems growing in many folds .By adapting methods of pesticides and fertilizers results are not yielding. Lastly POISONOUS FOOD IS SERVED on our Dining Table. In return Psychological Depression, Fear, Anxiety, Loneliness has taken place encouraging the direction towards Liquor and drugs. Family, Social, Cultural, National and International, behaviour has become rotten and pushed the humans to dark depths of human nature. It is our resolve to spread the world harmony & a sustainable lifestyle. In the modern era, ancient knowledge is considered obsolete. The concepts that are considered modern have been in the learning of the Vedas for centuries now. For instance the fact that the SUN is the centre surrounded by nine planets is still the same. The five elements that make this world are still the same. Human anatomy & physiology as explained in the Ayurvedic texts can be seen to be true even today. What has changed is, of course, the ways of gaining this knowledge. Modern technology has enabled a wide angled view of the universe. But that alone cannot render the philosophies of the Vedas redundant KNOWLEDGE - The knowledge is of two types: Para & Apara

* Para Vidya (Spiritual or Esoteric Knowledge) * Apara Vidya (Material or Worldly Knowledge) The battle has always been between science & spirituality. Here, science being current researches & spirituality being ancient knowledge. Many tend to categories ancient science as spirituality. It might have been a valid debate in times when spirituality was dominated by beliefs rather than the science that it represents. Science & spirituality are not considered two different wings in the Vedas. They are considered two essential elements of the world. In Vedic Sciences, it is proposed that the idea of science as being the means and spirituality being the purpose (WAY OF LIFE). They both are integral part of our existence. Most of the Vedic Sciences have application both these avenues of our lives. The result achieved is felt & sensed at different levels. Vedas are, generally, misunderstood as the textbooks of rituals & holy practices. The truth can't be farther than this.

Vedas are scriptures that help DECODE THE WORLD around us. These scriptures help everyone to understand this world & lead a contented life. The whole idea is to believe that the essence could be better appreciated if it is understood in its authentic Settings Many efforts have been made to explain the concepts of

YOGA , , NITYA VEDIC AGNIHOTRA (HOMA THERAPY) !!!......

In a more modern background, it looses the real meaning of Vedic Philosophy. There are various theories that have to be understood in its Authentic thought to get whole idea. For the concept of Tri Doshas & Tri Gunas of Ayurveda or the Chakras (Plexes) in can be fully explained using modern anatomical synonyms. But location, identification & time is a factor.

PERFORMANCE AND CONTEMPORARY MEANING OF AGNIHOTRA . “Agnihotra” is a sacred tradition started by ‘’ of Ancient India. It is considered as the worship of the Lord Yagna Naarayana. “Agnihotra” means worshipping Lord – Naarayana riding in the divine serpent and controlling the cosmos. In this view, ’Agnihotra’ is the aggregation of Meditation , remembering the name of the Lord, act of the devotion, surrender and Yoga . It is performed in the Vedic manner. In Agnihotra , the evening ‘Yagna ‘ performed by the ‘Agnihotra ‘ is offered to the lord Agni Naarayan and the Morning ‘Yagna’ is offered to the Lord Naarayana (SUN). QUALITIES OF PRAVARGA The one who performs Agnihotra daily with faith and full trust in the Almighty and the one who means it when he says “ idam, na mama” (O Lord ,all this is Yours ,NOT Mine).

AGNIHOTRA NITYA SANDHYAA VANDANA & YAGNA SYSTEM.

Agnihotra first performs Nitya Trikaal Sandhya Vandana etc, then makes ‘Sankalpa’ of doing the Homa and wakes the God up with motherly by uncovering the ‘Bhaasma’(Ashes) from the sacred fire . A person must attend Homa with good thoughts, noble desires because the desire of a person gets fulfilled in this sacred place. Noble thoughts and meditation on the Lord are highly desirable for person attends Homa. The sacred offering is known as ‘ Aahuti’ . These ‘Aahuti’ , going to the Lord Sun, which in turn form clouds, give rain and make the earth wet for giving food-grains and the creatures of the world are nourished by food. Thus the ‘Agnihotra’ is meant for good health.

Due to Yagnik’s DEDICATED SACRIFICIAL NATURE OF HIS POTENTIAL VEDA MATAA WILL BLESS FOR THE WHOLE MANKIND.

SATYAH: SANTU YAJAMANASYA KAMAH:

Athirathram- the oldest vedic ritual in the world

Athirathram, touted as the oldest ritual in the world which has taken the initiative in reviving the ritual that emerged around the 10th century BC and was practiced until the 6th century BC. In post-Vedic times, there were various revivals of the practic e, under the Gupta and Chola empire and by the 11th century, the ritual w as kept alive by the Namboothiris of Kerala.

Athirathram is held for universal harmony , peace and spiritual enlightenment. This sacred ritual that dates back to 4000 years is a mass ive ritual that brings together some of the most eminent vedic scholars of the country. Athirathram considering the geographic and vaasthu principles as the main bird shaped of the first shianachithi, positioned to absorb the sun’s energy and cons tructed in line with the measurements prescribed in the ancient texts. ’ and ‘’ practices preceded the Athirathram’

THE RAIN INDUCTION TECHNOLOGY FROM THE VEDAS Introduction The Sanskrit Word Yagnya is originated from Sanskrit Word –Yaj (Sacrifice) Yagnya is in fact a Rare combinations of Rituals by Vedic Texts .These rituals Fire Sacrifice ,reciteof a powerful MANTRA which is either from veda from texts derived veda .Vedic Mantra’s are perfect in rhythmatic effecting generating energy’s to get healed by the nature to the person. Swara –Prakriya (Udatt-Anudatt and Intonations) produced by the veda mantras.

Yagnyas from Ancient Era. According to the Hindu Methodology Vedas are considered are a way to the Life Sciences to the Mankind ,Every activity by human begins the prayer beginning with Veda Mata .

We Welcome the Lord Sri Suryanarayana in the morning by reciting Mantra of Usha ,Ashwins , Dadhikra , ,Devi and Devata listen our prayer to participate in the Yagnya .

We pray to the Yagnya Narayana to bless,please us through Chakshu insight to Observe this Srushti , Listen ,Speak ,Think and give us Hale and Healthy Happy Body Mind Soul and Spirit by the effects of Yagnya (Brahma)

O Lord Soma your creation of this Universe is great, you provide the joy of Lord Indra to bless us to provide lot Grains and Cosmic Rains from the Antariksha.

Bless us with Energy to the Rivers flows Happily, may blow the wind in our favour, birds may live in our favour .O Lord you are Honoured .For whom the Yagnya is performed provide us the prosperity.

All the Jeevanu subsist on the food grains which are generated from rains., Rains are generated through the performing of Yagnya and Yagnya is born from the assigned duties .Regulated activities are written in the Vedas, and the Vedas are directly imbibed from the supreme personality of Lord . Ultimately all the pervading transcendence is Eternally situated in the performance through yagnya.

The Whole Universe is Existing in the full form of Yagnya.

Lord lives by Yagnya,The Fore Father’s ,Great Grand Father’s Lived through Yagnya ,The Folk Lives under the Lord and Lord is Driving Force of Yagnya.

O Lord Narayana ,Achyutanand ,Vasudeva, Jnardana,Yagnyesha, Yagnya Purna Purusha, Shri Ram and Vishnu We pray you with two folded hands.

Worring the Son , A Wise King thought not to perform Yajmana Yagnya to get the son.

Lord Daksha started to Perform the Yagnya with other Muni.

Vashishtha Called Shringi and prepared Pious for Putra Kameshthi Yagnya.

O Lord Shri Ram ! Ravan , is performing Yagnya if he could perform Yagnya it’s impossible to kill him.

IMPORTANCE OF SOMA YAGNYA

Along with keeping one self healthy and free from diseases, the control over the wiggling nature of mind is very much Important to achieve the Moksha. There were many methods to reach to Moksha, but required much painful rigorous paths, a search for simpler path started later These efforts are well recorded; there are ample of texts and literatures explaining various methods of attaining the Deha siddhi and ultimately the Samadhi state. Not only in India, it is seen in the ancient civilizations of Iran, Arab, Greek, China etc, in any literatures on this subject written thousand of years ago. The root of all these thoughts and concepts remains the Vedic literatures of india. Among the Veda, and Atherva Veda have much to contribute. The different types of (holy offerings) and the special procedure of ‘Soma rasa or Soma pana’ were in practice. Somapana or by Intake of the divine drink prepared out of Soma plant, the divine personalities and pious sages were attaining a special state of mind and which is popularly known as super conscious state of mind i.e. Alaukika .But we are in the Vartamana Yuga of Atomic & Satellite Era , Everything we are proceeding towards destruction, in thecluthes for modernity and materialism , Indian psychology is heading to insecurity . The Ecological balance is disturbed by human quest for the materislistic gain and ended up with impurity in rain , water, air, atmosphere,food ,weak mind. Nature itself is rebelling against its own creation , scanty rains, Earth quakes resulting destructive Hazardous “ Tsunamic Waves”

Natural resources are dried and Generations are directionless and in order ther are No Appropriate Role – Models are having capacity to restore and control over the wiggling nature of Ecological Balance. Its time to return and restore the tradition Before Embarking on this EPOCH MAKING Re-Discover the Ancient tradition SOMA MAHA YAGNYA PROJECT . Soma Yagnya’s were originally performed rejuvenating the Nature and the whole Mankind. Shrout (Vedic) SOMA YAGNYA’S awake , arise and accelerate the COSMIC , SERENE & SUBTLE Energies Which create Hale n Healthyatmosphere for the survival of life on the earth. Soma Yagnya Yogashastra Indicates that the ancient Intellectuals were very clear on the fact that through methodical practice of Yoga, the ageing process of the body can be controlled and life can be prolonged. To overcome materialistic bondages and worldly desires, Rajas and Tamas can be controlled or destroyed completely and the purest Guna – Satva can be Increased to attain the ultimate aim of life ‘Chidananda’. Their effort in this regard progressed in a specific direction leading to the beginning of ‘Soma Mahayajna’. The root of all these thoughts and concepts remain the Vedic literature of India. Among them the Rigveda and Atharva Veda have much contribution and Importance here. A special preparation called ‘Somarasa’ and the procedure of Intake ‘Somapana’ are mentioned as a part of ‘Yajna’ i.e. holy offerings to the gods through fire. A divine herb called ‘Soma’ was used for this purpose. The juice of this plant or ‘Swarasa’ was processed through ‘Sandhana alpana’ and the liquid form was used as a drink. Specially trained and scholarly experts carried out the process of ‘Somarasa Nirmana’. These groups of scholars were called as ‘Somappa’ or ‘Madhu ’. The celestialexperts ‘Ashwini Kumara’s’ role was considered of utmost Importance in all holy offerings and religious programmes. Somapana i.e. Intake of this specially prepared drink of the Soma plant, the divine personalities of the human being were exposed. Sages and others attained a special state of mind which was considered a special power ‘Alaukika Shakti’ or ‘Divya Drishti’. The acceptance and reference of these concepts are Indicated in the Patanjali Yoga . According to it the“Samadhi” state of mind can be achieved through either ‘Dridha Vairagya’, constant yogic practices etc. Individuals may attain this power either from birth, penance, Mantra or “Aushadhi” i.e. with the help of powerful divine herbs. The ‘’ is not limited to history alone, even today there are learned people who know how to perform the ‘Yajna’ in true nature in many parts of our country. About 108 specially trained Brahmins (Madhu Brahmins!) are existing from All India .conducting SOMA MAHA YAGNYA on special Invitation it will be conducted in the most classical and traditional method for the benefit of mankind.

Performance of Vise Rainfall distrubtion at Athiratram 2012 it appeased to Six Energetic Rutu (Nakshatra Devathas).In order to redress the balance of Six Seasons which are in chaotic disarray.In Soma Yagnya SOMA SWARASAA OBLATION is offered to Indra Devi n Devata , which shower s good rains on earth with this it strengthen the five elements or pancha maha bhutas (Pruthvi, Aapa,Teja and Akash).In order to bestprosperity and natural equilibrium.The Rainfall was well distributed at each Nakshatra i.e (Uttara, Poorva , Purnavasuu Adra Hastha Vishaka Nakshatra from Rohini to Anuradha thus resulting rainfall good for agriculture rainfall during the year 2012- 2013 .Distribution indicating good for Vishaka And Anuradha was Observed. There about 13-14 in One Nakshatra if we consider 2.5mm for each day then for one Nakshatra total 35.0 mm indicate good for agriculture using this value as a threshold value .

Validation of Rainfall Spells Predicted based on Rainfall Concept during SomaYagna Performance: Based on Kumbh Vristi Rainfall Conception Signs Observed during Soma Yagna performance the rain spells were predicted for period of 180 days after rain conception in that district of Khammam this spells were validate with actual spells observed during the monsoon. Future Thrust (A) The place selected may be point on River or On the Bank of River (B) The place selected may be continued for studying atleast 5 year for rainfall pattern. (C) The longtime project may be prepared and sponsored to undertake the evaluation of Soma Yagna. (D) From Novemeber to March End of each year Soma Yagna should be performed on Amavasya Or Poornima Day According to Vedic Science. (E) By Scrutiny of these daily observation data we can predict the daily long range rainfall at soma yaga places. (F) This kind of Long Rain Rainfall prediction before 6 months were enable farmers for there agriculture cropping for the year.

KUMBHA VRISHITI PHOTOGRAPHS

REPLICA OF PAKSHI AT ATHIRATRAM SUN SALUATION 2012

During Sunrise and Sunset period sky appeared bright in blood re colour of the cloud its a symbol of rain delivery

1,2 Changes appeared in the climate on 6th Day of ATHIRATRAM MAHASOMA Y AGNYA 2012 Bhadrachalam .3,4Temperature rised and recored 48c degree on 6 th Day dated 26-4-2012.

WATER CAMP AT ATHIRATRAM DEVOTEES AT ATHIRATRAM

Fig:1,2Qumulo strato clouds of 6 octa of noticed in the sky.Fig:3,4Later after noon clouds gathered .

Fig:1,2South and west side high velocity wind blowed at yagnyashala with thunderbolt and lightening recorded. Fig:3,4Rain seed clouding formation and started drizzling at 3-00pm on 26-4-2012.

Fig:1,2Sky became Dark Blue like a blinked coverd with clouds.Fig:3,4Qumulo strato clouds of 6 octa of noticed in the sky.

Fig:1,2Kumbha Vrushti noticed on 6 th Day dated 26 -4-2012. Fig:3,4Due to Kumbha Vrishti Yagnashala Washed A way. Brief description on Rain Conception and Rain Symbol of Methodology Different types of clouds its a same symbol of Rain Conception Methology 1)Clouds:

1)Small Cumulus 2) Strato 3) Alto Cumulos 4) Alto Cumulos In performance of Somayagnya 4 types appeared in sky dome. a) Cyrus, b) cumulus, c) alto, d) nimbus.

Combination of these types of clouds also appears.

In Somayag process, invariable rainy clouds are created and they are seeded through Yajna process which forms rain conceptions.

The Pravargya rituals in Somayag is “Ground seeding of clouds” , which is preformed for times in 3 days. Aerosols or fine particles of cow and are shouted with very high speed in air, which may serve as CCN (cloud consideration nuclei) to from clouds.

According to aerosol science the fine aerosol remains in atmosphere for few days to hundred of days and are transported 5-6km high up to clouds through wind velocity.

Wind Blowing: Wind velocity and direction of wind is recorded in somayag in mp through Help of protable auto weather station establish near somayag sight. In somayag special oblation are given to vayu diety in fire at 8 directions.Wind is flow of gases on a large scale.On Earth wind consists of the bulk Movement of air.In outer space,solar wind is the movement of gases or charged Particles from the sun through space,while planetry wind is the outgasing light Chemical elements from a planet’s atmosphere into space.winds are commonly Classified by their spatial scale,their speed, the typesof forces that cause them, the Regions in whicj they occur, and their effect . The strongest observed winds on a Planet in our solar system occur on Neptune andSaturn. In meteorology,winds are often referred to according to according to their strenght,and the Direction the wind is blowing from. Short bursts of high speed wind are termed gusts. strong winds of intermediate duration(around one minute) aretermed squalls. Long duration winds have various names associated with their average strength Such as breeze,gale,storm,hurricane,and typhoon.wind occurs on a range of scales, From thunderstorm flows lasting tens of minutes,to global winds resulting from The difference in absorption of solar energy between the climate zones on Earth The two main causes of large scale atmospheric circulation are the differential Heating between equator and the poles and the rolation of the planet ( CoriolisEffect).Within the tropics,thermal low circulations over terrain and high plateaus Can drive monsoon circulations. In coastal areas the sea breeze/land breeze cycle Can define local winds; in areas that have variable terrain, mountain and valley Breezes can dominate local winds .In humans civilization wind has inspired mythology , influences the events of history, expanded the range “ of transport and warfare, and provided a power source for mechanical work, electricity and recreation wind has powered the voyages of asailing ships across earth oceans. Hot air balloons use the wind to take short trips and powered flight uses it to increase lift and reduce fuel consumption .Areas of wind shared caused by various weather phenomena can lead to dangerous situations for air craft. When winds become strong, trees and man made structures are destroyed. Winds can shape landforms, via a variety of Aeolian processes such as the formation of fertile soils looses, and by erosion. Thus from large deserts can be moved great distances from its original source region by prevailing winds; winds that are accelerated by rough topography and associated with dust out breaks have been assigned regional names in various parts of the world because of their significant effects on those regions. Wind effects the spread of wildfires winds disperse seeds from various plants, enabling the survival and dispersal of those plants species as well as flying insects population . when combined with cold temperatures, wind has a negative impact on life stock. Wind effects animals food stores, as well as there hunting and defensive strategies .Wind is caused by differences in pressure .when a difference in pressure exists the air is accelerated from higher to lower pressure on a rotating planet the air will be deflected by the coriolis effect, except exactly on the equator .globally the two major driving factors of large scale winds (the atmospheric circulation) are the differential heating between the equator and the poles (difference in absorption of solar energy leading to buoyancy forces) and the rotation of the planet. Out side the tropics and loft from frictional effects of the surface ,the large scale winds tend to approach geostropic balance. Near_ the earth surface, friction causes the wind to be slower than it would be otherwise. Surface friction can also causes winds to blowmore inward into low pressure areas. Blood Red Colour after Sun Set :-At Soma Yagnya Blood Red Colour appeared for 20 minutes after and sun set ,sun rise , in west, east directions.But blood red colour can appear in other directions of the sky dome too. Appearance of blood red colour is also 100`/. Positive signal of Rain conception.To quantify this red colour is very complex task for its potentiality in rain conception is subjective , but uncertain. Hot Breeze- Humid Weather :-Humid weather more than 50`/. In Somyagnyas . Normally during Somayagnyas increased in temperature by 2`/. C is observed. Humidity also increases ,resulting persiperation human body.In Somayagnya on Garuda Chayana Chitti , Fire is placed burning 24 hours for 5 days resulting rise in temperature at Yagnya Shala.In Soama Yagnya oblation of cow milk , curd ,ghee and Somavalli Elixir (putika) are given In the fires , which generates aerosols containing water vapours and the same ejected in atmosphere , rise in humidity. At Yagnya place.The ejections of yagneeya wet/dry aerosols serves as ccn and clouds are formed. Atmosphere is warmed but saturated vapour pressure rised . Increased in water vapour in Atmosphere warm,further,the warming causes due to atmosphere to hold still more water vapours .Though this feed back process causes rise in the absolute moisture contenet in air, but the relative humidity remains constant. Warming is expected to change types of clouds which are observed from bottom,, clouds emit infared radiation to space to exert a cooling effect. Whether or not warm/cool depends on the type and altitude of clouds.

LIGHTENING :- Lightening in Soma Yagnya records 35.81`/. of Rain Conceptionsignals.Lightening is an Atmosphere discharge electricity accompanied by thunder which typically occurs while thunderstorms. In the atmospheric eclectrical discharge , leader of bolt of lightening can travel st speedof m/s (2,20,000 km/h) and reach temperature approaching 30,000` c enough of heat to fuse silica sand into glass channels. There are 16 million lightening storms causes whole world every year.Lightening can also occur within the ash clouds from volcanic eruptions can be caused by violent forest fires which generates sufficient dust to create static charge . How lightening initially forms is still a matter of debate. Scientist have studied root causes ranging from atmospheric perturbations ( wind, Humidity, friction and atmospheric pressure)to the impact of solar wind and accumulation of charged solar particles. Ice inside a cloud is thought to be a key element in lightening development , and may cause a forcible separation of positive and negative energy within the cloud, thus assisting in the formation of lightening .

Properties of lightening : Since light travels at a significantly greater speed than sound through air, observer can approximate the distance to the strike by timing the interval between the visible lightening and the audible thunder it generates . At standard atmospheric temperature and pressure near ground level, sound will travel at roughly 343 m/s (1125 ft/sec) : lightening flash preceding its thunder by three seconds is about one kilometer distant .

Halo (Sun):- A halo os an optical phenomenon that appear near or around the sun or moon, and some times near other strong light sources. There are many types of optical halos, but they are mostly caused by ice crystals in cold cyrrus clouds located high.(5-10km or 3-6 miles ) in the upper troposphere. The particular shape and orientation of the crystals is responsible for the type of halo observed . Light is reflected and refracted by the ice crystals and may split up into colors because of dispersion, similarly to the rainbow.Atmospheric phenomena such as halos were used as an empirical means of weather forecasting before meterology(modern) was developed.A circular halo, is formed by the refraction of sun light through cloud suspended ice crystals as opposed to rain drops or other liquid water suspended in that air.A 22 degree halo has red on the inside and blue on the outside . The familiar 22 degreee halo around the Sun or Moon Occurs because of fraction in tiny hexagonal ice crystals in the air. With the 60 degree apex angle of the prism formed by extending the sides of the crystal and index of the refraction ice (n=1.31), one can calculate the angle of minimum deviation to be 21.84.

Sacred Effects of Athiratram an Ancient Roots of Vedic Scientific Research Methodology Observation

Eventhough much works have been carriedout in the field of health science and materials science, not much work is done in the field of envirommental aspects of rituals like yaga .Devi etal observed the acceleration of seed germination in presence of agnihotra The present reports deals with the unusual influence of Athirathram on seed germination. Athiratram is considered as the biggest Somayaagam performed in Kerala It is to be noted that Athirathram is not related to any temple or religion. It is a social activity performed by Namboothiris of Kerala for the benefit of the whole world. Athirathram is performed by the main priest called Yajamanan supported by his wife, Yajaman Pathni. Athirathram is performed by those who has earlier performed the 6-day yaga called Soma Yaga and acquired the title of Somayaji and his wife named as the Pathanadi. After completing the 12 day ritual of Athirathram, Somayaji will be known as Akkithiri and his wife as Pathanadi. Akkitihiri and Pathanadi have responsibitly of preserving the agni transfered from the altar for the rest of their life till the death of any of the two In a sense those who perform . During the Athirathram no metallic gadgets of any sort is employed. All the gadgets are made of clay and even fire is created by the frictional force from special instrument called Arani made of wood . This 12 day ritual has its first 3 days meant for Deekshaahassu ( penence) and then 6 days of Upassaddinangal ( preparation ). The remaining 3 days are meant for the most important part of Athirathram, namely, the Suthyam. The main altar of the yaga is a five layered structure in the form of a kite with its wings spread. Each layer of the altar is constructed daily and thus the five-layer altar will consume as many days commencing Day-4 to day -8.. The altar consecration is done on day-9. Suthyam days would commence in the evening of the 10th day which will continue till the end of the Athiraathram, uninterrupted. The rituals are performed according to Kalpasutra of Apasthambha using the sukthas and sthithis from all the four Vedas. It is said the Vedas form the basic science while yaga form the technology. The altar is designed and constructed as per the details available in sulbasutras. At the end of the yaga, the yagasala itself is offered to agni.

One of the important rituals performed during 4 th to 8 th is called Pravagyam which is performed to purify the surrounding atmosphere. Huge fire ball is originated from a small clay vessel contaning superheated ghee and milk. Pravagyam is performed on the western side of the main altar called chiti. The most important component of Pravagyam is a ritual carriedout using a specially designed earthernware called . Initially the vessel contains ghee which is superheated to about 300 degree Celsius . Milk (of goat and cow) is poured into this superheated ghee creating a fire ball escaping from the Veera with a great force. Before performing the Pravagyam, priests chant following song of peace or the Santhi Mantra from Rigveda

Peace on Earth. Peace in Space. Peace in the Heavens., Peace in all Horizons and Directions. Peace in Fire. Peace in the Air. Peace in the Sun. Peace in the Moon. Peace in the Constellations. Peace in the Waters. Peace in the Plants and Herbs. Peace in the Trees. Peace towards Cattle. Peace towards Goats. Peace towards Horses. Peace towards Mankind. Peace in the Absolute (Brahman). May there be Peace. Only Peace.May that Peace be in Me, Peace Alone.

Through that Peace may I confirm Peace in myself, And Peace in all bi-peds and quadru-peds. May there be Peace in me, Peace alone! Details of the rituals and other aspects are well documented by the Indilogist Frits Stall based on the Athirathram performed at Panjal in 1975. After an interval of 35 years another Athirathram was performed in Bhadrachalam during 21 st April to 2nd May 2012 which was attracted many Indologists and scientists. Hypothesis The environment is affected by the elborate rituals followed in the Yaaga.

THE SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL & BIOLOGICAL SYSTEM The Roots Studies Of Vedas ( Muni) Vignan ( Rishi) In The Modern Era

EXPERIMENTS CONDUCTED a)Influence on biological processes

Study of the effect on plant growth: growth dynamics of plants were studied. Seeds of plants were sown during one week before , during and one week after the Yaga performance. The percentage germination, length of shoots and roots will be measured. The length of the shoots, number of leaves, flowers and yield ( if possible will be monitored. This study will be carried out by planting seeeds on four ( E, S, W, N) of the nearest possible locations as wellas about 1km away from the yaaga sala. Thus there will be eight groups of students ( from colleges and schools) doing these experiments . The experiments will be montored by experts in the subject. Mitotic index was also studied.

Study of the effect on microbial presence in air, soil , water and Wheather Microbial activites in air. soil and water will be carriedout. Water, air and soil from locations of nearest possible proximity and about 1km away from the yaagasala were collected . Microbial activities on these samples will be studied. Oxygen as other chemical contents in water are also studied.

Photos 1,2,3,4 VEDIC SCIENCE RESEARCH SCIENTIST AND STUDENTS WING

Photos 1,3,4,5 2- Shri L.V.Subramaniam TTD Executive Officer VEDIC SCIENCE RESEARCH SCIENTIST AND STUDENTS WING

Photos 1,2,3,4 SCIENCE RESEARCH SCIENTIST AND STUDENTS WING While collecting the samples at yagnyashala

Photos 1,2,3,4 SCIENCE RESEARCH SCIENTIST AND STUDENTS WING While collecting the samples at yagnyashala

SACRED EFFECTS OF ATHIRATRAM ON ANCIENT ROOTES OF VEDIC SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY OBSERVATIONS .

(The Roots Studies of Veda (Rishi) - Vignan (Muni) in Modern Era).

Fig : A team working in the laboratory established near Yagashala at Yetapaka Bhadrachalam.

A laboratory facility was established near Yagashala with the help of Professor & Students of Adams Engineering College , Paloncha. Water analyses and other prelimnary studies were made here. Advanced experiments related to microbial analyses were carriedout at Biotechnology Laboratory of Dr.O.S.Josyulu and Soma Sri Sunil S Sambare Sacred School of Environmental, Biological & Ecological Sciences. Effect of Athirathram on Seed Germination

Materials and methods Inorder to study the effect of Athiratram on biological activities, seeds were allowed to germinate near the yagasala . Seeds of cowpea, green gram and Horse,Bengalgram & Ground nut were sowed on 5 th and 8 th April ( day before the yaga, on the commencement day of the Yaga and on the commencement of the day of Pravagya rituals) at varying distances from the yaga sala ( 0, 500 and 2500km). seeds were made to germinate in all four directions ( E, S, W, N) of the yaaga sala. Seeds were made to germinate on wet soil . after about Two days the germinated seeds were transferred to soil for further observations. Growth dynamics was monitored by measuring the lengths of roots, plumule, area of the first leaf and internodal separations. Results and discussion Results reveal explicit influence of Yaga on the dynamics of seed germination. Following are important findings.Seed germination is accelerated after the ritual Pravagyam on the 5 th day. Seeds on the western sides have more accelerated growths than other sides.emergence of leaf is faster when Pravagyam is initiated. Horse,Bengalgram & Ground nut are affected more than other varieties of the seeds.Highly directional influence of growth dynamics is clear in the figure especially for the Horse,Bengalgram & Ground nut Influence on green gram and cowpea are not that spectacular as in the case of Bengal gram. Germination percentage is enhanced from the days of Pravagyam. Here again Bengal gram has the maximum influence. . One cannot attribute any specific reason for the observed growth pattern. At present one can only describe the undoubtful influence of Athirathram on seed germination. The effect diminishes as one is moved away from the yagasala. Investigations at molecular level have to be carried out to understand the fact that Horse ,Bengal gram is influenced the most by the Athirathram as well as the well developed western side asymmetry. One has to carryout more detailed studies at molecular levels and monitor various relevant biochemical reactions so as to identify the presence of any bio-amplifier pertaining specific to the Bengal gram Detailed analyses of soil, water and atmosphere in respect of microbial activities have to be carried out for further correlations between the Athirathram rituals and growth dynamics of seeds. This will be the subject matter of future REFERENCE HORSE GRAM , GROUND NUT & GREEN DAL SEED GERMINATION SAMPLES PRE AND POST CONDITIONS BEFORE & AFTER 5 DAYS AT YAGASHALA

INSIDE YAGHASALA ON WEST SIDE OUTSIDE YAGHASALA ON EAST SIDE

REFERENCE SAMPLE FAR FROM YAGHASALA OUTSIDE YAGHASALA ON NORTH SIDE

MEASUREMENTS AT YAGHASHALA

MEASUREMENTS AT YAGHASHALA REFERENCE PLANT SAMPLES PRE AND POST CONDITIONS BEFORE & AFTER 5 DAYS AT YAGASHALA

REFERENCE SAMPLE FAR OFF FROM YAGASALA OUTSIDE YAGASALA ON NORTH SIDE

OUTSIDE YAGASALA ON EAST SIDE REFERENCE SAMPLE FAR OFF FROM YAGASALA Fig Germination of Horse ,Bengal gram & Ground nut in west (1) and north ( 2) sides (3) East Of the alter. Unusual enhancement of seeds in western side is

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Communication Local asymmetry in the growth pattern may be transients and may disappear in the long run. Only explicit reason which can be attributed is the fact that the ritual Pravagyam is on the western side of the main alter however in the long term local disturbance in the atmospheric conditions will influence the atmospheric conditions to extensive locations due to highly nonlinear interactions taking place in the atmospheric conditions like butterfly effect which is the well known phenomenon in chaos.There is ample scope in the study which influences sociological impact on atmospheric conditions through such rituals. One has to perform similar rituals in a controlled conditions to reduce number of variables so that results will be beyond any doubt . However, the observation of plant growth dynamics in relation to the Athirathram rituals is itself is a valuable information. 2. Study of the effect on microbial presence in air, soil , water and Weather .

The effect of Vedic rituals and Mantras on the environment could be best studied by monitoring the changes in microbial population in the environment. This is the major fact that has lead to the examination of the microbiological changes that has occurred in the environment during the course of Athirathram.

The Microbiological analysis involves the studies on change in growth rate of microorganisms that includes bacteria, fungi and molds. Any change that has occurred in the environment could be reflected in the microbial growth as they are the most immediately affected population of life. Research Methodology the research was carried out by collecting samples of air, soil and water from three locations, such as: Location A: Within the Yagashala Location B: Site on West of Yagashala at a distance ~ 1500m awayLocation C : Site on East - North- East and Front East of Yagashala Bhojan Sala near to Yaghasala Pauls Engineering College away yaghashala 2500mts. Report on Microbes During Yagna Period :- Location: Site on North- East of Yagashala

Report on Microbes Post Conditions at Yagnyashala :-

Sacred Soma Vedic Science Research Wing(Scientist & Student )

After Complete One Year We Observe that there is No Bacterial Growth on 20-04-2013 at the Garuda Chayana ChittiAthiratram Maha Soma Yagnya 2012 at Bhadrachalam

Fig :Photo -1,2 While Examing Microbes(Petty Dish) on Garuda Chayana Chitti at Yetapaka Dr.Josyulu,Dr.R.N.Shukla,Shri Sunil S Sambare, Dr.V.Venkateshwarlu and Dr.Shri K.Rajeshekar Sharma, Shri A.S.Naresh,Shri Kapil R Baggedo, & Smt.Neeta Kinare ( Soma Dhoots Team Members) Location: 1) Site on East -North- East and Front East of Yagashala 2)Bhojan Sala near Yaghasala 1500m . 3)Pauls Engineering College away from yaghasala 2500m.The plates where then incubated to obtain the results (PCA plates were incubated overnight at 37 oC and PDA plates at room temperature for 3-5 days) which were then enumerated and tabulated The samples were collected from different locations at regular intervals with appropriate controls collected before and after Athirathram Results Results establish the phenomenon of purification of the atmosphere by Athirathram in view of considerable reduction in the number of microorganisms, both bacteria and fungi, obtained from the samples collected at different time period and at different days of the yagam. Several bacterial and fungal cultures with antimicrobial properties and pattern formation were obtained from the samples during various stages of the yagam. Pigmented cultures were also observed from the samples of soil,water,Wheather & Hospital .Water Samples Collected During Athiratram Yagna from Yagnashala

1.South Side Tubewells and Ponds. 2.Beyond Yagnashala West Side (1.5 kms) 3.East Side from Tubewells (1 km) 4.North side Raju Gardens (1.5 kms)

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PRAVARGA PHOTOGRAPHS AT YAGHASHALA :

Fig: A wonderful image of fire ball created during Prvagya, an importnt ritual in Athirathram. Light from the focal point of the telescope was guided to the input slit of the spectrometer using optical fiber. Spectrua were recorded and stored in the computer.

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THE HIGH COSMIC SPIRITUAL ASTRAL PARTICALS. Which brought forth rains and spread environmental spiritual energy cleansing the atmosphere . this brought simultaneously reduction in human disease and plants diseases The nature of light emitted by the fire originated during pravargya was recorded by Dr.R.N.Shukla 5 Ph.d., 5 D.Sc., 2 D.Lit., a (Sr Scientist and a retired I.A.S officer) Zorastrian University (Vice-Chancellor) Mumbai&Chief Director On Aura Laboratories MIT Pune, Soma Sri Sunil S. Sambare ( Yog Somacharya), Dr. O.S. Josyulu, IIT ,Madras(Scientist) . The spectrum was recorded using fiber optic coupled Spectrometer (OceanOptics).Light from the fire was collected using a telescope. FOLLOWING ANALYSIS IS DONE AND WE COULD FOUND GOD PARTICLES (Energy Particles) Figure shows the spectrum of the light emitted by the fire .Following points to be noted: Spectrum has a background continuum peaking at about 700 nm Superposed over the continuum, two sharp lines were observed at 590 and 760 nm The 590 nm emission is less in intensity as compare to the continuum peak. The peak is attributed to emission by sodium atoms present in the clay (in the form of sodium silicate) which is employed to make the utensils for the Yaga. The 760 nm line emission is of particular interest due to its high intensity and most probably some laser like emission. The emitter species of this radiation is not identified. There are several candidates like Aluminium, silicon and oxygen .

Calculation of flame temperature Assuming the flame emission to be same as a blackbody emission, Temperature of the pravargya flame can be calculated using Wien’s displacement law namely

Fig : Typical blacbody spectrum at various temperatures. The equivalent black body spectrum of the prvagya flame is at about 3870 K with spectral peak around 700 nm.

Peak emission wavelength X Temperature of flame = constant (2.8977685(51)×10 -3 m.K) 700 nm T = 2.8977685(51)×10-3 m.K This will give T =3870 C

Flame at this temperature causes the creation of a shock wave in the surrounding air carrying out with them the molecules of somany chemicals from the pravagya flame.

All togehter about 12 Pravagyas were performed in the Yaga and the surrounding atmosphere has affected much due to periodic emergence of shockwaves. This might have been the goal of Pravagya leading to purification of atmosphere.

APPENDIX Details of the Athirathram Introduction: The goal of all Yaagams is the prosperity of the people at large by energizing and protecting the environment. The Sun is considered as the main source of energy supply, and fire is considered as a representation of the Sun's energy. According to the ancient texts on Yaagam, any offer to Fire as a god, is actually an offer to Sun. Any such offer is either to enrich energy in the environment or to destroy the undesirable elements in the environment, and thus, in both ways, environment is protected. Attaching divine nature to such rituals (like Yaagam) induced people to practice them. Thus, the ancient texts proclaim that "Such Vaidika Karmams are result-oriented, and meant to lead to Sreyass or spiritual attainments". The technical procedures for such Karmams (rituals) are detailed in ancient texts like the Braahmanams and Sroutha Soothrams. More important than the learning and understanding of the concepts, is the actual performance of such Karmams. In other words, the "performer" spreads more Sreyass to the world than the texts (Granthhams) themselves. Athiraathram (Agni): Athiraathram is considered as the biggest Somayaagam performed in Kerala as other bigger Somayaagams are not usually performed by a Namboothiri. It is a 12 day ritual. Only those who have performed Agnishtomam (click here to know more about its Detailed Programme) is eligible to perform this somayaagam. Any person, attending this performance, is supposed to know how it is performed. Those who intend to attend this Somayaagam are adviced to keep a copy of this article. Only very important points are included in this article. This 12 day ritual has its first 3 days meant for Deekshaahassu, and then 6 days of Upassaddinangal. The remaining 3 days are meant for the most important part of Athiraathram, namely, the Suthyam. Each layer of the altar is constructed daily and thus the five-layer altar will consume as many days commencing Day-4 (to day-8). The altar consecration is done on day-9. Suthyam days would commence in the evening of the 10th day which will continue till the end of the Athiraathram, uninterrupted. Day-1 The objective of Yajamaanan at this stage of Athiraathram) is to obtain the right to do Deeksha, by performing some rituals. Also, Agnisthomam formally begins with these rituals. Most of the following rituals have accompanying manthrams from Rigvedam, Yajurvedam or Saamavedam. All manthrams and Bramhanaas for the construction of Altar are taken from the 14 portions (starting with portion 20) of the Yajurveda. Plus, the manthrams and Bramhanams from 13 other portions of Yajurveda needed for performing Dasapoorna maasam ritual, Agnishtomam are also needed for Athiraathram. 6AM – 7.30AM : Darseshti, the fortnightly ritual for Yajamanan, as a Somayaaji 7.30AM-10.30AM: As the prelude to Athiraathram, the following are to be performed. Take measures, symbolically, for the purpose of the forthcoming Altar construction. After Ganapathy Nivedyam, the Yajamaanan ( along with his wife) has to stand up by keeping his hands up, and perform this ritual by marking three points (one each at the tip of the Paambu viral, tip of the hair and at the knee cap on his leg) on his body. The respective lengths are measured. All future measures for the entire Athiraathram are generated from these lengths. Collect raw materials (to prepare utensils like Ukha) in a 40ft by 20 ft area near the saala. Note: Alternatively, prior to Athiraathram, rituals 1 & 2 above can be done on any Nakshathram [star] in the Velutha Paksham on which Utharaayanam also falls Perform Nandeemukham there Consecrate the rithwiks namely Adhwaryu, Brahman, Prathiprasthaathan. Here, the Yajamaanan is designating experts to these three posts, temporarily. The permanent designation will be done later in the evening. Chant Eda, and throw Samya eastwards. Samya is a small wooden log made of Karingaali wood) Now it is time for collecting divine mud from the place where the Samya lands. The following ( 6 to 13 ) are part of it. Prepare Kharam

Bring the horse and donkey. Consecrate ghee Perform Savithri Homam Prepare Abhhri, a bamboo, 5 to 6 feet of length, pointed at both ends, consecrated with divine fire. This is a digging tool. the horse and donkey with the grass-string. Bring the horse to the collected mud and strengthen the mud with the horse’s feet. Pat the horse and send it to the eastern side of the venue. Lubricate the earth, place gold there and perform two homams before digging there using Abhri. Collect the mud systematically from 4 different locations there. Consecrate Krishnaajinam with lotus petal and then with the collected mud Load the donkey with the mud, send it along with the horse to the western side Unload the mud. The Prathiprasthaathan prepares three Ukhas and eight bricks of specific measures. Ukha is a mud pot of peculiar design, the base of which is that of Uruli, the top, that of Kolaambi, with a stand of length one Chaan. It can contain two naazhis of rice. All these products are seasoned (symbolically) with the smoke of burnt horse dung. Note: For the manthrams of the above, refer to the first six chapters of second part of the Thaithireeya text. For the respective Braamhanam, refer to the first six chapters of 27th part. 11 AM – 4 PM: As the prelude to Athiraathram, the following also are to be performed. Designate the first 6 rithwiks, including the three rithwiks referred above. The other three are Hothan, Maithraavarunan and Aagneedharan. Wearing the brand new cloths and Uthareeyam by the Yajamanan as well as wife Placing the Oupaasanaagni in place. Preparing ghee and perform Shad-Hothru homam & Koosmaada homam, pre- requisites of the forthcoming Vaayavyam Pasu ishti. Note that, the Deeksha of Yajamaanan refers to the control of his senses (Indriyam) upto a much higher spiritual level. Deeksha is mandatory to perform the most important parts of any Yaagam. It starts with Hothru-Homam, and Koosmaanda-Homam (to remove all the accumulated sins in life). The yajamaanan and wife consume the remains of this offer. Yoopam Kollal Measuring the “ “, the main portion of Yagasaala (Symbolic) for performing Vaayavyam Pasu Ishti Commencing the Vaayavyam Pasu Ishti, a prime offer Note: Alternatively, prior to Athiraathram, the Vaayavyam Pasu Ishti can be done on any Deva Nakshathram [star] in the Velutha Paksham on which Utharaayanam also falls. Preparing the “ Vedi “ Other rituals like Sruk Sammarjam, Pathnee Sannahanam, Aagrahanam, Cleanse the Yoopam and so on, up to Sakthu Homam, as part of the Vaayavyam Pasu Ishti. 4 PM – 12 midnight: Here starts the Athiraathram. After external purifications like the traditional bath, Aachamanam, Naandeemukha-Punyaaham, etc. and internal purifications through Praanaayamam, etc., the Yajamaanan performs rituals seeking from teachers and elders, and from God for making him remember the essential texts of Thaithireeya, Kausheethaka and Saama Chadangu (ritual procedures). He then designates the remaining rithwiks, obtains Sakhyam (Camaraderie) of Rithwiks, that enables him to create fire from the Arani (a traditional and crude mechanism for fire creation) and later for Aavaahanam of the fire back to the Arani. After these and a few other rituals, the Yajamaanan and the Rithwiks concentrate on the expected results of the process, enter the Yaagasaala with all the necessary items, make the fire from Arani, and deploy the fire in the required locations. After these, the Yajaamanan chants Ida, does the consecration of a special ghee (named Apoorvam), performs the rituals like Saptha-hothru homam, Koosmaanda homam, and finally consumes its remains along with the wife. He then performs Afsudeeksha. He then shaves, takes bath, wears new cloths, applies butter on the body, blackens the eyelids, purifies the body with Dharbha which are followed by the important Deekshayaneeyeshti for three gods namely Agni, Vishnu and Athidi, using (eleven Kapaalangalil Sravichha) Purodaasam (a special food item, made from powdered rice), as Havissu (offering). At the end of several other rituals and procedures (Deekshaahuthi, receiving Krishnaajinam, Dandu etc., and preparing fire in Ukha which is then placed in Uri and ties to yajamaanan’s neck etc.) after sunset, the Yajamaanan is declared as a Deekshithan. The Adhwaryu then preaches to the Yajamaanan the importance of Deeksha, during which he should control his senses, language (Sanskrit), conversation, should not tell lies, laugh, itch fan/cool the body (for relief from heat), remove Krishnaajinam till Avabhrathasnaanam (on the 12th day) and so on. This is usually followed by the ritual, Sani, involving formally getting and keeping the Dakshina Dravyam (items for alm). (In Athiraathram, it could be postponed to the next day morning.) Then Vratha Dohanam ( milking the cow, and boiling the milk, all with the accompanying manthrams) and Vratha Paanam (consumption of the boiled milk), twice. Vratham is the milk for the consumption of the Yajamaanan and the Pathni (Yajamaanan's wife).

Day-2 The rituals, Vrathadoham, Upasthaanam to the fire in Ukhi, Pravargya Sambhaaram, the formal collection and Samskaaram of the items required for Pravargyam. etc. Vrathadoham & Vrathapaanam are done in the after noon and at night. Day-3 The rituals, Vrathadoham, Vishnu Kramanam, Upasthaanam to the fire in Ukhi, Yoopam Kollal, conceptualisation of the brick design, measuring the place of installation etc. Vrathadoham & Vrathapaanam are done in the after noon and at night Day-4 2.30AM – 4.30 AM: Madhyaagni Chayanam, an important ritual of removing the eastern fire place and installing a new fire place (named Gaarhapathyam) on 5 brick layers with 21 bricks per layer. Later, this is consecrated with fire by Adhwaryu and Prathiprasthaathan. Two horses, one black and one white, are needed on the east side of brick installation. It follows the morning bath and Sandhyaavandanam. 7 AM – 9.30 AM: Here starts Praayaneeyeshti (An important Ishti). Praayaneeyeshti is a ritual to offer Havissu to five gods. The Havissu (item to offer) here is for Adithi and Ghee for the other four gods. Charu is basically Nivedyam but made in a ritualistic manner. Somasaadanam is done in the middle of Ishti. After the Ishti, the processing of Padam is done which is followed by Somakrayam (purchase of the Somalatha or Soma plant & paying off Kodhsan in the barter system). Padam is the soil (and its collection) which has been stepped on by the calf used for purchasing Soma. Aathithhyeshti (an important Ishti). Aathithhyeshti ceremoniously welcomes Soman as Athithhi or guest, although Vishnu is the spirit of this Ishti. (Vishnu is the consumer, Soman, the consumed; hence the relation). Purodaasam, made of rice, is the Havissu for this Ishti. Midway, fire is made through abrasion and deposited in the Aahavaneeyaagni. During Aathithhyeshti, the Soma is brought to the Saala in an ox cart, placed on an Aasandi (pedestal, Peettham) and received with the Arghya items. After this ishti, all the Rithwiks, except Saamavedis, together take a pledge of Camaraderie, touching Thaanoonasthram, the ghee from this Ishti. It follows Somaapyaayanam (consecration of Soma, a long process done by each rithwik), Nihnavanams and then the Avaanthara Deeksha. Avaanthara Deeksha ritual is then performed for exchanging the Yajamaanan's body with Agni's. He thus conceals his identity and prevents the gods from troubling him. 9.30 AM – 12 noon: First Pravargyam & Upasath: Pravargyam is considered as the Yajamaanan's head and Upasath, his neck. The story goes that once, the Yajamaanan's head was cut off accidently at his neck during his Yaagam, but was rectified through the powers of Aswineedevans (gods). The rituals connected with Pravargyam are these rectification processes, and hence considered brutal. So the wife of the Yajamaanan, as well as other ladies are banned from being present in the Agnihothrasaala, during these rituals, and the doors are kept closed. The rituals are performed only during day-time. All rituals for Pravargyam are preceded and followed by Saanthijapam (chanting for peace and tranquility) It is followed by Upaasath, an Ishti (ritual) in which Agni, Soman and Vishnu are the gods with Aajyam (Ghee with manthrams chanted) as Havissu (offering). Its objective is to cleanse the area with fire and has to be done in a hurry. It follows Subrahmaniaahuaanam, a samaveda manthram for inviting the God Indra (the God of rain ) for the Athiraathram. All the remaining eleven Pravargyams, Upasaths and Subrahmaniaahuaanams will be performed in the same manner on the respective days. 12 noon – 4 PM: Building the first layer of the Chithi. Building each layer is a long process comprising several rituals and manthrams. 4 PM – 6.30 PM: Second Pravargyam, Upasath and Subrahmaniaahuaanam. Vrathadoham & Vrathapaanam are done at night Day-5 6 AM - 10 AM: After Vrathadoham, the third Pravargyam, Upasath and Subrahmaniaahuaanam. Building the second layer of Chithi 3.30 PM – 5.30 PM: Fourth Pravargyam, Upasath and Subrahmaniaahuaanam. Vrathadoham & Vrathapaanam are done at night Day-6 6 AM - 10 AM: After Vrathadoham, the fifth Pravargyam, Upasath and Subrahmaniaahuaanam. Building the third layer of Chithi 3.30 PM – 5.30 PM: Sixth Pravargyam, Upasath and Subrahmaniaahuaanam. Vrathadoham & Vrathapaanam are done at night Day-7 6 AM - 10 AM: After Vrathadoham, the seventh Pravargyam, Upasath and Subrahmaniaahuaanam. Building the fourth layer of Chithi 3.30 PM – 5.30 PM: Eigth Pravargyams, Upasath and Subrahmaniaahuaanam. Vrathadoham & Vrathapaanam are done at night Day-8 6 AM – 8.30 AM: After Vrathadoham, the ninth Pravargyam, Upasath and Subrahmaniaahuaanam. 8.30 PM – 2 PM: Building the fifth layer of Chithi. It is believed that the altar thus constructed has a divine but uncomfortable or inhospitable energy which the yajamaana should suppress by performing a small ritual here. It follows Ksheeradhaara (milking the chithi, Sreerurudram is also chanted here), Mandookamarjanam (a small, manthram based, ritual supposedly to remove Aattuvanji, frog, green grass etc. around ), Sarpaahuthy ( a series of 6 homams for snake). Now it is believed that the Chithi is calm. It follows Udgaathan’s Somopasthaanam, which is followed by Adwaryu’s and Yajamaanan’s Somopasthaanam supported by Hothan’s three manthrams, Chithi dakshina (alms to all those who take part in altar construction) and Vrathapaanam (consuming the remains of the homam). 4 PM – 6 PM: Tenth Pravargyam, Upasath and Subrahmaniaahuaanam. Vrathadoham & Vrathapaanam are done at night Day-9 5.30 AM – 8.30 AM: After Vrathadoham, the eleventh Pravargyam & Upaasath. It follows Gandharvaahuthi (a series of six homams), Chithi Proshanam ( by Prathiprasthaathan), Apakaachhaadanam (the process of covering the Chithi with Apaka – Kothachandi - and handing over its control to the Rakshaapurushan, the controller), Vrathpaanam. 9 AM to 12 noon PM: Twelth Pravargyam, Upasath and Subrahmaniaahuaanam. 12 noon to 3 PM: Homam for Gharmodwaasana. This is followed by transportation of all the items in a traditional manner to the Dasapadam (east of the Mahaavedi), and arrangement in the form of a male human figure, known as Yajnapurushan. Items are arranged as organs of Yajnapurushan. It follows the rituals namely Agnipranayanam, Vasordhaara, Bramhoudanam and Sarvoushadha homam. On a raised platform with thatched roof, located west of Dasapadam, called Havirdhaanam, two twin-wheeled carts, called Chaatu or Sakatam, are brought and parked. This process is termed Havirdhaana-Pravarthanam and is performed here. It follows Oudumbaree. Three Upasaalaas (sub-areas) are now to be formally made, though they would have already been constructed. One of them is located near the eastern side of the west (Agnihothra) Saala, and is called Sadass. The other two are smaller and are located in the middle of the southern and northern boundaries of the Mahaavedi, and are called Maarjaaleeyam and Aagneedhriyam, respectively. Between the two wheels and front of the southern cart, four small pits are dug - Uparavams - in which certain rituals are performed to purify the area by destroying the Valagam (poison) supposed to have been placed there by Asurans (demons) for removing Somarasam. The pits are covered with two wooden planks placed between four stakes (one "Chaan" high; "Chaan" = distance between tips of middle finger and thumb, stretched in opposite directions). Somaabhishavam (grinding and squeezing the juice) is to be done on an ox hide spread on the planks and raised along the edges over the stakes in a bowl-like fashion. Eight Dhishnyams - low, circular earthen platforms of two Chaanns diameter and one Viral (finger) high - are made, one each in Maarjaaleeyam and Aagneedhriyam and six in Sadass. Then Darbha Pullu (Darbha grass) is spread over the entire floor of the Mahaavedi. The Yajamaanan then goes near the Somaabhishavam location and changes to his own self from another form he had taken through Avaanthara Deeksha. Now the Ishti of Agneeshomeeyam Pasu (an important Ishti) is initiated and then Agneeshoma Pranayanam is performed, in which Agni and Soman are taken from the west Saala and placed in Agneedhriyam and on the southern cart respectively. When the Yajamaanan observed Deeksha, his soul (Aatmaavu) came under the control of Agni and Soman. He now regains his soul by offering Agneeshomeeyam Pasu, a double- coloured (any two of black, white and red / brown) lamb. This follows the spreading of darbha grass on the Chithi and Vrathapaanam. 3.30 PM – 5.30 PM: Next is Paswaalambhanam and Pasu Ishti (Click here to know more about Paswaalambhanam). It involves Homam (offering to Agni) of certain parts of a sacrificial animal, usually lamb. The three items for Homam are : (1) Vapa which represents the fibrous fatty part of the animal spread over the entire body; (2) Purodaasam, a special preparation with rice powder, purportedly representing the essence (Saaraamsam) of the animal; and (3) Haviss, representing the organs like heart, tongue (Jihwa), etc. Some Homams with Hothan & Maithaavarunan's Manthrams. Rituals like Samjnjapanam, Nimitha Praayaschithams are also to be done before this. It follows Vapa Homam (offering of Vapa to the fire) and Vapaa-Saamam. During the above homam, other rituals like Agnishoma pranayanam, consecration of Soma on the chaadu (cart), and Mushti Vidal. Fixing the Yoopam is also to be done now. (The tree used as Yoopam may be Palaasam (Plaasu - Butea monosperma - flame of the forest), Bilwam (Koovalam - Aegle marmelops - wood apple) or Khadiram (Karinjaali). The Yoopam is fixed at the middle of the eastern boundary of the Mahaavedi. 5.30 PM to 10.30 PM: A pot (Kutam) of clear and clean water is collected from a water source. This is called Vasatheevari. It follows Saamasthuthi. Pasu Purodaasam (offering item) has to be prepared now, with all organs of the sacrificed animal. And, it is offered (homam). In between, the rituals by name “Raajathwa Prakhyaapanam”, Vishnukramanam, Mahaapraisham, Panchadoham of Prathiprasthhaathan. Also, a Praisham (instruction) given by Adhwaryu on the next day's rituals. Day-10 2 AM – 6 AM: Commencement of Pasu Ishti. This stage of a Yaagam is Suthyam. All the rituals and arrangements done so far only prepare the Yajamaanan and others to perform Suthyam, which is the most important aspect of Yaagams. They are now qualified for it. Suthyam involves, among many other things, Somaahuthy and Sthuthi Sasthrams. Suthyam is almost equally divided into three savanams (stages), Praatha Savanam, Maadhyandina Savanam and Thritheeya Savanam. The day starts with specially consecrating some rithwiks. After the Soma is taken out of the cart, the important “Praatharana Uvaakam” is performed (Agneedhran & Hothan). The purodaasam (offering material) for Savaneeyam (a forthcoming ritual) is done here. Before 6 AM, Ekadhana-Grahanam (formally collecting water in at least three containers) is also performed, followed by Somaanjnjanam, Dadhigraham, temporary Somaabhishavam, first Somaahuthi (Upaamsuhomam), Havishavam, and Bathing are to be over. Formal Abhishavam is to be done separately for each Savanam. The first two Somaahuthys on the Suthyam day, using the containers called Upaamsu and Antharyaamam, are the most important ones. They are to be done just before and after sunrise, respectively, supported by the very important Shodasi sasthram of Hothan. The first Somaahuthi, called Upaamsuhomam, is done by Adhwaryu and poured into the Upaamsu, and the Yajamaanan performs Somaahuthi with it. The second, Antharyaamahomam. 6.30 – 11 AM: Preparation of Soma juice for the second Somaahuthi. Just to the west of and attached to the southern cart (Chaatu) a cloth piece (Dasaapavithram) is kept stretched for straining Soma into the vessel (Dronakalasam) kept underneath on the Uparavappalaka. On the north cart will be kept two containers (Mitaavu), called Aadhavaneeyam and Poothabhruth, with the ground Soma juice stored in the former and covered by a cloth. The Soma juice is taken from the vessel with an earthen pot (Kindi) and poured over Dasaapavithram and the strained juice drops down as a stream - Dhaara - into the Dronakalasam. It is from this Dhaara that Soma is collected as and when needed, using wooden Oordhwa-Paathrams. Eleven of these are required for most ordinary Yaagams. Nine are made of Peraal ( - Ficus bengalensis) and are named: Upaamsu, Antharyaamam, Aindravaayavam, Maithraavarunam, Aswinam, two Rithu Paathrams, Aadithyopasayam, and Ukthhyaapasayam. (For Athiraathram, 3 more pots, called Athigraahyas, are also needed). Sukrapaathram is made of Koovalam (Bilwam - Aegle marmelops - wood apple) while Manthipaathram, of Vayyankatha (Gymnosporia montana - Family: Celastracea). Praathassavanam: After prasarpanam, all Rithwiks shall occupy their respective seats, a process known as "Kutipukkirikkuka". At this stage, six rithwiks move abreast to the “Eesaanakon”, a prefixed position according to Vaasthu of the Yagasaala. Then they sing Bahish - Pavamaana Sthuthi for cleansing the mind, and other Sthuthis and Sasthrams, before the Savanam rituals. It is believed that Aswinidevathas hear this Stuthi. (Click here to know more about Bahish-Pavamaana-Sthuthi). After Sthuthi, Soma is caught (Grahanam) in the Aaswina-Paathram. After this, a general and specific Upasthaanam (Somopasthaanam) is done with the Soma juice kept in the different vessels. Embers from Agneedhriyam Dhishnyam are taken and placed in the other seven Dhishnyams and Homams are performed. This is called Dhishnya Vyaaghaaranam. The next ritual is Aagneyam Pasu (also called Savaneeya Pasu), spreading into the three Savanams : Vapa Homam in the morning Savanam, Srapanam (boiling/cooking) in the mid-day Savanam, and Havish Prachaaram (or Hridayaadyanga Homam) in the third Savanam. 11 AM to 6 PM: Savaneeya Purodaasaadi Homam, Dwidevathya Prachaaram (an important Homam) & Idaahwaana Bhakshanam: They are explained below. Savaneeyam involves five havissus: Purodaasam, Dhaanakal (pounded and fried Yavam), Karambham (pounded, fried and powdered Yavam mixed in ghee), Parivaapam (Malar or popped rice), and Aamiksha. These would have been prepared by Agneedhran during Mahaaraathram (explained earlier) itself while the other Kriyas were going on. Dwidevathya Prachaaram is the Homams of Soma collected in Aindravaayavam, Maithraavarunam and Aaswinam. Then, Hothan and Adhwaryu consume (Bhakshikkal - here, only wetting of lips, or smelling) the Hutha Sishtam (remains of offers in rituals) of Dwidevathya Grahams, followed by Idaahwaanam. Prasthhitha in which Adhwaryu and Prathiprasthhaathan perform Homams using Sukra Paathram and Manthhi Paathram, and joined by all Rithwiks doing Homams of Soma juice with their Chamasams (special vessels). This is followed by separate Homams by Maithraavarunan, etc., using their own Chamasams. Thus ends Prasthhitha. Next is the special Vapa homam of “Vashat Karthaakkal”. Consume (Bhakshanam - here, only wetting of lips, or smelling) of Savaneeya Hutam Sishtam Havissu, and then Vaajina (whey) Homam and Bhakshanam, and where Aamiksha exists, its Homam and Bhakshanam. Idaahwaanam is a ritual in which Purodaasam is collected in a pot, called Ida, by Hothan followed by Manthrams to address (Aahwaanam) other Rithwiks. Then, Savana Mukha Bhakshanam (eating the remains of Soma used for Savanam, explained above) for all Rithwiks who are eligible to have Chamasams. Achhaavaakeeyam comes next. This is the formal and conditional welcoming back of Achhaavaakan who was not in the scene for long. The condition involves his having to recite one Sooktham, which he does. Then Soma is poured in his Chamasam, he does Homam with it, Bhakshanam and Kutippukkirikkal. Pannejani is prepared here. If the wife gets excited while listening to the forthcoming melodious Sthuthi, she should cleanse her body with the Panne Jani .There is now a very brief resting time for the busy Adhwaryu, while the Yajamaanan and wife eat lunch. Rithwiks too eat lunch. This is followed by Rithu Yaagam. In this, the gods are the twelve seasons (Rithus in a year, explained in Panchaangam). Adhwaryu and Prathiprasthhaathan collect Soma from Dronakalasam and take turns to perform twelve Homams. Hothan and six other Rithwiks recite the Aajya Sasthram. A set of two Homams is considered as a two-month Rithu (season). As in the case of Dwidevathyam, consumption of Hutha Sesham from the Rithupaathram (pot) in Rithu Yaagam is also only by wetting the lips or smelling (Ghraana Bhakshanam). Hothan's first and second Sasthrams, Saamasthuthi, Maithraavarunan's Sasthram, Braamanaachamsi's Sasthram, and Achaavaakan's Sasthram (the last two, in the presence of Prathiprasthaathan, in the seat of Adhwaryu). Each of the last three is preceded by Soma collection and Sthuthi recitation. (Explanation: The last part of the Praathassavanam is the recitation of five Sasthrams. The first is Aajya Sasthram, with Indraagni as Devatha (god). Facing the Rithwik reciting Sasthram, will be seated Prasthiprasthhathan serving as Prathigaram (motivator / applauder). After Sasthram, Soma Homam is performed and the Hutha Sesham is consumed. Then after a Sthuthi with Udgaathan in the lead and supported by four other Rithwiks, it is now the Hothan's turn for the second Sasthram called Pra-Ugam, in which seven different Viswadevakal form the Devathas, and each Thricham (three Riks) is preceded by recitation of Puroruk Rik. After the Sasthram, Homam and Bhakshanam, there are three more Sasthrams by Maithraavarunan, Braahmanaachhamsi and Achhaavaakan, Praathassavanam is now over.) 6 PM – 12 midnight: Maadhyandina Savanam: As a prelude of Maadhyandina Savanam, after a general Upasthhaanam and a special one for Aadithyan, and after Kutippukkirikkal, Adhwaryu goes to Havirdhaanam and performs Soma Abhishekam (offering), along with Graavastothan's Sthuthi. Seven Rithwiks, as before with hands on others' shoulders, perform Savanaahuthi and again takes their respective places.It follows Bahish Pavamaana Sthuthi. The rituals are almost the same as in the previous Savanam except for a Dadhigharmam. After Sthuthi, Soma is caught (Grahanam) in the Aaswina-Paathram. After this, a general and specific Upasthaanam (Somopasthaanam) is done with the Soma juice kept in the different vessels. Embers from Agneedhriyam Dhishnyam are taken and placed in the other seven Dhishnyams and Homams are performed. This is called Dhishnya Vyaaghaaranam. Dadhigharmam, which is the collection of Dadhi (curd) in an Otam (a small open vessel, like a bowl), its processing (Srayanam), Homam and Bhakshanam (consuming its remains), all of which are accompanied by chanting of Manthrams. Day-11 From 12 midnight onwards: Savaneeyam (homam of this savanam) with Pasu Purodaasam & Prasthitha. (This is spectacular). Idaahwaana Bhakshanam, Savanamukha Bhakshanam & Vratham of Yajamaanan & Pathni. Now it is the Daakshinaayani which is a Karmam to give Dakshina to the Rithwiks (112 cows), to those in attendance and even to the casual visitors. In practice, real cows are not given, but are represented by Puthupanam - a small ancient coin - even which is only pretended to be given. It follows Agrapooja. and and Bhakshanam (consuming its remains). This is Dakshina ( holy payment ) to Rithwiks. Pancha Vaiswakarmana Homam, as a Praayaschitham to counter the inability to satisfy everyone's expectations, follows this. It is time for the Hothan’s third Sasthram (Maruthwatheeya Sasthram), Bhakshanam (consuming its remains), and Abhishekam. Abhishekam is the ritual (after a series of six homams) performed by Adhwaryu before formally christening the yajamaanan as “Akkithiri”. The yajamaanan is “Akkithiripad” now. Maahendra Graham, Bhakshanam (consuming its remains), Saama Sthuthi (Bruhal Saamasthuthi), Hothan’s fourth Sasthram ( Nishkevalya Sasthram), Athigraahya Homam (a series of 3 homams by Prathiprasthaathan, Neshtan & Unnethan), the Sasthrams of Maithraavarunan, Bramhanaachhamsi and Achchaavaakan. Thus ends the Maadhyandina Savanam, roughly at 6 PM. Without break, the Thritheeya savanam commences. Thritheeya Savanam: After prasarpanam, all Rithwiks shall occupy their respective seats, a process known as "Kutipukkirikkuka". At this stage, six rithwiks move abreast to the “Eesaanakon”, a prefixed position according to Vaasthu of the Yagasaala. Then they sing Aamala - Pavamaana Sthuthi for cleansing the mind, and other Sthuthis and Sasthrams, before Savana Karmams. It is believed that Aswinidevathas hear this Stuthi. After Sthuthi, Soma is caught (Grahanam) in the Aaswina-Paathram. After this, a general and specific Upasthaanam (Somopasthaanam) is done with the Soma juice kept in the different vessels. Embers from Agneedhriyam Dhishnyam are taken and placed in the other seven Dhishnyams and Homams are performed. This is called Dhishnya Vyaaghaaranam. Ekaadasa pasu havissu homam Idaahwaana Bhakshanam, Savaneeya prachaaram, Savanamukha Bhakshanam & Vratham of Yajamaanan & Pathni, which is followed by Prasthitha. Soma homam, and Chamasa homam of each rithwik. Savithru graham, an important one, is performed here, followed by Hothan's fifth Sasthram (Vaiswadeva sasthram) and the respective homam, which ends with Bhakshanam (consuming its remains). Now, there is a Karmam called Sowmyam, using the Charu (a product made of rice) made by Prathiprasthhaathan, after which ghee is poured into the Charu and the Thaithareeyas as well as the Saamavedis in the Sadass look for and see their own reflection in the ghee. The Homa Sesham (remains of the offer), if consumed by pregnant women, particularly if she is in the first 2 months of pregnancy, is believed to cause excellent children to be born to them! It is also believed that consuming the remains of homam, even causes consumption of babies! Next is Paathneevatham (Paathneevatha Griham), in which Adhwaryu performs Homam with Soma mixed with ghee supplied by Prathiprasthhaathan; Agneedhran recites Yaajya Manthram and consumes the Homa Sesham while seated on Neshtan's lap. The wife (Pathni) is led and seated in the Sadass before the Sthuthi (by name Yajnaayajnayam) commences. If the wife gets excited while listening to the melodious Sthuthi, she should cleanse her body with the Panne Jani. Neshtan leads the Pathni to bring to the Sadassu the water - Panne Jani - meant for her Soucham (body cleansing). It follows Hothan's sixth (Agnimaarutha) Sasthram and the respective homam, which ends with Bhakshanam (consuming its remains). It follows Saamasthuthi, the Sasthrams of Maithraavarunan, Bramhanaachhamsi and Achchaavaakan. The Savanam ends with the Homam of all the Chamasams and the consumption of Homa Sishtam. It follows Yoopam-Upasthaanam, This would be at around 6 AM of Day-12. 7 PM - 8 PM: Saama sthuthis and Hothan’s Shodashi Sasthram. 10 PM - 12 midnight (or sometimes 2 AM next day): Twelve night Sasthrams (Paryaaya Sasthrams), three each by Hothan, Maithraavarunan, Achhaavaakan and Graavasthothan, which are followed by Saama sthuthis. During earlier days, due to perfection in timing, this part would come just during the previous mid night, and thus it is called Night Sasthram. Day-12 2.30 AM to 8.30 AM: Hothan’s Aaswina Sasthram (consisting of 1000 riks) and Saama sthuthis. 8.30 AM onwards: Anuyaajam. Then the Haariyojanam (formally closing off the soma rituals). Yajamaanan performs Pindam (homam) at Maarjaaleeyam. All rithwiks performs homam at Agneendriyam (Palacharani Praayaschitham). The performances like “Dhaana Iduka”, Adhwaryu's Sruvaahuthi (Saakala homam), Chamasa Visargam (detatching the rithwiks from the respective chamasam), Sakhya-Visargam (releasing the bond of Camaraderie among the Rithwiks, undertaken earlier with Thaanoonasthram), “Pathnee Samyojam”, Performance of Praayaschitham (here, -Praayaschitham), in order to overcome any imperfections in the performance. Then it is Avabhrutham Ishti (starting in the Saala and ending in the pond, lake or river), in which most of the used items are deposited in a water body (pond, lake or river), everyone bathes (Avabhrutham Snaanam) and returns to the Saala. It follows Upasthaanam. After returning from the pond, the three Ishti (homams) namely Udayananiyeshti, Maithraavaruneshti, and Sakthu homam are performed. Udayaneeyeshti, followed by Prathiprasthaathan's Ishti and finally the Maithraavaruneeyeshti (a long ritual of 2½ hours with 4 Charus and a Purodaasam, as five havissu or offering to five Gods namely Anumathi, Ila, Sineevaali, Kuhu, Dhathaa). Powdered rice is then used for Sakthu Homam. They follow Agnervimoka homam, Aapthyu Upasthaanam, termination of Agneendriyam, 5-chamatha Homam, Upasthaanam to Aadithyan, Dadidrafsam Bhakshanam, & Namaskaaram. Thus ends Suthyam. Thereafter, the Threthaagnis (the three spiritual fires attained through Yaagam) are shown (Kaachi) at and invoked back to the Arani. Once the Threthaagni is invoked back to Arani, the remaining fire in the Yaagasala has conceptually become forest fire with no spiritual content. Also, the Yaagasala has lost its divine nature. The Yaagasaala is set fire to with this fire. Back Home: On the way (Prathyaagamanam), either Ubhavaneeya Ishti or Poornaahuthi is performed and this Threthaagni is taken to the Yajamaanan's residence (Illam) and placed in an appropriate location like Vadukkini or Padinjaatti (two rooms in a Namboothiri Illam). The Athiraathram is now over and the Yajamaanan now becomes a Akkithiri while his wife remains as Paththanaadi. Agnihothram Rituals: It is using this Threthaagni that the Somayaaji and Paththanaadi perform the rituals, viz., Agnihothram, twice daily, and Darsesthi and Poornamaaseeyesthi on every Prathipadam (first day after full moon or new moon), through out their life. Darsesthi and Poornamaaseeyesthi (about two hours long) require, apart from Yajamaanan, four Rithwiks, namely, Adhwaryu, Brahman, Agneedharan and Hothan, who can be members of Yajamaanan's family, unless they have Pula. Though Pula (defilement) forces the Yajamaanan to stop the Yaagam; it does not affect the Agnihothram rituals, which are continued to be performed. Life of Threthaagni: Whoever dies first - the Akkithiri or Pathanaadi - is cremated using this fire, preceded and followed by special cremation rituals, much different from the usual cremation procedure of Namboothiris. The Threthaagni then ceases to exist, and the survivor discontinues Agnihothram and the Ishtis.. In case of his wife's death, if the Yajamaanan did not revive Threthaagni, he is cremated in the usual Namboothiri manner Powdered rice is then used for Sakthu Homam. They follow Agnervimoka homam, Aapthyu Upasthaanam, termination of Agneendriyam, 5-chamatha Homam, Upasthaanam to Aadithyan, Dadidrafsam Bhakshanam, & Namaskaaram. Thus ends Suthyam. Thereafter, the Threthaagnis (the three spiritual fires attained through Yaagam) are shown (Kaachi) at and invoked back to the Arani. Once the Threthaagni is invoked back to Arani, the remaining fire in the Yaagasala has conceptually become forest fire with no spiritual content. Also, the Yaagasala has lost its divine nature. The Yaagasaala is set fire to with this fire. Back Home: On the way (Prathyaagamanam), either Ubhavaneeya Ishti or Poornaahuthi is performed and this Threthaagni is taken to the Yajamaanan's residence (Illam) and placed in an appropriate location like Vadukkini or Padinjaatti (two rooms in a Namboothiri Illam).

Ritwik’s Performing PurnaAhuti last Day of A thiratram 2012 Maha Soma Yagnya at Bhadrachalam

Photo -1 Ritwik’s Assembled During Avabhruta Snana at Bathing , Photo -2 Shri K.Hariharanatha Sarma Avabhruta Snana at Bathing Ghat,Photo 3 -4 Ritwik’s While Chanting During Avabhruta Snana Diamond Ring Garlanded to SUNGOD

Photo -1 Srimathi and Shri Naduvam Narayanan Somayaji before departure to Bhadhrachalam to Kerala,Photo -2 Srimathi and Shri Naduvam Narayanan Somayaji at Yagnyashala Bhadhrachalam, Photo –3 Ritwik while observing and SUPERVISING Minutes ,maintaining time management during yagnyaPhoto -4 Ritwik Dr Siva Karan Namboothri While reciting Samvedi Parayana YUGa--PARIVARTHAnn…….!!! The metaphors of the victory of light over darkness and truth over falsehood are used many times to define the importance of the victory of good over evil. But the Vedas teach us that the battle is not fought always between armies on a battlefield. The real battle is fought everyday in all of us in our hearts and minds. The real enemy to defeat is the evil within all of us. The tools to make sure that Good Wins is provided in the form of Vedic Sciences and battle field is our own selves. This is the battle that one fight everyday and win in order to find true happiness and inner peace.

GARUDA DARSHAN PRADAKSHINA AT ATHIRATRAM YAGNYASHALA :-

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SOMA SAMSKAAR’S …………………!!!

To inculcate the SOMA SAMSKAAR in Bharat’s Younger Generation with Affirmation – Wisdom-Salvation and Growth. Go Heights of Higher and Higher I To find the heights of Honest joy of living II

PRAACHEN KALEEN YUG/ MADHYA KAALEEN – YUG/NUTAN-KAAL YUG

Years have been added to the life of “Bharat” ! Now let us add years of life for the generations to come of this Mahaan Nav Nirman Bharat !!This will Help us to Protect Vedic Yagnya Ruchas - Research Sciences Tradition to Create and Re-establish the Sanatana Dharma of Rejuvenated Bharat…AND MANKIND………….!! RASHTRAYA SWAhaa ………………………… RASHTRAYAM EDAM NA MAma ……………

Fig :Photo -1 Shradhanjali to Shri P.P. Dr.Maheshwar Umanath Bahadur Guruji .Photo-2 The Book Release By Name “VEDA VIGNAN MEIN RASHTRA DARSHAN” inside Yagnyashala at Athirudram 2013

Photo –3 Important Dignitaries while releasing Documentary report Dr.R.N.Shukla, Soma Shri Sunil S Sambare , Shri K.Hariharanada Sharma , Evani .Venkata Ramchandra Somayaji

Fig :Photo -1 ,2,3,4 Important Dignitaries while releasing Documentary report Dr.R.N.Shukla, Soma Shri Sunil S Sambare , Shri K.Hariharanada Sharma , ,

Sarva Shri Lalji Bhai Patel, Evani .Venkata Ramchandra Somayaji ,Shri K.Rajeshekar Sharma

Fig :Photo -1,2,3,4 Shradhanjali to Shri P.P. Dr.Maheshwar Umanath Bahadur Guruji and While presenting documentary report on powerpoint and certificate distribution ceremony to the students of Adams Engineering college Paloncha( Bhadrachalam).

Fig :Photo -1,2,3,4 Dignitaries while Certificate distribution ceremony to the students by Dr.R.N.Shukla

Fig :Photo -1,2,3,4 Dignitaries While presenting lecture to the students by Dr.O.S.Josyulu,Dr.R.N.Shukla,Shri Sunil S Sambare, Dr.P.Chandra Sekhar, Dr.A.Ramakrishna and Dr.Shri K.Rajeshekar Sharma Sacred Soma Vedic Science Research Wing ( Scientist & Students)

Fig :Photo -1,2,3,4 While Examing Microbes(Petty Dish) on Garuda Chayana Chitti at Yetapaka Dr.O.S.Josyulu,Dr.R.N.Shukla,Shri Sunil S Sambare, Dr.V.Venkateshwarlu and Dr.Shri K.Rajeshekar Sharma, Shri A.S.Naresh,Shri Kapil R Baggedo, & Smt.Neeta Kinare ( Soma Dhoots Team Members)

Future Prospects: The present study had brought out large number of microorganisms with specific characters that include the antimicrobial activity and pigmentation. Hence there remains a great opportunity for further research expansion on these microbial community. The application of the antimicrobial compounds and pigments extracted from the microbes has been gained an important place in industrial biotechnology. The isolation and characterization of such compounds from the microbes may develop a novel and unexploited compound which may be further exploited in an industrial scale. Hence this could be a rare chance to study the specific nature of the microbial community obtained during the various stages of the Athirathram.The pattern forming bacteria and fungi could be further studied to explore a new branch of microbiology that involves the social and cognitive behavior of the microorganisms. Such types of works being lacking in the Indian science research, the effect of Vedic rituals like Athirathram on the establishment of the social behavior on the microbial community will be an interesting field to be explored in the hour with due importance.The fluorescence nature of the bacterial cultures may also find immense in the medical diagnostic and clinical application. Purification and Screening and of Microbial cultures Those bacterial and fungal cultures that shows specificity are isolated from the initial agar plates and purified. The purified cultures are screened for their specific nature: In case of antimicrobial activity, the extent of potency is been checked by a comparative study using antibacterial disc Pigmented microbes will be grown in both the liquid and solid media for their pigment production Pattern formation of purified cultures is studied Molecular Identification of the screened Microbial cultures DNA isolation from the selected cultures and further 16s rRNA identificatiuon using universal primer Working with Novel StrainsThe novel strains to be identified by 16s rRNA could be further studied for the extraction and estimation of the antimicrobial compounds or pigments and its characterization 3. SPECTRAL STUDIES ON THE FIRE EMISSION DURING PRAVARGYA AND AFTER PRAVARGA

Conclusions : Through Ancient Period Yagnya System was in Existence for the desired results to achieve Rains, Food Grains, Prosperity ,Good and Potential Progeny and for productive Success results. Purpose, of the Uses , Benefits and Properties : Yagnyas are the way to lead the life Sciences. Agriculture is the backbone of Bharat ,Contribution about 40% towards GDP and providing 70% Food to the population. Agriculture production is perfectly basedon Rains and it is necessary to get timely Rains Presently our Country is facing natural calamities either Ati Kumbha Vrushti or Ana Vrishti.Which is causing damage to our Bharatiya economy and society as well..The same nature is disturbed and Imbalances are occurred due to which Environmental Imbalances has taken the seat with severe Diseases. The only answer can be cured by bringing the effects with the help of MAHASOMA YAGNYA’S to improve the balance of Nature.

Meeting of modernity and spirituality is one of the necessities of modern time when the world peace under threat from various angles. Modern science depends on the data collected through our five senses (modern gadgets have just expanded the dynamical range of the this data deduction) and does not mind as an observational tool for scientific enquiry. Mind as a tool of observation has been realized by India from time immemorial and is attributed to spiritual path of acquiring knowledge. It is believed that these two ways do not meet at common planes. One of the drawbacks of spirituality is that observations are not reproducible by a second person. Even common experiences at mental frame need not be identical. It is due to this that Noels Bohr, famous atomic Physicist said that the greenness of a leaf does not create identical responses in different minds. The greenness that A feels need not be same as the greenness felt by B Since as J C Bose commented the mind as the greatest laboratories, we are neglecting major fraction of knowledge and wisdom handed over by our ancestors. To make both paths meet, there has been interest in incorporating modern scientific methods during spiritual performances.

Recent interest in scientific research based on traditional Indian knowledge has unveiled some of the direct influences of various ritualistic performances on the observable data. Indian traditional knowledge include ayurveda, yoga and different types of yagas or sacrificial rituals.

The first two have got acceptance world over. Studies on ayurvedic preparations like thankabhasmam at molecular level have revealed the existence of heavy metals in medicines at nano size levels. Yoga therapy for certain specific ailments have opened up new branch of traditional medicine It has been proved that the breathing exercise called Sudarshan kriya reduces the presence of free radicals in body as well as reduces the cholesterol levels. Pranayama has been proved to be an effective tool for addiction to smoking and alcohols.

Acknowledgements Authors are kindful to the Samatha Loka Seva Samithi , the trust and others who permitted to carryout scientific works during Athirathram 2012. We are also thankful to the Samatha Loka Seva Samithi for partial financial assistance for the project. Authors gratefully acknowledge the Director, School of Environmental Science, Government Institutions (N.G.Ranga Agricultural University, Meteriological Dept .,Rural Water Supply n Sanitation Works, Abvpp Civil Hospital ) of Environmental Sciences for extending lab facilities . Authors are thankful to Dr.P.Chandrasekhar and Principal of Adams Engineering College , Palvancha Khamam District for extending helps during the Investigations. They are thankful to the public and students and teachers for helping them in taking observations

Details of Yagnya- Name , Location, Organiser, Dates and Time Name of Yagnya: Athirathram 2012 Location: Near Yetapaka Bhadrachalam Khamam District Andhra Pradesh Organizer: Samatha Loka Seva Samithi Hyderabad Date and time: April 21 st to 02 nd May 2012.

ARTICLE PREPARED BY

Soma Shri Sunil S Sambare (Yog-Somacharya) Dr.O.Subramanyam Josyulu (Scientist) Project Chief Executive Director IIT Madras , CSA Consultant Singapore Vedic Science Research Wing Vedic Science Research Wing Sacred Soma Vedic Science Research Foundation Sacred Soma Vedic Science Research Foundation Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (India). Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (India). Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected]

With The Help Of P.P. Dr.Shri Vadirajacharya K .Varkhedkar , Dr.R.N.Shukla, Dr.Narender Kapre & Dr .Shivakaran Namboothri

Documentary Report released at Athirudram Ultimate Mahayagnya 2013 Nandana Nama Samvatsara Place: Muramalla,(Muni mandali ) Magha Shukla Paksha ,Amavasya Kakinada ( East Godavari District) Date: 25-02-2013 ( Monday ) Andhra Pradesh (India).

Ref from Ancient Text 1. Rigveda 2. 3.Samaveda 4.Yajurveda The Articles Aarogyam Dhanasampadha (Sacred Soma Vedic Research Foundation ) Refered from Article “Vedo Mein Rashtra Darshan ”