A Homa/Yagya is an elaborate sacred Vedic ritual performed by trained Vedic priests or pundits. As prescribed in the Sacred Vedic scriptures, precision and timing along with intention are paramount. Ancient Maha Rishis and Saints have passed down this knowledge and the various procedures of performing Yagyas to their disciples continuing to today. Ancient Vedic civilization included Yagayas as a regular part of both individual and community life. As spiritual beings living a human experience, We can choose to rely exclusively on material resources, or we can petition the aid of our divine friends. A Vedic priest contacts the deities through the yagya and seeks their grace through divine energy on behalf of the person requesting the yagya. Improved health, prosperity, spiritual enlightenment, etc. are achieved with support of the divine and nature. The Divine’s response is naturally mysterious, however this is not magic. Dramatic results such as recovery from terrible disease are possible, However the yagya itself does not remove the disease, but clears away karmic obstacles to allow the medical treatments to work. Think of an umbrella in the rain. If rain is forecast, it can’t be changed. However, just as an umbrella protects you from the rain, yagyas reduce negative karma’s effect by reducing the intensity of any misfortunes. The situation is then brought to a bearable level for the patron. We don’t claim to cure every condition, We merely do all that is possible to allow Divine intervention to ease life and make it more positive. Think of it as an individual, family or business insurance policy. Global welfare and world peace are possible as well. Just like pouring water on the roots of the tree will help it to blossom and produce beautiful flowers and fruit, prayers and offerings to the God of Fire during Yagyas/Homas help achieve the desired result. The results vary depending on the person’s negative or positive karmic level, their faith, dedication and other factors. According to the Shastras: “Depending on the karmas of the previous birth, one will endure difficulties in life such as diseases, financial troubles, disappointments etc. These can be reduced in intensity or neutralized through treatments, charity, performance of Japa, Homa/Yagyas, or other such good deeds.” “पूर्व जन्म कृतम् पापं व्याधिरूपेण बाधते । तच्छांतिः औषधैः दानैः जप होम क्रियादिभिः ॥ “ “Poorva Janma kritam papam vyadhi roopena badhatey I Tat shanthihi aushadaihi danaihi japa homa kriyadibhihi II” How can one save him/herself from severe difficulties? How to find out when one needs help? Sanskrit says – “हेयम् दुःखमनागतम् “ “Heyum dukham anagatham II” “avert the danger that has not yet come.” Astrology is the Divine Shastra (Divine Subject) that has evolved from Sacred Vedic Texts for the purpose of predicting the future. This Astrological science is based on the date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth, and is connected directly with one’s natal chart and moon constellation. An astrologer uses this information, along with calculations to predict a person’s future based on the planet’s movements in his/her natal chart. Astrological Science in Sanskrit is known as ‘Jyotishya Vidya’ – ‘Jyoti’ means light, and ‘Isya’ means ‘Ishwara,’ or ‘Lord.’ Together, We get ‘The light that leads towards the Lord’. Light comes from peace, happiness and contentment which leads one to the Lord through self-realization. Astrology with the help of Homas/Yagyas helps one to avert danger before it arrives.
