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The MANTRAS & TIMINGS
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Recordings of Mantras
Link to a GPS based Timing Calculator
Why Mantra Precision is so Important
Why Timing is Crucial for Agnihotra
There are vibrations that exist everywhere- where there is vibration, there is also sound. When we do these mantras, the sounds we utter activate these special vibrations that will create certain atmospheric effects. These vibrations exist for everything- so anything can be activated, controlled or changed by mantras. When one with a pure mind speaks the mantra into the Agnihotra pyramid at Agnihotra time, the ash retains that energy and the healing properties.
Take a few grains of rice in a dish or your left palm and apply a few drops of Ghee to them. Exactly at sunrise utter the first Mantra and after the word SWAHA add a few grains of rice (as little as you can hold in the pinch of your fingers will suffice) to the fire. Utter the second Mantra and after the word SWAHA add a few grains of rice to the fire. This completes morning Agnihotra. At sunset do the same by using evening Mantras. This completes evening Agnihotra. If you miss the timing it is not Agnihotra and you will not get the healing effect on the atmosphere or in the ash. After each Agnihotra try to spare as many minutes as you can for meditation. You can sit at least till the fire extinguishes itself. Agnihotra creates medicinal and healing atmosphere. Ideally, you should wait 30- minutes after the fire is finished to move the pyramid, as the energies are still collecting in the ash. Then, collect the ash and keep it in a glass or earthen container. It can be used for plant fertilizer or making medicines or even added to your tea or water.
AT SUNRISE
Sooryáya Svahá Sooryáya Idam Na Mama (Add the first portion of rice after saying Svaha)
Prajápataye Sváhá Prajápataye Idam Na Mama(Add the second portion of rice after saying Svaha)
(á is pronounced as 'a' in father.)
Link to Audio File of Mantras from Agnihotra.org
https://www.agnihotra.org/core/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/agnihotra-mantras.mp3
AT SUNSET
Agnaye Sváhá Agnaye Idam Na Mama (Add the first portion of rice after saying Svaha)
Prajápataye Sváhá Prajápataye Idam Na Mama (Add the second portion of rice after saying Svaha)
(á is pronounced as 'a' in father.)
Link to Audio File of Mantras from Agnihotra.org
https://www.agnihotra.org/core/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/agnihotra-mantras.mp3
Agnihotra Timings
Agnihotra timing differs because it is based on the precise moment of astronomical sunrise or sunset at your exact location. This precision is essential to align with the natural energy fields and cosmic rhythms that the ritual seeks to harness. Using tools specifically designed for Agnihotra ensures that you perform the ritual at the correct time for maximum benefit.
Link to Timing Calculator
Why Timing is Crucial for Agnihotra
Electromagnetic Energy Peaks:
- At the precise moments of astronomical sunrise and sunset, there are measurable shifts in the Earth's electromagnetic field. These changes align with circadian rhythms and are believed to create a unique energy field.
- Performing Agnihotra exactly at these times aligns the fire and mantra with these natural energy peaks, enhancing the ritual's effectiveness.
Cosmic Rhythms:
- Agnihotra is designed to harmonize with the cosmic rhythm of the sun's movement. These rhythms govern biological and environmental processes, making precise timing essential for synchronization with these natural laws.
Spiritual Alignment:
- The mantra chanted during Agnihotra is designed to resonate with the energy of sunrise or sunset. Missing the exact timing disrupts this resonance, reducing the ritual's spiritual and energetic benefits.
Agnihotra Timing vs. Weather Channel Timing
Astronomical Sunrise and Sunset:
- Agnihotra Timing: Based on the exact moment the upper limb of the sun crosses the horizon (astronomical sunrise or sunset).
- Weather Channel Timing: Often calculated for the average viewer's location and may account for atmospheric refraction, altitude, and even civil twilight, which includes a slightly extended time before or after the sun actually crosses the horizon.
Specificity of Location:
- Agnihotra requires hyper-local calculations based on your precise geographical coordinates (latitude, longitude, and elevation). Even small differences in these factors can shift the timing slightly.
- Weather Services usually give a generalized time for a region, often centered on a nearby city or weather station, which may not be as exact for your location.
Scientific Perspective
Solar Geometry:
- Agnihotra timing is calculated using astronomical formulas that account for the Earth's rotation, tilt, and orbital position. These calculations differ from those used for standard weather forecasts, which are often less precise.
Atmospheric Variations:
- Weather services sometimes adjust sunrise and sunset times to account for atmospheric refraction (bending of light), which can make the sun appear to rise earlier or set later. Agnihotra timing ignores this, focusing only on the astronomical crossing of the horizon.