Agnihotra Technology in the Perspectives of Modern Science - A Review

Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol. 16(3), p. 454 - 462, 2017

13 Pages Posted: 17 Aug 2017 Last revised: 10 Jul 2018

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Dr. Pranay Abhang

KJEI's Trinity College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Pune

Girish Pathade

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)

Date Written: July 1, 2017

Abstract

Agnihotra, the simplest form of ‘Yajnya/Homa’ performed in many countries all over the world. Although it’s an ancient fire ritual, it is based on the scientific aspects. It invokes sunrise and sunset timings, when far infrared radiations are produced from the sun, the burning of cow ghee, dried cow dung, unpolished rice in the typical inverted pyramidal shaped copper pot with the chanting of mantras about Sun (Surya) and fire (Agni). It is found that far infrared radiations of sun and that of Agnihotra resonate to generate a huge amount of vital energy useful for life processes. The fumes and ash of Agnihotra are useful to purify water and air, ameliorate agriculture, reduces the pathogenicity of microorganisms and help to improve the health of living beings. Performing Agnihotra with right timings and ingredients will create conducive atmosphere in the surrounding for the well-being of life.

Keywords: Agnihotra Technology, Modern Science, Medical Applications, Agricultural Applications, Environmental Applications

Suggested Citation

Abhang, Pranay and Pathade, Girish, Agnihotra Technology in the Perspectives of Modern Science - A Review (July 1, 2017). Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol. 16(3), p. 454 - 462, 2017, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3019026

Pranay Abhang (Contact Author)

KJEI's Trinity College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Pune ( email )

Pune, MA 411048
India

Girish Pathade

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) ( email )

Ganeshkhind
Ganeshkhind
Pune, Maharashtra 411007
India

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