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[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion active_tab=”false” collapsible=”yes” style=”2″][vc_accordion_tab title=”Is Homa Therapy also referred to as The Five-Fold Path a religion?”][vc_column_text]No.\u00a0 Homa Therapy is not a religion, but embraces the essence\u00a0 of all religions, total Love for all creation.\u00a0 One need not join any particular group, one need not quit any particular religion or spiritual group.\u00a0 It matters not if one is a Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Jew, Buddhist, etc, or if one is of no religious affiliation or even an atheist.<\/p>\n
If you wish to become a better person while simultaneously healing the planet, then begin practice of Agnihotra and believe only what you experience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Do the Vedas belong to the religion Hinduism exclusively?”][vc_column_text]No.\u00a0 The Vedas are associated exclusively with Hinduism by some scholars, but the Vedas were given to all people.\u00a0 How can any one group of people lay claim to ownership of Eternal Truth.\u00a0 Vedas belong to all races, all classes, all colors, sexes, in fact to each and every one born in a human frame.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Who needs to perform Agnihotra in the household?”][vc_column_text]The more the merry, of course. Traditionally, Agnihotra is performed by the head of the household. The working head of the household is known as Yajaman\u00a0<\/em>in Indian languages. If that person is away and unable to perform Agnihotra it is to be performed by the wife\u00a0and if she is unable then it proceeds down the family line, to a son or daughter.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Can I translate the mantras and say them in my native language? “][vc_column_text]No.\u00a0 The mantras were originally given in the Sanskrit language and must be chanted in Sanskrit.\u00a0 It is not merely the meaning of Sanskrit mantras but also the vibrational effect of the Sanskrit language on the atmosphere that give the mantras power.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”How does one prepare for Agnihotra?”][vc_column_text]The person preforming Agnihotra should practice cleanliness as much as conditions permit.\u00a0 A bath or shower before Agnihotra is desirable.\u00a0 If a bath or shower is not possible one should wash face, hands, and rinse out the month.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Are there any restrictions regarding women performing Agnihotra?”][vc_column_text]The only restriction regarding women is that a women should not perform Agnihotra during her monthly cycle.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”What should be done with the residual ash that remains in the copper pyramid after performance of Agnihotra?”][vc_column_text]It is best to leave the residual ash in the copper pyramid and remove it just before the next Agnihotra.\u00a0 The ash is emanating subtle healing energies while in the pyramid.\u00a0 Collect and store the ash in an earthen or glass container.\u00a0 The pharmaceutical name for the ash is\u00a0 \u201cAgnihotra Usta\u201d and can be used to make Agnihotra Ash Medicines and can also be applied in Homa Organic Farming.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=”Can one substitute any of the organic materials used in performing the Agnihotra Pyramid Fire?”][vc_column_text]No.\u00a0 All the Agnihotra materials should be exactly as stated.\u00a0 Cow dung and only cow dung is stipulated by the Vedas for use in Yajynas.\u00a0 Other dungs such as horse, buffalo, etc. are prohibited.<\/p>\n The ghee also must be cow\u2019s ghee, and if one makes their own ghee be sure that unsalted and not salted butter is used.<\/p>\n The rice needs to be of a whole grain variety and not refined or bleached.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]ASK![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]Didn’t find the answer?<\/h3>\n