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Is it necessary to perform Yagya along with Jap of Gayatri Mantra?

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Gayatri and Yagya form an inseparable pair. One is said to be the mother of Indian culture and the other, the father. They are inter-linked.

Is it necessary to perform Yagya along with Jap of Gayatri Mantra?

Gayatri Anusthan cannot be said to be fully accomplished unless it is accompanied by Yagya .

In old affluent times Agnihotra used to be performed with number of Ahutis equal to one-tenth of the quantum of Jap , but now, in view of the prevailing circumstances, Ahutis are given in one to hundredth ratio.

Those lacking in requisite resources fulfil the requirement of Yagya by performing one-tenth additional Jap . There is a reference in the scriptures to a famous ancient dialogue between Janak and Yagya valkya.

Janak went on pointing out the difficulties in daily performance of Yagya because of non-availability of required materials whereas Yagya valkya, while emphasising the essentiality of performing Yagya , said that even if charu and other materials are not available, food grains of daily consumption can be offered in Havan.

If they are also not available, mental Yagya can be performed by offering meditation and divine sentiments in the fire of reverence and devotion.

It has thus been emphasized that not only in Anusthan , but even in daily Sadhana , Yagya is essential along with Gayatri Jap . In emergency, house-wives used to utter Gayatri Mantra and offer five morsels of first chapati in the hearth in the kitchen.

The daily routine of food to God before taking meals was known as Balivaishwa (cf.. Saying Grace).

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Mahashivratri 2019: Powerful Mantras To Chant On "Great Night Of Shiva"

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Mahashivratri 2019: Mahashivratri, a festival of convergence of Shiva and Shakti, will be celebrated on March 4 and will be extended till March 5. On this auspicious day, several powerful Shiva Mantras are chanted to worship the Lord.

NEW DELHI: Mahashivratri, the great night of Shiva, is a holy day to worship Lord Shiva, be meditative and seek his divine guidance. Mahashivratri, a festival of convergence of Shiva and Shakti, will be celebrated on March 4 and will be extended till March 5. On this auspicious day, several powerful Shiva Mantras are chanted to worship the Lord. These mantras help in cleansing the mind, asking for protection and safety, for good health and a peaceful life. Lord Shiva is the power behind all the holy mantras. Shiva is the lord of "immortality". The very utterance of his name rejuvenates the mind, body and soul. Shiva Mantras have tremendous healing powers. Chant these calming Shiva mantras with devotion and seek the divine grace on Mahashivratri.

Shivratri 2019: Chant these calming Shiva mantras with devotion and seek the divine grace on Maha Shivratri 2019

Powerful Shiva Mantras to chant on Shivratri 2019:

1. Shiv Mantra for eradicating fear:

Om Namah Shivaay

2. Rudra Mantra for seeking Lord Shiva's blessings:

Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay

3. Shiv Dhyaan Mantra for increasing concentration

Om Tatpurushaay Vidmahe Vidmahe Mahadevaay Deemahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat

4. Mahamrityunjay Mantra for increasing longevity

Om Trayambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtiwardham

Urwarukmivbandhanaan Mrityormuksheey Mamritat

5. Shiva mantra for health and wealth

Sada Vasantam Hridayaaravinde, Bhavam Bhavani Sahitam Namami

Lord Shiva, depending on his various qualities, have been recognised and called by several names: Maheshwara, Shambhu, Soma, Shashvata, Parameshwara and others. Chanting his names also give power to the soul. Next year in 2020, Mahashivratri will be observed on February 21.

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