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Rajasooya Yajna 2004
Part 3
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ritual of yajna therefore is designed to establish man's connection with
the cosmic properties abounding in the universe. This event was commemorated
at Rikhiadham by the distribution of anna or grain in the presence of
agni to over sixty villages in Sri Swamiji's neighbourhood, as well as
to thousands of devotees assembled at this gathering.
The highlight of the event was the participation of the kanyas whom Sri
Swamiji called bal sundaris or beautiful children. They were the chosen
medium for this tantric ceremony and the versatility with which they managed
each and every aspect of it lends credibility to the claim that the ritual
of yajna expands the mind. After all, many of you have seen them over
the years and it was hard to imagine their potential at that time.
 From
the pooja or worship, to the kitchen and meals, to the welcoming and seating
of guests as well as distribution of prasad in the form of grains, these
little kanyas, who until now could hardly even speak a word, handled it
all with grace, charm and endearing innocence. Their kirtans and chanting
of stotras and prayers was simply enchanting and everyone was a witness
to that. With their rhythm and beat they transported each and everyone
to a different realm!
At the culmination of the yajna Sri Swamiji said that in 2004, the eighth
year of the Rajasooya Yajna, the prasad would once again be grain, as
it has a universal application in the life of man. Whether rich or poor,
young or old, all of us are nourished and live by grain. Along with grain,
tools or implements for agricultural purposes, such as sprayers, spades,
pickaxes, hulls or ploughs, gumboots, raincoats and umbrellas will also
be given to the neighbours of Sri Swamiji, many of whom are farmers or
tillers of the soil. In addition tools of trade will be given to carpenters,
barbers, tailors, ironsmiths and labourers. Sivananda Math has undertaken
the enormous task of purchasing, packing and distributing the grain and
implements, and if you are interested in participating in this, you may
contact us for further information.
Do not, however, think for a moment that it is just grain you will be
receiving, which perhaps you already have in abundance at your home. Instead,
understand that the rites and rituals of tantra can transform even the
most mundane object, act, thought, word or deed into a vehicle for receiving
the divine grace in your life.
So come one and all and receive this grace of Guru and Devi Ma in abundance.
-Namo Narayana
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