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Rajasooya Yajna 2006
Part Four
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that, it seemed as if all the divine energies of Devi crystallized at
this nucleus in Rikhia. There is only one word to describe the next five
days - magical! The enticing melodies of kirtans, mantras, stotras and
vedic hymns by the kanyas and batuks, along with the Durga Saptashati
Path of the pundits, captivated the hearts and minds of each and everyone
present. Vedic mantras floated through the air and the entire vicinity
was saturated with a profound and subtle luminosity which remained constant
throughout, whether it was day or night.
The kanyas and batuks of Rikhia, who were the official hosts on behalf of
Sri Swamiji, welcomed thousands of people daily to this sacred event. Imagine
that! These children between the ages of seven to twelve executed each and
every detail from kirtan and bhajan, pooja and worship, announcements and
welcome addresses, seating, prasad distribution, serving of meals and wholehearted
entertainment of Sri Swamiji's guests with love, innocence, purity and spontaneity.
They simply doled out happiness, purity and joy to all.
 Smartly
turned out in a brand new outfit each day, which they received from Sri
Swamiji as Devi prasad, they looked stunning and radiant, truly befitting
the occasion. Whether it was the jeans outfit from Spain, the lehenga
choli from Rajasthan, the kurti from Delhi or the Pavadai from Tamil Nadu,
they carried each dress with elegance and style.
In addition to the kanyas and batuks, each and every family from over sixty
villages of Rikhia and its neighbouring panchayats received grains, clothing,
woollens, utensils, ornaments, a blanket, thermal undergarments, seeds,
a calendar, a bucket and a brand new cosy quilt, which was the novelty of
last year's Devi prasad to the gramins, or villagers. The quilt, brought
especially from Rajasthan, ensured that the children and elders of this
vicinity would sleep warmly and snugly each night in the biting cold. Truly
inspiring!
 That
is the glory of yajna, as it brings happiness to all. As the yajna commenced,
the chief yajaman, or host, Swami Niranjanananda, took the sankalpa of bahujana
hitaya bahujana sukhaya, for the good of many, for the happiness of many.
Any act you perform for the happiness and welfare of many is a yajna. That
is dharma. On the other hand, any act you perform for the happiness and
welfare of those you consider yours is karma. The wise and the ancients
say that in order to progress in every sphere of life, one should establish
a delicate balance between dharma and karma. They are like the two wings
of a bird. Cut off one and the bird simply cannot ascend to great heights.
So come one and all and be a part of this sacred event
so that your life may prosper through the grace of Guru and Devi Maa.
JAI MATA DI
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