THE INTEGRATED SCIENCE OF YAGNA Part 6 by Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya

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3.1. Removal of Foul Odors:

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As already stated, under steam volatilization, the various volatile oils get

diffused in the surrounding atmosphere along with steam and smoke. Since

these oils have distinct good smell, the foul odors are automatically

replaced. This aroma can be experienced easily in the surroundings when *Yagna

*is performed due to diffusion of substances like thymol, eugenol, pine,

terpinol and oils of sandal-wood, camphor and clove.

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3.2. Removal of Bacteria:

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As stated under products of combustion, the partial oxidation of

hydrocarbons and decomposition of complex organic substances produce formal

aldehyde which is a powerful antiseptic. It is also interesting to note that

germicidal action of formaldehyde is only effective in the presence of water

vapor which is also produced in large quantities in *Yagna*. The use of

formaldehyde spray for disinfecting of walls, ceiling etc., is common and

such a spray is automatically produced when *Yagna *is performed.

 

The oxidation of hydrocarbons also produces formic acid and acetic acid both

of which are good disinfectants. Use of formic acid for preservation of

fruits and that of acetic acid in preserving vinegar is a common practice.

The antiseptic and antibiotic effects of fumes of *Yagna *have also been

examined by conducting suitable experiments on rabbits and mice and it has

been established that fumes emitted in *Yagna *are powerful

antibiotic. *Agnihotra

*ash purifies and cleanses the water making it fit for drinking [5].

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3.3. Removal of insects:

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There are non-bacterial parasites like flies, ringworm, dice, fleas etc.,

which are immune to bactericides, which are also harmful to other living

beings. Such insects which are generally immune to ordinary reagents.

However they either get killed or are driven away, when they come in contact

with the fumes of volatile oils like camphor diffused in the environment.

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3.4. Effects on Plants and Vegetation:

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The disinfection of air is not only useful to animal life but also helps

plant's life though the bacteria responsible for diseases in both may be

different. The aromatic substances during *Yagna *get diffused in the air

and offer protection to plant life against harmful organisms. This ensures

healthy plant growth.

 

*Agnihotra*'s atmosphere and ash can be used as adjutants in the 'Natural

farming' methods --- also known as the *Agnihotra *farming methods. It is a

holistic concept of growing plants in healthy atmosphere and maintaining

ecological balance by performing *Agnihotra *(*Yagna*) in the middle of the

farm and using the *Yagna *- ash as a fertilizer. It is not only safe and

productive but also holistic in its approach towards environment.

 

 

.... To be continued ...

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Author : Pt Shriram Sharma Acharya