Re. Oblations/Offerings

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Namaste Chris,

 

Perhaps your question has already been forwarded to Swamiji. In the

meantime, hope this explanation helps.

 

In my understanding, when the offerings are made to the fire (homa)

they are called oblations There could be different kinds of

offerings used in the oblations.

 

A few that I am familiar are...

In the Chandi Path, it says "For every one of the seven hundred

verses, milk, sesame, ghee should be mixed together and offered as

oblations to the sacrificial fire."

 

The Vishnu Sahasranaam, the thousand names of Vishnu offered with

Tulasi leaves with each Swaha.

 

The Laxmi Sahasranaam, the thousand names of Laxmi offered with

flowers with each Swaha.

 

Offerings made during Puja at the altar, such as food offering,

water, betel nut, milk, yogurt, etc....these are done without Swaha.

 

Ruk