Question for Swamiji: Vedi and Shade

[Guest guest]

1. What are the traditionally acceptable fire pits for homa?

Commercially, there are cast aluminum and copper pyramids, and I

guess one might be able to make a small box or large pyramid with

regular concrete. Are there specific dimensions (L, W, height)

that are preferred over others? Is standard concrete acceptable,

or should one procure a different mix for constructing one's own

vedi?

 

2. I have read somewhere that a fire sacrifice should not be done

out in the open, but under a shaded pavillion at least. Is this

true, or may one do it in the open, or under a shaded tree?

 

Thanks,

Tom

 

 

, Nanda <chandimaakijai>

wrote:

> Question from Surya:

> Can Homa be done just as equally in a free standing metal fire

ring/ pit as in a Dhuni built in the ground? Are the benefits the

same?

> Swamiji's response:

> It can be done. The benefits are not the same as when we have all

the prescribed ingredients obtained for the express purpose of

performing the religious action as enjoined by scripture. But the

benefits are pretty good!