Yajna Quotes

“Sama Veda is recited while performing a yagna.”

“The man who does not do yajna can win nothing in this world.”

“The lofty ideals of Yagna preach performance of action without desire.”

“...work done in the spirit of yajna, done without egotism for our higher good and for the service of others.”

“In very part of the world some type of ritual like yagna was performed and are being performed even today.”

“The four Vedas signify the philosophy of the eternity and absolute complementary role of Gayatri and yajna in the divine creation.”

“The philosophy of Yagna teaches a way of living in the society in harmony, a living style to promote and protect higher human values in the society – which is indeed the basis of human culture.”

“Brahman sutras contain directions regarding yagna for Brahmins.”

“The term yajna can be interpreted in a number of ways but there is only one meaning acceptable to men of all faiths, and that is, to be ready to even lay down one’s life for true welfare.”

“... the yajna of the swaraj movement requires the services of virtuous, fearless, simple, brave honest, and resolute men and women.”

“Truly nation is Ashvamedha, hence perform yajna to integrate, to unite the nation through the medium of Ashvamedha. This usage has a hidden meaning - perform yajna with valour and intellect.”

“Specific types of Kundas are recommended for different kinds of Yagnas....A pit for sacrificial fire or a pot (altar) or small reservoir/clay-structure (made up on the ground in which the Yagna fire is lit.”

“Vajpeya is annapeya, the yajna where cereals are distributed to deserving people. Some herb, cereals, and divines are also meant by Vajpeya.”

“There are two basic energy systems in the physical world: Heat and Sound. In performing Yagna, these two energies, namely the heat from the Yagna's fire and the sound of the Gayatri and other Mantras, are combined to achieve the desired physical, psychological and spiritual benefits.”

“Yagna – means selfless sacrifice for notable purposes. Sacrificing of the ego, selfishsness and material attachments and adopting rational thinking, humane compassion and dedicated creativity for the welfare of all – is indeed the best yagna which should be performed by all human beings.”

“It is duty of men to perform the sacrifice and thus give the gods something they want, enjoy, and profit from. In return it is the duty of the gods to respond to the sacrificers prayers for favors by granting those favors, which most often are for victory over enemies, wealth and numerous offspring.”

“Vajpeya yajna literally means ‘to drink water’ – vajam is ‘water’; peya is ‘to drink’. Metaphorically, Vajapeya yajna signifies to bring inner purity and love into everyday life. The goal of such practices is to acquire knowledge of Brahman.”

“...in Indian society, Yajna meaning, “worship”, “devotion”, “prayer”, “offering”, “oblation”, “sacrifice”, is the most ancient ritual of Hinduism that continues in modern day.”

“Yagna is a type of Hindu puja usually lasting seven to nine nights. This involves sacrifices and offering of fire and is usually held for a specific aim....Yagna literally means sacrifice. There are various types of Yagnas. Ramayana Yagna, Baghawat Yagna, Gita Yagna, Mahabharat Yagna, Ganesh Yagna, Shiv Purana Yagna, Devi Yagna and garud Purana Yagna.”

“We accept a broad definition of yajna. Yajna means any activity for the good of others...The word yajna comes from the root yaj, which means ‘to worship’, and we please God by worshipping Him through physical labour...there is no harm in enlarging the meaning of the word yajna, even if the new meaning we attach to the term was never in Veda Vyasa’s mind.”