Concept of Vedic Yajna

and
its ecological importance

By:-
Prof. G.N. Bhatt Ph.D.
• Rigveda & Yajurveda explain the cosmos sacrifice performed by the
deities.
• Yajnena Yajnamayajanta……………….
• Krishna Yajurveda & Taitriya Brahman refers 5 types of Brahmanas
1. Deva Yajna
2. Pitra Yajan
3. Bhoot Yajna
4. Manushya Yajna
5. Brahma Yajna
• According B.G. there are more then 11 types of Yajna.
• The important Yajnas are
1. Dravya Yajnas
2. Tapo Yajnas
3. Yoga Yajnas
4. Svadhyaya Yajnas
5. Gyana Yajnas
• Gita deals with eco balance
• Akashat Vyauha Clouds
• Annata Bhavanti bhootani Soil
Air

Yajna

Plants
Man
Effects of Yajna

• Physical Aspects:-
1. Herbal constituents mix in air.
2. Absorption of polluting gases in atmosphere.
3. Reduction of diseases causing bacteria & microbes in air.
4. Reduction of contamination in water.
5. Yajna Bhashma rich in minerals.
6. Effective treatment of diseases
7. Mental Ailments
Metaphysical / Spiritual Aspects
• Promoting benevolent tendencies – Dana
• Harmony with nature through – Deva Poojana
• Confluence of spiritual beings – Sangati Karna
Research on Yajna Effect
• Scriptural claim.
• Scientific Hypothesis.
• Projects Undertaken.
• Heat Energy
• Varna Sukta Japam
• Agni Sukta Japam
• Karyeshti – to get rain change the atmospheric condition
• Study undertaken by Rajiv Gandhi Technological university Bhopal Vedic Science research
foundation.
• Research also undertaken by R.R.Joshi
• Alex Henky refers performance of Atirudra to win World War-II