World Agnihotra Day was celebrated for the 7 th year in row with great joy and vigor. This year's celebrations were spontaneous (in the sense that we had not written any letters or intimated guidelines for the celebrations as during the previous years.)

We have been getting reports from all over India about the various Agnihotra propagation activities undertaken on the 12 th of March to commemorate the Poornabhishe k of Paramsadguru Shreeji. It was on this day in the year 1942 that Lord Parshurama intitated Shreeji with the most esoteric of Mantras-Tripuri Mantra and then went on to perform the Poornabhishek.

Shri R. Chandrashekhar from Sakleshpur, Shri Krishna Barad from Goa , Shri Shirshikar from Solapur and several others had organized talks and workshops on Agnihotra in their respective towns. It was also celebrated in Pune, Mumbai, Ahemadnagar, Aurangabad , Latur, Nashik, Sangali and Kolhapur .

The Agnihotri group in Dehu, Nigdi had organized a day long tour of a nearby town of Otur . A group of people from the town had contacted Mr. Prasad Dixit for information about Agnihotra. They had shown interest in organizing a meeting in their town. Shri Prasad Dixit, Kaustub Joshi and Ajay Abnave co-ordinated with these people from Otur and organized a tour on the occasion of World Agnihotra Day. Accordingly on the 12 th of March a team of 35 Agnihotra teachers reached Otur and spent the day their addressing several meetings and going door to door with the message of Agnihotra. More than 200 families were given the message of which 35 bought the Agnihotra kit. The evening session held in a school was attended by 15 of these families who performed their first Agnihotra in that meeting itself. Shri Tatya Dhopavkar from Nashik had also joined the group.

TWO DAY AGNIHOTRA WORKSHOP IN SHIVPURI

A group of 21 people was in Shivpuri on the 7 th and 8 th of April for a 2 day workshop on Agnihotra. Shri Abhishek Singh from Bangalore had organized this trip. The group was here for the first time and did not know about Agnihotra.

Shri Nana Giakwad from Nagar conducted the workshop in 4 sessions spared over two days. He introduced the group to Agnihotra, Fivefold path and Shreeji's mission. Almost all of the newcomers bought the Agnihotra kit and commenced Agnhotra here in Shivpuri.

Agnihotri brother Shri Ravindra Jaju from Ahemadnagar in collaboration with The National Tourist Bureau from Nagpur had organized a AGNIHOTRA KAILASH MANASSAROVAR YATRA from the 3 rd of August 2006 . The tour will commence from Kathmandu in Nepal on the 3 rd of August and conclude on the 19 th of August again in Katmandu . From then onwards the participants will travel to Shivpuri.

The itinerary of the tour is as follows-

The cost of the tour ( from Kathmandu and back up to Kathmandu ) is Rs. 78500/-

Note : It is necessary to have an Indian Passport. Individuals with passport of any other nationality can avail a different package.

For further details contact –

1. Ravindra Jaju , Agnihotra House, Bhingar, Ahemadnagar, Phone : 0241-2441133

E amil : ravindra_jaju@yahoo.co.in

2. Nationa Tourist Bureau , 109 Satyam Towers , Wardha Rd. , Dhantoli, Nagpur . Phone : 0712-5616177, 0716-3296737

email : ntbindia@sancharnet.in

For the form and other rules, regulations click on the links below:

A 'Chiropractic' healing camp was organized jointly by Dharmatma Tatyaji Maharaj Medical Trust (DTMMMRT) and Sati Chimamata Annapoorna Samiti at Shivpuri, Akkalkot from Monday 19th to Thursday 29th of December 2005.

A team of 23 American Chiropractors arrived in Shivpuri on the 18th of December for the camp. The team was lead by Dr. Matthew Lewis, Dr. Brett Caminez, Dr. Dennis Rattiner and Dr. David Slossberg who were part of the team that conducted the previous camps in Shivpuri. During their two-week stay in Shivpuri Ashram the group of doctors participated in daily activities of the ashram like morning Yoga and Agnihotra and had a purely vegetarian diet.

During the 11 day camp more than 8000 patients were treated. Patients from surrounding districts like Solapur, Dudhni, Gulbarga , Parbhani, Pune, Latur, Barshi as also from places as far as Ahemdabad, Mumbai, Raipur availed the Chiropractic help. The students of the nearby schools, particularly the schools for the physically handicapped were treated free of cost.

The system of Chiropractic involves detecting and correcting the structural imbalance in the vertebral column for relieving nerve interference and its effects. The technique has been found to be very effective on patients with musculo-skeletal diseases like dislocated shoulders, paralysis, knee and lower back pain. This is a non-invasive and drugless technique. The science of Chiropractic, which originated in the late 19th century, has now evolved into a an alternative medical system. Today it enjoys licensure in all the states in the USA as also in 70 other countries all around the world.

In the 3 Chiropractic camps held in Shivpuri since 2000 more than 23,000 patients have been treated.

Dr. Shreekantji Rajimwale, the president of DTMMMRT tells, "Recognizing the dire necessity of medical facility for people residing in this rural area, our trust began providing free of cost medical treatments. In this area, many a times, we come across people who suffer a lot due to both lack of financial aid and awareness about health and hygiene. Therefore our trust concentrates on providing the best available medical facilities to them." He further adds, "The present state of health care facilities in the rural area grossly insufficient. There is urgent need for consorted efforts on part of the government machinery and NGOs. More such organizations should come forward and help in providing medical relief to the people. Apart from the mainstream Allopathic medicine, other branches of medical sciences like Ayurveda can be used effectively."

Dharmatma Tatyaji Maharaj Memorial Trust has been actively involved in medical relief activity for more than 25 years, providing free diagnostic services and medication to the needy people of this draught prone and rural area. In addition to the regular Ayurvedic OPD various camps such as free eye checkup, free cataract surgery, blood donation and dental hygiene are frequently conducted.This trust has provided free treatment to approximately 1.5 lakh people. A full-fledged Panchakarma centre is operational which is not only attracting patients from India but also from USA and Europe . Shri Shreekantji Rajimwale was awarded the Seth Chimanlal Govindas award for 2005 for its contribution in medical relief activity in the rural sector.

As of today, there are only very limited Chiropractors in India . These are mainly located in metros and are quite beyond the reach of the rural class. This camp will once again provide an opportunity for the people of this area to avail the services of experts from the USA at an affordable price. During this period Sati Chimamata Annapoorna Samiti will make arrangements to serve 'Prasad' (Free meals) to the visiting patients.

AGNIHOTRA CONFERENCE – JANUARY 2006

We are happy to share with you that by the grace of Paramsadguru Shree Gajanan Maharaj the message of Agnihotra is spreading with an ever increasing pace all over the world.

The regular practice of Agnihotra is proving to be a panacea for the present day multiple and complex problems of mankind. It is indeed the ‘ Yugadharma '-, the Dharma of the present times.

The overwhelming response to Agnihotra from all quarters of the globe is the manifestation of the Divine will. This calls for more organized effort on our part for spreading the message of Agnihotra.

The Institute proposes to organize a 2 day workshop in the month on January 28 th and 29 th of January-06. The main objective is to develop ‘Centres for Agnihotra' at all possible towns. We also propose to have a certain common program for the centers, the details of which will be discussed and finalized at the workshop. Going by your active involvement in the past, we are sure, you will also take part in the new activities of Agnihotra propagation proposed for the future.

Please give prior intimation about your arrival.

Regards,

(Anna Wale)
Secretary
Institute for Studies in Vedic Sciences
Shivpuri, Akkalkot-413216
Solapur , MS , INDIA
Tel : 0091-2181-220708

Biodyanamic Association had arranged its annual general meeting in Dumfries Scotland.
This meeting was arranged from 7th October to 9th October.During this meeting as a representative for Institute for Studies in Vedic Sciences, we were given a chance to talk about Agnihotra and Homa farming. The lecture was arranged on 8th October at 8:30 pm and lasted for about 45 minutes. About 40 people attended the lecture. Morning and Evening Agnihotra was performed at the venue for 2 days,and people were given information about Agnihotra. The response was very positive and people attended the morning and evening Agnihotra, very enthusiastically. A small agnihotra stall was arranged which consisted of Agnihotra kits, audio cassettes and various books on Agnihotra.

Sandeep Mehendale

Three groups of Agnihotris each with about 70 members walked all the way from their hometowns (Kolhapur, Ahemadnagar and Solapur) to Akkalkot covering a distance of 300, 200 and 40 kms respectively on foot. They carried Agnihotra literature and banners with them thus propagating the message on their way through the towns and villages enroute.

On the day of Gurupoornima hundreds of devotees of Paramsadguru Shree offered their respects at His lotus feet (Padukas). In the evening a huge procession was taken through the town of Akkalkot.

Gurupoornima is the traditional VEDIC day of honoring and worshipping the eternal Guru tradition.

Guru is the master and mentor, who swiftly guides our journey towards peace, bliss and happiness. This peaceful state of mind is liberation. Guru dispels the darkness of attachment, illusion and ignorance with the glorious torch of pure knowledge.

Along with the creation PRAJAPATI i.e. Almighty revealed the knowledge of 'VEDAS' into the pure hearts of RISHIS who were in deep yogic samadhi. The day on which Vedas were revealed is celebrated as Gurupoornima.

Almighty father is the first and foremost guru of the entire creation. According to PATANGALI, He is the Guru of Gurus from whom the unbroken guru-disciple tradition commenced. It flows even today.

The full moon of the Vedic month ASHADHA is the day of Gurupoornima. In this year it coincides with the full month in the first half of the month of July

Paramsadguru Shree Gajanan Maharaj (Shivpuri), our beloved master, reiterated the eternal message of the Vedas in the form of Fivefold path. He is the Guru of Gurus.

He is Param-Sat-Guru meaning perfect Supreme master. In SHREE merged many divine Guru hierarchies. SHREE is blessed by Lord PARSHURAM with the esoteric knowledge of TRIPURI MANTRA. It is respected as the most secret and holy Mantra. It is the mother of all Mantras.

In Gurumandir (Akkalkot) SHREE ascended the seat of GURUS of LORD DATTATREYA tradition. It was adorned by Siddha Masters like SHREE SWAMI SAMARTHA.

Dharmatma Tatyaji Maharaj Memorial Medical Relief Trust was established in 1974. The trust bears the name of Shree’s grandfather Shri Tatyaji Maharaj alias Purushottamrao; a royal chieftain from Rajim - Raipur area. He was a great exponent of Ayurveda and had immense intuitive knowledge of this ancient science of healing. He spent his entire life treating the downtrodden and poor without accepting anything in return. He served them by giving them free medication. Keeping the same
commitment in mind the trust has been actively involved since last 30 years in treating the economically backward and poor from this draught stricken area of Akkalkot.

Diagnosis and 15 days medication is provided free of cost every Sunday and Thursday. So far the Hospital has treated more than 1.5 lakh patients in its outdoor facility with noteworthy success. Besides this, several free diagnostic and Panchakarma treatment camps and Chiropractic camps were o