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2004-2005 Schedule
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According to Sanatana Dharma, India’s ancient spiritual represents fulfillment at all levels. The substances that are
tradition, certain ritual practices such as homas and abhishekas poured over the murti also become charged with divine
have the power to attract divine cosmic energy for the benefit energy. The kumkum and vibhuti that are used in the
of the practitioner, their household, and the world at large. abhisheka are given as prasad to those who sponsor the
Amma has explained that these sacred ceremonies purify the ceremonies, as these substances contain the full energy of the
Earth’s atmosphere, uplift the community, and contribute to puja and transmit the blessings to anyone who touches them.
the health and prosperity of the individual. All homas and The 2004/2005 schedule of homas and abhishekas to be
abhishekas are performed in Amma’s divine presence, which conducted in India is given below. Attendance is free and
makes the ceremonies many times more effective. open to the public. However, you do not have to be present in
A homa is a sacred fire ceremony in which various forms person to participate. To sponsor a homa or abhisheka,
of the Divine are invoked into the fire according to Vedic please fill out the application form on page 4. Please mail
guidelines. Special offerings are made into the fire while it in at least one week in advance of the event. All sponsors
Sanskrit mantras are chanted. The combination of the powerful will receive prasad that has been energized by the ceremony.
energy of the fire and the mantras creates purifying vibrations Absentee sponsors will receive their prasad in the mail.
that are beneficial to all present and also to the entire world. Prasad often consists of sacred ash or kumkum that has
Even the damaging effects of natural catastrophes can be absorbed the divine vibrations of the ceremony, as well as
reduced through the performance of homas. Every kind of small pendants or malas that have been sanctified by the
negative karma can be purified by the sacred fire due to homa or abhisheka.
divine grace. A number of homas will also be held during the US
An abhishekam is a puja involving the bathing of a tour. To find out their location and how to participate,
sacred murti, or idol, with pure substances like milk or honey, please enquire at the bookstore or visit our website. There
accompanied by the chanting of specific mantras. These you will also find announcements on upcoming homas. Please
ablutions symbolize spiritual purification, and each offering also look in our quarterly ashram magazine, Purna Prajna.
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Navaratri Homas
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SMVA Trust
2004-2005 Homa/Abhishekam Application Form
Payments to SMVA Trust in the USA for homas & abhishekas are tax deductible.
Name:
Last First MI
Names of Spouse and Children:
optional
Date of Birth: Birthstar:
optional optional
Address:
Phone: Email:
Name on card:
Please complete this form and mail along with your payment to:
SMVA Trust, Attn: Homa
21 Baldwin Hills Road, Millwood, NY 10546.
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