1Deep Yagna ProcedureThis is done to purify our thoughts, emotions and actions.Sit erect. Keep both hands in your lap. Close your eyes.(When the prayers are spoken, one person should sprinkle holy water on the gathering.)Repeat the prayers after me and feel that purity is showering on you.The body is being cleansedCharacter is being ennobledThe mind is being cleansedThoughts are being ennobledThe heart is being cleansedSentiments are being ennobledChant Gayatri Mantra collectively 3 times.Feel that you have become pure. Fold you hands and repeat the prayers after me.May sanctity lead us to righteous pathMay sanctity provide magnificence to usMay sanctity provide peace to usThis is done to acquire vital energy from Sun (Savita).Sit erect. Keep both hands in your lap. Close your eyes.Imagine that thick white clouds filled with vital energy are present around us.Repeat the prayer after me.Oh Lord! Remove all evils from us, fill us with excellence.(Invoke Guru –spiritual teacher -for guidance in conducting the Deep Yagna)Fold your hands and contemplate on the Sanskrit Mantra.Fold your hands and contemplate on the Sanskrit Mantra.ah.Fold your hands and contemplate on the Sanskrit Mantra.
2Deep Yagna ProcedureNow, we will do one Pranayam. Inhale gradually through both the nostrils. Retain thebreath inside for some time. Exhale slowly and remain without breath for a while.While doing Pranayam, feel the following:Our body is absorbing vital energy from Sun (Savita), it is becoming vibrant.Our mind is absorbing the brilliance of Sun (Savita), it is becoming brilliant.Our heart is absorbing the warmth of Sun (Savita), it is becoming compassionate.We have been illuminated both internally and externally.Tilak is applied on the forehead for attaining virtues of calmness, coolness, brilliance anddivine dignity.Sit erect. Take sandalwood paste at the tip of the ring finger. Keep the finger in front of the eyes and fix your eyes steadily on it. Pray that divine powers may refine our mind.Repeat the following prayers after me.Our mind may be peacefulOur mind may not get perturbedOur head may remain highWe may always be guided by wisdom and foresightChant Gayatri Mantra and apply the sandalwood paste on each other’s forehead with a feeling of reverence. Contemplate on the Sanskrit Mantras.Dharanam..am..A sacred thread (Sankalpa Sutra) is tied on the hand to take the following pledges:We will sit near God daily, that is, contemplate on divine virtuesWe will mould our life in accordance with divine principlesWe will do selfless service through time donation and resource donationThese pledges will lead to the Holistic Development of our Personality.._..