Vedic Yagya Newsletter August 2011  

Adi Sankara is the most miraculous of God's creation. Believed to be an incarnation of Shiva Himself, this great divine creation became an ascetic unbelievably in his very boyhood. When we think of this boy-monk and his eventual, extraordinary odyssey from Kaladi (in Kerala) to Kashmir winning hearts and souls all the way, composing hymns to gods and goddesses, convincing stalwarts and propounding a faith unifying the theory-torn and confused to his point of view, or to be precise, His deity, we all must accept the creator's omnipotence. He is what Carlyle called vates sacer- the sacred seer and, in mundane parlance, hero as man of letters too. The pristine language, Sanskrit, with its melody, flexibility and conceptualization (if we believe in Benjamim Lee Whorf's hypothesis of the origin of language) may be viewed as God's own tongue, Dev Bhasha. Adi Sankara used, among several other things, this sacred language to sing the creator's praise. His propitiatory, invocative verses stay everlastingly on the lips of the devout.

Stuti, Stawam, Stotram are all terms in devotional compositions relating to songs in praise of the Supreme Being. In another type of classication, these are described in terms of the length or number of lines in the composition; Panchaka (for five) shatka (six) ashtaka for (eight) and so on. Here is one f the most often recited praise address to Goddesss Lakshmi, the deity of opulence and wealth.

Kanakadhara stawam 

The propounder and exegete of advaita, monism, Adi Sankara, composed extempore umpteen stotras and stawams in praise of various deities on various occasions. These compositions are not premeditated. They are fountain springs activated by devotion of the highest order. These are a vast treasure highly venerated for their divinely illumined vision as also for their extreme felicity of expression. The most sublime ascetic uttered kanakadhara stawam on the spur of the moment. Once a poor woman whom he begged for alms gave him a gooseberry (amla), all that she had, explaining her poverty. Moved, the great sage and seer sang this praise of the Goddess Lakshmi. The moment the hymn came to a close there was a rain of gold, which made the woman dumb with overflowing devotion for the Supreme Mother.

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AUGUST 4th (Thursday): Naag Panchami : Special Sarpa Shanti Yagya: VYC will be performing a very Special Sarpa Shanti Yagya on this auspicious day along with offering Special prayers to the Lord. This is specially ideal for those who 'Sarpa dosha' horoscope problems associated with the 'Graha Doshas' or 'Rahu and/or Ketu Graha' issues. Sarpa Shanti Homa bestows the performer with the removal of all the ills associated and also provides supreme solace and bliss. This is also very ideal and most recommended for couples suffering from childlessness and fertility issues which are caused due to 'Sarpa dosha' in their respective horoscopes. The performer will also attain divine protection. Interested people may signup for either individual or group sponsorship.

Individuals is for $51.00 and for a Couple sponsorship is $108.00. Sponsorship is for this one day event only. Sponsor now 

AUGUST 2nd (Tuesday): 1st Sravana Mangala Gowri Pooja Day.

AUGUST 9th, (Tuesday): Pavitra Ekadasi: Sri Lakshmi Narayana Homa: This is day is very auspicious day for all the devotes of Sri Maha Vishnu. If health, work and other things permitting, it is ideal to fast on this day. VYC will be performing Sri Lakshmi Narayana Homa for attaining both Divine Mother Sri Mahalakshmi' s lasting Blessings for Happiness, Wealth & Prosperity along with Lord Sri Maha Vishnu' s divine protection from all calamities, negative energies and karmas, and neutralizes such negative forces. Along with this participants will gain increase spiritual strength and eventually give liberation (Moksha). Interested people may sign up for either individual or group sponsorship.

Individuals is for $51.00 and for a Family (not exceeding more than 4 members) is sponsorship $108.00. Sponsorship is for this one day event. Sponsor now 

AUGUST 12th (Friday): Sravana Shukravara Vara Lakshmi Vratam: Special Vara Lakshmi Program & Yagya: VYC will be performing an extremely beneficial and effective 'Vara Lakshmi Vratha Pooja & Maha Lakshmi Ashtottara Homa with 1008 red roses'. This is followed by Maha Lakshmi Special Homa with 1008 Lotus flowers, which is so special to Her and pleases Her the most. Goddess Vara Lakshmi bestows with Success in all financial matters, prospective business deals, positive growth in the investments, happiness and prosperity. This Vara Lakshmi Vratha Pooja & Homam is specially good and is recommended for Businesses and also for the individual or family  prosperity. Interested people may signup for either individual or group sponsorship. For further details please visit our web site in our Upcoming Yagyas page or go to the below given link:

http://vedicyagyacenter.com/upcoming-yagya-pujas.html

All Day events including all Yagyas, poojas sponsorship is: $108.00/ person or  $207.00 per Family (up to 4 people) and $252.00/ Business or Corporation. Sponsor now  

Varalakshmi Pooja Details and Flyer 

AUGUST 13th (Saturday): Sravana Pournami (Poornima): Navavarana Archana & Chandi Homa: This is one of the very important Poornima Day (Full moon day). This is a very special and auspicious day for many reasons such as it is in the very Sacred & festive month of Sravan in Vydic Calendar. VYC will be performing NAVAVARANA ARCHNA & CHANDI HOMAM on this occasion. The purpose of the Chandi Homam is to remove any obstacles or blocks in growth - both internally and externally. The mantra for Chandi Devi is called Navakshari or the one with nine-syllables Mantra. The performer of this event will gain Divine protection from all calamities, negative energies, Obstacles will be removed and this will yield towards gain of success, wealth and prosperity. Interested people may signup for either individual or group sponsorship.

Individuals Sponsorship is for $51.00 and for a Family (not exceeding more than 4 members) sponsorship is $108.00. Sponsorship is for this one day event only. Sponsor now 

AUGUST 16th (Tuesday) :  Sankatahara Chaturthi: Ganapathy Sahastra Modaka Homa: Sri Ganesha Sankatahara (Problems solved and obstacles removed) For those of you who are seeking solutions to their problems and removal of obstacles from their path of success should rejoice. VYC will be performing Special Ganapathy Sahastra (1008 count modakas) Modaka Homa on this special day for Lord Ganesha to please him and attain His blessings by offering 1008 Modakas to him as Lord Ganapathy is very fond of Modakas. Participants will be blessed and benefited with Success in all their work, Removal of obstacles, For fulfilling their Desires and Prosperity in all walks of life. Interested people may sign up for either individual or group sponsorship.

Individuals Sponsorship is for $51.00 and for a Family (not exceeding more than 4 members) sponsorship is $108.00. Sponsorship is for this one day event only. Sponsor now 

AUGUST 21st (Sunday) :  Sri Krishna Janmashtami: Sri Sudarshana Homa and  Sri Krishna Moola Mantra Homa: This is one of the most celebrated and an extremely auspicious days and one of the extremely good days of Vydic Calendar. It is also one of the most powerful days to start any new major venture or event. VYC will be performing Sri Sudarshana Homa and  Sri Krishna Moola Mantra Homa on this sacred day. Participants these to Homas will be blessed and benefited with Divine protection, enemies will be defeated or removed, eradication of sins, 'Moksha' (Salvation) and enlightenment. They will be spiritually uplifted and all their desires will be fulfilled. Interested people may signup for either individual or group sponsorship.

Individuals Sponsorship is for $51.00 and for a Family (not exceeding more than 4 members) sponsorship is $108.00. Sponsorship is for this one day event only. Sponsor now 

AUGUST 26th (Friday) : Pradosham: Mahanyasa Poorvaka Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam: VYC will be performing Mahanyasa Poorvaka Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam. On this day, a special elaborate Rudrabhishekam (eleven Rudra will be performed with Maha Rudram chanting) and Archana will be performed to the Sacred Shiva Lingam (also Known as 'Pindi') for His blessings followed by the Sacred ritual of Rudra Homam. Participants for Pradosham will be blessed and benefited with good health, prosperity, eradication of poverty and all their desires will be fulfilled. Interested people may signup for either individual or group sponsorship.

Individuals is for $108.00 and for a Family (not exceeding more than 4 members) is sponsorship $151.00. Sponsorship is for this one day event. Sponsor now 

AUGUST 27th (Saturday) : Masa Sivarathri: Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam: VYC will be performing Ekadasha Rudrabhishekam - Rudrabhishekam will be performed Eleven times to Shiva Linga with the holy chanting of Sri Rudram with natural nectars like Cow Milk, Yogurt, Sugarcane Juice, Honey, Saturated Butter from Cow milk, and other Fruit juices. These Natural nectars will be poured over the Shiva Linga along with the chanting of Sri Rudram. This is Known as Rudrabhishekam. At the end of every Rudra adhyayam Shiva ling will be cleaned with Holy water or Ganga Jal (Holy Water  from the Ganges River) and will be adorned with Holy Ash which pleases Lord Shiva the most. It indicates the under lined philosophy of life which keeps reminding us that every thing in life is transient and has to reduce to ash eventually.

Participants will be blessed with Prosperity, Protection and Health improvement and specially for longevity of Life. Interested people may sign up for either individual or group sponsorship.

Individuals is for $51.00 and for a Family (not exceeding more than 4 members) is sponsorship $108.00. Sponsorship is for this one day event. Sponsor now 

September 1st (Thursday): Ganesh Chaturthi : Ganesh Navarathri Special Program Begins: Ganesha Navarathri Celebrations being performed by the Vedic Yagya Center from Wednesday, 31st August to Thursday, September 8^th, 2011 in VYC Center, India. VYC is performing many Special Yagyas during these 9 auspicious days. These Yagyas are specially very beneficial for Students, Businesses, New Ventures, Corporations, Organizations, and all Individuals. All the sponsors will be benefitted with Removal of Obstacles from your path to Success, Prosperity also will bless all with intelligence, good memory and great achievements in all of your endeavors. This is specially good for cleansing of lot of negative Karma, which are the main cause of all of  our problems. All the children and adults are welcome to participate in offering special prayers to Lord Ganesha. What better time to offer this Pooja, than the beginning of an academic year!!! It is most appropriate and auspicious and time to perform this Pooja.

ALL SPONSORS' NAMES, GOTRAS AND NAKSHATRAS WILL BE CHANTED IN ALL THE YAGYAS/POOJAS. PRASADAMS MAILED AFTER THE COMPLETION AT THE END.

Special Prices include - All nine days, all poojas: $108 per person or $333 per family (up to 4 people).  Any one day Pooja:$31.00 per person or $54.00 for family (up to 4 people)/ Business. Sponsor now 

For further details please visit our web site in our Upcoming Yagyas page or go to the below given link: http://www.vedicyagyacenter.com/upcoming-yagya-pujas.html