Vd. Megha G. PandyaLecturer, Kayachikitsa Dept.

SGAM, GAU, Jamnagar

Air pollution includes a diverse array of natural and

anthropogenic emissions, gaseous constituents, volatile

chemicals, aerosols and their atmospheric reaction products.

Many such emissions in small quantities get immediately

dissipated and absorbed but continuous release of these

pollutants pose hazards to human health.

Despite Many pollution control efforts, the air quality is going

deteriorated to alarming levels in several cities throughout the

world.

‘Yagya’ is probably possible solution for today’s

environmental pollution problems.

The process of Yagna is effective in the reduction of air

pollution both gaseous and microbial level and also removes

the bad odour.

It is also seen that the effect of Yagna remains in the

atmosphere for days after it has actually been performed.

The various fumigating substances offered in Yagya are:

Wood:

• Sandal-wood (Santalum Album)• Deodar (Cedrys Libani)• Mango (Mangifera Indica)• Palash (Butea Frondosa)• Bilva (Aegle Marmelos)• Pipal (Ficus Religiosa)• Bargad (Ficus Bengalensis)• Shami (Proposis Spicigera)• Gular (Ficus Glomerata) etc.

Various Havishya or Havan samagri are offered inYagya can be divided into the following four groups ofsubstances like,

1. Odoriferous substances: Saffron, musk, agar, tagar,chandan, illaychi, jayphal, javitri and camphor.

2. Health Constituents: Clarified butter (ghee), milk, fruitsand cereals like wheat, rice, barley, tila, kangu, munga,chana, arhar, masur or peas.

3. Sweet: Sugar, dried grapes, honey or chhuhara.4. Medicinal Herbs: Giloya, Brahmi, Shankhpushpi,

Nagkesar, Mulhati, Chandan, Baheda, Suntha andHarade.

Even without going into detailed chemical bacteriology, it

can be stated that performance of Yagna leads to purification

of air in the following ways:

1. Removal of Foul Odors

2. Removal of Bacteria

3. Removal of Insects

4. Chanting Sanskrit Mantras

5. Use of Copper pot

6. Photo-Chemical process

Under steam volatilization, the various volatile oils get

diffused in the surrounding atmosphere along with steam

and smoke. Since these oils have distinct good smell, the

foul odors are automatically replaced.

This aroma can be experienced easily in the surroundings

when Yagna is performed due to diffusion of substances

like thymol, eugenol, pine, terpinol and oils of sandal-wood,

camphor and clove.

Under products of combustion, the partial oxidation of

hydrocarbons and decomposition of complex organic

substances produce formal dehyde which is a powerful

antiseptic which is also produced in large quantities in

Yagna.

The antiseptic and antibiotic effects of fumes of Yagna have

also been examined by conducting suitable experiments on

rabbits and mice and it has been established that fumes

emitted in Yagna are powerful antibiotic.

S.I Ali and Sohail Ayub " Plastic Waste Management-I Journal of Indian association for

Environmental Management, (2000) 27 (2).

Insects such as flies, ringworm, fleas etc. which are

immune to bactericides, also harmful to other living

beings, they either get killed or are driven away, when

they come in contact with the fumes of volatile oils like

camphor diffused in the environment.

All the alphabets of the Sanskrit language are endowed

with special vibrational powers, which set out

harmonious wave patterns when pronounced up to the

mark.

Uttering of these Mantras produce vibrations soothing

to human mind, all plant and animal life. These

vibrations also spread specific energy waves in the

surrounding atmosphere as the oblations are offered.

Copper is universally acknowledged for its excellent

conduction of electricity and heat.

For daily Agnihotra a inverted pyramid shaped copper

pot is used. Which receives , generates and decentralizes

electrosphere. It acts as an effective bacteriostatic and

antimicrobial reactor.

When all the volatile substances are diffused in the

surrounding atmosphere, these are further subjected to

photochemical reactions in the sunlight. This may be the

reason why it has been recommended that Yagna should

be performed in the presence of strong sunlight.

In a physical laboratory, it might

not be possible to demonstrate

the spiritual effects of Yagna, but

the physical and mental effects

of Yagna can be certainly tested,

and the claims to cure physical

and mental diseases through

Yagna can be verified.*

*‘Yagna’s Scientific Interpretation’ -- article published in the

proceedings of Ashwamedha Yagna held in Montreal, Canada

(26 to 28 July, 1996).

The aromatic substances during Yagna get diffused in

the air and offer protection to plant life against

harmful organisms. This ensures healthy plant

growth.

Agnihotra’s ash can be used as adjutants in the

‘Natural farming’ methods - also known as the

Agnihotra farming methods.

CO2 produced in Yagna is not always free CO2 but it remains mixed

with other aromatic oils and antiseptic products. It therefore, acts as

a vehicle in transporting such products to distant surroundings.

Its use to control and cure many mental disorders is also known to

medical science. Small amounts of CO2 inhaled by the persons

performing Yagna acts as a stimulant and more and more aromatic

fumes are inhaled which help in curing mental disorders.

The scientists had focused on the fire ritual’s scientificdimensions and impact on the atmosphere, soil andits micro-organisms and other potentialenvironmental effects.

Yagna on regular basis may prevent respiratorydisorders i.e. allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma etc. byenhancing respiratory immunity.

It also renews the brain cells, revitalizes the skin,purifies the blood and prevents growth ofpathogenic bacteria.

CONTI..

Experimental studies show that the incidences of physical

ailments, sickness and/or diseases become less in the

houses where the Yagna is regularly performed because it

creates a pure, hygienic, nutritional and healing

atmosphere.

In short, Yagna provide excellent physical, psychological

and spiritual benefits through purification of the

environment.

The Integrated Science of Yagna, Pt. Shriram sharma acharya, compiled by Dr.Rajani joshi, Indian institute of Technolog, Mumbai, published by Shantikunj,Haridwar, India, First edition, 2001.Pushpendra K. Sharma, S. Ayub, C.N.Tripathi, S. Ajnavi , S. K. Dubey,AGNIHOTRA- A Non Conventional Solution to Air Pollution, IJIRSE