Mahayajna performed for universal peace and prosperity -Atlanta Dunia -

Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple
Mahayajna performed for universal peace and prosperity

Aacharya Vedshramiji's resolute will power coupled with the steadfast fervor of the devotees triumphed over several adverse factors including overcast skies to perform without blemish the annual Vedic fete - the Mahayajna (RIGVED MAHAYAJNA) on April 19 at the sprawling Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple premises.

As the Mahayajna progressed, the rain God stood by in total subservience to the synergistic mandate, choosing to symbolically bless the function with sporadic sprinkle. It was a grand ritual impeccably conducted with flawless finesse and clockwork precision, thanks to the boundless energy and untiring effort of scores of volunteers - young and old.

The crowning glory of the proceedings was a seven-minute soul-stirring tri-language extempore expose by Havishkrit Arya, the budding 6 year old child prodigy, a presentation on Arya Samaj by young talents Rishi and Rohan Bagga and a patriotic, melodious song by Supriya. A strong 300 plus crowd of devotees regaled in the singing of Vedic hymns and collective Agnihotra. The proceedings culminated with inspiring commentary from the revered seers - Aacharya Vedshrami and Dr. Sahadeo Hariprasad.

Starting with the ceremonial parade in the temple campus and followed by unfurling of the Vedic flag, the event embarked on its main course of collective “havan” by “yajmans” (hosts/performers). This year in excess of 40 families participated under the able direction of temple priests. Subsequent to the Agnihotra, Aacharya Dr Sahadeo Hariprasad spoke eloquently on the virtues of being Arya and urged the august assembly to introspect constantly with a view to spiritual progress. His sermons were cheerfully received.

Aacharya Vedshrami demonstrated with disarming ease several beneficial yogic Aasanas and exercises to repeated thunderous applause. He also alluded to the loftiness of Vedic life and the inspirational advantages that modern generation could derive from it.

The valuable services rendered by the temple volunteers were acknowledged. Mayor Diane Preston of Lilburn and Police Chief John Davidson also of Lilburn were felicitated as community guests.

The event was followed by a sumptuous Mahaprasad (lunch), sponsored by Ashiana.

Vedic Temple has had the noble tradition of organizing Vedic Mahayajnas each year in celebration of one of the four Vedas (the bedrock of Hindu religion and philosophy). This year's Mahayajna was based on the theme of global dignity to bring about world peace and prosperity. It is now beyond intrigue that the world is a unitary body and exists no longer in fragments. So, the essence of all problems including the current economic recession gripping nations should be viewed as a singular problem confronting world community. Any effort to solve it, therefore, in isolation would only worsen the situation.

It is also important to understand what caused the current chaos and everyone would logically surmise that human greed has everything to do with this debacle. It is thus essential to appeal to the divinity embodied in the supreme energy of God to absolve us of immorality and to beg forgiveness through self righteous corrective measures so the entire humanity can emerge from this mess unscathed.

With this basic purpose, Greater Atlanta Vedic Temple organized, like every year, this year’s Annual Mahayajna (collective Vedic prayers to reinforce world divinity). These collective prayers were performed at Atlanta Vedic Temple on April 19, 2009 from 8 AM to 12.30 PM.

This gave all participants and attendees an opportunity to appreciate how the simple process of Yajna endeavors to bring hope by arousing the dormant divine energy within every human being and leads to saving the world from economic collapse. With the collective resounding recital of selected Vedic hymns, this mega-prayer was conducted in the same manner as in ancient times and certainly impacted individual and coalesced will. The herbal items consigned to the sacred fire have the potential to ennoble behavior and thinking.