P: ISSN No. 0976-8602 RNI No.  UPENG/2012/42622 VOL.- XII , ISSUE- I January  - 2023
E: ISSN No. 2349-9443 Asian Resonance
Internal Chemistry of Yaag : A Religious Process in Vedic Culture
Paper Id :  16830   Submission Date :  2022-12-24   Acceptance Date :  2022-12-31   Publication Date :  2023-01-09
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Raj Kumar
Professor And Head
Chemistry
J.V. Jain (P.G.) College
Saharanpur,Uttar Pradesh, India
Krishna Anand
Assistant Professor
Chemistry
J.V. Jain (P.G.) College
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
Any form & matter can’t be created nor be destroyed. It is strictly according to the law of conservation & mass. Swami Dayanand also supported the above fact in Satyarath Prakash. He stated that ‘NASAT ATAMLABHAM NA SATA ATAMHANAM’ i.e;. The substance which do not exist that cannot created in future. When a substance is completely burnt in fire than its macro state is converted to micro particles. In Yaju- Ved (1/8) fire is called as DHURASI. As per Swami Dayanand Dhurasi is such a physical form of fire which decompose all possible substance & destroy darkness. Combustion increases the diffusing tendency of a substance which is in accordance of Graham Law of Diffusion. It is also supported by Yaju-Ved (6/16). Combustion is also such a process which decompose bad smelling substance in to their tiny particles which purify air. In the present study introduction along with its history and feeling regarding Yaag are discussed in detail. In addition to it Yaag process samidha and samagri are also discussed in broad spectrum.
Keywords Yaag, Samidha , Samagri, Aray samaj, Swami Dayanand, pupil, Geloy.
Introduction
The word ‘ Yaag ’ is very broad in the field of ‘Arya Samaj’ but it has become confined up to Agnihotr or Havan (Hom). Some persons regard it as a path/for ‘MOX’ while on the other hand orthodox consider as useless process. Actually Swami Sankracharya oppose blunt Karm-Kand. Although Yaag is a chemical process which has its social and economic importance. Actually Yaag process is based strictly according to the thoughts of ‘Swami Dayanand Saraswati’. Yaag is such a process which purify the atmosphere. As per Vedic thoughts rain may be possible under the influence of Yaag but such a change require further research. Keeping in view the above facts the concerned chemical reactions are also given about the material used in yaag. The present include history & traditions regarding yaag, feeling (thoughts) about it complete yaag process, samidha and materials used in yaag. Since beginning persons try to achieve pleasure & progress in his/her life. Scientist, philosphors and yogi persons do worship to achieve the above goal. Yaag is the refined form of such worship. persons used yaag in different forms. There are several historical articles in the support of above facts. e.g; Uttrard of vedic period and Bhraman period are famous for the organization of Yaag. In Ramayan period King Dashrath organized ‘Putrasti Yaag’. Yaag process is also popular in foreign countries e.g; Kambodia, China Emperor Suryabarman II organized KOTIHOM, LAXHOM and MAHAHOM forms of Yaag. Java, Sumatra & Malaya are famous for their Yaag organizations. In China ‘Varat’ conditions are followed during yaag process. In Japan, Dokam presented the modern ideas about yaag. In Iran, yaag is organized in some specific manners. In Rom, yaag are organized during marriage ceremony. In India, Yaags were organized before war.
Objective of study
To make people aware of the natural importance of Yaag in the daily life by various tools.
Review of Literature

STY Azeemi, S.M. Raza:-  As Ghadiadi, Klotsche Corelated colors with chakras/ Red:- Roof Chakra, orange, sacral chakra, Green (Heart chakra), Blue (Throat chakra), Indigo (Brown chakra), Violet (Crown Chakra), white (perfect color blend). chromotherapy provide colors to the electromagnetic body or the aura(energy field) around the body, which in turn transfers energy to the physical body. This make chromotherapy the most effective among various therapies. 

U Berck , S. Sharma ( Ind  J Trad Knowl, 1(2015), p.p 63-68

Agnihotra is special fire performed exactly at the time of sunrise and sunset in a copper pyramid. It comes from ancient vedic knowledge. Agnihotra is said to purify the environment and specially it has been found to have prefound impact in mitigating water pollution problem.

Satya Prakash (KVRF) Publication calicut (2011):-

Chemistry in agnihotra play a major role in our day to day life. Therer are several historical evidence in the support of above data. Eg. of vedic period and bhraram period are famous for the organization of yaag.

trch oral Biol 56 (2011) pp. (650- 654) :- oral bacteria are known to produce many short chain fatty acids ( SCFAs, isobutyric, butyric, isovalenic, propionic, lactic acids) 4, 7,8 and even LCFAs (myristic acid, palmitic acid) as end products of their metabolism.

Cosmic energy A. Jirsch 2010:- Be happier, healthier and more passionate :- its carry when we  are attained to the pure power of the universe known as cosmic energy. Renowned psychic Anne Jirch teaches us  how to connect with this natural creative force and use it to transform our life.

P Bansal, R. Kaur, V. Gupta, S.Kumar, R. Kaur, J. Epilepsy Res, 5 (2015) pp. 33-45:- In older time Rishimuni ancient scholar and physicians used to recommend hawan for mental peace and well being . Gayatri Mantra also tells that Sughandhim (aroma, fragrance) pushtivardharam (gives rise to good wealth)om triambkum yajamahe, sughandhim pushtivardhanam, urvarukmev vandhanaat , mrityu mokshey mamritaat!

As per the author's knowledge, the latest reviews are not available on this topic and the given literature is sufficient to discuss this study. 

Methodology
It may be discussed in following parts:- R. YAAG SHALA- S. The floor of it must contain pure mud (clay) and it must be 16yard x 16yard in size. It must be covered with the help of 20 poles whose height must 10 yard. There must be total 4 gates (i.e; one gate in each side). T. YAAG KUND- U. It may be prepared by soil (clay), iron, copper or gold. Height of this kund must be 16 angle. Width at bottom must be 4 angle but at the top must be 12 angle. In the case of grand Yaag different dimensions of Yaag Kund are given in Satyarath Prakash. The above said dimension are strictly scientific in nature. V. YAAG CONTAINERS W. Generally copper container is used in this case because it is cheep in cost and antigermical in nature. other materials may be wood, gold & silver. Chamcha, chimta, Ajayasthal, proxniya part, sakalya part and achmani are also used during Yaag process.
Analysis

First of all all the above said articles are made completely pure (free from any impurity). Now fire is ignited with the help of Camphor. Now concerned Ved- mantras are repeated before each process.

SAMIDHA-

In India some specific wood pieces are used as samidha in yaag process as per Swami Dayanand are Chandan, Palas, Pipal, Bad, Gular, Aam etc. In England Oak wood is used as samidha. While in Afganistan badam wood is used as samidha. Main portion of wood in cellulose (C6H10O5)n. It also contain some fraction of gum, volatile oils, acids, fatty acids & some inorganic compounds. Percentage of oil in different woods are as under-


Table -1

Wood

percentage of tenin

Bad

10.9

Gular

14

Pepal

3.8

while on the other hand the percentage compositions of  wood and coal are as under-

Table-2

In wood

 

Oxygen

43

Nitrogen

0.04

Hydrogen

6.0

Carbon

49

In coal

 

Oxygen

12

Nirogen

1.0

Hydrogen

5.0

Carbon

82

thus on the basis of above data wood is preferred in place of coal in Yaag process. Since coal produce higher percentage of CO gas on combustion –

 2C(s) + O2(g)                          2CO(g)

when combustion of wood take place during yaag then different useful chemical are produced which work against different disease eg.

Table-3

Wood

Illness treated

Butea frondosa ( Dhak )

Kidney infection , anti – germ interstinal

Ficus religiose (pipal)

Dah , Pith , Kaf , blood infection

Ficus glomerata (Gular)

Blood infection , kaf , pith

Mangifera Indica (Aam )

Anti – diabetic , bloodb infection

Santalum Album (Chandan )

Anti – inflamatory , blood infection

Ficus Bringabnsis (Bad )

Fever , sources of energy

Thus the wood used as samidha are very useful against different diseases because they produce useful gases on combustion during Yaag process. Their chemical composition were discussed by Demok, Kertikar and chopola in detail.
SAMAGRI
As per Swami Dayanand samagri must contain following four properties -
1. They must have pleasant smelling chandan, Kasturi, Agar, Togar & Jayfal.
2. It must contain proper amount of the following eg. Ghee, Milk, Fruits, Rice,  Wheat etc.
3. It include some sweet items e.g; sugar, sahad, & chura etc.
4. It must some medicinal properties e.g; Geloy
Generally 1 Kg. Samagri must contain the following substances-
Table -4

Substance

Amount (in grams ) 

Tulsi seeds

Tulsi leaves

Neem leaves

Khubkala

Pista

Javetri

5

Jayfal

5

Chirongi

5

Cheed wood dust

8

Satavaar

8

Munakka

8

Gagran

Jandi leaves

Pittpapda

8

Pepal bark

8

 Mango leaves

8

Ukaliptis

8

Soamf

Kapur

Laung

Cherayta

8

Gulab flower

20 

Harad

20 

Behda

Avla

14 

Agar

12

Tagar

12

Kapur Kachri

10 

Mulhati

Nagar moha

8

Asgandh

8

Makoy

8

Inderjoy

20 

Big ilaichi

20 

Talispater

20 

Gokhru

20      

Kismis

20 

Dalchini

20 

Nagkesr

20 

Pandi

20 

Badam

30 

Chuhara

30 

Joo

30 

Green mung

30 

Urad

30 

Rice

30

Balchad

30 

Kachuri

30 

Brahami

30 

Banfara

30 

Cocunut

30 

Black til

40 

Geloy

40 

Guggal

40

Khand

70 

Ghee

80

Findings As per Swami Dayanand, happiness and sadness both situation exist side by side in the life of a person. In addition to it sadness may be converted to happiness with the half of Yaag process. Different intellectuals stated that all materials used in Yaag must be pure (i.e; without any impurity). Ghee used in Yaag must made purified by strong boiling. Yaagman is also essential in Yaag process. He/she must be the main organizer of Yaag.
Conclusion
Yaag is such a process which purify the atmosphere as per Vedic thoughts rain may be possible under the influence of Yaag but such a change require further research and first of all the above said articles are made completely pure (free from any impurity). Now fire is ignited with the help of Camphor. Now concerned Ved mantras are replaced before each process.
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