SRI YAGAM A Unique Mass Prayer for World Peace & Prosperity SRI YAGAM A Unique Mass Prayer for World Peace & Prosperity Highlights First time ever 33 Kunda Sri Yagam for World Peace & Prosperity Vedas, Upanishaths, Bhagavatam, Sri Ramayana , Sri Mahabharatha, Srimad Bhagavad Githa , Puranas, Sri Bhashya, Divya Prabandham and many more scriptures will be chanted simultaneously This is the first time ever a Yagam of this magnitude is being performed in a completely authentic way with 108 Vedic Scholars, in United States of America Hundreds of volunteers and thousands of devotees are already involved Several temples, organizations and firms from all over the world are joining in this Mass Prayer Six Ishtis for fulfillment of individual wishes will be performed Above all, the entire event will be performed under the auspices of HH Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Chinna Srimannarayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swamiji SRI YAGAM For All of US We are going through some tough and turbulent times. Some of these are man made while some are driven by forces of nature. Wars Earthquakes Economic Crisis Global Warming Diseases Droughts Poverty Extinction Tsunamis Vedic practice dictates performing Viswa Santhi Yagam The world in harmony The world in crisis Viswa Santhi Sri Yagam July 23rd to Aug 1st As per Vedic Science, Yagam is the most effective form of Collective Prayer. This is done by offering oblations through holy fire in a sanctified altar (Kunda) The Power of Collective Prayer … Moves Mountains Works across distances Heals Provides Solace Promotes positive cellular and DNA changes SRI YAGAM Sri Lakshmi Narayana and Nakshathras Sri or Lakshmi is compassion personified. Sri is also the divine spouse of Narayana, the controller and protector of this universe. Narayana Suktham - “Anthar bahischa tat sarvam vya:pya Na:ra:yna Stithaha” Purusha Suktham – “Hri:shathe Lakshimscha Patnyow” Narayana – supports every object in this universe and fulfils our needs. Na:ra:yana can be recognized through Lakshmi or Sri as His divine spouse. He is the indweller and divine commander of all objects Sri is compassion personified and the divine mediator It is said in the Vedas that by praying to Sri Maha Lakshmi, Srimannarayana, the controller and protector of this Universe, will fulfill our wishes. Sri listens to Our Prayers Recommends our case to Narayana Narayana fulfills our needs Through fire oblations, positive energy in people around the world and the energy in the Devathas (care takers of nature) is invoked thereby promoting Peace and Harmony. People around the world Invoke the positive energy in people around the world and in the Elements. Vedas say that each element of nature in this world is taken care by a certain Devatha. And Ether or Sky As per Vedic Astrology, there are 27 Nakshathras (lunar mansions) that govern the life on this earth. By offering oblations to the indweller of the Nakshathras, we will have activated the positive energies of every life on this earth thereby promoting Harmony and Peace. 12 Zodiac Signs in reference to Earth (not drawn to scale) 12 Zodiac Signs and 27 Nakshatras in reference to Earth (not drawn to scale) Nakshatra means that which does not decay. Each living being is born into one of the 12 Rasis (or Zodiac Signs) and into one of the 27 Nakshatras SRI YAGAM Includes … 33 Kundas (or fire altars of prayer). 27 representing 27 Nakshathras, 4 altars to pray to 4 Vedas, 1 for Lakshmi Narayana and 1 for Ishti homam. 27 1 per Nakshatra 4 1 per Veda 108 1 1 Ruthwicks (Vedic Scholars) will be performing the Yagam under the aegis of HH Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji For Sri Lakshmi Narayana For Ishti of the day Through 6 Ishti homams one can also obtain special grace. Sri Sudarsana Ishti For Good Health and Protection Sri Vishwaksena Ishti For Success in all endeavors Sri Hayagriva Ishti For Good Memory and Studies Sri Lakshmi Narayana Ishti For Wealth and Prosperity Sri Vynatheya Ishti For Good Children Sri Nrusimha Ishti For Eliminating planetary impediments The entire procedure will be officiated and led by HH Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Srimannarayana Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. • HH Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Srimannarayna Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji will be officiating the procedure. • HH is a world renowned humanitarian, philosopher, scholar and a realized soul from the state of Andhra Pradesh in S. India. HH has a deep and thorough understanding of the principles expounded in the Vedas, Upanishads, Itihasas, Puranas, and the Divya Prabandha. • Through his universal message of Serve All Beings as Service to God HH has transformed the lives of millions around the world. HH lit a small lamp in 1982 called Jeeyar Education Trust (JET). As of 2009, JET has evolved globally into 23+ chapters in 5 continents and 7 service wings and into 75K+ agents of service to make this message a reality. • HH has conducted several thousands of Yagams and Deekshas throughout the world for the benefit of humanity. In addition, His Holiness' social service projects over the past three decades include disaster relief in all parts of the globe, medical care, veterinary care, infrastructure development in the remotest parts of India, and educational and vocational opportunities for the blind and the tribal kids. SRI YAGAM Get Involved Sri Mantra Japam and Lekhanam As a precursor to this event devotees all over the world have already started Sri Mantra Japam (chanting) and Sri Mantra Lekhanam (writing the divine ‘Sri’ mantra). Every individual is advised to participate in the Sri Mantra Japam and/or Lekhanam to seek the blessings of Universal Mother, and the Supreme Lord. Let us all participate in Viswa Santhi Sri Yagam either directly or indirectly Wishing your Participation … Spread The Message • Among your near and dear about this event and how they can get involved • Participate in Sri Mantra Lekhanam and Sri Mantra Japam Volunteer In the areas of your interest: • Publicity • Fund Raising • Cultural Events • Reception • Souvenir Sponsor One of more of the categories: • The entire event • Food, Construction, ground transportation • Yagam (Homa kundas, Vastrams or Clothes, Flowers, Ghee. • Ishtis • Any other items of interest • Advertisements in Souvenir For additional information please visit: http://www.jetusa.org/ Let us all join and Pray for World Peace & Prosperity Viswa Santhi Sri Yagam at a Glance What? • A unique mass Vedic prayer with a ultimate cause – World Peace and Prosperity. • We are going through some tough and turbulent times. Some of these are man made and some are driven by nature. Why? • Yagam is a time honored way of Prayer. • Viswa Santhi Sri Yagam, the mass collective prayer for World Peace & Prosperity is the solution • The Yagam will be officiated by world renowned Humanitarian, Philosopher and Scholar, His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. Who? • The event has a global representation from 5 continents. Several faiths, temples and institutions are supporting and participating in this event. • Hundreds of volunteers are undergoing a 4 month long preparatory phase of meditation/chanting and writing of the mantram for World Peace and Prosperity • WE ALL are the ultimate beneficiaries. How? When & Where? • Sri Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji will be officiating the event and 108 Ruthwicks (specially trained Vedic Scholars) will be performing the Yagam. • The Yagam will be performed for 9 days from July 23rd through August 1st at 222 Dey Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Please contact your local area coordinators for more information and how to get involved. http://www.jetusa.org/ sriyagam@jetusa.org, Ph: 1 209 253 8872 222 Dey Rd, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Local Area Coordinators NAME PHONE NUMBER