Agnihotra is deeply intertwined with the divine power of God, offering individuals a profound experience of this strength. Through Agnihotra, one can develop a firm faith in God's power, regardless of their initial beliefs. This practice allows everyone to directly experience this divine energy.

In times when physical and mental strength wanes, life can become disheartening. We all face moments when we feel unmotivated. For instance, during the Covid-19 pandemic, many people experienced a significant decline in their physical and mental well-being due to prolonged isolation, fear, and uncertainty. Similarly, during wars between countries, the stress and trauma can lead to a severe depletion of one's inner strength. Physical strength can be rejuvenated through diet, medicine, and exercise, while mental strength can be enhanced through pranayama, meditation and positive thinking. Sometimes, our thoughts may lead us astray, diminishing our inner power. During such times, reading inspirational and enlightening texts can help realign our thoughts and boost our self-strength. Thus, we recognize the loss of power and take various measures to restore it.

Every person believes that the entire universe is created by Shakti. This divine power is known by many names: God's power, Parameshwara, Paramatma, universal power, Prakash, or "Ek Omkar." In the Agnihotra mantra, the term Prajapati refers not to a person but to the creator of the universe, God Shakti.

God Shakti

Ishvarashakti is a self-luminous, radiant light. It is easy to imagine that the power capable of illuminating the Sun must itself be a source of immense light, even brighter than the Sun. However, this divine light can only be experienced through deep meditation or tapasya.

The Sun, visible to the human eye, is the greatest example of Shakti Prakash in our world. It is self-luminous, unwavering, and radiant. Yet, humanity has not yet advanced enough to fully experience God. Among all creatures, only humans have the ability to experience God through meditation and, through this experience, can become beings endowed with true divine qualities. Direct contact with God is possible for Advanced Yogis and Gurus, and not possible for ordinary people, we worship the greatest light, the Sun.

During Agnihotra at sunrise, the first offering is made to the Sun, representing Paramatmshakti Prakash, and the second offering is made to the invisible divine power, Prajapati. The first mantra expresses gratitude to the Sun and surrenders to the divine power that created it. And at sunset, the first sacrifice is made to Agni and the second to Prajapati.

Similar to sunlight, the simple yet brilliant light available to humans daily is "Agni." Every animal, plant, and object contains fire. This fire sustains all animate and inanimate objects, preventing decay. If Agni is deficient in our bodies, food remains undigested, leading to various diseases. The energy required for all activities comes from fire. Therefore, when the sun sets, the first sacrifice is made to Agni and the second to Prajapati.

The Agnihotra mantra expresses gratitude to the vital Sun and Fire for everything animate and inanimate, surrendering to the divine Shakti with the understanding that "Idam na mam" – nothing is mine; everything belongs to God Shakti.
The mantras of Agnihotra teach us the values of gratitude and surrender.