Homa/Abhishekam

Schedule 2001/2002
Homa: A Homa, or fire offering, is a sacred ceremony in which
the Gods are offered oblations through the medium of fire according to
Vedic scriptural injunctions while special mantras are recited. A Homa
is performed during specific auspicious occasions for the benefit of the
entire world as well as the participants.
Abhishekam: An Abhishekam is a ceremony of ablutions and
symbolic offerings that include milk, honey, ghee, and other items. The
ablutions symbolize spiritual purification, and each of the offerings
represents fulfillment on every level. Throughout the abhishekam,
specific mantras are chanted to invoke blessings that uplift, protect and
spiritually benefit us.
Please find enclosed the Sri Mathrudevi Viswashanthi Ashram
Year 2001/2002 Schedule for Homas and Abhishekas. All Homas and
Abhishekas will be performed in the presence of our beloved Amma,
Sri Karunamayi, Bhagavathi Sri Sri Sri Vijayeshwari Devi. Amma has
stated that these ceremonies "purify the earth's atmosphere, uplift the
community and contribute to the health and prosperity of the
individual". Each Homa and Abhishekam is unique and will give us
particular benefits, such as augmenting creativity removing life
obstacles, providing physical and mental healing, protecting us from
negative influences, and increasing prosperity on all levels.
All Homas and Abhishekas are open to the public, and everyone is
invited to attend. However, one need not be present in India in order to
participate. You may select the Homas or Abhishekas for which you
wish to participate from pages 2 and 3 of this brochure. After you have
made your selection, complete and mail the application form on page 4.
After the conclusion of the ceremony, prasad (spiritually blessed
ingredients of the Homa or Abhishekam) will be forwarded to you at
the address you specify on the application form.
Please watch for the upcoming Homa Announcements at our
website, www.karunamayi.org or in our quarterly magazine,
Purnaprajna, for additional details.
 Homa/Abhishekam Schedule for 2001/2002
HOMA/ABHISHEKAM DESCRIPTION DATE CONTRIBUTION
1. Guru Purnima Sri Pada Puja to Amma's Lotus Feet 4 July 2001 $54.00
2. Sri Sukta Homa and Varalakshmi Vratam 3 August 2001 $54.00
Mahalakshmi Puja
3. Sri Krishna Jayanthi 108 Sri Krishna Salagrama 11 August 2001 $27.00
Abhishekam and Puja
4. Ganesh Chaturthi Sri Ganesh Homa 22 August 2001 $54.00
5. Navarathri Daily Homas - See Page 5 17 - 26 October 2001 $151.00/day
6. Divali 16 times of Sri Sukta Homa and 14 November 2001 $54.00
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Sri Dhana Lakshmi Homa

7. Karthika Somavaras Auspicious Mondays for Worship 19, 26 November and $27.00 each
and Abhishekam to Lord Shiva 3, 10 December 2001
8. Karthika Pournami Maha Mruthyunjaya Homa Morning, 30 November 2001 $54.00
and Sri Rudra Homa
9. Karthika Pournami Sri Rudra Abhishekam Evening, 30 November 2001 $27.00
10. Vaikuntha Ekadasi 1008 Salagrama Abhishekam 26 December 2001 $27.00
11. Sri Rudra Homa 11 times of Rudra chanting 1 January 2002 $54.00
12. Maha Sivaratri Rudra Homa Morning, 12 March 2002 $54.00
13. Maha Sivaratri Ekadasavara Rudra Abhishekam Evening, 12 March 2002 $75.00
1. Guru Purnima - Guru Purnima is celebrated on the full moon
day in July. This day is dedicated to the Guru and is the most
auspicious day of the year for receiving the Guru's blessings.
All blessings that accrue from our spiritual practices and
ceremonial offerings are increased on Guru Purnima.

2. Sri Sukta Homa and Mahalakshmi Puja - This Homa is

performed in honor of the Goddess Mahalakshmi and includes
the chanting of the Sri Suktam. Lakshmi is the Goddess of
prosperity and divine radiance. This Homa brings to us
prosperity and abundance on all levels of our life.

3. Sri Krishna Jayanthi - This Abhishekam is performed to the

very rare Krishna Saligrama on Sri Krishna's birthday. The
blessings of this saligrama bring immense happiness and bliss.

4. Ganesh Chaturthi - This Homa is particularly powerful for

removing all kinds of obstacles and hindrances and for bringing
success and fulfillment to all of our endeavors.

5. Navarathri - See page 5

6. Divali - The Sri Sukta and Sri Dhana Lakshmi Homa are fire
sacrifices which are performed in honor of Sri Dhana Lakshmi.
Dhana Lakshmi is the particular form of Devi who brings her
devotees wealth. This ceremony is particularly powerful for
creating wealth and abundance on all levels.

7. Karthika Somavaras - Karthika is the most auspicious month

of the year for worshipping Lord Siva, and Mondays are the
most auspicious day of the week for worshipping Lord Siva.
The four Mondays in the month of Karthika are dedicated to
the performance of abhishekas to Lord Siva (November 19th
and 26th, and December 3rd and 10th). These abhishekas bless
us with mental and physical health, long life, and protect us
from accidents and untimely death.

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8. Karthika Pournami - This homa in honor of Lord Siva brings
to us the blessings of Lord Siva as described above under
"Karthika Somavaras."

9. Sri Rudra Abhishekam - This is an auspicious occasion for

the sanctified bathing of the Siva Lingam. This Abhishekam
brings many blessings for the participant including the removal
of any mental or physical health problems.

10. Vaikuntha Ekadasi - On this day, the doors of Vaikuntha, the

heavenly abode of Vishnu, are open. The Abhishekam performed
to Mahavishnu Saligramas on this day is very auspicious for the
fulfillment of ones spiritual goals, and it is said that one who
participates in this abhishekam will be blessed with moksha.

11. Rudra Homa - This homa is performed in honor of Rudra, the

one who destroys all ignorance. This ceremony protects us
from negative influences and purifies us physically, mentally
and spiritually.

12. Maha Sivaratri - Rudra Homa - See page 6

13. Maha Sivaratri - Ekadasavara Rudra Abhishekam -

See page 6

Special Offer for Homas/Abhishekam

HOMA/ABHISHEKAM PRICE
1. All Homas and Abhishekas $504
excluding Navarathri.
2. All Navarathri homas $1,008

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 SMVA Trust
2001-2002 Homa/Abhishekam Application Form
Payments to SMVA Trust in the USA for Homas & Abhishekas are tax deductible.
Please complete the form and mail along with your payment to:
KAVITA KHANNA, Attn: Homa
21 Baldwin Hills Road, Millwood, NY 10546.
Homa Selection: (choose from page 3)
o 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o 6 o 7 o 8 o 9 o 10 o 11 o 12 o 13

o5 For Navarathri Applications Only: On each of the ten days of the

Navarathri festival, the full selection of Homas will be performed (see page 5).
Circle any combination of days and calculate the total amount below.

Circle the dates of your choice:

Oct. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Total Number of Days times $151/day = $

Name: Last First MI

Names of Spouse and Children (optional)

Address Phone/email

City State Zip Country

Date of Birth (optional) Birthstar (optional)

Total Amount: o Check ( payable to: SMVA Trust )

o Mastercard o Visa o American Express o Diners

CC # ____________________________________ exp date: _________

Date: _______________ Signature: ____________________

(required for credit card payment)
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 Navarathri Homas
17 ~ 26 October 2OO1
The Navarathri festival is considered the most auspicious of
celebrations to occur throughout the year The Navarathri festival
celebrates the Divine Mother and Her exploits as She destroys the
negative forces of the Universe, and culminates on Vijay Dashami
(The day of Victory) which is also the incarnation day of
SriaKarunamayi.

The homas described below will be performed during

Navarathri in the presence our beloved Amma, Sri Karunamayi,
Bhagavathi Sri Sri Sri Vijayeswari Devi, by Vedic pundits at Her ashram.

Amma has stated that Homas performed according to Vedic

guidelines produce great benefits. They purify the earth's atmo-
sphere, uplift the community and contribute to the health and
prosperity of the individual. It is an extraordinary opportunity to
have these Homas performed in your name. Please see the attached
application form on page 4 and complete the Navarathri section.

Navarathri Homas Performed Each Day

HOMA BENEFITS
1. Sri Ganesha Removes life obstacles
2. Sri Maha Mruthyunjaya Provides spiritual, mental, & physical healing
3. Sri Gayatri Increases spiritual energy
4. Sri Maha Lakshmi Improves prosperity on all levels
5. Sri Saraswathi Bestows knowledge and creativity
6. Nakshatra (birth star) Rectifies adverse effects of birth star
7. Nava Graha (nine planets) Rectifies adverse effects of the nine planets
8. Rudra Improves wealth, wisdom, virtue and valor
9. Sri Lalitha Grants divine grace and spiritual upliftment

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 Maha Sivaratri Rudra Homa
Ekadasavara Rudra Abhishekam
March 12, 2002
On March 12, 2002 on the occasion of the Maha Sivaratri
celebration, a very powerful Rudra Homa and Abhishekam will be
performed at Sri Karunamayi's ashram. The Rudra Homa is a very
powerful fire ceremony. The Ekadasavara Rudra Abhishekam is a
unique performance of the ceremonial bathing of the sacred Siva
Linga. The Maha Sivaratri Rudra Homa and Ekadasavara Rudra
Abhishekam will be performed in the presence of our Beloved
Amma, Sri Karunamayi, Bhagavathi Sri Sri Sri Vijayeswari Devi.

The Rudra Homa and Abhishekam are particularly auspicious

when performed on Maha Sivaratri. The influence of the Rudra
Homa is magnified when performed on Maha Sivaratri. The
Ekadasavara Rudra Abhishekam is a special abhishekam performed
11 times (Ekadasavara). During each recurrence of the Abhishekam,
a different ingredient is used to bathe the Lingam. These ingre-
dients include milk, yogurt, clarified butter (ghee), coconut water,
sugar cane juice, holy ash, Ganges water, pieces of fruits, cooked
rice and turmeric water. During each offering Rudra mantras are
chanted, according to scriptural injunctions, by Vedic priests.

Participating in the Maha Sivaratri Rudra Homa and Ekadasavara

Abhishekam brings many blessings. Amma has stated that
participating in this ceremony immediately gives one the grace of
Lord Siva, and imparts wealth, wisdom, peace, prosperity, virtue and
valor to the individual. This ceremony also removes any mental or
physical health problems.

Included in this years Maha Sivarathri celebration will be the

performance of the Sri Ganesha Homa, Navagraha Shanthi Homa,
Sri Mruthyunjaya Homa, Guru Graha Shanthi Homa, Sri Lalitha
Trisati Homa and Ekadasavara Rudra Homa. These special homas
shield and protect the participant from any adverse influences.
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 The following stories illustrate the positive
influence of Homas/Abhishekas in our lives.
A few weeks before her wedding day a young devotee came to ask
Amma's blessings for her marriage. After a minute of silence Amma said She
would bless the marriage. Then Amma stated that the devotee's bridegroom was
facing a terrible fate and instructed her to have an Abhishekam performed on
behalf of her husband on the day of their wedding.
This devotee was very sincere and carefully followed Amma's instructions.
She arranged for a very elaborate Abhishekam which was performed as Amma
had advised on her wedding day. The wedding was happily concluded and
everything went well for the newlyweds during the following month.
After one month, her husband was riding in the front seat of a car with
two friends in the back seat when disaster struck. A car wreck ensued that
destroyed the car and killed the driver and his friends in the back seat. In spite
of the destruction of the car and the deaths of the other passengers he was
blessed to walk away from the accident without the slightest injury.
The protection and blessings of the Abhishekam saved him from the fate
he was facing. Whatever obstacles we face in our lives, the blessings that accrue
from our spiritual practices such as homas, abhishekas, mantra japa and
meditation diminish these obstacles. Homas and abhishekas not only protect us
from untoward events but are known to bring spiritual upliftment and success
to all our endeavors.
Jai Karunamayi !

Mr. K K. Neelvarma is a businessman who lives and works in Madras

where he owns a factory. After years of enjoying a prosperous business, the
success of his company seemed to evaporate. He was forced to close his factory
and in addition to this hardship he was burdened with the prospect of a
damaging court case. Following a friend's suggestion he decided to come see
Sri Karunamayi and ask for Her blessings.
As it happened, the day he met Amma and received Her blessings was
also the first day of Navaratri. He decided to participate in the following day's
Navaratri homas. At the conclusion of the homa ceremonies he received the
homa prasadam, a silver locket, which he wore around his neck for protection.
Two weeks after meeting Amma and participating in the homas he
received a summons to appear in court for a hearing. To his surprise and great
relief, the court case that had worried him was settled without delay in his
favor. Soon after this his factory reopened.
Mr. K. K. Neelvarma is grateful for these blessings in his life. He feels
that Amma saved him and attributes the resolution of these overwhelming
difficulties in his life to the homa ceremonies he participated in.

Jai Karunamayi !