Real progress and welfare of a country or a civilization depend upon both Gyana (knowledge) and Vigyana (science). The same is also true for happy upliftment of a person or a society. Lack or negligence on either front results in degradation and decline. Gyana means that which generates and expands enlightenment, discerning wisdom, farsightedness, benevolence, generosity, justice, integrity, alertness and sense of responsibility. Vigyana is that which initiates and promotes materialistic progress, capabilities, talents, power, resources, prosperity and worldly success. Mutual coherence and simultaneous growth and expansion of both Gyana and Vigyana is what accounts for truly fulfilling and durable progress and ascent of life. Development of both had flourished in India in the Vedic Age. This is why Vedic era is glorified as Golden Age in the history of mankind. This paper develops proposition which deals with the global contribution of ancient Indian tradition. The present research is being done through literature reviews of various ancient and contemporary texts to prove the present clause. It is an effort to let the people know the glory of great hoary Indian Culture, Tradition, Civilization and the underlying science within.

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Under the subtitle – Ancient Indian Traditions and their importance
Science and Philosophy of Gayatri and Yagya
[Global Contribution of Ancient Indian Tradition]
Gopal Krishna Sharma1, Naveen Kumar Pandey2
1Research Scholar, Dept of Computer Science, DSVV, Shantikunj, Haridwar, Uttarakhand-249411
2Research Scholar, Dept of Computer Science, DSVV, Shantikunj, Haridwar, Uttarakhand-249411
gopal.dsvv@gmail.com, naveen.dsvv@gmail.com
Real progress and welfare of a country or a civilization depend upon both Gyana (knowledge) and Vigyana (science). The same is also true for happy upliftment of a person or a society. Lack or negligence on either front results in degradation and decline. Gyana means that which generates and expands enlightenment, discerning wisdom, farsightedness, benevolence, generosity, justice, integrity, alertness and sense of responsibility. Vigyana is that which initiates and promotes materialistic progress, capabilities, talents, power, resources, prosperity and worldly success. Mutual coherence and simultaneous growth and expansion of both Gyana and Vigyana is what accounts for truly fulfilling and durable progress and ascent of life. Development of both had flourished in India in the Vedic Age. This is why Vedic era is glorified as Golden Age in the history of mankind.
This paper develops proposition which deals with the global contribution of ancient Indian tradition. The present research is being done through literature reviews of various ancient and contemporary texts to prove the present clause. It is an effort to let the people know the glory of great horary Indian Culture, Tradition, Civilization and the underlying science within.
Keywords: Ancient Indian Culture, Vedic Age, Gayatri, Yagya, Science

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Science and Philosophy of Gayatri and Yagya
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Abstract
Real progress and welfare of a country or a civilization depend upon both Gyana (knowledge) and Vigyana (science). The same is also true for happy upliftment of a person or a society. Lack or negligence on either front results in degradation and decline. Gyana means that which generates and expands enlightenment, discerning wisdom, farsightedness, benevolence, generosity, justice, integrity, alertness and sense of responsibility. Vigyana is that which initiates and promotes materialistic progress, capabilities, talents, power, resources, prosperity and worldly success. Mutual coherence and simultaneous growth and expansion of both Gyana and Vigyana is what accounts for truly fulfilling and durable progress and ascent of life. Development of both had flourished in India in the Vedic Age. This is why Vedic era is glorified as Golden Age in the history of mankind.
This paper develops proposition which deals with the global contribution of ancient Indian tradition. The present research is being done through literature reviews of various ancient and contemporary texts to prove the present clause. It is an effort to let the people know the glory of great horary Indian Culture, Tradition, Civilization and the underlying science within.
Keywords: Ancient Indian Culture, Vedic Age, Gayatri, Yagya, Science

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Introduction
Once upon a time India was described as a land of heavenly life…; every man and woman who lived here was equivalent to divine beings. The mention of 33 billion manifestations of Gods in the Indian scriptures refers to these inhabitants of ancient India. It is a country of golden heritage and glorious past. All branches of knowledge and civilization are said to have emanated from the Indian Philosophy and Culture which were disseminated across the globe through the dedicated altruist endeavors of the Rishis. India was supposed to be the eminent guide of the entire world in pre and post Vedic age. The scientific and socio-economic development here was so advanced those days that India was often referred as a “Diamond Bird” – a symbol of immense prosperity. The periphery of the Indian culture was so vast that practically the whole world was lying in its domain of influence until several thousand years ago. Purpose
A large number of scholars and researchers of world-history, oriental culture and intellectual evolution have elucidated different aspects of ancient India and on contributions of India to the entire world. The present research had reviewed the foundation and expansion of the culture and civilization of India and a comprehensive research document had been prepared. It provides details with evidential information and references on the global expansion and history of cultural civilization with respect to enormous contributions of India to the rest of the world.
Global Contribution of Ancient Indian Tradition
Reason for research
Be that religion, philosophy, psychology, anthropology, archeology, sociology, art, architecture, science, technology or any other horizon of civilization and culture, the seers and sages of India had generously bestowed their knowledge, guidance and creative help to the rest of the world. In fact many of them had gone to remote corners of the earth to elevate the status of life and culture there. In this effort, many of them had eventually resided in the foreign lands for ever. Authentic proofs and references available in the above regard are still available with respect to India‟s contributions in different countries ranging from – North America (USA), Latin America, Mexico, Germany, Egypt etc. to South Africa, Kampuchia, Laos, China, Japan, Russia and Australia. Similar details are cited here for small countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Mauritius, Indonesia, Fiji, Korea, Mongolia, Burma, etc, where the influence of Indian Culture is quite evident even today.
Once again, the revival of the glorious era of Indian cultural values and philosophy of life would be seen across the globe through the creative endeavors of those who have realized the divine origin and worth of the Indian Culture – including ancient religion, science and philosophy. Today when the very survival of the human race appears to be facing the unprecedented risk of extinction, the danger of suicidal end of the „advanced‟ civilization cannot be avoided without empowering the force of humanity. Refinement of the value system and purification of the

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external and internal environment of life have therefore become necessary. The Indian cultural system has all elements required for the sustenance of progressive life and rise and culmination of human values up to divine heights. Its resurrection therefore appears to be the best option in the current scenario. Great visionaries see this as a certainty and the present research is an important step in making all these facts acceptable and well known to one and all with its science and philosophy for practice in daily life.
Science and Philosophy of Gayatri and Yagya
Pillars of Indian Culture
Guru --- spiritual mentor, Gayatri --- the Gayatri Mantra, origin of all Vedas, Ganga --- the holy Ganges, Gau (cow) and Geeta are the five fundamental elements which lie at the core of the development and practices of the Indian culture. It is through these roots that the stout tree of divine Indian culture had blossomed in the ancient times of yore and has maintained its 'greenery' age after age despite turbulent fluctuations in people's faith, convictions, cultural values and modes of living. Implementation of the divine cultural principles becomes possible in every dimension of life with the support of Guru, Gayatri, Geeta, Gau and Ganga at the spiritual, philosophical and worldly levels.
Gayatri
It means; “O God, Thou art the Giver of life, the Remover of Pains and Sorrows, the Bestower of Happiness; O Creator of the Universe, May we receive The supreme, sin-destroying light; May Thou guide our intellect in the right direction.”
Gayatri As Eulogized In the Ancient Scriptures
The self-existent eternal power of Supreme Consciousness - the source of all existence and activity, was realized by the Indian sages of yore as Gayatri. It is defined as Vedmata - the genesis of all Vedas. The four Vedas - Rik, Yaju, Sama and Atharva and hence all streams of knowledge are said to have originated from the Gayatri. The absolute knowledge described in the Vedas is fundamental to the expression of consciousness, to all activities of living beings and the Nature through the four major components of life pertaining to - Rik (religion, spirituality, welfare and peace), Yaju (potentials of physical and intellectual progress), Sama (creativity, play and enjoyment) and Atharva (materialistic development). The Indian scriptures describe that Lord Brahma - the eternal creator, had created the cosmos with the help of the knowledge emanated from Gayatri in the Vedas.
The manifestation of the omnipresent power of Gayatri in the cosmic expansion of eternal sound was discovered by Maharshi Vishwamitra as the Gayatri Mantra. This mantra is glorified as the smallest and absolute religious scripture for all ages. In terms of knowledge, this mantra is the root, representing the essence of Indian Philosophy and its divine culture. In terms of acoustic effects and the science of mantras, the Gayatri Mantra is the source of limitless powers of consciousness and a perfect compilation of the cosmic and spiritual reflections of eternal sound.

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Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya is recognized as the Vishwamitra of the present era for his dedicated endeavors of eliminating the misconceptions associated, since the medieval times of religious corruption and cultural deformation, with the devotional practices of the Gayatri Mantra and for his success in reestablishing the glory of this great knowledge. He propagated the true knowledge of Gayatri in scientific light and took it to the people across the world without any discrimination of religion, caste, creed, sex, social status, etc. Importance of Gayatri described in Scriptures
The Vedas, Shastras, Purans proclaim the importance of Gayatri. In Atharva-Ved, the following prayer has been offered to Gayatri in which it has been described as one which gives longevity, energy (Pran Shakti), domestic animals, fame, wealth and spiritual splendor (Brahma-tej).
"स्तुता मया वरदा वेदमाता प्रचोदायनताां पावमानी द्विजानाम । आयु: प्राणां प्रजाां पशुां कीर्तत द्रद्ववणां ब्रह्मवचचसम ॥ - अथवचवेद १९ १७-१ Almighty God in the form of Vedas has stated in Atharva-Ved “May Vedmata Gayatri to whom I offer prayer, purify dwijas (brahmans) and grant them longevity, spiritual vital energy (Pran), animals, fame, wealth and spiritual splendour‟‟.
"यथा मधु च पुष्पेभ्यो घृतां दुग्धाद्रसात्पय: । एवां द्वि सवचवेदानाां गायत्रीं सार उच्यते ॥" - व्यास Just as honey, ghrit and water or milk are the essence of flowers, milk and taste (ras) respectively, so also Gayatri Mantra is the essence of all the Vedas. "तददत्यृच: समो नाद्वस्त मांत्रो वेदचतुष्टये । सवे वदाश्च यज्ञाश्च दानाद्वन च तपाांद्वस च । समाद्वन कलया प्राहुमुचनयो न तददत्यृच: ॥" - द्ववश्वाद्वमत्र Rishis and seers say that there is no other Mantra like Gayatri Mantra in all the four Vedas. Ved, Yagya, dan (donation, charity), tap are not equivalent even to a fraction of Gayatri Mantra. „„मननात् पापतस्त्राद्वत मननात् स्वगचमश्रुते। मननात् मोक्षमाप्नोद्वत चतुवचगचमयो भवेत्॥‟‟ - गायत्री तांत्र By contemplating on Gayatri, sins are destroyed, heaven is attained and a man accomplishes all the four basic pursuits viz. Dharma (righteousness), Arth (wealth), Kam (worldly pleasures) and mokshya (salvation).

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Science of Gayatri Gayatri is defined in the Vedas as the source of all spiritual powers. It enlightens the soul and educes immense strength in the Sadhaka (devotee). The vibrations of Gayatri Mantra generate physical, mental and spiritual energy in and around the Sadhaka who recites this mantra, under proper discipline, with sincere faith and devotional meditation on rising sun. In the state of deep meditation, the Sadhak's consciousness gets linked to the divine impulses emanated from the subtle body (Savita) of the Sun. At physical level too, the vital energy of the Sadhaka attracts the cosmic energy waves and empowers the s Sadhak's body and mind. Activation of Internal Power Centers by Gayatri Sadhana
The masters of Mantra-Vidya know that words are uttered by different parts of the mouth such as, throat (larynx), tongue, teeth, lips and the root of the tongue. During speech, the nerve-fibres of the particular parts of the mouth from which sound emits stretch upto different parts of the body and put pressure on the corresponding glands. If particular glands of the person concerned are diseased or dysfunctional he starts stammering while uttering the specific words. There are many large and small, visible and invisible glands in the body. Yogis know that some specific energies lie hidden in these glands, Shat-Chakras (six energy centre) related to the Sushumana are quite well-known but there are several other such glands in the body. The utterance of different words has its impact on different glands and by such impact the energy of these glands gets stimulated. Mantras have been composed on this basis.
There are twenty-four letters in Gayatri-Mantra which are related to twenty-four such glands located in the body which, on getting stimulated, activate and awaken the powers of righteous wisdom.
Singing of Deepak-rag lights up extinguished lamps. It starts raining when megh-malhar tune is sung. The melody created by playing flute makes the snakes wave their hoods in synchronicity, deer gets swooned and cows start yielding more milk. The warbling of cuckoo incites passion. Even strong iron bridges may collapse by the sound created by the in-step, coordinated and rhythmic marching of a troop soldiers. The army is, therefore, forbidden to march rhythmically, in-step, while crossing a bridge. Dr. Hutchinson of America has achieved success and fame in curing several patients suffering from incurable and painful diseases by different musical sounds. In India, Tantriks keep a Thali (large metallic plate) on a pot and play it in a special rhythm and are capable of curing persons bitten by poisonous snakes, scorpions etc. and those suffering from thyroid goitre, Vishvel (poisonous creeper), ghosts, mania etc. The vibrations of a specific sound
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spread in the ether and attract atoms of similar type and return to their origin within few moments, duly charged with appropriate energy which exercises curative impact in the appropriate area. This is how Mantras accomplish miraculous effects. The chanting of Gayatri Mantra activates the network of nerves in the mouth and stimulates specific glands. No sooner do they get stimulated, a Vedic symphony is created which spreads in the ether, takes a round of the entire universe, coming back to the source with its energy augmented manifold, capable of fulfilling the desired purpose.
It is shown in the sketch, which particular letter of Gayatri is related to which part of the body. The details are given in the following chart:- S.No. Letter Gland (Granthi) Involved Energy 1. tat Tapini success 2. sa Saphalta bravery (Parakram) 3. vi Vishwa maintenance (Palan) 4. tur Tushti wellbeing (Kalyan) 5. va varda Yog 6. re revati love (prem) 7. ni Sookshma money 8. yam gyana brilliance(tej) 9. bhar bharga defence (raksha) 10. go gomati intellect (buddhi) 11. de devika suppression (daman) 12. va varahi devotion (nistha) 13. sya sinhani dharna (power of retention) 14. dhee dhyan Pran (life breath) 15. ma maryada self restraint (sanyam) 16. hi sfuta tap 17. dhi medha far sightedness 18. yo yogmaya jagriti (awakening) 19. yo yogini production 20. naha dharini sarasta (sweetness) 21. pra prabhava ideal 22. cho ooshma courage 23. da drashya wisdom (vivek) 24. yat niranjan sewa (service)
[Table 1.0]
Gayatri activates the above-mentioned twenty-four divine qualities in the devotee. With their growth, varied accomplishments (Siddhis) and prosperity start manifesting in the life of the devotees. Most of the people think that some god or goddess is bestowing these gifts because

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they are unable to see and understand the working of these subtle divine energies and the transformations flowing therefrom. Once they understand that transformations are taking place as a result of their own Sadhana they would realise that it is not by way of some unexpected gift from somewhere but is the result of a well organized scientific process of spiritual growth. Gayatri Sadhana is not based on blind faith but has a solid scientific basis.
Yagya
Sanskrit word "Yagya" means "Sat Karma - Noble Deads". All activities in the limitless expansion of the universe are said to have generated from a grand eternal Yajna (Yagya). Yagya means - selfless sacrifice for noble purposes.
The behaviour pattern of Nature follows the spirit of Yagya. The Ocean gives its water to the clouds. Clouds carry and pour then as rain. Rain fed soils and rivers and in turn return to ocean. Each part of body constantly working for the well-being of the whole body. Wherever we turn our eyes we can see that the cosmos is run on the yagya spirit
Yagya comprises of three elements: of Gods - Appreciating noble qualities - Unity - Welfare/Donation
Rishis have said that yagya is like the hub of the wheels of creation.
Yagya - the root of Vedic culture
The four Vedas signify the philosophy of the eternity and absolute complementary role of Gayatri and Yagya in the divine creation. Atharvaveda also deals with sound therapy aspects of Mantras for the treatment of the ailing human system at the physical, psycological and spiritual levels. The Samaveda focuses on the musical chanting patterns of the Mantras and the subtle form of Yagya by defining the latter as the process of mental oblation on the surface of internal emotions through the cosmic radiation of the omnipresent subtle energy of sound. The Yajurveda contains the knowledge of principles and methods of performing Yagyas as Spiritual and Scientific experiments for global welfare.
The Teachings & Philosophy of Yagya
Why do we regard the sacrificial fire of Yagya as purohit (priest)? It inspires us to imbibe its five idealistic qualities in our life.
1. Fire has the characteristic of always being hot and bright. We are inspired to lead bright, radiant, active lives like fire, full of wisdom and brilliance.
2. The flame of fire always goes upwards. One may apply any amount of pressure but its flame never goes downwards. It teaches us that despite immense pressures of fear and temptations our flame of wisdom, and foresight should ever be kept-alight and up-turned.

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3. Anything coming in contact with fire becomes fire itself. We should also have such a quality of excellence in our character, so that anyone coming in our contact may become refined.
4. Fire accumulates nothing. Whatever is offered in the fire is vaporized. It is scattered throughout in the atmosphere and becomes universal. We should also not accumulate possessions for our selfish ends but utilize all our resources and qualities for advancing the good of the people. We should be generous and lovingly kind.
5. The residue of fire is ashes. Ultimately physical forms of all human beings are going to be reduced to a handful of ashes. The idea behind applying (ashes of Yagya) on the forehead is that man should always remember the inevitability of death and utilize each and every moment of his life in the best possible manner.
These five teachings are known as panchagnividya which the priest (purohit) in the form of fire teaches to every human being. A man is truly blessed if he imbibes these teachings in his daily life by performing symbolic worship in the form of Yagya.
The real purpose of Yagya is to imbibe virtues like self-sacrifice, self-restraint (sanyam), charity, beneficence, generosity, compassion etc. in our daily life. It inspires us to surrender everything, body, mind, ego and soul to God. A Sadhak on surrendering himself to God, who has been described as Yagya-purush in the scriptures, becomes one with Yagya, just as samidhas on being consumed in the sacrificial fire of Yagya become fire itself. In fact the real Yagya is to follow the directions and inspirations of our indwelling divinity and imbibe righteous tendencies. Constant remembrance of the Divine, keeping an attitude of detachment and remaining engrossed in regular sacred studies and devotion amounts to leading a Yagyiya life. Such a person sees the presence of God in everyone, everywhere and becomes free of evil deeds and sins.
Scientific Aspects of Yagya
There are two basic energy systems in the physical world: Heat and Sound. In performing Yagya, these two energies, namely, the heat from Yagya's fire and the sound of the Gayatri and other Mantras, are combined to achieve the desired physical, psychological and spiritual benefits.
The fumigation of specific substances in the Yagya - Fire is a scientific method of subtulization of matter into energy and expanding its potential and positive effects in the surrounding atmosphere. The electromagnetic waves generated thereby help in transmitting, at cosmic level, the desired sonic signals 'stored' in the Mantras, which are chanted during the process of sacrificing the special materials in the fire.
Yagnopathy - application of Yagya for healing
Amidst the fascinating achievements of the modern era of science and technology in improving our comfort levels, stress and pollution have posed the major challenge for man. The industrial wastes, rapid urbanization, deforestation, air and water pollution, disturbances in the ozone layer -formation, radioactive waves etc., have destabilized the human, animal and plant life cycles. The ecological imbalance caused by these acts of

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„civilized men‟ has resulted into disastrous threat not only to human survival but to the life as a whole on our planet. Experimental studies show that the incidence of physical ailments, sickness and disease are reduced in the houses, where the Yagya (Agnihotra) is regularly performed because it creates a pure, nutritional and medicinal atmosphere. It renews the brain cells, revitalizes the skin, purifies blood and prevents growth of pathogenic organisms.
Agnihotra is basically a healing process. “Heal the atmosphere and the healed atmosphere will heal you”- si the Modus Operandi. Purification of environment through the constituent electrons of the substances fumigated in the Yagya is an obvious effect of this process. The observation of some distinguished scientists is note worthy in this regard.
Dr. Hafkine has mentioned that – “mixing ghee and sugar and buring them creates smoke which kills the germs of certain diseases and secretion takes place from some glands relate to the wind- pipe, which fill our heart and mind with pleasure.”
Sugar present in Havishya have great power to purify the atmosphere. It kills the germs of TB, measles, smallpox and cow-pox, remards Prof. Tilward. According to Dr. Shirowich a Russian scientist has remarked that (i) Cow‟s milk contains great power of protection from atomic radiations; (ii) Houses having cow-dung covered floors enjoy complete protection from atomic radiations; (iii) If cow‟s ghee is put into Yagya fire, its fumes lessen the effect of atomic radiations to a great extent.
The medicinal fumes emanating from Agnihotra have been observed by researchers in the field of microbiology to be clearly bacteriolethal in nature. These eradicate bacteria and other micro- organisms, which the incidence of physical illness and diseares. This must be the reason why the incidence of physical ailments, sickness and diseases becomes less in the households, where Yagya is regularly performed.
Even without going into detailed chemical bacteriology, it can be stated that performance of Yagya leads to purification of air.
Some Case Studies on Result of Research in Scientific Laboratories:
The following sample of experiments and case studies were reported in.
Some Psychological Studies:
In this study Dr. Selvarmurthy has observed neurophysiologic effects of the mantras of special kind of agnihotra, which is performed at the time of sunrise and sunset.
In this experimental study eighty healthy men were chosen as subjects. Significant changes occurred after the proper agnihotra; there included – (a) GSR remained significantly higher during the proper agnihotra (b) ECG showed DC shift in the base line (c) EEG showed alpha enhancement and delta suppression for more than 15minutes.
Diabetic Treatment: The urine sugar level of some acute diabetic patients was found to be totally absent and the level of blood sugar was reduced to normal just two to three weeks of daily agnihotra.

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Relief from Drug Addictions: An officer of 25 years age who had been a poly drug abuser in the past was selected for the study by Lt. Col. G.R.Golecha, a senior advisor in the psychiatry division of the Indian army. He had underwent some de-addiction courses twice but when agnihotra was introduced only then only he found improving motivation to abstain from smack and showed significant decrease in his urge for it within a few weeks.
Bhopal gas tragedy and agnihotra: The tragic incident occurred on the night of December 3,1984 when the poisonous MIC gas leaked from Union Carbide factory at Bhopal. Hundreds of people died and thousands were hospitalized but here were two families- those of Shri Sohan Lal S Kushwaha and Shri M.L. Rathore, living about one mile away from the plant who came out unscathed. These families were regularly performing agnihotra (yagya). In these families nobody died, nobody even hospitalized despite being present in the area worst affected by the leakage of the toxic gas. This observation implies that agnihotra is a proven antidote to pollution. (English Daily – ‘The Hindu’ of 4-5-85; news item under the heading ‘Vedic Way to beat pollution.’)
Discussion
Scholars of cultural, history, archeology and spiritual philosophy recognize India as a country of rich heritage and glorious past.
Despite excellent progress in science and technology and progressive experiments on socioeconomic fronts, the state of the world today is far away from being happy and peaceful. Rather, the decline in human values, the suppression of morality by selfishness, ego, thirst for power and the perversion of thoughts and debauch of desires by lust for sensual and materialistic pleasures, etc, have even put a question mark on the very survival of humanity. In this period of "crisis of faith", refinement and transmutation of mentality, attitude and intrinsic sentiments of the people seem to be the only hopes for permanent solutions. Spiritual and devotional practices devised by the visionaries of yore offer the key to success in achieving this change in feasible duration of time. Yagya and Gayatri are considered as the two basis pillars of human life and our culture. The Sadhana of Gayatri stands atop all spiritual endeavors in above respect as well. Because, it is universal, risk-less and unanimously recommended by all spiritual saints and erudite scholars of Indian Philosophy as the best Sadhana for total removal of the negative effects and malice of past sins and simultaneous refinement of the unconscious and conscious mind. Yagya in itself is a way of living if understood rightly and practiced thoroughly in life. Need of the hour is to apply it in all works of life to get desired results.
Conclusion
What we see today in the Indian society is largely an impaired and superficial custom of gayatri and yagya. The knowledge of the philosophy and science of gayatri and yagya is essential for understanding and experimenting the science of spirituality as the knowledge of elementary physics for the material science. Further scientific research and large scale experiments on the potentials of gayatri and yagya will help make it a distinct way of far reaching benefits to humanity at large and open up newer directions for constructive integration of the modern and ancient science. It is the best possible way to generalize the secrets for the humanity and to give

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a new revelation of life in order to understand the supremacy of our ancient tradition and its contribution to rest of the world.
Acknowledgement and Resources
During the course of creating the Science and Philosophy of Gayatri and Yagya [Global Contribution of Ancient Indian Tradition], we have gone from knowing nothing about the importance of ancient tradition to knowing just a little bit. Enough to keep us wanting to know more. During this tenure, we have read many books and studied lots of web pages. We read translations of aspects of the Vedas. We spoke to laypersons and experts. We are indebted to all these people.
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