Havan

Hinduism- the oldest living religion in the world- strongly believes in eradicating inner as well as outer imperfections by destroying undesirable elements and enriching positive energies in the environment.

To attain the goal of energizing and protecting the inner self and environment, Hinduism has given a significant place to Havan, which is said to be created by Lord Brahma for man’s livelihood & the attainment of his desires.

Havan, or sacred fire, is an indispensable part of Vedic rituals.  In a Havan, ingredients such as guggle, loban, sugar, giloye, and rice are offered to fire along with ghee and wood, amidst chanting of sacred Vedic mantras, which are set to a particular note, rhythm and sound vibration. It has been proved that the havans have scientific importance and helps in removing airborne diseases and viruses.

The fumes that rise out of the sacred fires of the havan kund are known to reduce bacteria, and to kill fungi and pathogens in the atmosphere that increase after the monsoon. These are known to cause eye infections and viral fevers. The fumes emanating from this sacred fire reduce the level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) in the atmosphere. 

A havan has a purifying effect, offering environmental-friendly goods to fire and chanting of mantras re-energizes one’s chakras, producing a re-vitalized and invigorating effect for one’s the body as well as mind that leads to further success by swapping negative energies such as anger, rashness & irrational thinking with positive ones like calmness, tranquility and controlled attitudes.

Havan dispels negative and untoward energies by creating a protective shield around the place where the ceremony is performed. This kindles peace of mind, good health, which improves mental faculties and increases discriminating power, ensuring success in all goings-on.

It is not a simple ritual but an act of sacrifice and selfless contribution to the universe by the performers through this act. Thus, doing the sacred Havan in home can both reduce one’s negative karma and enhance one’s positive karma, which makes life more conducive to spiritual practice and which ultimately leads to the highest liberation.