8,106
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
mLine 1:
Line 1: − + − र्भूतानि बलिकर्मणा bhūtāni balikarmaṇā । । 3.81 । ।+ + − Bhutayajna is also called as Prahuta - प्रहुतो भौतिको बलिः । prahuto bhautiko baliḥ । It refers to the Bali offering given to the Bhutas - बलिर्भौतो | balirbhauto | (Manu 3.70 and 3.74)<ref name=":0">Manusmrti, [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%83/%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%83 Adhyaya 3]</ref><ref name=":1">The Laws of Manu, Translated by G.Buhler, [http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/manu/manu03.htm Chapter 3]</ref>+ + + + + + + − '''8.2 Prahuta − bali-dhana'''+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − A+ − Brahmana shall offer according to the rule (of his Grihya-sutra a portion) of+ − the cooked food destined for the Vaisvadeva in the sacred domestic fire to the − following deities: [v.3.84.] − First+ − to Agni, and (next) to Soma, then to both these gods conjointly, further to all − the gods (Visve Devah), and (then) to Dhanvantari, [v.3.85.] − Further+ − to Kuhu (the goddess of the new-moon day), to Anumati (the goddess of the+ − full-moon day), to Pragapati (the lord of creatures), to heaven and earth − conjointly, and finally to Agni Svishtakrit (the fire which performs the − sacrifice well). [v.3.86.] − − After − having thus duly offered the sacrificial food, let him throw Bali offerings in − all directions of the compass, proceeding (from the east) to the south, to − Indra, Yama, Varuna, and Soma, as well as to the servants (of these deities). − − − Saying, − '(Adoration) to the Maruts,' he shall scatter (some food) near the door, and − (some) in water, saying, '(Adoration to the waters;' he shall throw (some) on − the pestle and the mortar, speaking thus, '(Adoration) to the trees.'[v.3.88.] − − Near − the head (of the bed) he shall make an offering to Sri (fortune), and near the − foot (of his bed) to Bhadrakali; in the centre of the house let him place a − Bali for Brahman and for Vastoshpati (the lord of the dwelling) conjointly. − − − Let − him throw up into the air a Bali for all the gods, and (in the day-time one) − for the goblins roaming about by day, (and in the evening one) for the goblins − that walk at night. [v.3.90.] − − In − the upper story let him offer a Bali to Sarvatmabhuti; but let him throw what − remains (from these offerings) in a southerly direction for the manes. − − − Let him gently place on the ground (some food) for dogs, − outcasts, Kandalas (Svapak), those afflicted with diseases that are punishments − of former sins, crows, and insects. [v.3.92.] − − That Brahmana who thus daily honours all beings, goes, − endowed with a resplendent body, by a straight road to the highest − dwelling-place (i.e. Brahman). [v.3.93.]
Text replacement - "Yama (यमः)" to "Yama Deva (यमदेवः)"
Bhuta Yajna is one of the five great sacrifices that householders have been prescribed to perform daily by the great sages (Manu. 3.68 and 69).<ref name=":02">Manusmrti, [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%83/%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%83 Adhyaya 3]</ref><ref name=":12">The Laws of Manu, Translated by G.Buhler, [http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/manu/manu03.htm Chapter 3]</ref>
Bhuta Yajna (Samskrit: भूतयज्ञः) is one of the [[Panchamahayajnas (पञ्चमहायज्ञाः)|Panchamahayajnas]] (पञ्चमहायज्ञ-s | five great yajnas) prescribed to the गृहस्थाश्रमी-s (Grhasthashramis | householders) by the great sages. They are expected to be performed everyday.
== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==
Also called as Prahuta - प्रहुतो भौतिको बलिः । prahuto bhautiko baliḥ ।, Bhuta Yajna refers to the Bali offering given to the Bhutas - भूतानि बलिकर्मणा | bhūtāni balikarmaṇā । (Manu 3.74 and 3.81 ) <ref name=":0">Manusmrti, [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%83/%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%AF%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%83 Adhyaya 3]</ref><ref name=":2" />
== बलिविधिक्रमः ॥ The Order of Bali Offering ==
According to [[Manusmrti (मनुस्मृतिः)|Manusmrti]], a Brahmana should perform a homa (give oblation of cooked rice) according to the rules, in the sacred domestic fire destined for the Vaisvadeva for the following deities (Manu 3.84)<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />
* First to [[Agni (अग्निः)|Agni]], next to [[Soma (सोमः)|Soma]], then to both these gods conjointly, further to all the gods (Vishvedeva), and then to Dhanvantari (Manu 3.85)
* Further to Kuhu (the goddess of the new-moon day), to Anumati (the goddess of the full-moon day), to Prajapati, to Dyava and Prthivi (heaven and earth) conjointly, and finally to Svishtakrit (Manu 3.86)<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />
[[File:Bali krama 1-page-001.jpg|left|thumb|1147x1147px]]
* In this manner, having duly offered the yajna havis, one is adviced to perform 'pradakshina' (प्रदक्षिणा) in all directions and offer Bali offerings to [[Indra (इन्द्रः)|Indra]], [[Yama Deva (यमदेवः)|Yama]], [[Varuna (वरुणः)|Varuna]], Chandra and their followers (Manu 3.87)
* Then bali is to be offered to the Maruts at the door of the house, then to water, the pestle and the mortar and the trees.(Manu 3.88)<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">Pt. Girija Prasad Dvivedi (1917), [https://archive.org/details/ManusmrtiHindiTranslationGirijaPrasadDvivediNavalKishore The Manusmriti], Lucknow: Naval Kishore Press</ref>
* The text then describes the place of offering for the following deities:
{| class="wikitable"
!Deity
!Place of Offering
|-
|Sri
|Near the head of Vastu Purusha (Ishana direction)
|-
|Bhadrakali
|Near the foot of the Vastu Purusha (वास्तुपुरुषः)
|-
|Brahman and Vastoshpati
|In the centre of the house
|}
* One should throw a bali upwards towards the sky for all the gods (Vishvedeva), then to the deities wandering by the day and those by the night. (Manu 3.90)
* In the upper most story of the house, a bali should be offered to Sarvatmabhuti; and remaining bali (from these offerings) should be offered to the pitrus in the southern direction. (Manu 3.91)
* And finally, one is adviced to gently place on the ground (some food) for dogs, outcasts, Chandalas, sinners, diseased, crows, and insects (Manu 3.92)<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" />
== भूतयज्ञफलम् ॥ The Fruit of Bhuta Yajna ==
According to Manusmrti, that Brahmana who honours all beings by observing the Bhuta bali everyday, reaches by a straight road, the most resplendent highest dwelling-place. (Manu 3.93)<ref name=":2" /><blockquote>एवं यः सर्वभूतानि ब्राह्मणो नित्यं अर्चति । स गच्छति परं स्थानं तेजोमूर्तिः पथा र्जुना । । ३.९३ । ।<ref name=":0" /></blockquote><blockquote>evaṁ yaḥ sarvabhūtāni brāhmaṇo nityaṁ arcati । sa gacchati paraṁ sthānaṁ tejomūrtiḥ pathā rjunā । । 3.93 । ।</blockquote>
== श्लोकाः ॥ Verses ==
<blockquote>वैश्वदेवस्य सिद्धस्य गृह्येऽग्नौ विधिपूर्वकम् । आभ्यः कुर्याद्देवताभ्यो ब्राह्मणो होमं अन्वहम् । । ३.८४ । ।</blockquote><blockquote>अग्नेः सोमस्य चैवादौ तयोश्चैव समस्तयोः । विश्वेभ्यश्चैव देवेभ्यो धन्वन्तरय एव च । । ३.८५ । ।</blockquote><blockquote>कुह्वै चैवानुमत्यै च प्रजापतय एव च । सह द्यावापृथिव्योश्च तथा स्विष्टकृतेऽन्ततः । । ३.८६ । ।</blockquote><blockquote>एवं सम्यग्घविर्हुत्वा सर्वदिक्षु प्रदक्षिणम् । इन्द्रान्तकाप्पतीन्दुभ्यः सानुगेभ्यो बलिं हरेत् । । ३.८७ । ।</blockquote><blockquote>मरुद्भ्य इति तु द्वारि क्षिपेदप्स्वद्भ्य इत्यपि । वनस्पतिभ्य इत्येवं मुसलोलूखले हरेत् । । ३.८८ । ।</blockquote><blockquote>उच्छीर्षके श्रियै कुर्याद्भद्रकाल्यै च पादतः । ब्रह्मवास्तोष्पतिभ्यां तु वास्तुमध्ये बलिं हरेत् । । ३.८९ । ।</blockquote><blockquote>विश्वेभ्यश्चैव देवेभ्यो बलिं आकाश उत्क्षिपेत् । दिवाचरेभ्यो भूतेभ्यो नक्तंचारिभ्य एव च । । ३.९० । ।</blockquote><blockquote>पृष्ठवास्तुनि कुर्वीत बलिं सर्वात्मभूतये । पितृभ्यो बलिशेषं तु सर्वं दक्षिणतो हरेत् । । ३.९१ । ।</blockquote><blockquote>शूनां च पतितानां च श्वपचां पापरोगिणाम् । वयसानां कृमीणां च शनकैर्निर्वपेद्भुवि । । ३.९२ । ।</blockquote>Transliteration:<blockquote>vaiśvadevasya siddhasya gr̥hye'gnau vidhipūrvakam । ābhyaḥ kuryāddevatābhyo brāhmaṇo homaṁ anvaham । । 3.84 । ।</blockquote><blockquote>agneḥ somasya caivādau tayoścaiva samastayoḥ । viśvebhyaścaiva devebhyo dhanvantaraya eva ca । । 3.85 । ।</blockquote><blockquote>kuhvai caivānumatyai ca prajāpataya eva ca । saha dyāvāpr̥thivyośca tathā sviṣṭakr̥te'ntataḥ । । 3.86 । ।</blockquote><blockquote>evaṁ samyagghavirhutvā sarvadikṣu pradakṣiṇam । indrāntakāppatīndubhyaḥ sānugebhyo baliṁ haret । । 3.87 । ।</blockquote><blockquote>marudbhya iti tu dvāri kṣipedapsvadbhya ityapi । vanaspatibhya ityevaṁ musalolūkhale haret । । 3.88 । ।</blockquote><blockquote>ucchīrṣake śriyai kuryādbhadrakālyai ca pādataḥ । brahmavāstoṣpatibhyāṁ tu vāstumadhye baliṁ haret । । 3.89 । ।</blockquote><blockquote>viśvebhyaścaiva devebhyo baliṁ ākāśa utkṣipet । divācarebhyo bhūtebhyo naktaṁcāribhya eva ca । । 3.90 । ।</blockquote><blockquote>pr̥ṣṭhavāstuni kurvīta baliṁ sarvātmabhūtaye । pitr̥bhyo baliśeṣaṁ tu sarvaṁ dakṣiṇato haret । । 3.91 । ।</blockquote><blockquote>śūnāṁ ca patitānāṁ ca śvapacāṁ pāparogiṇām । vayasānāṁ kr̥mīṇāṁ ca śanakairnirvapedbhuvi । । 3.92 । ।</blockquote>
== References ==
[[Category:Yajnas]]
[[Category:Dharmas]]
[v.3.87.]
[v.3.89.]
[v.3.91.]