A Study of the First Ashwamedh Mahayagya in Jaipur, Rajasthan (November 7-10, 1992) Under the Dev Sanskriti Digvijay Campaign of All World Gayatri Pariwar

Abstract

In the current era, due to the increase in industrialization and energy usage, numerous adverse problems such as air pollution, water pollution, temperature rise, ozone layer depletion, and atmospheric imbalance are visible on a global scale. On the individual and social fronts, we observe a lack of humanity, immorality, depression, anxiety, anger, and other discrepancies. At the root of these adversities are human narrow-mindedness and insensitivity. Therefore, awakening the wisdom of the age and engaging it in new creation appears to be a significant need of the present era. In ancient Indian knowledge tradition and culture, various methods have been described for this purpose - one of the most important being the Ashwamedh Yagya. In this context, the current research paper provides a detailed description of the first Ashwamedh Mahayagya conducted by the Gayatri Pariwar in Jaipur, highlighting its various teachings and understanding their relevance in the present time. To realize the Dev Sanskriti Digvijay campaign initiated by the founder of All World Gayatri Pariwar, Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya, after his physical departure, the founder of the Gayatri Pariwar, Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma, launched the Dev Sanskriti Digvijay Ashwamedhik campaign following her Himalayan journey. The pre-preparation (Pra-Yaj) for organizing the Ashwamedh Yagya includes the formation of a large number of dedicated practitioners to support and participate in the event, the collection of water and soil from various sanctified pilgrimage sites, and raising awareness about the Yagya and inviting people to it. This was also done for the Ashwamedh Mahayagya in Jaipur. During the organization of the Ashwamedh Yagya (Yaj), various programs were conducted such as Yagya, rituals, discussion forums, etc., in which millions of people participated - thus imparting the knowledge of Dev Sanskriti to the masses. After the organization of the Ashwamedh Yagya (Anuyaj), a systematic plan was made, and the energy generated in this Yagya was channeled for the construction of individuals, society, and the nation. The first Ashwamedh Mahayagya conducted by the Gayatri Pariwar in Jaipur in November 1992 was executed as a powerful means to address various individual and global problems of the present time. Aiming at the emergence of divinity in humans and the reconstruction of the nation, this journey has conducted 47 Ashwamedh Yagyas by 2024.