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Posted by DeilenMor
 - October 08, 2008, 09:19:26 AM
This passed Sunday, we continued discussion about the practice of Agnihotra.  Was it really practical to do it at exactly Sunrise and Sunset everyday?  Was it better to be late or early, then not do it at all?

According to Agnihotrausa.net:
"There is no latitude of several minutes for agnihotra. Then it is not agnihotra. This is the 'Sandhya' that was always done in the Vedic times as per the Vedas."

According to Altmedicenter.com:
"Performance of Agnihotra before and after these exact timings is of no consequences. Observation of exact sunrise and sunset timings is the most important condition for performing Agnihotra and thereby deriving full benefits from it. "

I found one article that I cannot locate at present that stated if a person was poor or unable to perform daily practice, they should at least perform Agnihotra on holy days. 

within the same article it gave a detailed explanation as to why sunrise and sunset was imperative.  Sunset brings with it cold and darkness which encourages growth of bacteria.  Perform the rite exactly at Sunset it supposed to embody the sun's warmth to spread healing to all throughout the night.  Sunrise would bring about happiness and warmth to start your day.

Posted by carynml
 - September 23, 2008, 04:08:46 PM
Kessa wants to come, I will be picking her up on the way up.  I'll rsvp on the web too
Posted by DeilenMor
 - September 22, 2008, 09:31:52 AM
here is the Instructor's Traveling Itinerary:

9/24-27 Madison, VA 
9/28-30 New York City
10/2-4 Detroit, MI
10/5-6 Tuskegee, AL
10/7-8 Memphis, TN
10/13-15 Los Angeles
10/16 San Francisco
10/17-18 Lodi CA (Auromere)
10/19-23 Vancouver Canada

please pass along this information to anyone in these areas that may be interested.  They can attend any of the pre-scheduled lectures or request that he come to their venue.  Contact information can be provided for all these locations.
Posted by Crystal
 - September 19, 2008, 07:15:49 AM
No new RSVP's yet, only the ones I listed earlier.
Posted by DeilenMor
 - September 16, 2008, 04:34:05 PM
Quote from: jolhoeft on September 16, 2008, 01:16:04 AM
How long is this likely to go? I'm interested, but getting from Reston to Baltimore that time of day is a bit of a logistical challenge.

It is supposed to last about 90 mins.
Posted by DeilenMor
 - September 16, 2008, 04:32:41 PM
Quote from: Crystal on September 16, 2008, 07:58:33 AM
We have the extra room if needs be, but it will make lecturing quite interesting :)

Inclement weather has never stopped us before :D

Incidentally, RSVP list so far is:
Caryn, Francesca, Chelsea, Rebecca, possibly Jeff, possibly Crystal, possibly Anna

I believe that Rebecca was going to bring a friend as well.

I don't think that 50 will be there either but if you set a high cap on attendance, it seems to make people think "only 50, I better RSVP".  The weather looks good for the extended forcast but in case of bad weather, I was thinking that the Dr could lecture from the middle of the 2 rooms and folks could sit on either side.  I would bring in chairs and set up rows to make it a wee bit more organized.
Posted by DeilenMor
 - September 16, 2008, 04:28:08 PM
I planned  on making introductions at the beginning thanking folks for coming, explaining who CLG and ADF are.  Announcing that although the lecture is free , CLG is providing hospitality and donations would be greatly appreciated.

I wanted to make sure that we have the flyers set out on the hospitality table as well. 

Thanks for the spelling.  :)  I knew that I was not spelling it correctly.
Posted by Crystal
 - September 16, 2008, 07:58:33 AM
We have the extra room if needs be, but it will make lecturing quite interesting :)

Inclement weather has never stopped us before :D

Incidentally, RSVP list so far is:
Caryn, Francesca, Chelsea, Rebecca, possibly Jeff, possibly Crystal, possibly Anna
Posted by Fiamma
 - September 16, 2008, 07:46:31 AM
Sounds interesting, though work will prevent me from attending.

I'm wondering though...in the event of bad weather, where will y'all put fifty people? (Of course, it's quite likely that there will be fewer than fifty, but just in case? I'm remembering Imbolc 2006 and cramming 'em all in there....and that was fewer than fifty people. It was what, 35?

-Renee
Posted by jolhoeft
 - September 16, 2008, 01:16:04 AM
How long is this likely to go? I'm interested, but getting from Reston to Baltimore that time of day is a bit of a logistical challenge.
Posted by carynml
 - September 15, 2008, 10:21:42 PM
Sounds great!  I plan to be there!!!  I can open.  Will doesn't know if he will be able to make it.

Chelsea, please tell folks that we will be passing the hat (cauldron) for CLG.

Oh and its Dun Elphame which means the Stronghold of the Scottish Fairy Queen Elphame
Posted by DeilenMor
 - September 15, 2008, 08:38:21 PM
Well, I would imagine that if at High Rite on Saturday, we don't have someone willing to open the grove; I could beg and grovel to be lent  keys for a couple of days.   ;)

Posted by Crystal
 - September 15, 2008, 08:30:54 PM
Well we haven't gotten confirmation for someone to open yet, but I will do my darndest!
Posted by DeilenMor
 - September 15, 2008, 07:58:07 PM
I will let the gentleman know and plan on a 6:30PM start time.  I will be able to meet John at the grove at 5:30. 

I will go ahead and invite folks to come.  :)

I will plan on outside since a mild evening is predicted. I will set up chairs, bring torches with citronella oil and light the small fire in Don El Fein (sp?). Is there wood available for that, or should I bring it along as well?

Anyone from the grove who plans on attending, please bring a camp chair if you have one and please RSVP. 

Also, it will be nice to have a small hospitality table.  I will bring a veggie platter. simple desserts,  would be great if you can bring one.

This is great!  :D

Posted by DeilenMor
 - September 15, 2008, 07:46:53 PM
I will totally take charge of the event.  :)