You’ve probably never heard of Agnihotra. Neither had we until we met with Gau Bodepudi. In this interview with Gau, we learned about the ancient practice of Agnihotra, a precise meditation technique originating from the Vedas that involves the element of fire, “the messenger of the gods.” This practice has has been shown to benefit not only the individual, but also the environment.

In this episode we discuss:

What exactly is Agnihotra and how does it differ from other meditation techniques?

What is the importance of the five components of Agnihotra, especially, why the cow dung?

How did Gau come across this ancient yet little known practice?

The power of mantras to reduce ego attachment.

Can anyone, regardless of their beliefs, practice this technique?

Evidence from Yugoslavia that Agnihotra mitigates pollution, even nuclear radiation.

Why you should only use a mantra given to you from a self realized master.

How and when did Agnihotra get rediscovered?

The science of Agnihotra’s effects on plant life and the environment.

Gautham Bodepudi is the Founder and CEO of Awaken Inner Fire, a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting humanity and healing the environment. For upcoming events and to learn more about Agnihotra, Vedic and Yogic practices for harmonious living, Homa Agriculture for a thriving ecology and Ayurveda for holistic healing, visit awakeninnerfire.com.