HOMA  PROJECT SUPPORT AUSTRALIA www.cp.org.au/homasupport

	Homa Organic Farming & Medicine Methods from the traditional Vedic Sciences of India based on the daily fire practice of "Agnihotra"
	Chris Poynton RESEARCHER & PROJECT DEVELOPER   Chris can provide basic introductory information, assistance with logistics and advice on how to locate training resources for those wishing to explore or implement Homa Organic Farming and Homa Medicine methods. Chris has been practicing Agnihotra since mid-2004. He learnt the method from Australian students of Shree Vasant Paranjpe in the tradition of Shree Gajanan Maharaj. DISCLAIMER:   Homa Project Support Australia (HPSA) is an initiative of Chris Poynton. The web content has not been formally endorsed by any Agnihotra teachers or organisations. The information is provided in good faith for general awareness-raising of the international practice of Agnihotra and Homa methods.
	Web Contents INTRODUCTION   What is Homa Farming and Homa Medicine?  Current international use of Agnihotra  Teaching Lineage of Agnihotra   (incl. WEB LINKS) Proposed naming of Agnihotra   HOMA PROJECT SUPPORT AUSTRALIA    (HPSA)   Business Summary          Services Offered     History of HPSA               Ethics                Legal Status                    UPDATE >>> January 2010     AGNIHOTRA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE                         (ARDI)   Formal outline                 UPDATE >>>  January 2010         AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS   CONTACT	BACK TO TOP
	Introduction   WHAT IS HOMA FARMING AND HOMA MEDICINE? Homa Organic Farming  and Homa Medicine is based upon the central principle of "atmospheric fumigation and enhancement" or more simply "the healing of the atmosphere". This atmospheric effect is achieved through the central "engine" of Homa Farming and Homa Medicine - a fire process called   AGNIHOTRA   which is performed precisely at sunrise and sunset.         Agnihotra directly benefits the ecosystem and health  in two main ways: 1.   The Agnihotra fire creates an influx of rejuvenating energy from the sun into the immediate area of the local ecosystem, allowing all living things to draw a higher level of energy and   NUTRITION DIRECTLY FROM THE ATMOSPHERE .     2.   The Agnihotra ash from the fire is a  SUPERCHARGED FERTILISER AND HEALING CATALYST  which is spread or sprayed throughout the ecosystem or used as a direct medicine. In farming, the Agnihotra ash is applied to plants, soils, compost, water bodies and to animals as a direct feed supplement. In medicine, the ash is applied externally as ointment, or taken internally in powder or capsule form. Any ash that has been distributed in the ecosystem acts as an additional "receiver" of the energy brought in by the Agnihotra fire.   All aspects of the Agnihotra fire process are precisely prescribed - including  ingredients (dried cow manure, ghee and rice), copper vessel, Sanskrit mantras  and precise sunrise/sunet timing for the geographic location.     For a more detailed description of the Agnihotra fire process     on which Homa Farming and Medicine is based ...  -   request a copy of the fact sheet referred to at the bottom of this page -   or follow web links to related organisations in the Teaching Lineage section.	BACK TO CONTENTS
	CURRENT INTERNATIONAL USE OF AGNIHOTRA Agnihotra, Homa Farming and Homa Medicine have been successfully implemented in many countries and modern cultures, far beyond the borders of  INDIA.   ( SEE:  Agnihotra Teaching Lineage  below ) For instance, in  SOUTH AMERICA  Homa Farming has been adopted on a policy basis by a number of regional governments in Peru and Venezuela since the 1990's as a method of successfully remediating vast areas of the countries' staple food crops that had been destroyed by viral plagues and fungus.  This provides an indication of Homa Farming's capacity to significantly assist with wide-spread concerns about  modern food security.   Also, numerous mainstream doctors and hospitals in South America incorporate Homa Medicine for  treatment of physical illness and in psychotherapy and detox programs.   ( SEE:  Available Documents  below,  OR  external South American website:  www.homa1.com )	BACK TO CONTENTS
	TEACHING LINEAGE OF AGNIHOTRA (including WEB LINKS)   Agnihotra is taught as a scientific method of farming, medicine and environmental remediation. It is taught to all cultures and ethnicities, and requires no particular cultural or religious belief. Agnihotra and Homa Farming / Homa Medicine is based on the scientific and astronomical principles of the ancient Vedic culture of India. (i.e.  pre-Hindu).  The knowledge derives from the texts known as "the Vedas" which are regarded as perhaps the oldest known texts of humanity (circa 3000 BC or earlier). These texts contain insights on many branches of science including astronomy, medicine, and physics. The Agnihotra process has been resuscitated in its modern form since approximately the 1960's.   The modern Agnihotra method has been associated primarily with the   20th century Vedic scholar  Sri Gajanan Maharaj  of Akkalkot, India  (1908-1987) See:   www.shivpuri.org    www.agnihotraindia.com   Agnihotra has been propagated by a number of his direct students and  a number of related organisations and groups in various countries. Direct students of Shree Gajanan Maharaj and their related organisations include: Shree Vasant Paranjpe               (1921-2008)               www.homatherapy.org  |   www.homa1.com Shree Madhavaji Potdar Saheb   (1915-1974)                           www.madhavashramindia.in Shree Mohan S. Jadhav               (1942-present)                           www.agnihotrausa.net The widespread implementation and research of Agnihotra in South America  is detailed on the multi-lingual website:                                  www.homa1.com This list may be incomplete. Research continues as to the history and ongoing teaching  of this form of Agnihotra.	BACK TO CONTENTS
	PROPOSED NAMING OF AGNIHOTRA   The Agnihotra fire process used in Homa Farming and Homa Medicine is unique among many methods of "sacred fire" in the Vedic traditions of India. However, this unique status is not reflected by a  particular technical name. So as to distinguish this method from other  forms of Agnihotra (which may have different ingredients, purposes or teaching lineages) the author proposes that this method may be referred to technically as: "THE GAJANAN METHOD OF SUNRISE AND SUNSET AGNIHOTRA" NOTE:  This term has been proposed by the author for discussion purposes only.               There is currently no international consensus on the precise naming              of Agnihotra so as to reflect the various teaching lineages. It is felt that such a technical name would assist in parameters of formal academic research, as well as in the teaching and propagation of Agnihotra methods in some contexts where confusion may arise. The author invites feedback on this proposal.  UPDATE (January 2010) ...  A number of names have been located in research, used by other writers and commentators. Terms that have been found include "The Akkalkot Tradition of Agnihotra" and "Neo-Agnihotra".	BACK TO CONTENTS
	HOMA PROJECT SUPPORT AUSTRALIA Business Summary The aim of  Homa Project Support Australia (HPSA)  is to contribute to the professional development and propagation of Agnihotra and Homa projects by offering supporting services to individuals, businesses or organisations who may wish to adopt Homa methods.	BACK TO CONTENTS
	HPSA recognises the principle that the Agnihotra method is traditionally taught free-of-charge and that Agnihotra kits are provided at cost-price only. HPSA does not currently conduct public Agnihotra workshops or the direct supply of Agnihotra kits. PRIVATE DEMONSTRATIONS OF AGNIHOTRA WILL BE CONDUCTED ON REQUEST
	Services Offered The services offered and to be developed by HPSA are in the categories of: •    Research & Development                 (incl. scientific and cultural programs)  •    Project Management and Liaison   •    Design of Documentation, Training Materials & Safety Guidelines for specific applications •    Location and Field Services                    (e.g. farms, revegetation sites, environmental repair) •    Provision of raw materials                         (e.g. dried cow manure) •    Non-farming applications of Homa Therapy     (e.g. human medicine, addiction recovery)	BACK TO CONTENTS
	Ethics "Homa Project Support Australia" aims to assist in the ethical spread of Agnihotra and Homa farming into commercial applications like mainstream farming and health. I am dedicated to ensuring that any commercial activity in relation to Agnihotra and Homa projects is handled with the highest level of professional ethics. For this purpose, I have entered into discussions with a number of international Homa practitioners about the adoption of a standard "Code of Ethics" (see documents below).	BACK TO CONTENTS
	History of HPSA I commenced Agnihotra practice in mid-2004. In October 2006, I developed a "Preliminary Business Plan" to explore a range of issues around possible commercial pathways for Agnihotra and Homa projects in Australia  (i.e. primarily based around the development of commercial farming projects). I found that there was a lack of professional development in Agnihotra and Homa Methods relating to: available research data, organisational structures, certification, publicity materials and outreach programs. It was apparent that this was significantly hampering the propagation and long-term sustainability of the practices, at least in the Australian context. It was identified that these services should be addressed and provided - using the options of both "not-for-profit" and "business" structures. HPSA has been developed as a vessel to handle the business or commercial aspects of Agnihotra and Homa projects. The "not-for-profit" aspects may be handled under a separate entity currently being developed (see: "Agnihotra Research and Development Initiative" below.)	BACK TO CONTENTS
	Legal Status "Homa Project Support Australia"  exists as a Registered Business Name  in the State of Victoria, registered to Chris Poynton as a sole trader.  The business name was registered on 1 November, 2008.	BACK TO CONTENTS
	Business Update - January 2010 HPSA has not entered into any commercial activity as of 1 January, 2010.	BACK TO CONTENTS
	Agnihotra Research and Development Initiative      (A.R.D.I.) A major research and development project for Homa Agnihotra is being prepared by "Homa Project Support Australia". The project has the current working title of : Agnihotra Research and Development Initiative  The A.R.D.I. will involve a parallel process of scientific experiments, on-farm operations and cross-cultural research drawing together expertise in Agnihotra from around the world. The A.R.D.I. will be based in Australia and will create local and international partnerships involving universities, farmers, green groups, aid organisations and researchers in the fields of climate change, food security, health, linguisics and sociology. MISSION STATEMENT The Mission Statement for the "Agnihotra Research and Development Initiative" ( A.R.D.I.)  is: To build networks of expertise to support the international development of Agnihotra, Homa Farming and Homa Medicine through:       1.           critical analysis       2.           research       3.           education and training       4.           marketing       5.           logistical support       6.           program development       7.           practical implementation. FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT Philanthropic funding sources for the A.R.D.I. are being identified. A.R.D.I. will be managed under the auspices of an established Australian non-profit organisation (currently being identified) which would be registered as a Tax Deductible Gift Recipient  with the Australian Tax Office.   Interested parties are invited to make contact with the  A.R.D.I. Project Coordinator (Chris Poynton). See: Contact Details   (below)	BACK TO CONTENTS
	A.R.D.I. Update     JANUARY  2010      DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS A number of Agnihotra researchers and organisations in India have expressed "in principle" willingness to co-operate in the development of an international program for further scientific experimentation and cross-cultural research on Agnihotra. Recent links have also been made with researchers in South America. In Australia, discussions are continuing with a number of organisations with the aim of establishing a registered non-profit and tax-deductible management framework for the project. Farming and community locations have been scouted in Victoria (including Otways, Gippsland and northern Victoria).   OCTOBER 2008       OVERALL SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM PROPOSAL A project proposal from the "Agnihotra Research and Development Initiative" outlining a large number of proposed scientific experiments (including farming, medicine, and environmental remediation) was submitted in October 2008 to the scientific research organisation "The Swan Research Institute" (SRI) based in NSW, Australia.  (See: www.swanresearch.net )  The SRI conducts high-level medical research on the health aspects of yoga. The SRI is affiliated with the international Satyananda Yoga Organisation. In April 2009, the SRI advised that it is interested "in principle" to co-operate with ARDI in the development of medical studies only relating to Agnihotra, although not in a capacity as a financial contributor. A number of issues relating to development of human experiments and possible management models would need to be addressed over time for this relationship to proceed.   COMMUNE & INDIAN VILLAGE I am seeking to establish a Commune or " Intentional Community" to provide a hub for Agnihotra farming, education and research in Victoria (southern Australia). Initial locations and logistics have been scouted within a 2-3 hr radius of Melbourne ... including South West (Colac, Otways, Warrnambool), South East (Warragul, South Gippsland) and Northern (Shepparton, Kyabram) . The foundations of such a place and community would be (concurrently rather than in order of priority) ... 1.     sustainable agriculture based around cows          and  Homa Farming / Agnihotra 2.     health, raw foods, fasting and counselling          using a model of "therapeutic community" 3.     group collaboration on political,         environmental and artistic projects 4.     partial use of low-tech and traditional building structures         including yurts and mud / cow manure adobe 5.     regular participation in a talking circle process          (i.e. The Jellyfish Protocol) Also under investigation is the concept of establishing a    "Traditional Indian" demonstration village     (at locations described above   or elsewhere in Australia as appropriate). The demonstration village would serve as a learning centre for traditional Indian disciplines such as building, farming, herbalism, cooking and music. This would seek to draw on the expertise of  Indians now living in Australia  and a range of cultural organisations. chris.poynton@gmail.com   Jan 2010	BACK TO CONTENTS
	AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS The following documents may be made available on request. They have been prepared by the author Chris Poynton and are  not currently formally endorsed by any other organisation or individuals.
	Introduction to Agnihotra  - Gajanan Method 1 p. Homa Farming - Basic Concept 1 p. Agnihotra Farming in India: Information sources and main farm methods   (2009) 13 p. Compendium of Agnihotra Homa Farming Research up to Oct 2006 170 p. Agnihotra: Proposed Scientific Experiments and Test Parameters  (2009) 23 p. Agnihotra: Consideration of Test Parameters for Use in Homa Farming and Homa Medicine (2009) 6 p. Agnihotra and Homa Medicine in South American Hospitals - Contacts (2006) 3 p. Yogic "Yagya" Fire Technology and Climate Change Action (2008) 3 p. Homa Farming  -  Australian Research Proposal  (2007)    Including Highlights of Internet Research 34 p. Discussion Paper on International Homa Teaching Issues  (2006)      Including proposals for teaching standards and code of ethics. 12 p.
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	CONTACT   HOMA  PROJECT SUPPORT  AUSTRALIA   Chris Poynton EMAIL:                       chris.poynton@gmail.com HOMA WEBSITE:        www.cp.org/homasupport OTHER  PROFESSIONAL         www.cp.org.au/research PROJECTS: POSTAL:                     PO Box 6                                    Bendigo VIC 3550                                    Australia TELEPHONE:               mobile  0410 553 225                                          (International)                                     +61 410 553 225	BACK TO CONTENTS

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