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Demystifying yagas
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A senior scientist dealing with the nuances of space technology, Mr. Sasikumar is on a journey to unravel the mysteries of yagas performed at various places. R. Ramabhadran Pillai meets him.
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`Electromagnetic energy is produced from various sources, including radiations.'
T.P. SASIKUMAR is a senior scientist working in the Department of Space in Hyderabad. He is on a mission to find out the environmental changes that accompany yagas.
"I have a doctorate in radiation. So developments in the field make me curious," he says.
The scientist sees everything in a holistic way. The earth has ionised radiation. Non-ionised radiation emanates from flora and fauna. Physical and chemical changes are influenced by these radiations. Electromagnetic energy is produced from various sources including these radiations, he explains.
Is it possible for scientists to measure the electromagnetic energy released by human beings? Mr. Sasikumar gives an affirmative reply. An instrument called `dowsing rod' does the measurement of electromagnetic energy levels of a person. In some countries, it is also used by `geobiologists' to determine the ideal location to treat patients so that energy levels could boost the health condition.
Mr. Sasikumar conducted a study on the electromagnetic energy released by the person performing yaga. He had observed the Soma yaga and the Apthorami yaga held at Thrissur in 2003 and the Maha Agnihotra yaga held at Balusserry in Kozhikode last year. The readings indicated a significant increase in the energy emitted by the main performers of the yaga, as the rituals progressed.
What about the environmental changes brought about by the yagas? How are they measured? The electromagnetic energy released at the yagas is measured by an Egely wheel, an instrument named after its German inventor, Dr. Egely. The process is employed in Germany to track hidden pipelines. "There is variation in underground energy levels at areas where pipelines exist," Mr. Sasikumar explains.
The energy is also manifested by the intensity of `aura'. A photograph of the aura can be taken by using special cameras by means of `Krilean photography,' which makes use of special cameras. Software is available for analysing the aura. In fact, psychiatrists employ the method to find out whether a person has a stable mind. The method has been devised by a Russian radiologist. Thermally-sensitive film is used in cameras used for the purpose. The photography is capable of finding the aura surrounding plants as well.
Studies were conducted on epileptic patients who participated in the Apthorami yagam conducted in Thrissur last year. The electroencephalograph readings were observed prior to the yagam and after the event. This gave valuable insight into the effect of the yagam on the patients. But the number of patients was not enough to establish a theory. The studies will continue, he says.
What is the impact of the yagam on the environment? Plants and twigs used in the yagam have herbal properties. The anti-fungal, anti-septic, anti-bacterial properties of these materials have their own impact on the environment. The fumes emanating from the yaga fire have a purification effect. The changes in the environment conditions can be gauged by a dosimeter.
Can the yagam result in rain?
The studies are only part of a continuous chain of tests, the scientist observes. Rain occurs as a result of cloud formation having positive and negative electrons. These electrons attract and repulse. The movement of the clouds is accelerated by atmospheric temperature and other environmental factors. The fumes produced at the yagam accelerate the movement of clouds. But he admits that more studies will be necessary to establish these facts. As a scientist, he is only trying to find out the missing links.
T.P. Sasikumar
Photo: Vipinchandran
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