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At another level of energy, one may perform fire sacrifices such as yajña or homa. These are related to the fire energy. Typically the energy of the fire is transferred to water pots that are placed around the sacrificial fireplace. This water, which is energized by the ritual, is then poured over idols, or sprinkled over people or upon the earth to energize them.

The energy of air, vāyu can be accessed through breathing techniques such as prāṇāyāma or chanting of verses. In the first nine verses of Śiva Sutra, Lord Śiva explains these types of techniques to Devi, His disciple.

It is possible to access the etheric energy, ākāśa through meditation, though this requires understanding and awareness.

Each form of worship or sacrifice is based upon one's aptitude and inclination. Each of these is guided by scriptural instructions on how to perform the worship, when and where, etc.

Arjuna asks, 'How important is it to follow these instructions? What happens when one follows one's own inclinations and worships?'

Many Masters have followed their inclination when worshipping their favorite deity god, Iśṭa Devatā. Scriptures never stood in their way of worship. However, these Masters were completely authentic in what they were doing. They had śraddha. That is important. Arjuna's query is in this connection.

Goals:

Helping the students understand the 5 energies (earth, water, fire, air, ākāśa). -Helping the students practice śraddha, having no gap between their convictions and their day-to-day lives.