What are the prerequisites to enroll as a Ritwik?

All Ritwiks must do Daily Sadhana which would begin 121 days before the Yajna and entail below requirements:

Daily Prayers:

• Sri Rudram

• Durga Suktam

• Purusha Suktam

• Sarva Dharma Prayers

Lifestyle:

• No alcohol

• No Smoking

• A vegetarian diet (no seafood, no meat, no eggs).

• Ceiling on desires: Conserving food, water, energy, and money and using those savings for social service.

• Commitment to full participation in the Yajna, including arrival no earlier than Sunday, 14th April 2024 and departing Wednesday, 24th April 2024

What is the reason for imposing stringent prerequisites for participating as a Ritwik?

To be a Ritwik is a divine opportunity that is traditionally bestowed upon those who are learned in the scriptures and engaged in daily austerities. Enrolling as a Ritwik to offer ahuti in the homa kunda is indeed Grace of Bhagawan. Purity of body and mind with explicit commitment and values of discipline, devotion and dedication is essential to receive this grace in full potency.