11 May 2016 - QA 2

What is the significance of Agnikarya for brahmacharis? Is it just a karmakand or is it important for us to do in today’s world?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

In ancient times, they used to pray using fire. Agnikarya is one such prayer - It’s a wish that we make for the world to be harmonious and for our life to be in alignment with dharma - that is the tradition. But in spirituality, all the rituals are unimportant. They do have some impact but the main thing is meditation and knowledge. They are needed, but it's not necessary that everybody has to do. If you meditate, that is good enough.