The book \"Sampūrṇa Vedī Pūjana With Hindi Translation\" (सम्पूर्ण वेदी पूजन हिन्दी व्याख्या सहित) is a comprehensive manual detailing the complete procedure for Vedī Pūjana, which is the ritualistic worship of the altar or platform used for Yajñas (fire sacrifices) and other major ceremonies.\r\n\r\n📜 Key Details and Content\r\n1. Meaning and Context\r\nSampūrṇa (सम्पूर्ण): Complete or comprehensive.\r\n\r\nVedī Pūjana (वेदी पूजन): The ceremonial worship of the Vedī (the ritualistic altar, often referred to as a Yajñaśālā or Maṇḍapa). This ritual is performed before the main fire sacrifice (Yajña) begins.\r\n\r\nHindi Translation (हिन्दी व्याख्या सहित): The original Sanskrit mantras and procedures are accompanied by a clear Hindi explanation.\r\n\r\n2. Purpose of the Ritual\r\nThe Vedī Pūjana is a preliminary and essential rite in the Karmakāṇḍa (ritual) tradition. Its purpose is to:\r\n\r\nSanctify the Space: Purify and consecrate the ground and the altar where the fire and other deities will be invoked.\r\n\r\nInvoke Presiding Deities: Invite and worship the various minor deities (Dikpālas, Vāstu Devatā, Kṣetrapāla, etc.) who guard the directions and the area.\r\n\r\nEstablish the Maṇḍapa: Ensure that the entire temporary pavilion or ritual structure is spiritually fit for the main ceremony.\r\n\r\n3. Typical Content\r\nThe manual will provide the step-by-step procedures (Paddhati) for the Pūjana rites, which usually include:\r\n\r\nSankalpa: Taking a vow to perform the Pūjana.\r\n\r\nBhūmi Pūjana: Worship of the ground.\r\n\r\nMaṇḍapa Pūjana: Worship of the ritual enclosure and its posts.\r\n\r\nVedī Nirvāṇa: Instructions on the construction and precise dimensions of the altar.\r\n\r\nKalasa Sthāpanā: Ritual establishment of the water pot (Kalasa), symbolizing the cosmos and the Mother Goddess.\r\n\r\nĀvāhana and Pūjana: Invocation and worship of the presiding deities of the Vedī area.