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→Classsification of Yajnas
* Yajnas are classified into two based on where their procedures have originated, viz.,
* Yajnas are classified into two based on where their procedures have originated, viz.,
# [[Shrauta Yajnas (श्रौतयज्ञाः)]] based on their Vedic (Shruti) origin.
# [[Shrauta Yajnas (श्रौतयज्ञाः)]] based on their Vedic (Shruti) origin.
# '''Smarta''' Yajnas based on Smritis and Dharmashastras.
# '''Smarta''' Yajnas or [[Pakayajnas (पाकयज्ञाः)|Grhya Yajnas (पाकयज्ञाः)]] based on Smritis and Dharmashastras.
* Yajnas are classified into three types based on the time when they are performed, namely
* Yajnas are classified into three types based on the time when they are performed, namely
# '''Nitya''' (Daily): is that action which is performed daily. They also include other periodic activities such as Amavasya tarpanam, pitr tarpanam.
# '''Nitya''' (Daily): is that action which is performed daily. They also include other periodic activities such as Amavasya tarpanam, pitr tarpanam.
In the context the kindling of fire, the Agnihotram mentioned as nitya karma has been discussed here and only a brief mention of Agnihotram as a part of vedic ritual during different occasions has been made.
In the context the kindling of fire, the Agnihotram mentioned as nitya karma has been discussed here and only a brief mention of Agnihotram as a part of vedic ritual during different occasions has been made.
== Yajnas and Dharma ==
According to Vachaspatya<ref>Vachaspatya (See explanation of the word [https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D/%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A8 Pakasanstha])</ref> Haarita describes the yajnas as a source of imperishable Dharma. <blockquote>पाकयज्ञान्यजेन्नित्यं हविर्यज्ञांश्च नित्यशः । सोमांश्च विधिपूर्वेण य इच्छेद्धर्ममव्ययम्।</blockquote>[[Pakayajnas (पाकयज्ञाः)]] are to be performed everyday, [[Haviryajnas (हविर्यज्ञाः)]] constantly, [[Somayajnas (सोमयज्ञाः)]] are to be performed according to all vidhis (injunctions) prescribed, by one who desires Dharma in an imperishable form.
== Essential Elements of a Yajna ==
== Essential Elements of a Yajna ==
Vaidika yajnas have a few essential elements to conduct them. Broadly the following fundamental materials and people are required. A brief description of the requirements of all Yajnas are given below.
Vaidika yajnas have a few essential elements to conduct them. Broadly the following fundamental materials and people are required. A brief description of the requirements of all Yajnas are given below.