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===Based on Origin===
 
===Based on Origin===
Yajnas are classified into two based on where their procedures have originated, viz.,
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Yajnas are classified into two based on where their procedures have originated, viz.,<ref name=":1" />
#[[Shrauta Yajnas (श्रौतयज्ञाः)]] based on their Vaidika (Shruti) origin.
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#[[Shrauta Yajnas (श्रौतयज्ञाः)]] based on their Vaidika (Shruti) origin of the mantras ((from samhita and brahmanas) that are used in these yajnas.
#'''Smarta''' Yajnas or [[Pakayajnas (पाकयज्ञाः)|Grhya Yajnas (पाकयज्ञाः)]] based on Smritis and Dharmashastras.
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#'''Smarta''' Yajnas or [[Pakayajnas (पाकयज्ञाः)|Grhya Yajnas (पाकयज्ञाः)]] based on Kalpasutras, Smritis, Puranas, and even Tantras.
 
===Based on Time of Performance===
 
===Based on Time of Performance===
 
Yajnas classified above as Shrauta and Smarta are again divided into three types based on the time when they are performed.<ref name=":0" />
 
Yajnas classified above as Shrauta and Smarta are again divided into three types based on the time when they are performed.<ref name=":0" />
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# A nityakarma with a slight difference makes it kamyakarma. Example, दध्नेन्द्रियकामस्य। (Tait. Brah. 2.1.5.6). Nitya Agnihotra which is performed as a nityakarma with milk, becomes a kamyakarma when performed with curd by a person who desires the senses.
 
# A nityakarma with a slight difference makes it kamyakarma. Example, दध्नेन्द्रियकामस्य। (Tait. Brah. 2.1.5.6). Nitya Agnihotra which is performed as a nityakarma with milk, becomes a kamyakarma when performed with curd by a person who desires the senses.
 
# A nityakarma performed as is with a special intent makes it a kamyakarma. Example, वसन्ते वसन्ते ज्योतिषा यजेत । (Mimamsa Bhashya 3.3.19) here वसन्ते वसन्ते is used twice indicating that it is a nityakarma. स्वर्गकामो ज्योतिष्टोमेन यजेत । एककामः सर्वकामो वा। युगपत् कामयेताहारपृथक्त्वे वा। (Apas. Shrau. Sutr. 10.2.1)<ref>Apastamba Shrauta Sutras ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%82_%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8C%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D/%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5 Prashna 10])</ref> One who desires svarga (heaven) should perform the Jyotishtoma.
 
# A nityakarma performed as is with a special intent makes it a kamyakarma. Example, वसन्ते वसन्ते ज्योतिषा यजेत । (Mimamsa Bhashya 3.3.19) here वसन्ते वसन्ते is used twice indicating that it is a nityakarma. स्वर्गकामो ज्योतिष्टोमेन यजेत । एककामः सर्वकामो वा। युगपत् कामयेताहारपृथक्त्वे वा। (Apas. Shrau. Sutr. 10.2.1)<ref>Apastamba Shrauta Sutras ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%82_%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8C%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D/%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5 Prashna 10])</ref> One who desires svarga (heaven) should perform the Jyotishtoma.
In situations where nitya and kamyakarma yajnas are similar, like the ones mentioned above, the important difference between both the karmas lies primarily in the way the procedures are performed. In Kamya karmas it is necessary to perform all parts of the yajna activities (सर्वाङ्गपूर्ण अनुष्ठानम्)  to obtain the intended results, whereas it is not so when performed as a nityakarma.
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In situations where nitya and kamyakarma yajnas are similar, like the ones mentioned above, the important difference between both the karmas lies primarily in the way the procedures are performed. In Kamya karmas it is necessary to perform all parts of the yajna activities (सर्वाङ्गपूर्ण अनुष्ठानम्)  to obtain the intended results, whereas not all angas of the yajna are ordained  when performed as a nityakarma.
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Naimittika and Kamya yajnas are not obligatory and depend on the interest and circumstances of the Yajamana.
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Naimittika and Kamya yajnas are not obligatory and depend on the shraddha, interest and financial circumstances of the Yajamana.
 
===Based on Gunas===
 
===Based on Gunas===
 
Yajnas are classified based on gunas as mentioned in the Bhagavadgita (17.11-13). Of them the Satvika yajnas are given a high regard.<ref name=":1">Pt. Shriveniram Sharma Gauda (2018) ''Yajna Mimamsa.'' Varanasi: Chaukhamba Vidyabhavan</ref><blockquote>अफलाकाङ्क्षिभिर्यज्ञो विधिदृष्टो य इज्यते । यष्टव्यमेवेति मनः समाधाय स सात्त्विकः ॥१७- ११॥ (Bhag. Gita. 17.11)</blockquote><blockquote>अभिसंधाय तु फलं दम्भार्थमपि चैव यत् । इज्यते भरतश्रेष्ठ तं यज्ञं विद्धि राजसम् ॥१७- १२॥ (Bhag. Gita. 17.12)</blockquote><blockquote>विधिहीनमसृष्टान्नं मन्त्रहीनमदक्षिणम् । श्रद्धाविरहितं यज्ञं तामसं परिचक्षते ॥१७- १३॥ (Bhag. Gita. 17.13)</blockquote>
 
Yajnas are classified based on gunas as mentioned in the Bhagavadgita (17.11-13). Of them the Satvika yajnas are given a high regard.<ref name=":1">Pt. Shriveniram Sharma Gauda (2018) ''Yajna Mimamsa.'' Varanasi: Chaukhamba Vidyabhavan</ref><blockquote>अफलाकाङ्क्षिभिर्यज्ञो विधिदृष्टो य इज्यते । यष्टव्यमेवेति मनः समाधाय स सात्त्विकः ॥१७- ११॥ (Bhag. Gita. 17.11)</blockquote><blockquote>अभिसंधाय तु फलं दम्भार्थमपि चैव यत् । इज्यते भरतश्रेष्ठ तं यज्ञं विद्धि राजसम् ॥१७- १२॥ (Bhag. Gita. 17.12)</blockquote><blockquote>विधिहीनमसृष्टान्नं मन्त्रहीनमदक्षिणम् । श्रद्धाविरहितं यज्ञं तामसं परिचक्षते ॥१७- १३॥ (Bhag. Gita. 17.13)</blockquote>
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#'''Anga''' (अङ्गम् । Subsidiary)
 
#'''Anga''' (अङ्गम् । Subsidiary)
 
A ‘Yaga’ is made up of several rituals which has its own principal part (Pradhana). Those that form subsidiary or supplement to this are called ‘Angas’. Some of the rituals may be common to several ‘Yagas’.<ref name=":022">Radhakrishna Bhat, N. ''[http://vedicheritage.gov.in/pdf/Vedic_tradition_karnataka.pdf Vedic Ritual Tradition of Karnataka]'', Vedic Heritage Portal.</ref>
 
A ‘Yaga’ is made up of several rituals which has its own principal part (Pradhana). Those that form subsidiary or supplement to this are called ‘Angas’. Some of the rituals may be common to several ‘Yagas’.<ref name=":022">Radhakrishna Bhat, N. ''[http://vedicheritage.gov.in/pdf/Vedic_tradition_karnataka.pdf Vedic Ritual Tradition of Karnataka]'', Vedic Heritage Portal.</ref>
*Vedic yajnas/yagas are divided into two<ref name=":122222222">Purkayastha, Dipanjona (2014) Ph. D Thesis from Assam University : ''[http://hdl.handle.net/10603/41946 A Study of the Asvalayana srauta sutra with reference to the principal yajnas]''</ref>
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=== Based on Procedural Aspects ===
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*Vedic yajnas/yagas are divided into two<ref name=":122222222">Purkayastha, Dipanjona (2014) Ph. D Thesis from Assam University : ''[http://hdl.handle.net/10603/41946 A Study of the Asvalayana srauta sutra with reference to the principal yajnas]''</ref> or three<ref name=":0" />
 
#'''Prakritiyaga''' (Model)
 
#'''Prakritiyaga''' (Model)
 
#'''Vikritiyaga''' (Modified)
 
#'''Vikritiyaga''' (Modified)
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#'''Prakrti-Vikriti''' (Combination)
 
Vikritiyagas derive their procedures from the respective Prakritiyagas.
 
Vikritiyagas derive their procedures from the respective Prakritiyagas.
===प्रकृतियागम् ॥ Prakritiyagas===
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====प्रकृतियागम् ॥ Prakritiyagas====
In the Asvalaayana Shrautasutra based on the Rig Veda, there are a number yajnas but five among them are regarded as Prakritiyagas<ref name=":122222222" />. In the present days Prakriti yajnas mentioned in the Vedas are rarely conducted.<ref name=":022" />
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Prakriti yagas have essential features, viz., they describe all the angas of the yajna (like darshapurna masa), they are sources of all the details borrowed by the Vikriti yagas.
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In the Asvalaayana Shrautasutra, there are a number yajnas but five among them are regarded as Prakritiyagas<ref name=":122222222" />. In the present days Prakriti yajnas mentioned in the Vedas are rarely conducted.<ref name=":022" />
 
#होमः ॥ Homa : '''Agnihotra''' is the Prakriti (model) of all Homas
 
#होमः ॥ Homa : '''Agnihotra''' is the Prakriti (model) of all Homas
 
#इष्टिः ॥ Isthti : '''Darsapurnamaasa yaga''' is the Prakriti (model) of all Isthis
 
#इष्टिः ॥ Isthti : '''Darsapurnamaasa yaga''' is the Prakriti (model) of all Isthis
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===विकृतियागम् ॥ Vikritiyagas===
 
===विकृतियागम् ॥ Vikritiyagas===
 
The subsidiary rituals follow their respective principal yajnas in the performance of different yajnas. Vikriti Yaganas like Chandika Homa, Veda Samhita Svahakara Yagas, Rudra Yagas are being performed in temples.<ref name=":022" />
 
The subsidiary rituals follow their respective principal yajnas in the performance of different yajnas. Vikriti Yaganas like Chandika Homa, Veda Samhita Svahakara Yagas, Rudra Yagas are being performed in temples.<ref name=":022" />
===यज्ञसंस्थाः ॥ System of Yajnas===
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==यज्ञसंस्थाः ॥ System of Yajnas==
The Shrauta and Grhyasutras typically give us an insight into the yajnas of the ancient times, performed as a part of karmakanda. They involve well laid down vidhis and prayaschittas (expiatory actions) in case of deviations from those vidhis. They comprised groups of seven Yajnas mostly to be performed by a grhastha starting from the time of marriage.<blockquote>पाकसंस्था हविःसंस्थाः सोमसंस्थास्तथापराः एकविँशतिरित्येता यज्ञसंस्थाः प्रकीर्तिताः १५ १ (Shan. Ghry. Sutr. 1.1.15)<ref>Shankhayana Grhyasutras ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%99%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D Full Text])</ref></blockquote>Meaning: Pakasamstha, Havi-samstha, and the other being Soma-samstha together are said to constitute the 21 kinds of yajnas under Yajnasamstha.
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The Shrauta and Grhyasutras typically give us an insight into the yajnas of the ancient times, performed as a part of karmakanda. They involve well laid down vidhis and prayaschittas (expiatory actions) in case of deviations from those vidhis. They comprised groups of seven Yajnas mostly to be performed by a grhastha starting from the time of marriage.
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According to this system of classification of yajnas, they are divided into groups of seven yajnas technically termed as Samsta (यज्ञसंस्थाः). Shankayana Grhyasutra clearly lay down this system<blockquote>पाकसंस्था हविःसंस्थाः सोमसंस्थास्तथापराः एकविँशतिरित्येता यज्ञसंस्थाः प्रकीर्तिताः १५ १ (Shan. Ghry. Sutr. 1.1.15)<ref>Shankhayana Grhyasutras ([https://sa.wikisource.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%99%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D Full Text])</ref></blockquote>Meaning: Pakasamstha, Havi-samstha, and the other being Soma-samstha together are said to constitute the 21 kinds of yajnas under Yajnasamstha.
    
These include the seven [[Pakayajnas (पाकयज्ञाः)]], seven [[Haviryajnas (हविर्यज्ञाः)]] and seven [[Somayajnas (सोमर्यज्ञाः)]]. The Grhyasutras explain the procedures of conducting Pakayajnas in the grhyagni (ekagni), the Shrautasutras lay down the vidhis to conduct both the Haviryajnas and Somayajnas in the shrautagni (tretagni).<ref name=":03">Gopal, Ram. (1959) ''India of Vedic Kalpasutras.'' Delhi : National Publishing House</ref>
 
These include the seven [[Pakayajnas (पाकयज्ञाः)]], seven [[Haviryajnas (हविर्यज्ञाः)]] and seven [[Somayajnas (सोमर्यज्ञाः)]]. The Grhyasutras explain the procedures of conducting Pakayajnas in the grhyagni (ekagni), the Shrautasutras lay down the vidhis to conduct both the Haviryajnas and Somayajnas in the shrautagni (tretagni).<ref name=":03">Gopal, Ram. (1959) ''India of Vedic Kalpasutras.'' Delhi : National Publishing House</ref>
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== References ==
 
== References ==
 
[[Category:Yajnas]]
 
[[Category:Yajnas]]
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