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Shrauta Yajnas (श्रौतयज्ञाः) (view source)
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* आप्तोर्याम ॥ Aptoryam
* आप्तोर्याम ॥ Aptoryam
The most common of these yajnas is the Agnihotra, where daily havis of milk is given in the three fires, every morning and evening. Apart from Agnihotra, Darsapurnamasa (performed on New and Full Moon days) and Chaturmasya (performed at the beginning of three seasons) are also important.
The most common of these yajnas is the Agnihotra, where daily havis of milk is given in the three fires, every morning and evening. Apart from Agnihotra, Darsapurnamasa (performed on New and Full Moon days) and Chaturmasya (performed at the beginning of three seasons) are also important.
== General Rules in Shrauta Yajnas ==
Some of the general rules applicable in all shrauta karmas, are given here from the Asvalayana Srautasutras (1.1.8 to 22).
# Unless expressly stated, the yajamana should always face the north direction and sit cross-legged.
# The sacrificial materials (kusa etc) should have their ends pointed towards the east direction.
# The sacred thread (yajnopavitam) should be worn in all activities, in the upavita form, except where the nivita or prachinaviti form is expressly ordained.
# Whenever a limb (anga) is mentioned, or no particular limb is mentioned, the right limb (hand, foot, finger) is meant.
# Whenever the word "dadati" is used the yajamana is the agent of the action.
== Brief Description of Haviryajnas ==
== Brief Description of Haviryajnas ==
Agnihotra, is a term specifically applicable to the first and important vaidika yajnas classified among the seven Srauta karmas - [[हविर्यज्ञानि ॥ Haviryagnas|हविर्यज्ञानि ॥ Haviryajnas]] (offering of havis is made) or homas. It is performed as a daily worship to Agni and also with an intent to fulfill any specific desire<ref name=":03222222222">http://www.hindupedia.com/en/Agnihotra#cite_note-1</ref><ref name=":022222222">Venkateswara Rao. Potturi (2010) ''Paaramaathika Padakosam'' Hyderabad: Msko Books</ref>.
Agnihotra, is a term specifically applicable to the first and important vaidika yajnas classified among the seven Srauta karmas - [[हविर्यज्ञानि ॥ Haviryagnas|हविर्यज्ञानि ॥ Haviryajnas]] (offering of havis is made) or homas. It is performed as a daily worship to Agni and also with an intent to fulfill any specific desire<ref name=":03222222222">http://www.hindupedia.com/en/Agnihotra#cite_note-1</ref><ref name=":022222222">Venkateswara Rao. Potturi (2010) ''Paaramaathika Padakosam'' Hyderabad: Msko Books</ref>.