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Line 51: − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − == Aupasana == − Agnihotra, is a term specifically applicable to the most common and important vaidika yagnas classified among the haviryajñas (offering of havis is made) or homas, and considered to be nityakarma (daily activity). It is performed as a daily worship rather than with an intent to fulfill any specific desire<ref name=":0322" />. Some salient features may be summarized as below − * It is prescribed by sastras that all the dvijas (the ‘twice-born,’ the men of the first three varṇas) are eligible to perform Agnihotra. A brahmachari so initiated during Upanayana is prescribed procedures and taught different mantras to conduct agnihotra, called as Agnikarya '''(recheck)'''. Valmiki Ramayana states that Sri Ramachandra and Lakshmana tended agnihotram while they lived in Panchavati '''(Reference needed)'''. − * After marriage when the brahmachari enters the grihasta ashram, he is receives additional procedures and becomes eligible to perform Agnihotram, twice daily at twilight time (dawn and dusk) along with his wife, with aahutis in the Gaarhapatya agni, this is also called as Aupasana.<ref name=":02">Venkateswara Rao. Potturi (2010) ''Paaramaathika Padakosam'' Hyderabad: Msko Books</ref>
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In this context the kindling of fire,Agnihotram mentioned as the vedic yaaga process has been explained further.
In this context the kindling of fire, the Agnihotram mentioned as the vedic ritual during different occasions has been explained further.
== Agnihotram ==
Agnihotra, is a term specifically applicable to the most common and important vaidika yagnas classified among the haviryajñas (offering of havis is made) or homas, and considered to be nityakarma (daily activity). It is performed as a daily worship rather than with an intent to fulfill any specific desire<ref name=":0322" />.
== Brahmachari Agnikaryam ==
It is prescribed by sastras that all the dvijas (the ‘twice-born,’ the men of the first three varṇas) are eligible to perform Agnihotra.
A brahmachari is initiated into performing Agnihotram during Upanayana with prescribed procedures and is taught different mantras to conduct the agnihotram.
At the time of investing the yagnopaveeta, he is taught to perform daily aahuti in the fire called '''Praajapatyaagni'''. '''(recheck)'''.
== Grihastha Aupasana ==
During vivaha samskara the brahmachari is intiated to enter the grihasta ashram. he is receives additional procedures to perform Agnihotram.
* Starting at the time of marriage, a grihasta (along with his wife) offers aahuti twice daily at twilight time (dawn and dusk) in the Gaarhapatya agni, this is also called as Aupasana.<ref name=":02">Venkateswara Rao. Potturi (2010) ''Paaramaathika Padakosam'' Hyderabad: Msko Books</ref> For Ex: Valmiki Ramayana states that Sri Ramachandra and Lakshmana tended agnihotram while they lived in Panchavati '''(Reference needed)'''.
* Performance of nitya agnihotra is mandated to the grihasta men of all three varnas. If due to any reason, a grihasta has not conducted agnihotra rituals, he can do so after performing the praayaschitta vidhis as given in the Srauta sastras.
* Nitya agnihotra is not to be performed by an uninitiated bachelor or women '''(Reference needed)'''. In present days, homas are being conducted by women priests but that process is outside the purview of this nitya agnihotram.
* Nitya agnihotra is not to be performed by an uninitiated bachelor or women '''(Reference needed)'''. In present days, homas are being conducted by women priests but that process is outside the purview of this nitya agnihotram.