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Mundakopanishad, explains how a person progresses through the different ashrams in life and the rules and consequences of not tending to the Agnihotra by a grihasta (Mund. Upan. 1.2.2 to 1.2.4).
Mundakopanishad, explains how a person progresses through the different ashrams in life and the rules and consequences of not tending to the Agnihotra by a grihasta (Mund. Upan. 1.2.2 to 1.2.4).
== Different Kinds of Agni ==
A unique feature about Agni is that it is classified and called by different names based on its purpose in yajnas (Srauta and smarta), the ahutis (oblations) offered and its use in loukika kriyas (cooking).
=== Ekagni (One Fire) ===
=== Ekagni (One Fire) ===
=== Tretagni (Three Fires) ===
=== Tretagni (Three Fires) ===
अग्नि (Agni) is carried at the front in all ritualistic undertakings (yajnas) as given in the Srauta sutras. Many Srauta yaagas require three fires called as [[Tretagni (त्रेताग्नयः)|Tretagni]] which are invoked through procedures with chanting of mantras.
अग्नि (Agni) is carried at the front in all ritualistic undertakings (yajnas) as given in the Srauta sutras. Some Srauta yaagas require three fires called as [[Tretagni (त्रेताग्नयः)|Tretagni]] which are invoked through procedures with chanting of mantras. Example : Somayaga
Agni is ascribed 3 names and placed in three sides of a yagnavedi –
Agni is ascribed 3 names and placed in three sides of a yagnavedi –
# दक्षिणाग्निः ॥ Dakshinaagni (Agni used to give offerings to pitris). It is also derived from the Gaarhapatya Agni and placed south of the yagnavedi.
# दक्षिणाग्निः ॥ Dakshinaagni (Agni used to give offerings to pitris). It is also derived from the Gaarhapatya Agni and placed south of the yagnavedi.
=== Chaturvidhi Agni (Four Fires) ===
=== Chaturvidha Agni (Four Fires) ===
Shatapata Brahmana (11.8.2) mentions about four different fires and their association to the 4 directions.
Shatapata Brahmana (11.8.2) mentions about four different fires and their association to the 4 directions.