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Line 163: − == Discussion == − Ritual versus knowledge is a much debated topic. Shankara in his commentary on the Brahma Sutras states that the rightful observance of the ''agnihotra'' and other rites are meant for those desirous of attaining Heaven and other enjoyments, and the understanding of the rightful doctrine of the Soul is meant for those desirous of emancipation.
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For temporary domestic purposes in the present days movable copper kundaas are used, while some prepare altars with sand and a few bricks.
For temporary domestic purposes in the present days movable copper kundaas are used, while some prepare altars with sand and a few bricks.
==== ऋत्विक् ॥ Priest ====
==== ऋत्विक् ॥ Priest ====
The nitya agnihotram is performed by the karta only, he is the priest for it. When he is unable to perform the nityakarma wife, son, others or a rtvik may be designated for conducting it.<ref name=":122222222" />.
The nitya agnihotram is performed by the yajaman or karta only, he is the priest for it. When he is unable to perform the nityakarma wife, son, others or in the last case and Adhvaryu may be designated for conducting it.<ref name=":122222222" />. Other Haviryajnas involve the four rtviks and the yajamana.
== काम्यकर्म ॥ Kaamyakarma ==
== काम्यकर्म ॥ Kaamyakarma ==
Shatapatha Brahmana (SB 3.1.3.18) tells us that ''Agnihotra'' should be performed by the performer knowing that he will gain the strength and victories gained by Agni who conquered the earth, Vayu, the air and Surya, the sky, with whom he shares the world; and the same text further tells us that the ''Agnihotra'', doubtless, is the Sun.
Shatapatha Brahmana (SB 3.1.3.18) tells us that ''Agnihotra'' should be performed by the performer knowing that he will gain the strength and victories gained by Agni who conquered the earth, Vayu, the air and Surya, the sky, with whom he shares the world; and the same text further tells us that the ''Agnihotra'', doubtless, is the Sun.
== References ==
== References ==