Yagya has great importance in Hindu religion, it is also mentioned in our ancient Vedas and Puranas. In ancient times, Yagya was performed before starting any auspicious work, so that there would be no hindrance in the work. Five types of Yagya have been mentioned in the scriptures. Today we are going to tell you about those 5 Yagyas, so let us know. What is special for you in today’s post?
Brahmayagya
Man is considered the best in the animal world. Above humans are ancestors, that is, parents and teachers. God is above the ancestors, and God and the sages are greater than the gods. Here God has been described as Brahma. Brahmayagya is accomplished by daily evening prayers, self-study and recitation of Vedas. With this Rishi’s debt is repaid.
Devyagya
Devyagya is completed with satsang and Agnihotra rituals. For this, Homa is performed by lighting fire in the altar, this is also called Agnihotra Yagya. There are also rules for performing it, according to which Agnihotra Yagya is performed with Gayatri verses during Sandhi period. Wood from 7 trees is used in this havan. Let us tell you that the yagya performed at home is called Devyagya. This Havan eradicates diseases and increases positivity.
patriarch
The work done with truth and devotion is called Shraddha and the work which satisfies mother, father and teachers is called Tarpan.
According to the Vedas, this Shraddha-Tarpan is a gesture of respect towards our ancestors, parents and Acharya. This Yagya is completed by the birth of a child and through this the debt to the father is also paid off.
World Devyagya
This Yagya is also called Bhoot Yagya. Showing compassion towards all the creatures and trees of nature and giving them food and water is Bhoota Yagya. Burn a small portion of everything prepared in the kitchen in the same fire in which it was prepared. And give some part of it to cow, dog and crow. This is called Bhoota Yagya.
guest sacrifice
Guest means serving the guests coming to the house. Atithi Yagya is to serve handicapped people, women, students, monks, doctors and religious people. Apart from this, it is also a social duty.