The ancient Hindu sages realized that it was easy to believe in the lofty ideal of self-sacrifice, but it would be difficult for ordinary people to apply it in their daily lives. To help people practise self-sacrifice everyday, Manu, the ancient Hindu writer on ethics, prescribed five daily obligations, Panchmaha Yajna, for householders: 1. Brahma […]
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What is a Yagna?
Yagna or Hawan is the Fire Ritual. The Sanskrit Word Yagna has three meanings- prayer to God, unification and religious giving or offering. The full meaning of Yagna is to perform selfless acts collectively. This concept is symbolized by performing a ‘fire ritual’ which is also called Hawan. This ritual is performed in all religious rites […]


