Types of Yagya
Beyond the sacred fire, the Vedic vision describes many forms of Yagya β each a way of offering ourselves for the good of all.
Apart from the fire-based ceremony (the scientific fire-ritual popularly known as Yagya), Vedic culture honours several other principal forms β for the true altar of Yagya is life itself.
Agni Yagya
The fire offering β herbs, ghee and grains offered into the flame with mantras, purifying the body, mind and environment.
Seva Yagya
Altruistic service of society β caring for the needy and working for the common good as a noble form of offering.
Gyan Yagya
Serving people by enlightening their lives β sharing knowledge, education and right understanding.
Prana Yagya
Offering one's vital energy and effort to awaken life and vitality in others and in the world.
Whatever its form, every Yagya rests on a single principle: selfless offering for the welfare of all.