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Do you know the meaning of the word Dharma? The word dharma means duty. And, when we say Sanatan Dharma, it means ‘eternal duty.’ Therefore, we feel it is necessary to understand the different duties mentioned in the Vedas. The Vedic principle states that every

grihastha (householder) needs to follow five vital duties known as the Panch Mahayajna to attain their maximum capacity and capabilities as a person. When talking about Panch Mahayajna, the word panch means five, Maha means Main, and Yajna is sacrifice. Yajna is the spine of

Sanatan Dharma and require immense study in different layers of understanding. When broken into sections, the word Panch Mahayajna defines itself. It gets necessary for a householder to perform these five vital duties in their daily life to initiate spiritual evolution and growth

In the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter III- 13), Shri Krishna says:

यज्ञशिष्टाशिन: सन्तो मुच्यन्ते सर्वकिल्बिषै: |
भुञ्जते ते त्वघं पापा ये पचन्त्यात्मकारणात् || (13)

A spiritual person who offers food as a sacrifice or ritual before eating gets released from all types of sin. However,

the one who cooks for their own eats sin. The Panch Mahayajnas mentioned in the Vedas are as follows:

Brahma Yajna (Veda Yajna)
Deva Yajna
Pitri Yajna
Bhuta Yajna
Nri Yajna ( Athiti Yajna)

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