A note on Pañcamahāyajñas in the modern perspective

The Pañcamahāyajñs are observed from the Vedic period till today in our Hindu society. The Devayajña, the Bhūtayajña, the Pitryajña, the Brhmayajña and the Nryajña are collectively known as the Pañcamahāyajñs. These Mah yaj as begin daily and end daily. They are performed in the Gihyāgni. It is a prime duty of a householder to perform these sacrifices regularly. The nature of these five great sacrifices may be changed in time but its importance remains same. The aim and objective of this present paper is to highlight upon the ethics and philosophy of the Pa camah yaja s by householders in ancient Indian society.