Yajna (Sanskrit). "Sacrifice", whose symbol or representation is now the constellation Mriga-shiras (deer-head), and also a form of Vishnu.

" The Yajna ", say the Brahmans, "exists from eternity, for it proceeded from the Supreme, in whom it lay dormant from no beginning ". It is the key to the Trai-Vidya , the thrice sacred science contained in the Rig -Veda verses, which teaches the Yajna or sacrificial mysteries. As Haug states in his Introduction to the Aitareya Brahmana - the Yajna exists as an invisible presence at all times, extending from the Ahavaniya or sacrificial fire to the heavens, forming a bridge or ladder by means of which the sacrificer can communicate with the world of devas, "and even ascend when alive to their abodes".

It is one of the forms of Akasa, within which the mystic WORD (or its underlying " Sound ") calls it into existence. Pronounced by the Priest-Initiate or Yogi, this WORD receives creative powers, and is communicated as an impulse on the terrestrial plane through a trained Will-power.

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Yajna (Sanskrit) In Vedic literature, worship, devotion, prayer, praise; in post-Vedic literature, an act of worship or devotion, an oblation, sacrifice, also sacrifice personified or fire.

'The Yajna,' say the Brahmans, 'exists from eternity, for it proceeded from the Supreme, in whom it lay dormant from no beginning.' It is the key to the Trai-Vidya, the thrice sacred science contained in the Rig-Veda verses, which teaches the Yajna or sacrificial mysteries. As Haug states in his Introduction to the Aitareya Brahmana -- the Yajna exists as an invisible presence at all times, extending from the Ahavaniya or sacrificial fire to the heavens, forming a bridge or ladder by means of which the sacrificer can communicate with the world of devas, 'and even ascend when alive to their abodes.' It is one of the forms of Akasa, within which the mystic Word (or its underlying 'Sound') calls it into existence. Pronounced by the Priest-Initiate or Yogi, this Word receives creative powers, and is communicated as an impulse on the terrestrial plane through a trained Will-power" (TG 375).

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YAJNA: sacrifice

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Yajna: sacrifice, sacred ritual

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Yajna:

Yajna: Sacrifice, holy ritual, (BV-10), (BV-16), sacrificial rite (RRV-6a) (RRV2-3) Yajna: a name of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the goal and enjoyer of all sacrifices.

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Yajna: Sacrifice; offering; sacrificial ceremony; a ritual sacrifice; usually the fire sacrifice known as agnihotra or havan.

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Yajna:

1)  A sacrificial fire ritual in which Vedic mantras are recited while wood, fruit, grain, oil, yogurt, and ghee are poured into the fire as an offering to the Lord.

2)  Any work or spiritual practice that is offered as worship to God.

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 Yajna:

a sacrifice

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Sautramani-yajna - a particular sacrifice in honor of Indra which is described in the Yajur Veda. It is said that by performing this yajna, one obtains a place in the heavenly planets. Although drinking wine is forbidden for brahmanas, this yajna involves the acceptance of wine in a manner that does not result in a brahmana’s falldown.

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Asvamedha-yajna - a horse-sacrifice of antiquity in which vast wealth is spent. Formerly the brahmanas were so highly qualified by purity and in the skill of chanting mantras that the life of the animal would be rejuvenated. By performing one hundred such sacrifices one could attain the post of Indra. This sacrifice is forbidden in the age of Kali as there are no qualified brahmanas to perform it properly.

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jnana-yajna:

jnana-yajna (jnaana-yajna). Sacrifice involving spiritual wisdom.

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adi-yajna:

adi-yajna (adhi-yajna). Pertaining to sacrificial aspects.

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Atma-yajna:

Atma-yajna (Aathma-yajna). Self-sacrifice.

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nama-yajna:

nama-yajna (naama-yajna). Sacrifice only in name.

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swadhyaya-yajna:

swadhyaya-yajna (svaadhyaaya-yajna). Self study of scriptures.

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dravya-yajna:

dravya-yajna (dhravya-yajna). Ritual sacrifice involving material objects.

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yajna-vahana:

yajna-vahana (-vaahana). Having the Vedic rituals as one's vehicle.

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yajna-sala:

yajna-sala (-shaalaa). Sacrificial hall.

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yoga-yajna:

yoga-yajna. The practice of yogic discipline as a sacrificial act.

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seva-yajna:

seva-yajna. The sacrifice of selfless service.

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RAJASUYA-YAJNA: A sacrifice performed by a monarch as a mark of his subduing all other kings.

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