Significance of Sacrifices over the fire
According to Dharmashastra, sacrifices over the fire encompass two main aspects. Firstly, they are classified as the first category of Pakayajnas known as hutas. Secondly, these sacrifices are integral to marriage ceremonies, where ritual offerings to the fire symbolize the couple's commitment to each other and invoke divine blessings. This practice highlights the significant role of fire sacrifices in both spiritual and marital contexts.
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Hindu concept of 'Sacrifices over the fire'
In Hinduism, "sacrifices over the fire" symbolize marital commitment and divine blessings through ritual offerings during marriage. They also represent the Pakayajnas' first category, known as hutas.
From: Asvalayana-grihya-sutra
(1) The first category of Pakayajnas, referred to as hutas.[1]
From: Khadira-grihya-sutra
(1) Ritual offerings made to the fire as part of the marriage ceremony that symbolize the couple's commitment and invoke divine blessings.[2]