Ethnobiological Analysis from Myth to Science, IX
Pancha Yajnya(Five Sacrifices), the Composite Principle for Applied Human Ecological Environment
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5218189 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sachidananda Padhy (Department of Botany, Govt. Science College (Lead) , Chatrapur 761020, Orissa, India, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 151-158 |
| Publication date | 2008-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Ecology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0970-9274 • E-ISSN: 2456-6608 |
| Publisher | Kamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09709274.2008.11906066 |
| OpenAlex | W2185642507 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 5 |
A householder has five socio-ecological responsibility i.e. towards his (1) source of knowledge (Rrushi Yajnya), (2) parents and ancestors (Pitru Yajnya), (3) environmental factors as Gods (Deva Yajnya), (4) biodiversity (Bhoota Yajnya) and (5) fellow human beings (Nrru Yajnya) of the society. This basic philosophy is depicted as Pancha Yajnya in Manusmruti, is reflected in the daily rituals like Tarpana and Biswadeva Puja. One self is expected to perform these rituals as a token of expression of his obligation for the environment; has a scientific basis behind religious events.Key Words: Ethnobiology, Manusmruti Pancha Yajnya - Five SacrificesApplied Environmental PrincipleHuman Ecology
Biology · Environmental ethics · Mythology · Sociology · Theology · Anthropology · Philosophy · Psychology · Zoonotic diseases and public health · Ecology
| Citations per year | 0.28 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2008 - 2011 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |