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Agnishvatta (अग्निष्वात्ताः)

There are seven kinds of Pitrus - Agnishvatta, Vairaja, Garhapatya, Somapa, Ekashringa, Chaturveda, and Kala. Someone who performs all the rituals mentioned in the Smritis such as aupasana, sthaleepka but does not perform the Shrauta Yajnas would attain the Loka of Agnishvatta Pitrus.

The Power of Knowledge, Truth, and Sacrifice

There is no vision like knowledge and no penance like truth. Attachment is the greatest source of sorrow, while sacrifice brings the greatest happiness.