Talk:Types of Kriyamāna/Āgāmī Karm:Naimittika Karm

By Vishal Agarwal

These are karm-s that are done only on specific occasions or for specific reasons. These are divided into the following two categories:

1. Śrauta or other Ceremonial Actions: are integral to the Vedic tradition, encompassing rituals performed to uphold dharm and seek divine blessings. Śrauta rituals, derived from śruti (Vedic texts), include elaborate yajñas conducted with precise recitations by qualified priests. Alongside these, various ceremonial observances shape religious life, such as the Ekādaśī fast observed by Viṣṇu devotees for spiritual purification, annual śrāddha ceremonies to honor ancestors, and yajñas performed on auspicious occasions like full-moon nights. Additionally, saṃskāras—rituals marking significant life transitions—sanctify an individual’s journey, reinforcing their connection with tradition and dharm.
2. The Smārtta or Varṇāśrama Dharm: refers to duties that are specific to certain social classes (varṇa dharm) or stages of life (āśrama dharm).
3. Paurāṇic karm: described in Purāṇa-s, eg.: vrata-s.