Nandin said: O brahmins, the study of the Vedic texts of one’s own branch is Brahmayajña;[5] the offering of cooked rice into the sacred fire is Devayajña; the offering of oblations to Bhūtas (living beings) as prescribed in the ritual is Bhūtayajña; it bestows prosperity on all living beings. The devotee shall bow to brahmins well-versed in the Vedic rituals as well as feed them and their wives. This is Manuṣya Yajña. What is offered for the sake of Pitṛs (the departed souls) is Pitṛyajña. Thus he shall perform these five Yajñas[6] for achieving Siddhis.