Additional duties for the wealthy householders are given here over the final two Shlokas of Grihasta Dharma. Adhya (wealthy) householders should perform Ahimsa Yagnas (non-violent sacrifices). The Vaishanavas, whose main deity is Lord Vishnu should perform Vishnuyaga (sacrificial offerings to propitiate Shree Vishnu). Maharshis have explained, ‘The only path to bliss for wealthy householder’s is to perform Yagnas using the wealth bestowed upon them by God.’
Such rites should be performed at Tirthas (places of pilgrimage) where Maharshis have established temples of God. One should perform such rites at Punyasthanas (place where one can obtain benediction), where rivers famed in Puranas flow, on auspicious days such as Parva (end of the fortnight), Surya Sankranti, etc.
During such rites they should feed Brahmins and Sadhus who are endowed with righteous qualities. They should be satiated with various edible foods as to do so is the source of great fruits (Even more than the Yagna itself if offered lovingly). Vishnu himself has said, ‘When desireless Brahmins offer their fruits of action to me and yet remain content; the gratification that I receive surpasses even that when a person offers unto me through Yagnakunda as they satiate themselves through various foods.’
This is a very great Shloka to know that one receives immensely greater fruits through merely feeding Brahmins and saints than other relatively expensive rituals such as Yagnas. These Yagnas can often be very expensive and unaffordable by ordinary people who are not as wealthy. Therefore such people can enjoy the same fruits through inexpensive means. These are the fruits of ‘Brahmin Bhojan’ and ‘Santo Ni Rasvoi’ something that all should make an effort to donate towards.