Adhyaya 1 - Darsha-Purnamasa Yajna (New and Full Moon Sacrifices) - Part 1

The first Adhyaya of the Yajur Veda begins with the detailed procedures for the Darsha-Purnamasa (New and Full Moon) sacrifices. It contains the mantras and brāhmaṇa passages describing the preparation of the sacrificial ground, the arrangement of the sacred fires, the construction of the vedi (altar), and the initial offerings. The chapter establishes the fundamental ritual vocabulary that recurs throughout the Veda.