# The meaning of sacrifice *Sacrifice (yajña) is an essential part of human life prescribed in the Vedas for pleasing the Supreme Lord Vishnu. In previous ages, elaborate fire sacrifices were performed, but in Kali-yuga such rituals are impossible to execute properly. The Vedic scriptures therefore prescribe the sankirtana-yajña — the congregational chanting of the holy names — as the most effective sacrifice for this age.* ## All Sacrifices Are Meant for Satisfying Vishnu ![[bg/3/9]] ![[bg/5/29]] ## Sacrifice Produces Rain, Food, and Prosperity ![[bg/3/14]] ![[bg/3/12]] ## Chanting Is the Sacrifice for Kali-yuga ![[sb/4/7/45]] ![[sb/4/6/53]] ## The Best Sacrifice Is Distributing Krishna Consciousness ![[cc/adi/8/17]] ![[sb/10/7/17]] ## Sacrifice with Knowledge Is Superior ![[bg/4/33]] ![[bg/4/28]] ## Pure Devotional Service Transcends All Sacrifices ![[sb/4/7/41]] ![[bg/8/28]] ## From the Index - [[index/entries/sacrifice|Sacrifice]] — Yajña - [[index/entries/yajna|Yajña]] — Sacrifice to Vishnu - [[index/entries/chanting-hare-krsna|Chanting Hare Krishna]] — The yuga-dharma