Agniṣṭomam — origin of, from the first face of Brahmā;1 performing Agniṣṭomam is equal to honouring pitṛs; done by Vāli.2 Here the sacrifice of paśu is involved.3[Footnote] 1) Br. II. 8. 50; Vā. 9. 49; Vi. I. 5. 53. [Footnote] 2) Br. III. 7. 268; 11, 43; 15. 11. [Footnote] 3) M. 53. 33; 58. 53; 239. 30.