The ritualistic sacrifices known as agni-hotra–yajṣa, darśa-yajṣa, pūrṇamāsa-yajṣa, cāturmāsya-yajṣa, paśu-yajṣa, soma-yajṣa, Vaiśvadeva and other offerings are the approved path of pravṛtti, producing great material attachment and include killing of animals and offering ingredients to fulfill material desires. It also includes public welfare projects, constructing temples, gardens and wells, and giving sustenance. Hiṁsram means animal killing. Aśaṇtidam means that it produces great attachment. Various types of sacrifices are mentioned (ādi). Paśuḥ means an animal sacrifice. Sutaḥ means a soma sacrifice. Hutam is an offering to the Vaiśvadevas. Prahutam means offering of food. All these are called sacrifice (iṣṭam). Ājīvya means building water holes etc.