I have been trying to find information about various sakhas of Asvalayana Sutra to which I belong but can't find any online.
Also can a Srauta be a smarta?
I have been trying to find information about various sakhas of Asvalayana Sutra to which I belong but can't find any online.
Also can a Srauta be a smarta?
Presently, shakala branch is most prevalent and other less prevalent is bashkala (बाष्कलशाखा).
Shrauta is the highest form of vedic living according to the prescribed rituals.
Those who cannot maintain shrauta agni usually have smarta agni.
Another meaning of smarta is of a specific community of brahmins. They too can take up Shrauta upasana if willing.