PITRA PAKSHA, PITRI DOSHA AND PITRI TARPAN
HONOURING OUR ANCESTORS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE
By Prof. RISHABH SHASTRI
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“Pitra Paksha”, in this year, will be observed from September 7th to 21st, 2025. This is a most holy rituals among the Hindus for connecting with and honoring deceased ancestors (Pitras). This year's observance is significant due to the lunar eclipse at its start and the solar eclipse at its end. The Pitras, encompassing more than just immediate family members, are viewed as the foundational roots of one's existence, impacting present-day life.
IMPORTANCE OF PITRA PAKSHA
The belief is that unhappy Pitras can cause family conflicts, financial difficulties, and life obstacles. Pitra Paksha allows individuals to strengthen their connection with their ancestors, seek blessings, and potentially clear karmic debts. A key day is Sarva Pitra Amavasya (September 21st, 2025), aligning the Sun and Moon with Virgo, symbolizing the opportunity to release karmic debts related to Virgo's influence in one's chart. Pitra Dosh, arising from past-life karma, can manifest in various issues if the Sun, Moon, Rahu, Ketu or Saturn are afflicted.
RITUALS AND PRACTICES
Daily practices throughout Pitra Paksha include offering raw milk with black sesame seeds (Teel) to a Shivling, offering water to a Peepal tree, and visiting a Shiva temple to light a Ghee Deepak. Family rituals, including Tarpan (ritual offering) or Puja. Remembering the names of known ancestors, and acknowledging the entire lineage are recommended.
A key aspect is offering and donating in the name of the Pitras, expressing gratitude to the recipient (Yachak Bhav) as this aids in clearing karmic dues. Regardless of gender, both boys and girls can participate in these rituals due to their equal contribution to the family. The focus is on sincerity and commitment.
IMPACT OF ANCESTRAL BLESSINGS AND NEGLECT
Positive ancestral relations are thought to bring prosperity and good fortune to the family, affecting future generations through the bloodline. Conversely, ignoring ancestors, particularly through disrespect in life or neglecting rituals after death, can lead to negative consequences like addictions, illness, financial troubles, and family disputes.
HOW TO RECOGNIZE PITRA DOSH
The presence of Pitra Dosh is suggested by a combination of negative family situations like poverty, illness, debts, childlessness, or conflicts
ESSENCE OF PITRA PAKSHA
Pitra Paksha transcends mere rituals and emphasizes a deep connection, gratitude, and resource sharing in the name of ancestors, potentially clearing karmic debts, gaining guidance, and fostering prosperity for future generations and emphasizes the importance of honoring ancestors to strengthen roots and secure a more fulfilling life.
WHY ONE SHULD DO PITRA TARPAN
Unhappy Pitras can cause conflicts and difficulties in life. Strengthening connections allows seeking blessings and clearing karmic debts. Sarva Pitra Amavasya on September 21st, 2025, provides an opportunity to address karmic debts. Positive relationships with ancestors bring prosperity to future generations. Neglecting ancestors can lead to negative outcomes such as illness and family disputes.
HOW TO OBSERVE THE RITUALS
Daily Rituals and Practices include---
Offer raw milk with black Teel (Sesame Seeds) to a Shiva Lingam.
Offering water to a Peepal tree.
Visit Shiva temple to light a Ghee Deepak.
Do Family rituals like Tarpan and Puja
Pray with gratitude to Remembering and acknowledging ancestors
Offering and donating in the name of Pitras can clear karmic dues.
SPECIAL NOTE -- Both boys and girls can observe and participate equally in rituals
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Astrologer Prof._RISHABH SHASTRI
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