According to Astrology, it is believed that the blessings of our ancestors can have a great impact on our lives on Pitru Paksha. LetтАЩs know what Pitru Paksha is and how it is related astrology in simple terms.
Why is Pitru Paksha Important?
Pitru Paksha is a time to show gratitude and respect to ancestors. In the Hindu faith, there is an idea called Pitru Rina, which means we owe our ancestors for giving us life and blessings. If we do not respect them properly, we believe that we will face difficulties or obstacles in our life, which is called Pitru Dosha.
During Pitru Paksha, people perform a ritual called Shradh to appease and honor the souls of their ancestors. This ritual usually offers food, water (Tarpan), and other things that the ancestors may need in the afterlife. It is believed that by doing this, the spirits of our ancestors find peace and, in return, they bless us with happiness and prosperity.
Significance of Pitru Paksha Astrology
In astrology, the influence of our ancestors is linked to the position of certain planets in our birth chart. The presence of Pitru Dosha in a personтАЩs chart can cause challenges in various areas of life like health, wealth, or relationships. Pitru Paksha can be considered as Pitar Time and on this day, people worship their ancestors and seek their blessings to solve all the problems of life.
Understanding Pitru Dosha:
Pitru Dosha occurs when our ancestors are not happy or peaceful. In astrology, this can be indicated by the position of planets like Saturn, Rahu, or Ketu in certain houses in our birth chart, especially the 9th house (which represents our fathers and ancestors), the 2nd house (family and wealth), and the house 5th (children and past karma).
If a person has Pitru Dosha, he may face problems like difficulty in having children, career setbacks, or financial problems.
Role of Shradh Ritual:
Performing Shradh during Pitru Paksha is believed to reduce the effects of Pitru Dosha. Astrologically, this is considered an excellent time to perform rituals as it helps to calm the planets causing trouble.
Tarpan (offering water mixed with sesame seeds) and Pind Daan (offering food in the form of rice balls) are key rituals said to appease the ancestors. This ritual is often performed in holy places like Gaya, Haridwar, or on the banks of holy rivers.
While doing Shradh:
Time is important in these rituals. Shradh is usually performed during the day because it is believed that the Sun, which represents the soul and the connection with the ancestors, is strongest at that time, making it easier to connect with the departed soul.
Each day of Pitru Paksha is dedicated to a different ancestor based on when they died. The last day, Sarva Pitru Amavasya, is to honor all ancestors, regardless of the date of death.
Astrological Remedies During Pitru Paksha:
Apart from performing Shradh, astrologers may suggest other remedies during Pitru Paksha to help remove Pitru Dosha. This can include chanting special mantras, donating to the elderly, feeding the poor, and worshiping deities like Lord Vishnu or Lord Shiva.
Wearing certain gemstones or performing certain rituals (like Yajnas) may be recommended to reduce the effects of Pitru Dosha and bring peace and prosperity.
Chant this Mantra during Pitru Paksha:
Om Pitriganay Vidmahe
Jagat Dharini Dheemahi
Tanno Pitaro Prachodayat
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Important Dates for Pitru Paksha during the year 2024
Pitru Paksha Starts: 17 September 2024
Mahalaya Amavasya: October 2, 2024
Importance of Hindu Mythology
Pitru Paksa is related to the story of the epic Mahabharata. Karna, a character from the Mahabharata, is said to have donated his wealth and performed various charities throughout his life but did not neglect food for his ancestors. After his death, he found himself in the underworld without food. In response to KarnaтАЩs suffering, Lord Yama, the god of death, gave him one day to ease his hunger. This day, known as Shraddha Karna, is said to be the origin of the Pitru Paksha ceremony.
In shortтАж
Pitru Paksha is a very important time in Hindu tradition to remember and honor our ancestors. From an astrological point of view, this period is also important because it helps to solve problems related to our ancestors that can affect our lives. By understanding Pitru Paksha and performing the right rituals, we can seek the blessings of our ancestors, reduce the effects of Pitru Dosha, and improve various aspects of our lives.
Essentially, astrology helps us understand how our relationship with our ancestors can affect our lives, and Pitru Paksha is a powerful way to strengthen the connection between Life Soul and Soul and receive blessings.
