Pitru Paksha is currently underway and this festival of incense-meditation for ancestors is till October 10. In Pitru Paksha, there is a tradition of incense-meditation, tarpan, pind daan, charity and feeding the needy. It is believed that the ancestors are satisfied by the religious deeds done in these Pitru Paksha and bless the family for happiness and prosperity. Know what auspicious things can be done in Pitru Paksha …
- Perform Tarpan for the ancestors
Ujjain’s astrologer Pt. According to Manish Sharma, it is considered to be the main ritual of offering tarpan in the name of ancestors by mixing black sesame seeds in water in Pitru Paksha. Tarpan is generally done by facing the south direction. While performing tarpan, one can remember one’s departed ancestors.
- Shraddha should be performed on the death anniversary of the deceased members of the family
- Feed people in need
It is considered very auspicious to feed the needy people in Shraddha Paksha. It is mentioned in the scriptures that while doing the work of God and ancestors, food should be given to the needy people. After the meal, Dakshina should also be given according to one’s capacity.
- Be sure to do charity
In Pitru Paksha, it is considered auspicious to donate food, clothes, sesame seeds, water vessels and money according to one’s capacity. Donations should not be made for show, but according to faith and power.
- Also give food to cows, crows, dogs and other animals
In the Shraddha Paksha, there is a provision to give a portion of food to cows, dogs, crows and other animals. It is believed that by feeding these creatures, one gets inexhaustible virtue.
- घर में शांति बनाए रखें
पितृ पक्ष में घर का वातावरण शांत बनाए रखना चाहिए। गुस्सा, झगड़े और अपशब्दों से बचना बचना चाहिए। अपना व्यवहार संयमित रखें।
- Chant mantras and recite scriptures
In Pitru Paksha, remember the names of God, chant mantras, recite texts like Gita, Garuda Purana, Ramayana. The purpose is to keep the mind calm and express reverence for ancestors.
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Essentials: Cow dung combs, havan kund or any other utensils for incense, ghee, black sesame seeds, rice, jaggery, camphor, copper pot filled with water, flowers, seat for sitting. If all these things are not available, then incense meditation can be done by remembering the ancestors with reverence with water, sesame seeds, embers of thorns and jaggery-ghee. If you want, you can also make kheer-puri. Kheer-puri is also incense.
