Pitru Dosh: Understanding Its Meaning and Impact
Pitru Dosh, rooted in Vedic astrology, is believed to arise when the souls of one’s ancestors are dissatisfied or burdened due to unresolved issues or unfulfilled duties. This celestial imbalance is often attributed to ancestral karmic debts or improper performance of rituals and rites, such as Shraddha or Tarpan. According to traditional beliefs, Pitru Dosh can manifest in an individual’s horoscope and may lead to obstacles in personal growth, strained relationships, health issues, or financial instability. To mitigate its effects, practices like offering prayers, performing ancestral rituals, or observing disciplines are recommended, fostering harmony and a sense of closure for the departed souls.
In earlier days, there used to be joint families staying mostly together or in the same villages and hence people would often perform poojas for the departed souls. But as the time has passed, the families have moved from village to cities and mostly are nuclear families. Many a times we don’t even know about the departed souls in our clan with whom we are not in touch. These gets accumulated and as people in our clan pass and it mounts to atrupt souls waiting to be performed shraddh and poojas which comes back to us as pitru dosha.
Benefits of Pitru Dosha Puja:
Garud Puran clearly mentions that Pitru Bhog, Shradh, Tarpan, Pind Daan and religious rituals are suggested to get rid of ancestor’s deed (Pitru Dosh) and to compensate for the debts generated by their actions. SatpindasTarpan(Sattvpindi) is considered to be the correct and easy way to attain tarpan and salvation.
It is considered more auspicious to please our ancestors before pleasing the gods.
Pitru Dosha Puja, a ritual performed to appease ancestors and alleviate ancestral karmic imbalances, is believed to bring several benefits, particularly in the realms of wealth, business, and health. Here are three drastic benefits often associated with it:
Attracting Wealth and Financial Prosperity
Performing Pitru Dosha Puja is thought to remove obstacles caused by ancestral karma, which may hinder financial growth. It aligns cosmic energies to attract wealth and open new avenues for income. It is known that it clears debts, both karmic and monetary, paving the way for financial stability and abundance.
Enhancing Business Success
The puja is believed to reduce negative influences that block professional progress. By gaining the blessings of ancestors, individuals have experienced drastic change in decision-making, getting bigger opportunities and extremely positive outcomes in their business and careers. It is said to resolve unseen hindrances, boosting confidence and enabling rapid business growth.
Improving Health and Overall Well-Being
Ancestors’ unresolved energies or dissatisfaction can manifest as health issues, according to traditional beliefs. Pitru Dosha Puja is said to mitigate such effects, promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It helps create harmony within the family, reducing stress and fostering a healthier life.