Pitra Dosha: Effects and Remedies
Pitra Dosha is an important concept as per Vedic Astrology. It is believed to be a Karmic debt that passed down from ancestors, which a person may have to deal with if it is present in their horoscope. To overcome this Dosha, one needs to appease Rahu and Ketu by following a few Pitra Dosh remedies.
What is Pitra Dosha?
To know the Pitra Dosh Meaning in detail, you have to understand Pitra Loka first. Hindu Mythology says that Universe, also known as Bhu Loka, is divided into “preta loka,” “mritu loka,” “pitra loka” and “narak loka”. We live in Mritu loka, earth, and our ancestors live in Pitra Loka. These souls can only accept the offering given to them during Shraadh ceremony.
In the event of death, people leave their bodies and enter the world of ancestors, known as Pitra Loka. It is the tendency of human nature to make mistakes and commit sins. In their lifetime, our ancestors also committed sins, intentionally or unintentionally. These sins are reflected in the horoscope of future generations like Pitra Dosha. Thus, everybody on mritu loka is destined to suffer from the ill-effects of those sins.
What does Pitra Dosha mean in Vedic Astrology?
Pitra is known as the signification of soul, and it is an ultimate source of life for human beings. If in a person’s horoscope, Pitra dosha is afflicted by Rahu, then it is the sign that this Dosha is present. In other words, if Pitra is present in either of the Nakshatras (constellations) of Rahu, namely, Swati, Ardra, and Satabhisha, then Pitra Dosha is formed.
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Astronomical facts say an eclipse is formed on ‘No Moon’ night or dark night (Amavasya) when Pitra is in conjunction of Moon. Longitudinally, when these two planets appear on the Rahu and Ketu axis at 180 degrees on the same axis, Moon attains the position of combustion, and the sky welcomes the Full Moon. And this new moon night is important for gratifying our ancestors (Pitra Tarpan).
On this day, our Pitras or soul of our ancestors is active; and Moon, being the significator of water, affects the temperament and emotions of person affected by Pitra Dosha. Thus, one should give reverence with water to Pitra on a full new moon for Pitra Tarpan, as it solidifies the link between the generations and further help them to peacefully complete their journey to the heavenly abode.
However, one should analyze the individual’s astrological birth chart to detect which malefic planet is forming Pitra Dosha. Then only Pitra Dosha Nivaran Puja should be performed as remedial measures to pacify that malefic planet in Pitra Paksha.
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How to check if your horoscope has Pitra Dosha?
After analyzing a person’s horoscope, our astrologer determines whether Pitra Dosha is present. The process to check this Dosha in your horoscope includes:
- By checking the planetary position, Pitra- the father in astrology- in your horoscope. If Pitra is influenced by any malefic like Rahu or Saturn, there will be Pitra Dosha.
- If Moon, also called the mother in horoscope, is posited in the 3rd or 6th House, then the person may face the malefic effects of Mercury.
- If Mercury, Venus or Rahu, any of these two planets are placed in 2nd, 5th, 9th, or 12th House together in a person’s horoscope- then it provides inauspicious results.
What are the Vedic remedies for Pitra Dosha?
Those who are suffering from different chronic troubles in their life because of Pitra Dosha should follow the following remedies. One should perform these with sincerity to gain positive results.
- Every year, there are some special days which are meant for remembering our ancestors. These days fall in the month of “Ashwini” (September or October), on the first day of “Amavasya,” and are well-known as “shraadh paksh” or “pitra paksh”. During these days of pitra paksh, one should keep a fast, make donations and offer prayers for ancestors.
- Keep fast on Maghi Purnima to please God Vishnu and visit temple or Holy River to offer Jal to forefathers or Pitra (Tarpan). It helps in minimizing the bad effects of Pitra Dosha or sinful deeds.
- Observe fast on auspicious Phalgun Krishna Paksha Trayodashi (Maha Shivratri) to worship Lord Shiva, and offer plum, flowers, bunches of three Bel Patra and Panchamrit on Shivalinga in a Shiva temple.
- Donate food and clothes to underprivileged. People believe that donation on the night of any Pushya Amavasya or on Sarva Pitra Amavasya in Ashwin month or on all Amavasya Tithi to reduce the gravity of the evil effects of Pitra Dosha.
- Follow prescribed rituals and perform Shraddha, Tarpan or Pind Daan in the afternoon of Pitra Paksha Ashwin Amavasya to minimize the negative effects of Pitra Dosha. Don’t forget to offer Jal (holy water) to Pitra on the death anniversary of your forefathers.
Besides the above-mentioned remedies, one can also perform the following Pitra Dosha remedies:
- Do Pitra Shanti Yagya.
- Offer water and food to your ancestors during Shraadh.
- Make your Pitra and Jupiter strong by wearing gemstones (suggested by expert Astrologers).
- Performing “Pitra-Gayatri” and “Shanti Paath” mantra.
- Donate to a physically challenged.
- Feed dog, a cow, and a crow.
- Avoid starting any new thing or wearing new clothes or purchasing any new thing during Pitra paksha.
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