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Pitra Paksha -the best time to get rid of

Doshas in the Horoscope

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Shraap and Shraadh

According to vedic astrology, there are many kinds of yogas present in our birth/natal
chart . Some are good, while, some are bad. Out of those which are bad, there are some
which are very bad and cant be easily gotten rid of. However, PItra paksha or Shraadh,
is the best time to perform the remedies concerning these malefic yogas like, Pitra
dosha, sampatti dosh, vansh dosh etc. This is the time, when we pay gratitude to our
ancestors. Those who dont serve or respect their elders when they were alive; or dont
remember them properly, when they're dead, cant ever remain happy throughout their
lives.

Something or the other keeps bothering them and their whole life comprises a great deal
of struggle. In these cases, even if Jupiter, Moon, Ketu and Saturn are good in your
horoscope, they dont produce any good results.
Pitra puja is the essence of Saubhagya-good fortune. In fact, Tarpan of not just the
immediate passed-away ancestors should be done, but one should try to do the tarpan of
ancestors till the 16th generation, if possible. Pitra Paksha is also the best time to do Sun
God worship (Surya Pooja). Also, to beget children, get rid of loans, and for general
peace in the family.
Significance of Shraadh or Pitra Paksha. Read below.
Krishna paksha of Ashwin Maas, is called shraadh, or pitra paksha, or mahaalaya
paksha or kanaagat paksha, as during this time of the year, the Sun is in the Kanya rashi.
Sun is dakshinaye also during this month, so, all the pooja has to be done facing south

direction. This pooja is related to Surya pooja. Do this in Surya hora only, i.e. within 1
hour of sun rise.
Pooja Vidhi:
Our pitras are our identity. We are because of them. So, we must do their pooja with full
devotion. Dont do any pooja in a hurried manner. Dont ever make fun of Shraadh. Do
dhyaan of ancestors. Your body and mind should be in proper equilibrium. Doing this
pooja daily, is the best, otherwise, do it on the tithi prescribed for the concerned
ancestors shraadh or do it on the amavasya for sure, (15th October 2012) , with whole
family and include children also.
There are three parts of Pooja
Tarpan, Bhojan, Tyaag.
Tarpan: Take a copper or earthen vessel and fill it with clean drinking water. The water
must not contain any kind of scent or smell. Add Til also in this water. Sit facing the
south direction (if possible, sit near plants, so that when you offer water it doesnt spill
over the floor or your feet, and goes straight in the plants.) Keep a bucket full of water
with you. Tie kusha grass in the ring finger of your right hand. Now, do the tarpan facing
south and chanting this mantra- Om Pitra Devaye Namah, Om Pitra Shaanti Bhava.
Do dhyaan of Ancestors and ask them for happiness and peace.
Bhojan: Make food that was favorite of your ancestors. Every morning, keep aside the
1st portion of the food for the cow, 2nd for the crow, 3rd for dog, and 4th for ants. Then
only, have your food. The food should include, rice, milk, shakkar, ghee, gangajal, honey
and kheer and should be for Devta, Brahmin, and one poor person. According to Geeta,
eating non-veg is prohibited these days.
What not to have in food.. paan, tambaaku, jootha bhojan, urad, onion, garlic, zeera,
brinjal, meethi supaari, bottle gourd (gol lauki), heeng.
You have to do this on the Shraadh Tithi. The food to the cow, crow, dog and ants can be
given daily also during pitra paksha.
Tyaag:
Eat food only once a day. Any member in the family can take this responsibility. Dont
eat grains after sunset. You may eat fruit etc though. The day you have to do shraadh,
sleep on the floor. Do daan, keep til and raw food in daan. Daan can be - Bhumi daan,
gurh(jiggery) daan, go (cow)-daan or anaaj (grains) daan. Leave at least one bad habit
for the entire life. Dont make use of any scent besides chandan and kapoor. Dont have
sexual intercourse during this period.
Once a day, do parikrama of peepal tree. Do narayan pooja or read Garudh path or
Geeta. On amavasya, do pind daan of all pitra.
No celebration has to be done during shraadh. No New clothes, new vehicles, new
things. Dont do grah pravesh. Dont do pooja late (you have to do it with in 1 hour of
Sunrise). Shraadh can be done by husband wife, son, son-in-law, daughter, brother, or
nephew of the concerned ancestor as well.
What are the three main Shaaps or Doshas that can be gotten rid of during
Pitra Paksha and what are their specific remedies? Click below to find out.

Pitra Dosha, Vansha Dosha, Sampatti Dosha

Note: This is a literal English translation of one of Pawan Sinha Live episodes on Tez Channel.
All the remedies presented here by one of the most esteemed astrologers of India, Sh. Pawan
Sinha ji