who believe in pitrpaksh

One of the Vedic traditions observed on the Siddha Yoga path is Pitru Paksha, which is designated as an especially powerful time to honor our ancestors.

According to the Vedas, our ancestors include not only members of our own family lineage but also those who have contributed to our welfare in this or in previous lives. These ancestors can be our teachers, mentors, role models, friends, and those who have walked the spiritual path before us.

Recommended Observances

In observing Pitru Paksha, we offer our gratitude to the countless souls who have brought grace, wisdom, protection, and love to our lives. We can honor our ancestors by making a donation to a not-for-profit organization, such as the SYDA Foundation, and by dedicating spiritual practices on the ancestors' behalf. These practices include meditation, chanting, mantra repetition, and prayer.

Recommended Abstentions

During this 15-day period, it is recommended that people refrain from beginning new projects or major undertakings. While long journeys such as cross-continental or international travel are not recommended, short-distance air and car travel are fine. If you find that you must travel during this time, it is good to be especially vigilant and alert, and to offer prayers for protection. Travel that is considered auspicious during Pitru Paksha is travel undertaken as pilgrimage or to begin spiritual practice.

Shraddha means faith and respect and one of the most important moral obligation; a responsibility of every person according to the Ethics in Hindu or Hindu belief.

Here we try to elaborate significance of Pitru Paksha, for those not familiar with the concept and ceremonial aspects of Pitru Paksha.

According to Ethics in Hindu or in Hinduism when someone born, he bears three debts (Rina) with him, they are

Deva rina (Debt towards God)

• Acharya rina (Debt towards Guru)
• Pitru rina (Debt towards Ancestors)

In Hindu tradition the Pitru Paksha is meant for recall the departed ancestors and to offer Food and water by performing certain rites to resolve the Pitru Rina and to ensure their salvation (moksha) with our wellbeing.

Originally posted by: RIMO9013

thanks for sharing the info in bengal this pitrupaksh ki last day ko mahalaya kahate hay this year 23rd sep is mahalaya uake baad devi paksh /navratra ki suchana hoti hai

Originally posted by: RIMO9013

thanks for sharing the info in bengal this pitrupaksh ki last day ko mahalaya kahate hay this year 23rd sep is mahalaya uake baad devi paksh /navratra ki suchana hoti hai