PITRU DOSH SHANTI PUJA
There are many ways by which Pitra Dosh can occur. According to general information from various Puran, Pitra Dosh occurs when the soul of our ancestors and departed forefathers does not get peace (shanti) due to any of the following main reason, and there may be others.
Bad deeds (bad karma) of our ancestors in earlier life, knowingly or unknowingly, are embarrassing their souls,
Bad deeds (bad karma) of children, knowingly or unknowingly, are embarrassing the soul of ancestors,
Lack of fulfillments of parental desires of our ancestors,
A sudden and unnatural death of any relative ancestors in early age,
If someone fails to remember and honor the ancestors properly,
If certain wishes are remained attached with the soul of the ancestors, etc.
It is stated in the ancient text that Pitra Dosh occurs if any ancestors up to the 7th generation on the father’s side and up to the 4th generation on the mother’s side have expired at an early age or have had an unnatural death.
Our ancestors are not only our family members or relatives, but also our teachers, mentors, role models, friends, and guardians, who have contributed to our welfare and growth in this or previous life. This creates an implied obligation on us to respect them and their parental desires and calls for following good deeds. If by any chance this is not followed by anyone, it may embarrass the souls of the ancestors, which, in turn, becomes Pitra Dosh.
How to identify if someone is suffering from Pitra Dosh?
The effect of Pitra Dosh can also be found using the Vedic Astrology. According to Vedic Astrology, Pitra Dosh occurs when Sun and Moon is afflicted with Rahu and Ketu. It also has a direct connection with Hindu Mythology.
At the core of Astrology, Pitra Dosh is one type of Yoga, which is formed by various combinations and placements of planets and houses. As per Astrology system, Sun is the symbol of Father. Furthermore, the 10th house in the horoscope also indicates Father and related aspects. Hence, if any negative combination of Sun or the 10th house, indicates presence of some kind of Pitra Dosh.
Pitra Dosh Yoga is formed when Rahu and Ketu are with any of the planet and are placed in the 6th, 8th and the 12th house. Many a times, this yoga is also formed in the 5th house. In another combination, when 9th house, 9th lord, 9th house from the moon or the lord of 9th house from the moon is under influence of Rahu and Ketu this indicates Pitra Dosh. Apart from this it is also said that if Rahu is situated in 2nd, 6th 8th and 12th house then it is considered as Pitra Dosh.
At many places, Saturn is also hold equally responsible for different forms of Pitra Dosh. When Sun and Saturn are in the same house, or having Drishti (affecting each other), it is also considered as Pitra Dosh.
Saturn also represents our ancestors. If Saturn is afflicting Moon then predict that Pitra Dosh is from maternal side, while if Saturn is afflicting Sun, then predict that the Pitra Dosh is from paternal side. For this to happen, the 5th lord/house should also be afflicted.
Astrological combinations and calculations are used to precisely find out the exact problem and related solution of Pitra Dosh. Such astrological calculations are good, but they are far more complex and hard to understand for a common man.
Then how a common man can identify if he is under the bad influences of Pitra Dosh? Well, there are some signs and methods given in the ancient texts, which help a person in identifying Pitra Dosh. Following are the most important signs to identify the existence of Pitra Dosh.
Children are falling sick repeatedly.
The couple has problem in conceiving the child, i.e. problem in getting pregnant.
Repeated miscarriages.
Only a girl child is being conceived repeatedly.
Quarrels among family members without any reasonable reason.
The person’s educational and career growth is obstructed.
Disruption in educational and career growth and success.
The family doesn’t grow and faces many problems repeatedly.
The family faces spirit like and black magic like effects repeatedly.
Those who are physically and mentally handicapped may have such affliction