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There are many ways by which Pitru Dosh can occur. According to
general information from various Puran, Pitru 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.
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
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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
Pitru Dosh.
The effect of Pitru Dosh can also be found using the Vedic
Astrology. According to Vedic Astrology, Pitru Dosh occurs when
Sun and Moon is afflicted with Rahu and Ketu. It also has a direct
connection with Hindu Mythology.
Astrologically Rahu and Ketu are not planets. They are actually
the intersection points of the orbit of the Moon and the elliptic.
The intersection points in the north is called Rahu or the north
node or the dragon's head and the intersection points in the south
is called Ketu or the south node or the dragon's tail. Indian Saints
and Rishes have given them the status of planets since these
points have great influence on the lives of individuals and are
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called CHHAYA GRAH ( Shadow Planets ) or Karmic planets. Rahu
and Ketu are responsible for certain bad yogas in the horoscope of
individuals. The Saints and Rishes have woven many facts in the
mythology to give a meaning of Solar ( Sun ) and Lunar ( Moon )
Eclipse. Another meaning is that Rahu gives the result at a cost of
losing the body. And Ketu gives the result at a cost of losing the
head. Means, the person under the effect of Rahu or Ketu has to
loose one thing to get another. Additionally, whenever there is
any kind of connection between Rahu & Ketu and Sun & Moon, it
mostly gives inauspicious results.
Pitru 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 Pitru 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 Pitru Dosh.
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According to Brihat Parasara Hora Shaastra, the various curses
from previous births can be seen in a horoscope. Brihat Parasara
Hora Shastra gives a list of combinations which indicates Pitru
Dosh and other related Doshas with its remedies. The
combinations given in Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra are:
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10. Lord of 12th is in Lagna, Lord of 8th in 5th and Lord of 10th in
8th;
11. Lord of 6th is in 5th, Lord of 10th in 6th and Jupiter is
associated with Rahu.
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Simple ways to identify Pitru Dosh
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What is Pitru Paksh and Shraddh ?
The customs and the rituals performed during Pitru Paksh vary
regionally. Some people fast on that day, and some do not shave
for the fortnight. Some performs Puja and some offer food to the
crows. According to Hindu mythology, crows represents
forefathers, therefore crows are offered food in these days. On
each day of the fortnight oblations of water and PINDs or balls of
rice and meal are offered to the dead relatives by the surviving
relatives. This process is also called PIND DAAN.
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out of these Bodhigaya as Shira kshetra, Vaitarni as Nabhi
kshetra, Pithapur as padaar kshetra, Siddhpur as Matru kshetra
and Badrinath as Brahma-kapali kshetra. Thus, all these five-pitru
tirtha are various organs of one body.
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What are the recommended remedies for Pitru Dosh.
Remedy 1
The most widely accepted special ritual or puja for Pitru Dosh is
NARAYAN BALI PUJA. This puja is performed only at few prescribed
places such as (1) Tryambakeshwar in Nasik, (2) Chandod near
Dabhoi near Vadodara in Gujarat, (3) Kala Hasti in Tamil Nadu and
(4) Haridwar. It is very important to note that the puja have to be
performed at the mentioned places.
Remedy 2
Another remedy for Pitru Dosh is given below. This Puja can
remove all kinds of Pitru Dosh, and was also discussed on the
ISSPLIST Yahoo Group by the user DEVI_BHAGAT in 2004.
Remedy 3
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Remedy 4
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Remedy 8
Every Saturday, make rice balls by mixing cooked rice and ghee.
Feed these rice balls to crows and fish.
Remedy 9
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Unconditional services to parents, old-age needy persons,
sweeper and poor people are recommended. The person should
try not to get angry in this life and try not to engage in any kind of
quarrels in his lifetime.
Remedy 10
OM NAMO NARAYANAAY.
Remedy 11
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Remedy 13
Remedy 14
Remedy 15
Donate Gold Cow to a Brahmin, with the Sankalp stating that this
is for the ancestors.
Remedy 16
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Donate Neelam gem stone to someone in need.
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