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There is a tradition in Sanatan Dharma of giving special respect to ancestors. Ancestors are considered equivalent to gods. It is believed that ancestors remain connected to their lineage and family in some form or the other. When family members do not respect their ancestors, neglect rituals like Shraddha-Tarpan or insult elders, then the dissatisfaction of the ancestors can cause many obstacles in life.

In astrology and religious beliefs, this condition is called “Pitra Dosh”. Pitra Dosh can hinder a person’s progress. It is said that this defect is not only to the position of the planets but also to the deeds and family behavior. If there is a lack of reverence for ancestors in the family, if there has been a mistake in the last rites or Shraddha rituals, or if injustice has been done to an elder, then it can affect the coming generations as well.

According to religious beliefs, due to Pitra Dosh, a person may have to face repeated obstacles in life.

• -If there is Pitra Dosh, a person faces difficulties in achieving success even after working hard.
• -If there is Pitra Dosh, one has to face delay in marriage or marital tension.
• -If there is Pitra Dosh in a person’s horoscope then he faces obstacles in the happiness of children.
• -Due to Pitra Dosh, a person has to suffer financial loss or loss in business.
• -If there is Pitra Dosh in the horoscope, there is mental tension and unrest in the house.
• Due to Pitra Dosh, there is frequent illness or depression.

Easy ways to remove Pitra Dosh

• -For the satisfaction of ancestors, special importance has been given to Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan. The ancestors are pleased by doing these deeds especially during Amavasya and Pitru Paksha.
• -There is a religious belief that divine energy resides in trees like Peepal and Banyan. Worshiping and circumambulating these trees on the day of Pitru Paksha or Amavasya is considered auspicious.
• – Bholenath has been considered the main deity for the removal of ancestral defects. Chanting Shiva mantras daily and offering water on Shivalinga gives positive results.
• – In astrology, Sun is considered to be the causative planet of father. Put water, Roli and red flowers in a copper pot and offer Arghya to the Sun God and chant the mantra “Om Ghrini Suryay Namah” 11 times.
• – Amavasya Tithi is dedicated to the ancestors. On this day, feeding roti, rice, ghee and jaggery to the cow is considered auspicious.