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Mumbai: In Hindu tradition, ancestors hold a revered place in the lives of the living. It is believed that our forebears continue to influence our life journey through their blessings and spiritual presence. Their essence lives on within us, guiding and protecting us in unseen ways. On the day of Amavasya (New Moon), it is said that ancestors are released from their celestial abodes and arrive at the doorsteps of their descendants. This sacred moment is an opportunity for families to honour them and help them attain peace, often through rituals and acts of charity.

Amavasya is particularly significant for those suffering from Pitru Dosh—a karmic imbalance believed to arise from neglected ancestral duties. This day is thought to offer a divine chance to absolve such doshas and invite harmony and prosperity back into life. Here’s how you can recognise signs of Pitru Dosh and the steps you can take to seek ancestral blessings and spiritual relief.

What Causes Pitru Dosh?

Pitru Dosh is said to occur when proper ancestral rites such as Shraddh or Pind Daan are not performed. If ancestors remain unhonoured, their unsettled energies can manifest as obstacles in the lives of their descendants. Additionally, if any woman in the household suffers unjust treatment or harm, it may also invoke Pitru Dosh. The absence of charitable acts in memory of the ancestors is another common cause. Astrologically, Pitru Dosh is reflected in specific houses of one’s kundli (birth chart), which a qualified astrologer can help interpret.

How to Identify Pitru Dosh in Daily Life

• There are several everyday signs that may suggest the presence of Pitru Dosh:
• Sudden halts in career or personal progress
• Continuous misfortunes or financial instability
• Repeated failures in ongoing projects
• Feeling overwhelmed by obstacles from all directions
• If these patterns seem persistent despite sincere efforts, it may be time to consider ancestral imbalance as a possible root.

Easy remedies to remove pitruu dosh on amavasya

• Feed a Brahmin or the Needy: Offer a complete meal on Amavasya to a Brahmin or anyone in genuine need. This is considered one of the most powerful remedies.
• Plant a Peepal Tree: Doing so near a river or pond symbolises giving life and continuity to ancestral lineage.
• Offer Raw Milk and Black Sesame to Trees: Pour raw milk, water, and black sesame seeds at the base of a Peepal or Banyan tree to reduce the impact of Pitru Dosh.
• Perform Rudrabhishek: Conducting a Rudrabhishek near a natural water body is believed to purify ancestral energies.
• Light a Lamp under a Sacred Tree: On the night of Amavasya, light a diya (lamp) under a Peepal or Banyan tree for ancestral peace.
• Donate to the Blind, Orphans or the Ill: Acts of charity on this day are known to bring blessings from ancestors.
• Feed the Elderly: Serving food to an elderly person and offering them donations is especially auspicious.
• Feed Animals and Birds: Give food to cows, stray dogs, and birds—this too pleases the departed souls.
• Offer a Sacred Thread (Janeu): One thread should be placed at the roots of a Peepal tree, and another offered to Lord Vishnu. Then, circumambulate the tree 108 times.
• Perform Tarpan at Dawn: Offer water to your ancestors with heartfelt prayers early in the morning.
• Give Arghya to the Sun with Sesame Water: Add black sesame to water and offer it to the Sun to bring peace to ancestral souls.
• Clean Your Doorstep and Light a Lamp: Begin the day by sweeping the threshold and lighting an oil lamp to invite divine energies.

By performing these humble yet powerful rituals on Amavasya, one can not only alleviate Pitru Dosh but also draw closer to the peace and prosperity that comes from ancestral blessings.

(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not endorse or validate these claims.)