SIMPLE REMEDIES FOR PITRA DOSHA IN A HOROSCOPE
Pitra Dosha in Vedic astrology refers to ancestral karma or unresolved issues passed down from forefathers. It occurs when there is a disturbance in the family lineage or when the ancestors’ wishes remain unfulfilled. Various combinations of planets in a horoscope lead to the formation of Pitra Dosha, often associated with curses from someone who was physically, financially, or emotionally harmed in the past. This can create a repeated pattern of suffering within the family. Those afflicted by Pitra Dosha may face obstacles in areas like health, relationships, and finances, often leading to depression and challenges on multiple fronts. Remedies typically involve honouring ancestors, performing specific rituals, or charitable acts to balance the energy and bring peace to the family lineage. Hence, here we present some simple remedies to help you mitigate the malefic effects of Pitra Dosha: Evade actions that might harm others physically, financially, or emotionally, as this could perpetuate negative karmic patterns. Avoid anger and egoistic behaviour at all costs. Be grateful and humble. This in itself is the best remedy to minimize the ill effects of Pitru Dosha. Serving and respecting your living elders can bring blessings and reduce Dosha effects by balancing familial relations. Resolving long-standing family disputes or misunderstandings can help clear negative ancestral energies. Offer unconditional and unannounced services to elderly needy persons, menial workers, poor people and animals. Regular donations, particularly for education, healthcare, or spiritual causes, can help balance the karmic energy. Contribute to the expenses of getting a poor girl married. You can also contribute to the treatment of poor patients. Collect an equal amount of money from all your relatives and donate it to a holy place, such as a temple, on Amavasya. You can also donate white-coloured clothes, curds, radishes and money on Amavasya. Make balls of cooked rice and ghee and feed these balls to crows and fish every Saturday. Offer water (if possible, Gangajal), janeu thread and black sesame seeds to the roots of the Peepal trees every Saturday. Perform circumambulation (परिक्रमा) of the tree 108 times reciting the mantra “Aum Namo Bhagvate Vaasudevaaye” – “ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय”. Planting trees, especially fruit-bearing ones, in memory of ancestors is believed to bring blessings and relieve Pitra Dosha. For a simpler remedy, water the Peepal tree every morning and light a lamp with sesame oil near its roots every evening. Plant a Peepal plant on an Ekadashi and donate rice or products made of rice. Make sure to burn camphor (कर्पूर) at home every morning and evening. This pacifies Pitra Dosh. You should recite the Gayatri Mantra daily. Hang/place the pictures of your late relatives/ancestors on the southern wall of the house. Seek their blessings every day. Whenever you visit any religious place, offer 3 palm-full of water to your ancestors (Pitrus) while bathing in the holy pond/river. SOME OTHER REMEDIES: Light a lamp in the evening. Recite Nag Stotra, Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra or Rudra Sukta or Navagraha Stotra. This will appease the souls of the departed. Narayan Nagbali Pooja is a special ritual for Pitra Dosha. This pooja becomes important when any ancestor has died an abnormal, unnatural or untimely death. One can do this pooja at Trimbakeshwar at Nashik, Chandod in Gujarat, Kalahasti in Andhra Pradesh or at Haridwar in Uttarakhand. It is a well-known belief that when one recites the 11th chapter of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta, the ancestors appear in one’s dreams. Presently, they let the person know whether they are satisfied or not. Furthermore, they also give indications as to what they need for their salvation. You can recite the Pitra Dosha Shanti Mantra one mala (rosary) daily: “Om Shreem Sarva Pitra Dosha Nivaranay klesham Han Han Sukh Shantim Dehi Phat Swaha”. After completion, donate some food to Brahmins or cows. Perform Rudrabhishek: This is a special prayer and ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva, which can be performed at a temple to bring peace to ancestors and lessen Dosha effects. Click HERE to read all that you wanted to know about PITRA DOSHA.
SPECIAL REMEDIES TO BE DONE ON DIWALI
DIWALI has special significance for doing and initiating astrological remedies. Let’s understand why? ASTROLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DIWALI: Diwali falls on Amavasya – Sun and Moon – the two luminaries and important astrological planets that come together this day are placed in Tula (Libra) Rashi and Swati Nakshatra. The evil spirits and negative energies are said to be strongest on Amavasya or No Moon day. Hence, stronger remedies or upaay which are done on this day are effective in warding off such strong negativity from one’s life. The Libra sign is a sign of balance and righteousness, of trade and business, of peace and harmony. Swati Nakshatra represents freedom, self-confidence and learning. Above all, it represents Goddess Saraswati – all forms of arts, communication, knowledge, etc. Swati is an auspicious Nakshatra. It helps one to accomplish the most difficult tasks and to move ahead, overcoming obstacles. The following remedies can be done/initiated on Diwali for maximum results: Tie a toran made of Asoka leaves and marigold (गेंदा) flowers at the entrance. This helps remove negativity in your house or commercial space. In case you are facing severe problems in your life, do this remedy. On Diwali night, light a lamp (दीपक) under a peepal tree after sunset. After lighting the lamp, walk back home without looking back and without uttering a word. This is a very good remedy, especially for those under Sade Sati or those having Shani Dosha. This, in essence, is a very effective remedy for those facing financial problems. Take three gomati chakra, three yellow cowries and three turmeric knots (हल्दी की गांठ). Tie them in a yellow cloth. Place this at the pooja place on Diwali night and thereafter keep it in your locker or cash box. 4. This remedy is for those who are suffering from some speech disorders, such as stammering. Take 11 cowries and burn them to ash on Diwali. Immerse this ash in flowing water. Continue for 5 consecutive Wednesdays. Don’t forget to light a diya in the southwest corner of your house. Moreover, this is an important Vastu tip. This is a valuable remedy for those who fail to get a good job even after repeated attempts. On Diwali, early morning (before sunrise), go to a crossroad (चौराहा) – where four roads meet with a lemon and a knife. Once you reach there, cut the lemon into four pieces; throw a piece in each direction; all the time mentally repeating your wish for a good job. After this, return without looking back even once. You can continue this for 7 consecutive days for the best results. If your business is not doing well or you are not getting a good flow of customers, try this remedy. Establish the Indrani yantra at your pooja or workplace on Diwali night. Surely, you shall see quick results. Those who have Chandra Grahan yoga or Angarak yoga in their horoscopes should not venture out of the house on Diwali night. On Diwali night, take the root of the banyan tree (बरगद की जड़) and a silk thread. Colour the thread with red sandalwood paste. Thereafter, tie the banyan root with the coloured silk thread at the main door of your residence or commercial premises after Laxmi puja. This remedy is for those eligible males and females who want to get married. Then place 11 marigold flowers on the altar, while doing pooja on Diwali night. Worship it with saffron (केसर)/turmeric (हल्दी) and place a ghee lamp in front of it (not too close), the whole night. Thereafter, in the morning, grind the flowers with Gangajal and saffron or turmeric. Apply this paste to your hands. Continue applying for 2-3 days or till the paste lasts. On Diwali night, burn camphor and clove in a silver or earthen vessel at the pooja place without fail. This will help ward off any problems related to spirits, bad omens, and all types of Vastu Dosha. Moreover, this remedy is a must, especially when anyone in the house has pitra dosha. WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY DIWALI Click here to read DIWALI REMEDIES ACCORDING TO YOUR RASHI/BIRTH SIGN (in Hindi)