Pitru Paksha, the sacred fortnight in the Hindu calendar, is a time to honor and pay respects to our ancestors (Pitru). It is believed that during this period, our forefathers visit the earth to bless their descendants. Offering prayers and performing rituals for them ensures their peace in the afterlife and brings prosperity to the family. Guru Shree Goverdhan Das (Dr. Ganesh Dubey – PhD), a renowned Tantric expert, suggests powerful Tantric remedies that can help bring solace to the departed souls and enhance family harmony.
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Understanding Pitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha, also known as Shraddh, lasts for 15 days during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. During this period, the living members of the family offer food, water, and prayers to their ancestors. The rituals are aimed at fulfilling the unmet desires of the departed souls, which in turn is believed to remove obstacles in the lives of their descendants.
The Importance of Tantric Remedies
While traditional rituals like Tarpan (offering water) and Pind Daan (offering food) are commonly practiced, Tantric remedies during Pitru Paksha can have a more profound effect. Tantra, an ancient spiritual science, is not just about rituals; it involves harnessing cosmic energies to clear negative karma and ancestral blockages. According to Guru Shree Goverdhan Das, the spiritual power of these remedies helps in addressing ancestral curses (Pitru Dosha) and unresolved karmic debts.
Key Tantric Remedies by Guru Shree Goverdhan Das
Ā Ā One of the most potent remedies during Pitru Paksha is the chanting of specific mantras dedicated to the ancestors. Guru Shree Goverdhan Das emphasizes chanting the “Pitru Gayatri Mantra” or “Om Pitrubhyo Namah” daily during this period. This sacred mantra invokes the blessings of the ancestors and helps in dissolving any negative energies passed down through generations.
Ā Ā Recommended Practice: Sit facing south (the direction of ancestors) and chant the mantra 108 times every day during Pitru Paksha. Offer water and black sesame seeds to the ancestors as a gesture of respect and gratitude.
Traditionally, Shraddh is performed by offering food to Brahmins or feeding the poor. However, Guru Shree Goverdhan Das advises including specific Tantric elements in this ritual to amplify its effects. These include offering black sesame seeds, barley, and water while chanting mantras in a focused and meditative state. These offerings symbolize purity and connection with ancestral energies.
Ā Ā Recommended Practice: Offer sesame seeds, water, and cooked food while chanting “Om Shreem Pitru Devatabhyo Namah” to strengthen the bond with your forefathers.
Rudraksha beads, known for their spiritual significance, are used in Tantric practices to protect individuals from negative ancestral influences. Wearing a 5-Mukhi Rudraksha during Pitru Paksha can protect you from Pitru Dosha and help you in receiving your ancestorsā blessings. According to Guru Shree Goverdhan Das, the Rudraksha acts as a shield against negative energies and brings peace to both the living and the dead.
Ā Ā Recommended Practice: Wear the Rudraksha bead on a Monday or Amavasya (New Moon day), while chanting the Pitru mantra for enhanced protection and guidance.
Ā Ā Guru Shree Goverdhan Das recommends practicing deep meditation during Pitru Paksha. This meditation is aimed at connecting with the energy of your ancestors. Visualization techniques are used where one imagines light flowing from their heart to their ancestors, asking for forgiveness and expressing gratitude. This act of meditation helps in resolving past karmas and bringing peace to the ancestral lineage.
Ā Ā Recommended Practice: Sit in a quiet place, light a ghee lamp, and focus on the flame. Close your eyes and visualize sending light and love to your ancestors. Practice this for at least 15 minutes daily during Pitru Paksha.
In Tantric tradition, the type of food offered during Shraddh holds significance. Guru Shree Goverdhan Das suggests offering specific foods such as rice, milk, honey, and ghee, as they carry high spiritual vibrations. Offering these to your ancestors during Pitru Paksha enhances their spiritual progress and, in turn, brings blessings of prosperity and peace to the family.
Ā Ā Recommended Practice: On the day of Shraddh, prepare a simple meal of rice, lentils, milk, and ghee. Offer these to a Brahmin, along with prayers for your ancestors’ peace and blessings.
By performing these powerful Tantric remedies, families can:
- Remove Pitru Dosha and ancestral curses.
- Bring peace and happiness to their ancestral souls.
- Attract prosperity, health, and success into their lives.
- Establish a strong spiritual connection with their lineage.
Guru Shree Goverdhan Das emphasizes that during Pitru Paksha, the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds is thinner, making it an ideal time to connect with your ancestors through Tantric practices. These remedies not only bring peace to your departed loved ones but also help clear the karmic obstacles that may be affecting your current life.
