Amrit Vichar, Lucknow: Sudden crisis in life, it is financial trouble, family feud or stress in relationships sometimes arises not due to any normal reason but due to Pitra Dosha. According to Jyotishacharya Pandit Vighnesh Dubey, Shastri, when the souls of ancestors are not satisfied or the duties to be done towards them remain incomplete, then Pitra dosha affects the family. Many measures have been given to remove this defect, the use of black sesame is considered the most effective remedy.
Importance of black sesame: Jyotishacharya Pandit Vighnesh Dubey said that there is religious belief that black sesame is dear to Yamraj. By including them in the tarpan, the souls of the ancestors get peace and they are happy and bless them. This is the reason that using black sesame in Tarpan on Pitra Paksha, Amavasya and special occasions is considered very auspicious.
Tarpan on Amavasya and Pitru Paksha: Pandit Vighnesh Dubey Shastri says that during Amavasya and Pitru Paksha, the ancestors should add black sesame, kush and barley to it while offering water. With this karma, the soul of the ancestors is satisfied and their blessings remain on the family. It is believed that this reduces the effect of Pitra dosha and returns happiness in life.
Fasting of Indira Ekadashi: Pandit Vighnesh Dubey Shastri said that Indira Ekadashi has been given special importance for the liberation of fathers in astrology. On this day, worshiping Lord Vishnu and offering black sesame seeds, along with the ancestors, also receives the blessings of Lord Vishnu himself. This fast is considered an effective remedy for Pitra Dosha Prevention.
Planetary defects are also calm: According to Pandit Shastri, the use of black sesame is beneficial not only from religious point, but also from astrological perspective. At the time of Pitru Paksha, the side effects of Rahu, Ketu and Saturn are calm by offering black sesame seeds. When these planets are in inauspicious state, they increase difficulties in a person’s life. The tarpan of black sesame transmits positive energy by balanced by these planets.
Special fruits are found from the worship of Aryama: There is a tradition to worship Aryama, the god of ancestors, in the ancestral side. During this time, offering black sesame seeds not only the ancestors, but also the blessings of the gods. This keeps the family happiness and prosperity and removes obstacles on the lineage.
Other measures are also necessary: Pandits say that Pitra Dosha is not prevented by just one day’s practice. For this, regular remembrance of ancestors, charity and food to Brahmins is equally necessary. When the family involves unitedly, the souls of the ancestors get special peace and their blessings bring happiness and peace in the family.
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