Jai Gurudev

By grace of Param Pujya Gurudev for the benefit of everybody, I would like to present the following
collection of information. I hope everybody will be able to use it and get benefited.
Let me clear at this stage itself that I am not an astrologer. I am simply a sadhak like others. I have
collected all the below given information from Param Pujya Gurudev, Mantra Tantra Yantra Vigyan
Monthly Magazine, various articles, friends, and other sources. Whatever I have collected from others, is
given in the following article. I hope everybody will be able to use it and get benefited.
PITRU DOSH / PITRA DOSH
I still remember the day and the moments, when I took "Pitru Dosh Nivaran Diksha" from Param Pujya
Gurudev, on Guru Purnima Shibir.
It was really an amazing moment...! In the shibir, Pujya Gurudev explained many aspects of Pitru Dosh.
It also reminded me that Param Pujya Gurudev Dr. Narayan Dutt Shrimaliji also asked everybody to do
"Pitru Dosh Nivaran" sadhna
for many many many times. If Pujya Gurudev himself was highlighting Pitru Dosh for many times, then
all of us should understand the criticalness of this dosh.
Let us understand what is Pitru Dosh ? Why it is so critical ? What are the effects of Pitru Dosh on one's
life ? How to remove obstacles occurred from Pitru Dosh ?
How Pitru Dosh Occurs ?
There are many ways by which Pitru Dosh can occur. According to general information from various
Puran, Pitru Dosh occurs when the soul of our ancestors and departed forefathers does not get peace (
shanti ) due to any of the following main reason, and there may be others.

(1) Bad deeds ( bad karma ) of our ancestors in earlier life, knowingly or unknowingly, are embarrassing
their souls,
(2) Bad deeds ( bad karma ) of children, knowingly or unknowingly, are embarrassing the soul of
ancestors,
(3) Lack of fulfilments of parental desires of our ancestors,
(4) A sudden and unnatural death of any relative ancestors in early age,
(5) If someone fails to remember and honour the ancestors properly,
(6) If certain wishes are remained attached with the soul of the ancestors, etc.

It is stated in the ancient text that Pitru Dosh occurs if any ancestors up to the 7th generation on the
father's side and up to the 4th generation on the mothers side have expired at an early age or have had
an unnatural death.

Our ancestors are not only our family members or relatives, but also our teachers, mentors, role
models, friends, and guardians, who have contributed to our welfare and growth in this or previous life.
This creates an implied obligation on us to respect them and their parental desires and calls for
following good deeds. If by any chance this is not followed by anyone, it may embarrass the souls of the
ancestors, which, in turn, becomes Pitru Dosh.
How to identify if someone is suffering from Pitru Dosh ?
The effect of Pitru Dosh can also be found using the Vedic Astrology. According to Vedic Astrology, Pitru
Dosh occurs when Sun and Moon is afflicted with Rahu and Ketu. It also has a direct connection with
Hindu Mythology.
According to Hindu Mythology, the AMRUT ( Potion of Immortality ) came out of the ocean during
SAMUNDRA MANTHAN. Lord Vishnu took MOHINI ROOP ( Look of a Beautiful-Mesmerizing Lady ) to
distract the DANAVs ( Evils ) and subsequently started distributing AMRUT among DEVs ( Good ) and
DANAVs, starting with DEVs. One DANAV feared that the DANAVs will not get the AMRUT and will get
over by their turn. Therefore he changed his getup like DEVs and sat between SURYA DEV ( Sun ) and
CHANDRA DEV ( Moon ). Surya Dev and Chandra Dev recognized the DANAV and informed Lord Vishnu
in Mohini Roop, who used his weapon SUDARSHAN CHAKRA to cut-off DANAVs head. However he
already drank the AMRUT, he became immortal and then from that time onwards the head is known as
RAHU and the tail is known as KETU. Ever since that time onwards Rahu and Ketu are bitterest enemies
of Sun and Moon. Since than, Rahu and Ketu are trying to punish Sun and Moon, and tries to swallow
Sun and Moon.
Rahu and Ketu are not planets. They are actually the intersection points of the orbit of the Moon and
the elliptic. The intersection points in the north is called Rahu or the north node or the dragon's head
and the intersection points in the south is called Ketu or the south node or the dragon's tail. Indian
Saints and Rishes have given them the status of planets since these points have great influence on the
lives of individuals and are called CHHAYA GRAH ( Shadow Planets ) or Karmic planets. Rahu and Ketu
are responsible for certain bad yogas in the horoscope of individuals.
The Saints and Rishes have woven many facts in the mythology to give a meaning of Solar ( Sun ) and
Lunar ( Moon ) Eclipse. Another meaning is that Rahu gives the result at a cost of losing the body. And
Ketu gives the result at a cost of losing the head. Means, the person under the effect of Rahu or Ketu has
to loose one thing to get another. Additionally, whenever there is any kind of connection between Rahu
-Ketu and Sun- Moon, it mostly gives inauspicious results.
At the core of Astrology, Pitru Dosh is one type of Yoga, which is formed by various combinations and
placements of planets and houses. As per Astrology system, Sun is the symbol of Father. Furthermore,
the 10th house in the horoscope also indicates Father and related aspects. Hence, if any negative
combination of Sun or the 10th house, indicates presence of some kind of Pitru Dosh.
Pitru Dosh Yoga is formed when Rahu and Ketu are with any of the planet and are placed in the 6th, 8th
and the 12th house. Many a times, this yoga is also formed in the 5th house. In another combination,
when 9th house, 9th lord, 9th house from the moon or the lord of 9th house from the moon is under
influence of Rahu and Ketu this indicates Pitru Dosh. Apart from this it is also said that if Rahu is situated
in 2nd, 6th 8th and 12th house then it is considered as Pitru Dosh.

At many places, Saturn is also hold equally responsible for different forms of Pitru Dosh. When Sun and
Saturn are in the same house, or having Drishti ( affecting each other ), it is also considered as Pitru
Dosh.
Saturn also represents our ancestors. If Saturn is afflicting Moon then predict that Pitru Dosh is from
maternal side, while if Saturn is afflicting Sun, then predict that the Pitru Dosh is from paternal side. For
this to happen, the 5th lord/house should also be afflicted.
According to Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, the various curses from previous births can be seen in a
horoscope. Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra gives a list of combinations which indicates Pitru Dosh and
other related Doshas with its remedies. The combinations given in Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra are:

1.Sun in his debilitation Rashi and in the Navamsa of Saturn is hemmed in between malefics in the 5th
House;
2.Sun, as Lord of the 5th, posited in a Trikona with a malefic, is hemmed in between malefics and is also
aspected by a malefic;
3.Jupiter occupies the Rashi of Sun, the Lord of the 5th is with Sun and Lagna and the 5th are occupied
by malefics;
4.Lord of Lagna, devoid of strength, is in the 5th and the Lord of the 5th is combust and Lagna and the
5th are occupied by malefics;
5.There is exchange of Houses between Lords of the 5th and the 10th and Lagna and the 5th are
occupied by malefics;
6.Mars, as the Lord of the 10th, is associated with the Lord of the 5th and Lagna, the 5th and the 10th
are occupied by malefics;
7.Lord of the 10th is in the 6th, 8th, or 12th, Jupiter is in a malefic Rashi and the Lord of Lagna and the
5th are associated with malefics;
8.Sun, Mars and Saturn are in Lagna and the 5th and Rahu and Jupiter are in the 8th and the 12th;
9.Sun is in the 8th, Saturn in the 5th, the Lord of the 5th is associated with Rahu and Lagna is occupied
by a malefic;
10.Lord of 12th is in Lagna, Lord of 8th in 5th and Lord of 10th in 8th;
11.Lord of 6th is in 5th, Lord of 10th in 6th and Jupiter is associated with Rahu.

Simple ways to identify Pitru Dosh

Astrological combinations and calculations are used to precisely find out the exact problem and related
solution of Pitru Dosh. Such astrological calculations are good, but they are far more complex and hard
to understand for a common man.

Then how a common man can identify if he is under the bad influences of Pitru Dosh ? Well, there are
some signs and methods given in the ancient texts, which help a person in identifying Pitru Dosh.
Following are the most important signs to identify the existence of Pitru Dosh.

1. Children are falling sick repeatedly.

2. The couple has problem in conceiving the child, i.e. problem in getting pregnant.
3. Repeated miscarriages.
4. Only a girl child is being conceived repeatedly.
5. Quarrels among family members without any reasonable reason.
6. The person's educational and career growth is obstructed.
7. Disruption in educational and career growth and success.
8. The family doesn't grow and faces many problems repeatedly.
9. The family faces spirit like and black magic like effects repeatedly.
10. Those who are physically and mentally handicapped may have such affliction.

What is Pitru Paksh and Shraddh ?

Vedic Astrology prescribes many remedies for all the problems " from simple to complex and cheapest
to costly. There are many ways available to nullify the effects of Pitru Dosh. Some of the ways are
described below.

It is believed that satisfying our ancestors and forefathers, we can have their blessings for peaceful and
happy life. For the peace of the souls of our ancestors it is advices to perform SHRADDH. Shraddh is the
ritual and ceremony performed for the departed souls of our ancestors. According to ancient texts, the
Shraddh is performed during dark fortnight ( Krishna Paksh ) in the month of Ashwin ( September October ) which reaches to the ancestors immediately and their souls will rest in peace. On the last day
of the fortnight, i.e. Amavasya oblations are offered to all those dead ancestors whose Tithi ( Date
according to Hindu Calendar) of dead is not known.

Hindu Purans are full of details about Shraddh, especially Bramha Puran, Garud Puran, Agni Puran and
Matsya Puran. Lord Yama himself explained the importance of Shraddh performed during Pitru Paksh.
All the sinful deeds committed by the ancestors are cleansed by the Shraddh, and all the ancestors bless
those performing the Shraddh rituals.

The customs and the rituals performed during Pitru Paksh vary regionally. Some people fast on that day,
and some do not shave for the fortnight. Some performs Puja and some offer food to the crows.
According to Hindu mythology, crows represents forefathers, therefore crows are offered food in these
days. On each day of the fortnight oblations of water and PINDs or balls of rice and meal are offered to
the dead relatives by the surviving relatives.. This process is also called PIND DAAN.

Pind Daan is generally done in the Pitru Kshetra ( Area ). According to Puran Pitru kshetra have been
divided into five parts out of these Bodhigaya as Shira kshetra, Vaitarni as Nabhi kshetra, Pithapur as
padaar kshetra, Siddhpur as Matru kshetra and Badrinath as Brahma-kapali kshetra. Thus, all these fivepitru tirtha are various organs of one body.

Bodhigaya Kshetra is very famous, ancient and holy pilgrim for dedicating Pind Daan for ancestors and
forefathers. That is situated on the bank of Falgu river in Bihar state.

Nabhigaya Kshetra is situated at Jajpur village on the bank of Vaitarni river in Orissa state. It is also
known as Nabhi Kshetra. Vaitarni river is famous in Puran wherein it is mentioned that after death one
has to cross Vaitarni river and the person who have perform good deeds during his life time can only
cross the river very easily. But by performing Pitru Tarpan Puja here, one can make his forefather cross
this river.

Padgaya Kshetra is situated at Pithapur at Tamil Nadu state on the Madra-valter railway line. It is
situated near Raj Mahendri station.

Siddhpur is known as Matru Gaya Kshetra is situated in Mahesana district of Gujarat state. Bhagavan
Parshuram performed Pind Daan of his mother in Siddhpur. On the bank of Bindu Sarovar, Pind Daan
and Shraddh ceremony are performed.

In 2008, the Shraddh Pitru Paksh begins on September 15 and ends with Sarva Pitru ( All Ancestors )
Amavasya on September 29.

Performing Shraddh is also considered as the offering of our respect and gratitude towards our
ancestors. Many times performing only Shraddh is not sufficient enough to remove the Pitru Dosh.
Special rituals and puja has to be performed in order to remove the evil effects of Pitru Dosh.

What are the recommended remedies for Pitru Dosh.

Remedy 1

The most widely accepted special ritual or puja for Pitru Dosh is NARAYAN BALI PUJA. This puja is
performed only at few prescribed places such as (1) Tryambakeshwar in Nasik, (2) Chandod near
Dabhoi near Vadodara in Gujarat, (3) Kala Hasti in Tamil Nadu and (4) Haridwar. It is very important to
note that the puja have to be performed at the mentioned places.

Remedy 2

Another remedy for Pitru Dosh is given below. This Puja can remove all kinds of Pitru Dosh, and was
also discussed on the ISSPLIST Yahoo Group by the user DEVI_BHAGAT in 2004.

On any Somwati Amavasya, when the Amavasya is falling on Monday, go to Pipal tree. Offer one
Yagyopavit to the tree and second Yagyopavit to Lord Vishnu. Then do 108 Parikrama ( move in circles
around ) of tree.
While doing Parikrama, chant the mantra Om Namo Bhaagvate Vaasudevaay and offer a sweet to the
tree with each Parikrama. After finishing the Parikrama, again pray to the Pipal tree and Lord Vishnu and
ask forgiveness.

Remedy 3

One more remedy was discussed on ISSPLIST Yahoo Group is listed below. This method is already
published in December 2003 issue of
Mantra Tantra Yantra Vigyan Magazine.

To perform this puja, One Madhuroopen Rudraksh is required. This puja is done only in Pitru Paksh. Put
the Rudraksh in a plate.

Start chanting Om Namah Shivay mantra for 108 times while continuously looking at the Rudraksh.
Perform this process for all
the 14 days of Pitru Paksh. On the Sarva Pitru Amavasya, wear the Rudraksh around the neck using
black thread.
This will get rid of Pitru Dosh.

Remedy 4

Similar to the above mentioned remedy 3, take one normal Panchmukhi Rudraksh.
Do 1,25,000 jaap of OM NAMAH SHIVAY mantra in 11 days. Then wear the Rudraksh around the neck
using black thread.

Remedy 5

During the Pitru Paksh, chant 2 / 3 / 5 or 11 mala of following mantra, using any mala.

OM KREEM KLEEM KRISHNAAY PITRU DOSH NIVARANAAY KLEEM FATT

Remedy 5

To get blessings of all Pitrus, this method is extremely useful. Take a brand new Rudraksh Mala to
perform this puja.
Do not use a mala which was used to chant other mantras. Chant the following mantra for 11 malas
daily during the Pitru Paksh.

OM SARVA PITRU PRAM PRASANNA BHAVA OM

Remedy 6

Another excellent method to get rid of Pitru Dosh is to get Special Pitru Dosh Nivaran Diksha from
Param Pujya Gurudev.

Remedy 7

Every Saturday, make rice balls by mixing cooked rice and ghee. Feed these rice balls to crows and fish.

Remedy 8

Unconditional services to parents, old-age needy persons, sweeper and poor people are recommended.
The person should try not to get angry in this life and try not to engage in any kind of quarrels in his
lifetime.

Remedy 9

Worshipping Lord Vishnu, specially the form of Sri Ram, is also advised for Pitru Dosh Nivaran. Person
can also worship Lord Vishnu with the main mantra OM NAMO NARAYANAAY.

Remedy 10

Try to feed 10 Thousand, One Thousand or Hundred Brahmins, as one can afford.

Remedy 11

Perform Kanya Daan ( perform the marriage of a girl ), if possible for a Brahmin Kanya.

Remedy 12

Help other people who are performing Shraddh Karma.

Remedy 13

Perform Rudrabhishek ( Rudra Abhishek ) in the name of the KUL or ancestors.

Remedy 14

Donate Gold Cow to a Brahmin, with the Sankalp stating that this is for the ancestors.
Remedy 15
Donate Neelam gem stone to someone in need.

I hope above information will be useful for those suffering from the Pitru Dosh, and equally useful for
these who wanted to know about Pitru Dosh.

May Param Pujya Gurudev's blessings shower on all of you, your family members and friends.

Jai Gurudev.