What Is Pitru Dosha (Ancestral Curse) – Meaning, Effects, and Remedies
Pitru Dosha: The word “Pitru” means ancestors (forefathers), and “Dosha” means fault or problem. So, It means a problem in your life caused due to unhappy ancestors. It is believed that if your ancestors didn’t get proper shraddha, pind daan, or if they had bad karma (like hurting someone), their souls may not rest in peace. This creates a dosha (blockage) in your birth chart. It is usually seen in the 9th house of your kundli (which represents father, ancestors, and luck).
What Causes Pitru Dosha?
There are several reasons behind Pitru Dosh. Such as Not performing Shraddha or Tarpan properly
- Untimely death of ancestors
- Family members not doing pind daan or last rites
- Bad deeds done by ancestors
- Misuse of money, property, or hurting others in past generations Even if you have done nothing wrong, you may carry this dosha because of your family’s past karma.
Effects of Pitru Dosha
It can cause many problems in a person’s life. Some common signs are
- Delay in marriage or frequent relationship breakups
- Problems in childbirth or miscarriages
- Financial troubles or debts
- Health issues in family without reason
- Lack of peace at home
- Repeating problems in generation after generation
- Struggles despite hard work
If these problems are happening again and again in your family, astrologers often check for Pitru Dosha in the horoscope.
Remedies for Pitru Dosha
The good news is — It can be reduced or removed by following some simple remedies with full faith and devotion.
- Perform Shraddha and Tarpan: Every year during Pitru Paksha (15 days for ancestors), do proper tarpan and shraddha rituals. Offer food, water, and clothes to Brahmins and needy people. This gives peace to ancestors’ souls.
- Visit Gaya, Haridwar, or Prayagraj: These holy places are famous for pind daan rituals. Doing rituals there helps release ancestors from suffering.
- Chant Mantras and Do Pitra Puja: Chant this powerful mantra – “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Pitra Dosha Nivaranay Swaha” Do Pitra puja every Amavasya (no moon day), especially during Pitru Paksha.
- Feed Cows, Dogs, Crows, and Poor People: Feeding animals like cows, dogs, or crows is believed to reach your ancestors. Offer food to poor, orphans, or saints on Saturdays or Amavasya.
- Plant a Peepal Tree: Planting and watering a Peepal tree is very powerful in removing the dosha. Sit under the tree on Saturdays and light a diya, offer water, and pray to your ancestors.
