Can't do Shradh? These 5 things will save you from the anger of your ancestors!
In Hinduism, Shradhpaksha is the rituals performed by relatives for the departed souls of dead ancestors, parents and relatives. Tarpan and Shradh are performed on all Amavasi or no moon days. But the most important period to perform Shradh is the Pitru Paksha period during the Krishna Paksha fortnight in Ashwin month (September – October).However, if you are unable to perform Shradh rituals, don’t be upset about it. There are a few quick remedies you can follow and save yourself from the anger of your ancestors.What you need to do in case you are doing full-fledged shradh rituals.If the person offering Shradh is not financially sound, he can feed only one Brahmin.
The menu should include, wheat, pulses, rice, fruits, sugar, vegetable and dakshana (donation of money or clothes) as per his wish.If you have no money to perform shradh rituals, just offer black sesame into a nearby river.You can also offer one handful of black sesame toa Brahmin to please your ancestors.One can also feed cows and remember his ancestors. This will be enough to please his ancestors.If the previous mentioned remedies are also not possible, then you can simply pray to Suryadev and ask for forgiveness for not being able to perform proper rituals.
ByDailybhaskar.com
