What is ‘Pirtru Dosha’? How are such sins atoned?

Nama Article 22nd November 2007

 

Source: http://www.namadwaar.org/answers/questions2.html#pitrudosha

 

Question:

What is 'Pirtru Dosha'? If one does not perform Pitru Karmas to his ancestors, how can it be compensated? How are such sins atoned?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

If one fails to remember and honor properly the ancestors of his family, he is subjected to sins. This is 'Pitru Dosha'.

 

In the current age, it is difficult to perform Pitru Karmas as prescribed in the Shastras.

 

The easiest compensation and atonement to such accrued sins is the Chanting of Maha Mantra for two hours on their death anniversary and feeding the poor.

 

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan  :

 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare