पितृ दोष के मंत्र व उपाय
Pitra Dosh arises when ancestors (Pitrs) remain unsatisfied — often shown by the Sun or Moon afflicted by Rahu/Ketu or Saturn in the birth chart. It is associated with obstacles in progeny, marriage and family harmony, and recurring problems despite effort. The remedy is to honour and pacify the ancestors through Shraddha, Tarpan and prayer. These mantras and upay are traditionally prescribed to relieve Pitra Dosh.
Recommended Mantras
गायत्री मंत्र
The Gayatri Mantra purifies the lineage and is chanted in Tarpan and Shraddha to bring peace to ancestors.
📅 At sunrise, 108 times, facing east — daily and through Pitru Paksha.
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः
महामृत्युंजय मंत्र
Invokes Shiva for the liberation (moksha) and peace of departed ancestral souls.
📅 Daily, and especially on Amavasya (no-moon day).
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
श्री नवग्रह स्तोत्रम्
Balances the Sun, Moon, Saturn and Rahu-Ketu that cause Pitra Dosh in the chart.
📅 On Sundays and Amavasya, with a sesame-oil lamp.
जपाकुसुमसङ्काशं काश्यपेयं महाद्युतिम् ।
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Shiva, the lord of liberation, is invoked so ancestors attain peace and bless the family.
📅 Daily; offer water on the Shivling for the Pitrs.
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Practical Tips
- ✦Perform Shraddha and Tarpan for your ancestors during Pitru Paksha (the 15-day ancestral fortnight) — this is the primary Pitra Dosh remedy.
- ✦Offer water to the Sun each morning and to a Peepal tree; light a diya under the Peepal on Amavasya.
- ✦Feed crows, cows, dogs and brahmins / the needy in the name of your ancestors — food offered with respect reaches the Pitrs.
- ✦Keep a photo of departed elders, seek their blessings, and avoid disrespecting elders at home.