Questions tagged [shraddha]
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Do all Non-Hindus remain as Pretas after death?
The Jivatma will remain as a Preta unless Śrāddha is done, but non-Hindus do not perform Śrāddha.
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What does Faith mean? [duplicate]
It could mean faith in a particular diety, mantra, ritual, remedy etc. What does faith mean and what does it involve? Does any scripture describe faith?
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Who are Pitru Devatas? Is Pitru Dosha caused due to the Pitru Devatas being unhappy?
Who are Pitru Devatas? Is Pitru Dosha caused due to the Pitru Devatas being unhappy? How many generations of ancestors are counted as Pitru Devatas?
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Do Pretas and Bhootas roam around for eternity unless rites are performed for them? [duplicate]
If rites and rituals are not performed for their liberation, would these pretas/bhootas roam the world for eternity?
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what is Nava Shraddha, Nagna Srardham , Vrishotsarga, Ekoddishta, Sapthaham, Maasika
In relation to rituals after death, I am looking for better clarity on the following topics:-
Nagna Srardham
Nava Shraddha
Vrishotsarga
Ekoddishta
Saptaha
Maasika: This is last chapter in the karma ...
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How is Aryama linked to the Pitrs and how is his role different from Yama
It is said that the Vedic god Aryama, the son of Aditi, is the foremost among the Pitrs or manes. This has also been stated by Lord Vasudeva in the 10th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita:
अनन्तश्चास्मि ना...
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What is the reason behind opposite rituals during Shraddha and last rites as compared to those for devatas
(Though the question may seem long, actually it is short. Even if one is able to read till the first point of Edit it would be nice)
It is seen that while performing the last rites (antyeshti, ...
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What are the consequences of not doing shraddha for the departed ancestors?
I have heard people say that they can be bad. Are there ways to compensate for missed Shraddhas?
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which scripture prescribes offering food to Brahmins in the Shraddha ceremony?
Which scripture prescribes this and is it believed that feeding Brahmins on earth effectively feeds the departed ancestors in Pitr Loka?
