In the modern era, younger generations are more inclined towards science and technology, often deviating from traditional beliefs and rituals. However, there are instances in life where science and technology fail to provide answers. One such instance in astrology is known as Pitra Dosha.

Understanding Pitra Dosha: Pitra Dosha is a condition that appears in the horoscope due to disrespect towards parents in a previous life, irresponsibility in fulfilling duties, and misuse of power and position. It is associated with the forefathers or ancestors.

Indicators of Pitra Dosha

Pitra Dosha is reflected in the birth horoscope through various planetary alignments:

• Placement of Sun/Moon and Rahu in the ninth house, which represents father, ancestors, and destiny.
• Presence of Rahu in significant positions or at Trikon in the horoscope.
• Conjunction of Rahu with Saturn or Jupiter.
• Rahu's placement in the 2nd or 8th house (Ashtam Bhav).

Negative Effects of Pitra Dosh

 Pitra Dosh can lead to several adverse consequences in life, including:

• Limited success in business.
• Delayed or unhappy marriage.
• Problems with conceiving or repeated miscarriages.
• Financial debts and poverty.
• Family disputes.
• Repeated failures in exams.
• Accidents or sudden deaths within the family.
• Mental or physical disabilities in children.
• Employment issues.
• Substance abuse.
• Disturbing dreams about snakes.

Remedies for Overcoming Pitra Dosh: To mitigate the malefic effects of Pitra Dosh, one can follow these simple remedies:

1. Plant and regularly water a banyan tree.
2. Offer food to birds and animals such as crows, cows, and street dogs.
3. Observe fasts and perform Shiv Puja on Mondays during the month of Shravan.
4. Offer food to Brahmins or the needy on every Amavasya (New Moon day).
5. Perform Pitra Dosha Nivaran Puja based on the planetary positions of the malefic planets.
6. Perform Trapandi Shraad (ritual to honor ancestors).
7. Worship Lord Vishnu.
8. Consider wearing a Ruby gemstone if Pitra Dosha is present in the birth chart.

·       Wash the ruby gemstone with Ganga Jal (water from the Ganges) and recite the Surya mantra "Om Hraam Hreem Hroum Saha Suryaya Namaha" 108 times.

·       After wearing the gemstone, donate red lentils to the needy and offer water to the Sun for maximum benefit.

·       Pour the remaining Ganga Jal on plants or in a running stream.

Methods of wearing a Ruby gemstone

To wear a Ruby gemstone, follow these steps:

1. Wash the Ruby gemstone with Ganga Jal.
2. Recite the Surya mantra "Om Hraam Hreem Hroum Saha Suryaya Namaha" 108 times.
3. Wear the gemstone in a ring made of gold or copper on the ring finger.
4. Donate red lentils to the needy and offer water to the Sun.
5. Pour the remaining Ganga Jal on plants or in a running stream for proper disposal.