Mahalaya Amavaasya-reply to Gomukhji

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Brahmanda(Chapter XXI) At the end of PitRipakshha, the mahalaya amavasya

comes. Pitra paksha is the 15 days of dark half of the month of

bhaadrapada (normally in

september). These 15 days are allotted to our departed ancestors.Water libations

with black sesame is offered to each of the departed soul. TarpaNa (offering of

water) is done by sitting facing South (direction), holding a pinch of black

sesame seeds (if available) on the right palm, pour water on them and let the

water flow in the space between the thumb and the fore finger of right hand

into a tray or plate (tilt the right so that the water flows out, wetting the

sesame seeds, through the space between thumb and forefinger) 1. TarpaNam is

offered by eldest surviving member or one whose father has died; female can give

tarpaNam. 2. The relationship given is that of the deceased and not living ones.

3. After bath and usual puja for Gods, sit facing south. 4. Items required are,

a few teaspoonful of black sesame seeds, water or thirtha, with milk or flowers

gandha offered to lord, kusha grass if available.

roman" color="#111111">5. Hold all items in right palm and start pouring water

from left hand on to right palm to allow water to flow thru right palm, right

thumb and right forefinger. 6. The number of times at the end of the mantra

shows the number of times the mantra to be chanted and number of times the

libation to be poured. 7. Where wife is alive, avoid using the word

’sapatniikam’. Similarly when the husband is alive, avoid

using the word ’sabhartRikaam’. Please keep these seven points in mind

Gomukhji.There are other points too to bear in mind but that you can ask the

purohit whom you engage for Tarpana. Hope this throws more light on the

issue... Yours yogically, Shreeram Balijepalli

 

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