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Garuda Purana: Neglecting Shraddha Invites 'Pitru Dosha'! Why 13th-Day Rituals Are Crucial
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News18•29-09-2026, 12:39
Garuda Purana: Neglecting Shraddha Invites 'Pitru Dosha'! Why 13th-Day Rituals Are Crucial
- •Garuda Purana reveals the secrets of the human birth and death cycle, detailing the soul's journey after death.
- •According to Garuda Purana, the soul remains in Preta Loka for the first 12 days, wandering as a 'Pretatma' around its home.
- •The 13th-day Shraddha ceremony is crucial for the soul to gain energy for its 86,000-yojana journey to Yamaloka.
- •Failure to perform 13th-day rituals can trap the soul in a 'Trishanku' state, leading to 'Pitru Dosha' for future generations.
- •Offering food, feeding Brahmins, and performing charities on the 13th day provide salvation and comfort to the departed soul.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Garuda Purana, the Shraddha ceremony performed on the 13th day after death is known as 'Sampindikarana' and is considered a mandatory custom.
The Garuda Purana states that for the first 12 days following death, the soul remains in Preta Loka, wandering around its home and family members as a 'Pretatma'.
If these rituals are neglected, the soul becomes trapped in a 'Trishanku' state between heaven and hell, remaining in the house as a Pretatma and potentially causing 'Pitru Dosha' for future generations.
