The dark fortnight in the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapad is known as ‘Pitrupaksha’. This fortnight is very dear to the ancestors. If Mahalaya shraddha is performed for the ancestors during this fortnight, they remain satisfied throughout the year.
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If seekers perform seva above their capacity, with perfection and responsibility, they will progress fast spiritually !
Distress intensifies during the Pitrupaksha, seekers should chant ‘Om Om Shri Gurudev Datta Om’ for at least an hour every day in this period.
This shows the level to which society has degraded to ! It is time we realised that this is what happens when we lead a life bereft of Sadhana.
Such frequent incidents show that the Hindus are becoming Raja-Tama predominant due to lack of spiritual practice.
From the perspective of God-realisation, these festivals and Vowed religious observances have a spiritual foundation, since celebrating them leads to creation of Chaitanya
This Ashtanga sadhana consists of 8 steps, viz. Elimination of personality defects, and inculcation of virtues, Elimination of ego, Namajapa (Chanting God’s Name), Awakening of Bhav (Spiritual emotion), Satsang (Holy company), Satseva (Service unto the Absolute Truth), Tyag (Sacrifice) and Priti (Unconditional love).
The ego removal process, which is one of the aspects of sadhana according to Gurukrupayoga as advised by Sachchidananda Parabrahman (Dr) Jayant Athavale, plays a crucial role in helping develop Sharanagati.
O’ Hindus ! Resolve on the day of Guru Purnima to work as Guruseva to the best of your ability to establish Dharma in every field !