During Pitru Paksha, Sutak is observed on the birth of a child in the house, does Shraddha stop in such a situation, know the rules of Garuda Purana.


in eternal culture Pitru Paksha The time is considered very sacred and important. This is the period when people remember their ancestors and perform Tarpan, Pind Daan and Shraddha rituals with rituals for the peace of their souls. There is a religious belief that by performing these rituals during Pitru Paksha, the blessings of the ancestors always remain on the family and the ancestors attain salvation.

But many times such situations arise in life due to which many types of doubts arise in the minds of people. One such common question is that if a new guest (child) is born in someone’s house during the days of Pitru Paksha and Sutak or Sobar is installed in the house, then should the Shraddha rituals of ancestors be stopped in such a situation? Let us know about this topic Garuda Purana What rules and clear instructions are given in.

According to the traditional beliefs of Hinduism, whenever a child is born in the family, a state of Sutak or Sober is assumed in the house for a few days. During this period, it is generally prohibited to organize any kind of big puja or auspicious events at home.

At the time of new birth, many rules are followed to keep the mother i.e. the mother of the newborn child safe from any kind of negative energy or external influences. Generally, religious rituals are prohibited at home for at least 10 to 12 days after birth.

If a child is born in your house during Pitru Paksha and due to the rules of Sutak you are not able to perform Brahmin feast or Shraddha ritual collectively, then you do not need to panic or get upset at all.

If such a situation arises, then first of all you should ask for forgiveness from your ancestors with folded hands. Moreover, if the Sutak period ends by the last days of Sarvapitri Amavasya or Pitru Paksha, you can perform Shraddha rituals for all your ancestors together on that scheduled day.

Garuda Purana gives very clear and precise guidance on this subject. According to the scriptures, even if a child is born in the house during Pitru Paksha and Sutak is worn, you will still get your Shraddha rituals should not be stopped completely.

The rules of Sutak or Ashaucha mainly apply to the Prasuta (mother giving birth to a child) and family members associated with the birth. In such a situation, other male members of the house or those members who are not directly affected by Sutak can easily perform Shraddha and Tarpan of the ancestors on their fixed date. According to Garuda Purana, the birth of a child is not considered a symbol of any inauspiciousness in the house, but of immense good fortune and blessings of the ancestors. Therefore, by keeping in mind some practical rules and purity, you can easily complete the Shraddha rituals of your ancestors and get their blessings.