Pitru Tarpan and Shraddha Mantras
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Shraddha Hindu Ancestors Pitris pooja
Pitru Gayatri Mantra (Invocation)
Original
ॐ पितृगणाय विद्महे जगत्प्रियाय धीमहि तन्नो पितृः प्रचोदयात्॥
Transliteration
Om Pitruganaya Vidmahe Jagatpriyaya Dhimahi Tanno Pitruh Prachodayat.
Meaning / Translation
Om, let us meditate on the ancestors, who are dear to the universe. May those divine ancestors inspire and guide our intellect.
Tarpan Mantra (Water Offering)
Original
तस्मै स्वधा नमः। तस्मै स्वधा नमः। तस्मै स्वधा नमः।
Transliteration
Tasmai Swadha Namah. Tasmai Swadha Namah. Tasmai Swadha Namah.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations with the sacred offering (Swadha) to them. Salutations with the sacred offering to them. Salutations with the sacred offering to them.
Pitru Prarthana (Ancestral Prayer)
Original
ॐ पितृभ्यः नमः। पितृ देवो भव। हे पितृ देव, हमारी श्रद्धा स्वीकार करें और हमें आशीर्वाद दें।
Transliteration
Om Pitrubhyah Namah. Pitru Devo Bhava. He Pitru Deva, hamari shraddha sweekar karein aur humein aashirwad dein.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the ancestors. May the ancestors be as gods to us. O Divine Ancestors, please accept our devotion and bestow your blessings upon us.
Moksha Prarthana (Prayer for Liberation)
Original
हे पितृगण, आप तृप्त हों। आपकी आत्मा को शांति और मोक्ष प्राप्त हो।
Transliteration
He Pitrugana, aap tript hon. Aapki aatma ko shanti aur moksha prapt ho.
Meaning / Translation
O Ancestral Spirits, may you be satisfied and content. May your souls attain eternal peace and liberation (Moksha).