Pitru Prarthana (Prayer to the Ancestors)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Understanding Hindu Mourning Period Rituals, Pitrus other
Invocation
Original
हे पितृदेव! समस्त पितृगणों को सादर नमन। आप हमारे वंश के आधार हैं।
Transliteration
He Pitru-deva! Samasta Pitru-ganon ko saadar naman. Aap hamare vansh ke aadhaar hain.
Meaning / Translation
O Ancestors! Respectful salutations to all the Pitrus. You are the foundation of our lineage.
Prayer for Liberation
Original
पितृ लोक में आपका वास हो, आपकी आत्मा को परम शांति और मोक्ष प्राप्त हो।
Transliteration
Pitru loka mein aapka vaas ho, aapki aatma ko param shanti aur moksha praapt ho.
Meaning / Translation
May you reside in the ancestral realm; may your souls attain supreme peace and liberation (Moksha).
The Offering (Shradh)
Original
हम श्रद्धापूर्वक तर्पण और पिंड दान अर्पित करते हैं, ताकि आपकी तृप्ति हो सके।
Transliteration
Hum shraddhapoorvak tarpan aur pind daan arpit karte hain, taaki aapki tripti ho sake.
Meaning / Translation
We offer water (Tarpan) and food offerings (Pind Daan) with deep devotion, so that your souls may find satisfaction.
Seeking Blessings
Original
हे पितृ देव! अपने आशीर्वाद से हमारे परिवार की रक्षा करें और हमें सद्मार्ग दिखाएं।
Transliteration
He Pitru Deva! Apne aashirwad se hamare parivaar ki raksha karein aur hamein sadmarg dikhayein.
Meaning / Translation
O Ancestors! Protect our family with your blessings and guide us always on the path of righteousness.