Bhadrapada Amavasya

Bhadrapada Amavasya is a very pious and revered date in Hinduism. On this day, the way to get rid of ancestral debt is shown through tarpan, bath, meditation, fasting, service and donation. According to the scriptures, the virtuous deeds done on Amavasya Tithi give manifold fruits and blessings of ancestors are received.

This Amavasya of Bhadrapada month is especially considered best for the peace of those departed souls, whose Shradh, Tarpan or Pinddaan could not be done properly. On this day, the soul is purified by service, penance and donation and the mind gets peace.

Importance of Bhadrapada Amavasya

This day is a symbol of self-purification, restraint and service. On this day, bathing in the Ganges, offering water to ancestors, silent fast, meditation and serving the needy brings peace, balance and spiritual progress in life. It is said in the Puranas that donations made on Bhadrapada Amavasya are especially fruitful and pave the way for happiness, peace and prosperity in the family.

Importance of donation according to Shrimad Bhagwat Gita

It is said in the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita—

Daatvyamiti Yaddanam Diyate’Anupkarine.

Deshe Kale Cha Patre Cha Taddanam Sattvikam Smritam.

That is, the donation that is given without selfishness, at the right time and to the right person, is Sattvik donation.

Feed the specially abled and the helpless

On this auspicious occasion of Bhadrapada Amavasya, feeding the poor, specially abled and the helpless is the best way to attain peace of the soul of ancestors and the blessings of God. Participate in Narayan Seva Sansthan’s service project of providing lifelong food (one day in a year) to Divyang, helpless and destitute children and spread virtue, peace and ancestral grace in your life.