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News Topical, Digital Desk : In Indian tradition, respecting our ancestors is considered very sacred. Our ancestors are the basis of the strength and blessings of our roots. Rites like Shradh, Tarpan and Pinddaan are performed so that we can express our gratitude and respect towards our ancestors.
Every day of Pitru Paksha reminds us that our life is incomplete without the blessings of our ancestors. Pinddaan of Bhishma Pitamah, the hero of Mahabharata, is a unique example of these traditions, which is connected with religion, duty and love.
Pind Daan of Bhishma Pitamah
It is mentioned in the Mahabharata that when Bhishma Pitamah left his body, the entire Kuru clan was drowned in grief. At that time, the Pandavas took the responsibility of his last rites and Pinddaan on their shoulders. Dharmaraj Yudhishthira led the rituals following Dharma and ethics. Bhima handled all the arrangements with his strength.
Arjun lit the fire with his arrows and performed the cremation. Nakul and Sahadev chanted mantras, offered sacrifices and water offerings. The five brothers together performed the Pinddaan and Tarpan of the grandfather. This was not just a ritual, but a symbol of deep respect and gratitude towards their Kulguru.
what is the religious significance
We learn from Bhishma Pitamah's Pind Daan that no matter how great a warrior falls on the battlefield, the greatest lesson is to follow Dharma and duty. By performing Pind Daan of their grandfather, the Pandavas showed that respecting ancestors is the true Dharma.
Even today, the day of Bhishma Ashtami is considered extremely auspicious for offering tarpan and pind daan to the ancestors. It is believed that the pind daan performed on this day gives salvation to the ancestors and their blessings always remain on the family.
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