Anagha Lakshmi Tarpan Vidhi — Pacifying a Restless Deceased Female Ancestor

Why is Bhagwati Anagha Lakshmi worshipped alongside Lord Dattatreya?

The speaker says Lord Dattatreya is a combined form of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh in whom all powers reside, and that Bhagwati Anagha Lakshmi is his Vamangi (left-half consort) Mahayoga Shakti. He says that whenever any Mahashakti is worshipped, her paired form (yugal shakti) must also be worshipped, so archana or Tarpana of Anagha Lakshmi's 101 names alongside Dattatreya's worship brings her special grace.

The speaker says it is said that Lord Dattatreya is a combined form of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh gathered into three principal forms, in whom all powers reside. His Mahayoga Shakti — his VamangiA householder's wife, understood as a manifestation of the Divine Feminine seated on the left side (Vama) of the husband — the basis for sleeping beside one's spouse incurring no ritual flaw. (left-half consort) power — is Bhagwati Anagha Lakshmi. He says that if one is doing 100 mala of any Dattatreya mantra, reciting the 101 names of Bhagwati Anagha Lakshmi alongside it brings her special grace. He adds that whenever any Mahashakti is worshipped, her paired form (yugal shakti) must also be worshipped, so worshipping Dattatreya's form together with archana of Anagha Lakshmi's 101 names is especially auspicious.

What remedy is recommended for a household with a serious money problem?

The speaker says that if a money-related problem is severe, worshipping Bhagwati Anagha Lakshmi with kumkum once every morning for at least four months brings her special grace.

The speaker says that especially where a money-related problem is very severe, a quick-acting upasana is to worship Bhagwati Anagha Lakshmi with kumkum once each morning, continuously for at least four months. Doing so, he says, brings her special grace.

When should regular Dattatreya practitioners worship Anagha Lakshmi each month?

The speaker says that those who regularly do Lord Dutt's seva-puja and observe vrats like Anagha Lakshmi's are certain to receive her grace if they worship her with these names every month on Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi.

The speaker says that people who especially do Lord Dutt's seva-puja, and who keep vrats such as Anagha Lakshmi's, are certain to receive her grace if they worship her with these mantras every month on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi.

How is a silver Anagha Lakshmi beej made and installed for a wealth remedy?

The speaker describes a further vidhan he calls a great boon for Dattatreya practitioners, open to general use as well: a silver Bija Mantra of Lakshmi's beej akshar Shri is made and, on the Ashtami following the completion of Dattatreya Jayanti in the Margashirsha month (Anagha Lakshmi Ashtami), or on any Krishna Paksha Ashtami during a crisis, it is placed on a plate, treated as Bhagwati's own form, worshipped with kumkum through her names, offered aarti, and then kept at the place where household money is stored.

The speaker describes one further special vidhan, which he calls a great boon for sadhaks who worship Lord Dattatreya, though he says anyone may use it in general too. A silver Bija Mantra is made of Shri, which is Bhagwati Lakshmi's Bija Mantra akshar. In the Margashirsha month, once Dattatreya Jayanti is complete, the Ashtami that follows is when the Anagha Lakshmi Ashtami vrat is observed. On that Anagha Lakshmi Ashtami day — and, especially during a time of crisis, on any Krishna Paksha Ashtami — the silver Bija Mantra is placed on a plate, treated as Bhagwati's own form, and worshipped on top with kumkum through these names. After the archana, aarti is shown to it, and it is then kept at the place in the home where money is stored.

What is the daily routine once the silver Anagha Lakshmi beej is installed?

The speaker says that starting from the Krishna Paksha Ashtami on which it was installed, the beej should be brought back each day from the money-storage place to the puja place, worshipped again with kumkum 108 times or through 101 mantras, and then returned to the money-storage place, with red and yellow flowers always offered to it.

The speaker says that every day starting from that Krishna Paksha Ashtami, the Bija Mantra should be brought back from the place where money is kept to the puja place, and worshipped again with kumkum — either 108 times, or through the 101 mantras — before being carried back and kept at the money-storage place once more. Red and yellow flowers, he says, must always be offered to it. Following this practice, he says, brings Bhagwati's special grace, particularly for money-related problems.

When does Dattatreya tarpan become especially necessary?

The speaker says that when any special problem related to the pitrus, or vaishachik (spirit-related) problems, arises, the seva, puja and anushthan of Lord Dattatreya are very effective at that time.

The speaker turns to explaining how this tarpan vidhan should be done. He says TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan. becomes especially necessary at a time when any kind of special problem connected to the Pitr arises, or when vaishachik (spirit-related) problems present themselves — at such a time, the seva, puja and anushthan of Lord Dattatreya are very effective.

Which tree is used for Dattatreya-mantra tarpan to pacify the pitrus generally?

The speaker says that performing tarpan with Lord Dutt's mantras on a Peepal tree is also excellent, and that the pitrus become peaceful and calm very quickly through it.

The speaker says that performing TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan. with Lord Dutt's mantras on a PeepalA sacred fig tree dedicated to Lord Dattatreya — Pitru Tarpan performed beneath it calms agitated ancestral spirits causing domestic unrest. tree is likewise an excellent practice — through it too, the Pitr become peaceful and calm very quickly.

How is a restless deceased female relative (Pitrani/Dakini) dosha identified?

The speaker says that if a woman in the household died, especially an untimely (akal) death, and continues to trouble the family badly — whatever form she may have taken, whether called Pitrani or Dakini Tradition, and a dosha connected to her is present — Bhagwati's 101 names are used for this.

The speaker notes this issue is seen especially in regions of Rajasthan, where such a spirit is called Pitrani, though he adds that the problem can arise anywhere — it is only that people in those regions are more attentive to it. If a woman in the household has died — especially an Akala Mrityu (untimely death) — and is troubling the family a great deal, whatever form she may have taken, whether one calls her Pitrani or Dakini Tradition, and a dosha connected to her is present, the speaker says Bhagwati's 101 names are what is used for this.

Where should the tarpan for a restless deceased female relative be performed?

The speaker says this tarpan is done with Ganga water on the trunk of a Bel tree — either standing at the tree or sitting beneath it — and that the tree must be a worshipped one, not standing in an isolated (nirjan) place. The materials needed are a brass lota of water with a little honey added, and a betel leaf (paan patta), which he says suits Bhagwati's form best, though a peepal leaf may also be used.

The speaker says the TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan. with Bhagwati's 101 names is done using Ganga water, poured onto the trunk or wood of a Bel tree — either standing at the tree or sitting beneath it. He specifies the tree must be a worshipped one; it should not stand in an isolated (nirjan) place. The materials needed: a brass lota filled with water, into which a little honey is added, along with a betel leaf (PeepalA sacred fig tree dedicated to Lord Dattatreya — Pitru Tarpan performed beneath it calms agitated ancestral spirits causing domestic unrest. leaf can also be used, but he says the betel leaf, paan patta, suits Bhagwati's form best).

What sankalp and prayer are spoken before pouring the tarpan?

The speaker says three betel leaves (with only the stem, not the tip, broken off) are held together while a Sankalpa is taken and a ghee lamp is lit and placed upon flowers rather than directly on the ground; one then states that this deceased female household member is being addressed, and prays to Bhagwati to pacify and calm her and to grant the strength to arrange Narayana Bali on her behalf so she attains liberation.

The speaker says three betel leaves are taken, their stems (dandal) broken off but not the tip, held together, and used for the TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan. on the Bel tree with each of Bhagwati's names. Before this, a SankalpaA formal ritual resolution spoken aloud before an offering or observance, declaring its intent and dedicating its merit. for the purpose is taken, and a ghee lamp is lit and placed atop flowers — never directly on the bare ground. While doing so, one states: this household member who suffered an Akala Mrityu was in female form — the remedy is specifically for a woman who died in this way. The prayer continues: she who has died is now troubling us; O Bhagwati, please pacify and calm her, and grant us the strength (samarthya) that we may arrange Narayana Bali on her behalf and secure her sadgati, so that she too attains mukti.

How is the tarpan water actually poured while reciting each name?

The speaker says that after speaking the prayer, the three betel leaves are placed into the vessel, and water is poured onto the Bel tree while saying 'tarpayami namah' after each of Bhagwati's names.

The speaker says that after this prayer is spoken, the three betel leaves are put into the vessel, and then, saying 'TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan.yami namah' after each of Bhagwati's names, the water is poured onto the Bel tree.

How quickly does this tarpan pacify a troubling deceased relative?

The speaker gives the example of someone whose mother was murdered and now troubles the family, with no means yet available for Narayana Bali: he says this tarpan is an option for such a case, and that within three to four days, up to a week, the spirit's intensity noticeably calms. He adds it can also be used when troubled small children are involved.

The speaker gives an example: a person reported that his mother had been murdered, and she now troubles the family a great deal, while they presently lack the means to arrange Narayana Bali. In such a situation, he says, this tarpan is the option to use. He says that quite soon — within three to four days, and certainly by the time a full week passes — the intensity of whichever shakti has been troubling the family calms down; it no longer carries the same fierceness. If small children in particular are being troubled and facing a lot of difficulty, he says this remedy can be used for that too.

Should the sacred syllable Om (Pranav) be used with Bhagwati Anagha's tarpan mantra?

The speaker says the Pranav (Om) should be used in this mantra only by those who have taken Yajnopavita (the sacred thread); everyone else should use 'Shri' instead — so the mantra becomes 'Shri Anaghaya Namah,' recited as 'Shri Anaghaya Tarpayami Namah' while pouring water onto the tree with the leaf.

The speaker gives the first mantra as an example: Shri Anaghaya Namah. He clarifies that the Pranav (Om) should be used only by those who have taken YajnopavitaThe sacred thread ceremony marking initiation into Vedic rites (Janeu) — if lapsed across generations, expiation (Prayashchitta) for each known generation is required before it can be resumed. (the sacred thread); everyone else should use 'Shri' in its place, giving Shri Anaghaya Namah. So the full recitation while pouring water onto the tree with the leaf, doing the TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan., is: Shri Anaghaya Tarpayami Namah.

What is added to the water for this tarpan?

The speaker says the tarpan water should also contain honey and black sesame (til), and the tarpan is done with all 101 names using this water.

The speaker specifies that honey and black sesame (til) go into the water used for this TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan. — black til, honey and water together. The TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan. is then performed through all 101 names using this mixture.

What should be done with the leftover water and leaves after the tarpan?

The speaker says that after completing the tarpan with all 101 names, the leaf and any water left over should be brought home and sprinkled throughout the house, especially at the main door.

The speaker says that once the TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan. with all 101 names is finished, the leaf and whatever water remains should be carried back home and sprinkled all through the house — with particular attention given to sprinkling it at the main door.

Does it matter what kind of Bel tree is used for this tarpan?

The speaker says the best result comes if the Bel tree stands within a temple, and reiterates that it should never be one in a deserted (nirjan) place — a worshipped tree gives the best effect, and using this remedy brings peace.

The speaker says that if the Bel tree used is one present within a temple, that is the very best; he repeats that it must never be one standing in an isolated (nirjan) place. A tree that is regularly worshipped, he says, gives the best result, and this practice brings peace to the family that uses it.

What remedy is given for a girl who died in childhood or adolescence and troubles the family?

The speaker says that if a girl between roughly three and thirteen years of age — who may have already reached puberty — died an untimely death and is troubling the family badly, and no capable sadhak is available to secure her gati, or the family lacks the means for special rites at Ganga, Prayag, Kashi or Gaya, this tarpan through Bhagwati's forms and mantras on the Bel tree can be used to calm and pacify her instead.

The speaker addresses a further situation: a girl anywhere between roughly three and thirteen years of age, who may already have reached puberty (rajasvala) before her death, has died an untimely death and is troubling the family a great deal, and yet no sadhak capable of securing her gati has been found, or the family does not have the financial means to arrange special rites at Ganga, Prayag, Kashi or Gaya. In such a situation, he says, this tarpan — through these forms of Bhagwati and these mantras, performed on the Bel tree — can be used to calm her and bring her peace.

For how long must this tarpan be performed to see results?

The speaker says this tarpan must be done daily for at least 40 continuous days for definite benefit, though visible relief often begins from around the seventh day — one should not stop until the spirit is fully calmed.

The speaker says this TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan. must be performed daily, continuously, for a minimum of 40 days, for the benefit to be assured. He adds that visible relief typically begins from around the seventh day, but one should not give it up at that point — it should be continued until the spirit is fully and completely calmed.

What upkeep is needed once the initial 40 days of tarpan are complete?

The speaker says that after the initial 40 days, tarpan can be reduced to just twice a month — on Krishna Paksha Ashtami and Amavasya — to keep the peace maintained.

The speaker says that once the 40 days are complete, one may, if one wishes, reduce the practice to performing TarpanaA libation offering of water or other substances made to a deity or ancestor, typically performed alongside Havan and Marjan. on only two days each month — Krishna Paksha Ashtami and Amavasya — and this will keep the peace maintained.

Should this Anagha Lakshmi tarpan be combined with Kali worship?

The speaker says an alternative using Kali worship (with a single lamp) also exists, but warns against doing both together, as it causes excessive intensity (ugrata). He notes this remedy is also useful for parents whose pregnancy or child was lost or who suffered an untimely death, since such parents suffer greatly.

The speaker adds that, besides this, an option using Kali worship (with a single lamp) also exists, but cautions that performing both together at the same time causes far too much intensity (ugrata) and should be avoided. He notes that this remedy is often useful as well for parents whose unborn child was lost during pregnancy, or whose child died an untimely death — such mothers and fathers suffer greatly, and they too can make use of this practice.