The primary objective is to satisfy three generations of ancestors: (Father) Pitamaha (Grandfather) Prapitamaha (Great-grandfather) Key Components of the Prayoga
Title: Sri Vaishnava Shraddha Prayoga: Tradition, Theology, and Ritual Practice Author: [Author Name] Format: Introduction + 6 sections + Appendix + Bibliography Intended audience: Students of Hindu studies, practicing Sri Vaishnavas, comparative religion readers sri vaishnava shraddha prayoga
In an age of hurried living, this prayoga stands as a careful, loving bridge between the living and the departed—a bridge built on faith, rice, sesame seeds, and the unshakeable name of Narayana. The primary objective is to satisfy three generations
: Invoking deities and three generations of ancestors (Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather). Pinda Dana : The offering of symbolic rice balls ( ) to nourish the souls. : Libations of water mixed with black sesame seeds. Brahmana Bhojanam : Libations of water mixed with black sesame seeds
The Karta usually fasts until the completion of the ritual and the Brahmanas have eaten.