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#How_did_Sradham_begin?
Yudhisthira asked Bheeshma “How did Sradham giving begin?”
Bheeshma replied, “Dattatreya was born in the Vamsha of Brahma’s son Athiri Maharishi. Nimi was born to Dattatreya as a result of his penance. Sriman was born to Nimi. Sriman did penance for 1000

years and attained sadgati. Nimi was devastated by the loss of his son and suffered sleepless nights. One day on Chathurthi thithi, though was able to sleep the early part of the night woke up with sadness again at the loss of his son.
He thought about doing Sradham. Nimi

thought about all the favourite food of his son Tapasvi Sriman. On Amavasai he called 7 Brahmins to offer food to them in his home. He offered rice to them without salt. He placed Dharba grass under the seats and at the feet of the Brahmins, Darbha facing south. To those south

facing Darbha, Nimi offered pinda pradhaman (rice balls) in memory of his son Sriman. After doing this he was wrought with self doubt for having done something which was not done by the rishis before him. He was worried if the Brahmins will curse him for doing this. Since Athiri

Maharishi was his ancestor he prayed to him. As a result of his penance Athiri Maharishi appeared before him. He understood how Nimi was engulfed in sadness due to the loss of his son. “Nimi, I agree fully with the Pithru yagam that you did. This Dharma was created by Brahma. He

introduced the Sradha rules. Let me tell you about them. Brahmadeva chanted mantras and created a place for Agni. Then he stated, what portion of the offerings should go to Agni, Soman, Varunan and Vishvadevas who were always with the Pithrus. During Sradham we have to pray to

Mother Earth as #vaishnavi #kasyapi #Akshayai. When we bring water we have to pray to Varuna Bagawan. Then we have to pray to Agni and Soman. Then offer food to Pithrudevatas. After this offering and prayer to them we are rid of our papam (sins). Brahma has divided the vamsa of

Pithrudevas into seven. Agni to Vishwadeva is one division. Sahan, Krithi, Vibaaoman, Punyakrith, Pavanan, Kramyan. Shemyan, Samuhan, Vivasvan, Viryavan, Sriman, Keerthiman, Kridhan, Sankaran, Oavan, Easan, Kartha, Dhakshan, Buvanan, Kanithan, Vishwakrith and many more are

considered Vishwadevas. Ragi, asafoetida, onion, garlic, drumstick, pumpkin family should not be used in Sraadha cooking. Crying and sneezing must be avoided during that time.” This was the advice given by Athiri to Nimi after which he returned to his abode. This started the

Sraadha ritual (Pithru Yagyam) and the rishis followed it henceforth. They gave tharpanam with holy river’s water. Because of the Sradha and the food offered by all the four varnas Pithru devas got indigestion. So they went and complained to Somadeva. He said you go and tell

Brahma. When the Moon God said this they went to Brahma. Brahma said Agni will help you in this matter.
Agni said during Sradham you eat along with me and so everything will get digested. Yudhishthira that is why the first portion is always offered to Agni Bhagawan. Any Homam

done in his presence, even the Brahma Raksha will not step foot there. First to the father and then to the grandfather the offerinomust be made (pinda pradhaman). For every pindam offered the respective Gayathri must be chanted with reverence. Whenever one crosses a river a Jala

tharpanam must be offered. When crossing the river Pithrus names must be said. Pithrus love this. With Pithru Bhakthi we are blessed with good health, long life happiness and prosperity. By doing Sradham the departed souls attain Sadgati.pithru Vamsham consists of Brahma,

Pulasthiyar, Vasishtar, Pulahar, Angiras, Kradhu, Kashyapar.
One who offers food to Deva, Pithru and Aditi will live happily with their children and grandchildren”
Sarvam Sri Krishnarpanam 🙏🏻

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