4 Simplest Ways to Perform Shraddha: Only 7 Days Left – Don’t Miss This Golden Opportunity!

Only 7 days left! Discover the 4 simplest ways to perform Shraddha and honor your forefathers—don’t miss this golden opportunity!

Are you ready to honor your forefathers in the simplest way possible? Only 7 days left! Shraddha isn’t about big rituals—it’s about love, gratitude, and Sanatangyan roots. Fasting until noon, serving cows, feeding sadhus, reading the Gita, or chanting Hari Naam are simple ways to perform Shraddha. These acts are small but very powerful. They help you honor your ancestors and show your gratitude. Will you take this golden opportunity to connect with your forefathers? Strengthen the eternal bond you share with them.

Shraddha: A Sacred Bond of Gratitude

Shraddha is not about elaborate ceremonies but about sincerity of heart. In the Sanatangyan way of life, it is believed that remembering our ancestors with devotion ensures their peace and, at the same time, brings blessings to the entire family. The Manusmriti states:

“पितृदेवमानुष्याणां देवानां च विशेषतः।

श्रद्धया पितरः तृप्ताः प्रीतिं यान्ति दिवौकसः॥”

Translation: “Just as gods are pleased with offerings, so too are the ancestors delighted by Shraddha performed with faith.”

Thus, Shraddha is not merely ritualistic but a divine duty.

Fasting Until Noon

The initial thing to do while performing Shraddha is to fast till noon. Fasting cleanses the body and increases self-restraint. If we skip food till noon, our body feels light. Our mind stays calm and focused on devotion. The Bhagavad Gita (6.17) gives guidance on this practice.

“युक्ताहारविहारस्य युक्तचेष्टस्य कर्मसु।

युक्तस्वप्नावबोधस्य योगो भवति दुःखहा॥”

Translation: “He who is regulated in eating, recreation, work, sleep, and wakefulness can mitigate all sorrow through yoga.”

Fasting during Shraddha is a yogic practice. It helps us stay disciplined and focused. By fasting, we can honor our ancestors with a pure heart.

Service to the Cow

Cows hold an eternal place of reverence in the Sanatangyan dharma. a It also helps uplift the souls of our ancestors.

In the Rigveda (10.87.16) it is said:

“गावो विश्वस्य मातरः।”

(Cows are the mothers of the universe.)

By feeding cows, one calls forth the blessings of Lord Krishna, who is always remembered as Govinda, the savior of cows.

Feeding Sadhus, Brahmins, and Vaishnavas

The second step of Shraddha is feeding holy men such as sadhus, Brahmins, and Vaishnavas. Scriptures emphasize that serving saintly persons is equal to serving God Himself. A guru or sadhu’s blessings reach not only us but also the departed souls in our family line.

The Mahabharata states:

“सन्तोषाद् ब्राह्मणानां तु पितॄणां तृप्तिरुच्यते।”

(When Brahmins and saints are satisfied, the ancestors are also satisfied.)

By giving food and donations to them, we follow the ancient path of dharma. This act honors our ancestors. It also brings peace to their souls.

Reading from the Bhagavad Gita

The third step is to read or listen to sacred scriptures, especially the Bhagavad Gita. The Gita’s wisdom helps free the soul from worldly attachments. It also brings a sense of purity and peace.

The Gita (18.66) assures:

“सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज।

अहं त्वां सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः॥”

(Abandon all duties and surrender to Me; I will deliver you from all sins. Do not fear.)

This verse itself is a guarantee of liberation, not only for us but for our ancestors when recited during Shraddha.

Hari Naam Sankirtan

The fourth and strongest step is Hari Naam Sankirtan—reciting the sacred names of Lord Vishnu or Krishna. Group chanting with family and community produces divine vibrations that bless generations.

The Brihad Naradiya Purana declares:

“हरिनाम हरिनाम हरिनामैव केवलम्।

कलौ नास्त्येव नास्त्येव नास्त्येव गतिरन्यथा॥”

(In this age of Kali, only the chanting of Lord Hari’s name can deliver the soul. There is no other way.)

Thus, Sankirtan is considered the supreme offering to ancestors in Kali Yuga.

Finally, Shraddha is a holy chance to respect our ancestors with love, simplicity, and devotion. Fasting till noon, serving the cows, offering food to sadhus and saints, reading Gita, or reciting Hari Naam makes our Sanatangyan roots strong and grants blessings for generations to come. We have just 7 days left, so grab this golden opportunity to do Shraddha from the heart and bond deeply with your ancestors.