What is the difference between ‘Tarpan’ and ‘Arpan’
Pitru paksha: As soon as Pitrupaksha arrives, the tradition of tarpan at homes and ghats is played. But do you know that in the scriptures, a clear difference between offering and tarpan has been given? In this news, know why it is offered for the gods and how the tarpan for the ancestors is related to our karma and reverence. Based on Garuda Purana and other scriptures, understand that the importance of these actions is determined according to the emotion, purpose and karma. Know why the soul of the ancestors gets peace by offering in Pitrupaksha and the donor gets virtue. This news will also deepen your religious understanding and spiritual reverence.
Dedication to the deities
Arpan in the scriptures means dedicating an object, fruit, water or your karma to the gods with devotion and reverence. It has also been said in the Bhagavad Gita that the fruits of our actions should be offered to God. The purity of the house and the spirit of dedication are important compared to the physical value in the arrana. Substances like water, flowers, lamps and panchamrit are offered in worship, so that God is happy.
Tarpan ancestors
At the same time, Tarpan means to satisfy and satisfy someone’s soul. According to the scriptures, the ancestors are not immortal, their existence is related to our souls and virtue. Therefore, the indulgence, water, sesame or akshat that is given in Pitrupaksha is not only food and drink, but the means of giving satisfaction to their soul. It is clear in the Garuda Purana and other Shraddha Samhitas that by offering to the ancestors, they get peace and the donor also gets virtue and blessings.
The difference in scriptures clear
Arpan = Devotion and dedication to the gods,
Tarpan = Satisfaction and peace for fathers, soul -head
Therefore, the enjoyment we give in Pitrupaksha is called Tarpan, because its main objective is to satisfy the soul of our ancestors and give them peace. At the same time, Arpan is a symbol of emotion and reverence for the gods. The scriptures clearly state that the name and importance of the deeds is determined according to the emotion and purpose. This is the reason why we offer for the gods in worship and tarpan for the ancestors in Pitrupaksha. This difference is not only the law of rituals, but also identifies our spiritual understanding and religious sentiments.
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