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By doing these works the ancestors are pleased and they get their auspicious blessings in life. By performing Shradh, there is happiness and peace in the family. Just as the money earned by the father is received by the son, in the same way the food and water given by the son during the Shraddha Paksha is received by the father and the ancestors. There is also the authority of happiness.
Fulfillment of well-being and happiness
The work done on the time of Pitra Paksha gives all kinds of auspicious results. According to the scriptures, for the welfare of oneself and one's descendants, remembering the ancestors, one should perform Shradh Karma and Tarpan during the Shradh Paksha. Also, following certain rules during this time period gives auspicious results, as it is believed that on Pitra Paksha, Pitra Dev can come to the door of the house in search of his descendants in some form or the other.
Therefore, any creature who comes to the door during Pitra Paksha time should not be disrespected.
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Dogs, cats, cows and any animal should not be killed or harassed even by mistake during Shradh Paksha i.e. Pitra Paksha.
It is very beneficial to give food and water to crows, animals and birds in Pitra Paksha, the ancestors are satisfied by providing food.
The person who performs Shradh for ancestors should follow celibacy in Pitra Paksha.It is auspicious to follow complete sattvikta in food.
During Pitra Paksha, meat, fish, alcohol etc. should not be consumed during this time.
During the period of Pitra Paksha, food of gram, lentils, mustard greens, sattu, cumin, radish, black salt, gourd should be discarded.
This place has a special importance in Shradh rituals, it has been told in the scriptures that by performing Shradh and Pind Daan, ancestors get salvation, like Gaya, Prayag, Badrinath etc. But those who are unable to go to these places for anyone. They can perform tarpan in the courtyard of their house or anywhere on their land. Keeping these things in mind, Shradh Karma always gives auspicious results.