The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

Join Angela and guest Dr. Robert Svoboda in this episode: Honoring Your Ancestors. In this conversation, Dr. Robert Svoboda shares his wisdom on Tarpana, ancestor worship and faith in Ayurveda. Learn more about: • background on what ancestor worship is and how Dr. Svoboda learned about it • the differences between Tarpana and Shraddha • the importance of September and the Autumnal Equinox with honoring your ancestors • a simple example of the ritual process of Tarpana and the importance of your quality of faith • how to connect with ancestors you know little to nothing about • why you should allow for adjustments in rituals and process for ancestor worship • how to connect with ancestors who performed damaging karma during their lifetime • preparing for your own death and making things easier for your loved ones Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in