What is the difference between ghosts and Pitas?
Philosophy · asked by user [] · 2007-08-21 · 3 answers
Today I was reading this:
SB 3.20.40: The glorious Brahmuc0u257 next evolved from his sloth the ghosts and fiends, but he closed his eyes when he saw them stand naked with their hair scattered.
but then I read:
SB 3.20.42: Recognizing himself to be full of desire and energy, the worshipful Brahmu257 , the creator of the living entities, evolved from his own invisible form, from his navel, the hosts of Su257 dhyas and Pitu257 s.
purport:
The Su257 dhyas and Pitu257 s are invisible forms of departed souls, and they are also created by Brahmu257 .
I thought ghosts were invisible forms of departed souls. What kind of ghosts are the others then?
SB 3.20.40: The glorious Brahmuc0u257 next evolved from his sloth the ghosts and fiends, but he closed his eyes when he saw them stand naked with their hair scattered.
but then I read:
SB 3.20.42: Recognizing himself to be full of desire and energy, the worshipful Brahmu257 , the creator of the living entities, evolved from his own invisible form, from his navel, the hosts of Su257 dhyas and Pitu257 s.
purport:
The Su257 dhyas and Pitu257 s are invisible forms of departed souls, and they are also created by Brahmu257 .
I thought ghosts were invisible forms of departed souls. What kind of ghosts are the others then?
user [38] · 2007-08-21
It all depends if sraddha offerings are given or not. Heard the term hungry ghosts? They are hungry since they dont get sraddha. Garuda Purana @ VEDA has details.user [19] · 2007-08-21
oh, i understand. :)VEDA always gives you VEDA
user [38] · 2007-08-21
Veda means (all) knowledge and VEDA is a gateway to it. ;) So before asking a question you may as well peruse it and there is a good chance youll find it an answer.