The ritual is viewed as a form of worship to the Lord, where the Pitrus are honored as manifestations of the Lord (Vasu, Rudra, and Aditya forms).
Every act begins and ends with the remembrance of Lord Narayana. sri vaishnava shraddha prayoga
Unlike traditions that might deify ancestors, we understand the Pitrs as beings who reside in Chandraloka (the lunar sphere), enjoying the fruits of their past Karmas . Our offerings ( Pindas ) become their food. The ritual is viewed as a form of
The offering of three Pindas (cooked rice mixed with black sesame) on a bed of Darbha grass. sri vaishnava shraddha prayoga
: Feeding designated Brahmins (Bhokthas) who represent the ancestors and specific deities (Vasu, Rudra, and Aditya).