Can Pitrudosh affect multiple generations?

Yes, unresolved Pitrudosh passes through the family lineage and can affect up to seven generations on the father’s side and four generations on the mother’s side according to Vedic texts. Each generation may experience different manifestations — the first generation might face financial ruin while later ones encounter marriage delays or health problems. The Matsya Purana emphasises that until proper Shradh and Pind Daan are performed, the karmic burden compounds with each generation. This is why astrologers urge families to address Pitrudosh as early as possible.