Ancestors

Expressions researched:
"ancestor" |"ancestors" |"ancestral" |"ancestry"

BG Chapters 1 - 6

BG 1.41, Translation:

An increase of unwanted population certainly causes hellish life both for the family and for those who destroy the family tradition. The ancestors of such corrupt families fall down, because the performances for offering them food and water are entirely stopped.

BG Chapters 7 - 12

BG 9.16, Translation:

But it is I who am the ritual, I the sacrifice, the offering to the ancestors, the healing herb, the transcendental chant. I am the butter and the fire and the offering.