Pitās—forefathers; especially those departed ancestors who have been promoted to one of the higher planets.Prabhupada ›Glossary›-P-›Pitas-forefathers; Pitas-forefathers; especially those departed ancestors who have been promoted to one of the higher planets. Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/p/pitas-forefathers-especially-those-departed-ancestors-who-ha Previous: Pisaca-a hobgoblin follower of Lord Siva. Next: Pitha-the pedestal or altar of the Deity. The pitha is in the sanctum sanctorum (inner sanctum)