Honouring our Ancestors, our duty
Many cultures around the world honour their ancestors with festivals. Hungry ghost (China), Obon (Japan), Chiseok (Korea), Día de Los Muertos (Mexico), All Saints or All soul's day (Europe), Samhain (Ireland & Scotland) etc. Even Halloween was originally meant to be a festival to appease the spirits of your ancestors with its origins from the Irish Samhain festival. In Hinduism, taking care of ancestors through rituals like Shraadh and Pitru Paksha is believed to bring blessings of prosperity, health, and happiness to the family, fulfilling a sacred duty (dharma) and honoring the connection between the living and the dead. Neglecting these duties may lead to negative consequences. Remembering our Ancestors, helps individuals understand their roots and heritage, fostering a sense of connection to their family and community. Think of our ancestral mathematics below. In India, Pitru Paksha Mahalaya Amavasya, the holiest day for honouring the ancestors without w...