Sacrifice of doership as per Karmayoga
All karmas performed in all the ways are through the basic components (Sattva, Raja, Tama); however, an ignorant under the spell of ego thinks that he is the doer.
Importance of Karmayoga in the context of Spiritual practice
God helps only those who toil till they are exhausted while performing a karma, not others.
Clarification of Arjun’s doubts about Karmayoga by Shrikrushna
At the very commencement of the battle (of Mahabharat) Arjun sees that his own relatives and friends are his enemies. Seeing them, Arjun is confused and, under the guise of renunciation, decides not to abide by the duty of a Kshatriya (Warrior)
What is Karmayoga?
The word ‘Karmayoga’ (Path of Action) conjures images of those giving alms to beggars, setting up educational institutions, and those engaged in social service.
Initial rites to be performed at home after death
Once a person dies, his/her post-death rites are to be performed at the hands of a priest as mentioned in the Scriptures.
Rituals of cremation
North is the direction of Deity Som’s abode, that is, it is the abode of Shiv in Principle form. Hence, the distressing vibrations emitting from the region below the waist are disintegrated to a maximum extent instantly.
Preparation for the cremation and the funeral process
The dead body should preferably be cremated during the day time because cremation is a Tama act. Since the night is related to the Tama component, the proportion of negative energies which themselves are Tama-predominant is high during this period.
Importance of chanting God’s name at the time of the death
To make human life worthwhile, if a person follows the rules stated in Hindu Dharma and acts accordingly, the life of a jiva (Embodied soul) can become fruitful and even its Mrutyudharma (Life after death) can become blissful, meaning, one that does not lead to Hell.
Rituals after cremation
The heat generated due to the fire that is lit while reciting mantras reduces progressively after the third day of cremation. Consequently, the potential of the sheath (created around the ashes) to protect them also reduces proportionately.
Manaspuja : Performing ritualistic worship in the mind
Performing ritualistic worship as per Path of Rituals (Karmakand) is at the gross level, whereas doing so in the mind, is at the subtle level. Based on the principle of Spirituality – ‘one should go from gross to subtle’, worship performed in mind (subtle) is superior to ritualistic worship performed physically (gross).