Re: Shrines and death
Originally Posted by
Eastern Mind
Vannakkam:
This is a question for the Indian Hindus more experienced in the way of life than me. What happens when a person passes on and leaves objects (in this case murthis) to his or her heirs? What if the heirs don't want them? I don't really like the idea of my sacred Nataraja statue being sold at a garage sale or on ebay. I'm not saying my children won't want them but eventually there will be a possibility that someone won't want to continue the tradition. It seems something like demolishing a temple to me.
It's like giving up the family pet, or giving away kittens or puppies. You want it to go to a good home.
So what happens to the person's shrine when they pass away? The utilitarian things like vibhuthi holder I have no problem with. Its mostly the statues. Are they supposed to be placed in a river where the ashes are scattered?
Is there anyone here using your parent's shrine, even though they are deceased. What happens if more than one child wants the sacred murthis?
I know that broken statues have that happen to them. In fact, I've done it myself.
Any answers are welcomed.
Aum Namasivaya
Donate them to a temple or offer them in a river.
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