A holistic approach, involving the exchange of information between different specialists, will assist in a better analysis of the formation process of the deposits and the broader aspects of the mortuary rite. Specialist analysis of the individual archaeological components within such deposits has to consider the context from which they derived. Comprehension of the cremation process and factors potentially affecting pyre cremation is fundamental to interpretation. Vital to this process are appropriate excavation methods and accurate recording of deposits, an understanding of the archaeological components which may be encountered within them, and clear, consistent (but not proscriptive) use of descriptive and interpretative terminology. Acceptance of the potential presence of different individual components of the rite, their recognition, and study are central to our further understanding of the inter- and intra-site/period similarities and variations inherent in or attendant on this mortuary practice. The views expressed are the author’s own.The complex and multifaceted ancient mortuary rite of cremation had the potential to create various forms of archaeological evidence. Saavriti is an intern with ShethePeople.TV. Read Also: With Renewed Hindutva Resurgence, Are Women More Vulnerable?
Picture used is that of Namita Bhattacharya lighting the pyre of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee When she can take care of her family for her entire life, then why is she seen as an outsider in their last rites? Every woman deserves to be present during the funeral of parents if she wishes to. We’ve been believing in hundreds of baseless traditions that are being passed on to us from our ancestors. It’s 2020 and we are still believing in these so-called facts.
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People thus stand by the fact that if a girl performs the last rites, it won’t be possible for the dead person to break free from this vicious cycles. Once mortal life comes to an end, the Hindu tradition reckons that liberation from the cycle of birth and death is important to attain eternal bliss. Popular beliefs of the old times say that a son is a bridge between birth and death. Nobody questions when family members rope in a male neighbour or a distant relative of the “superior” gender to light the pyre instead of the dead’s own daughter or wife. It was said that the one who inherits the property of the deceased is supposed to lead the funeral procession. This custom has undergone changes over the years with more fathers granting the rights of inheritance to their daughters but it is associated with performing the last rites. In the era of kings and palaces, a son was seen as the successor of his father’s throne. It is widely believed that a lot of evils surround a cremation ground and this makes girls more vulnerable to bring back spirits or negative energy from the incineration process. This is because long hair attracts ghosts and negative energy. One of the most bizarre reasons is that since women can’t cut their hair off and go bald as men do, on the deaths of their fathers, they are not allowed to perform the last rites. Gender roles have been caging women for a long time now, rendering them devoid of the rights they deserve without protesting for them. A ‘Hollywood style’ Viking funeral pyre would be logistically impossible and completely illegal in all but one state, Colorado. They are supposed to prepare food for the men to feed them when they come back. Women – the “great caretakers” of the house are expected to stay back and look after the rest of the family until men return from the cremation ground. We know enough women who have opposed this belief and stood up to do the last rights for their parents. So, at least, if in case the circumstances arise and a girl feels she is bold enough to go to the cremation ground, she should definitely be allowed to. Not all men are bold neither are all women feeble. Weakness or strength, for that matter, is subjective. The burning pyre is a difficult sight to watch, and ladies won’t be able to bear the sight of a burning body that often curls up in the flame and has to be put back into the pyre. Women supposedly are the ones with weak hearts. Read Also: Hindu Women Perform Cremation Rites Defying Traditions Women are faint-hearted Are we doing the right thing by not letting our daughters witness the last rites of the parents?This custom has a few arguments that need to be understood to comprehend whether it is right or yet another patriarchal injustice against women.
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