Antim Sanskar Rituals: Why is there a tradition of touching the feet of a dead person, what is the reason behind it?

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Antim Sanskar Rituals: 16 sanskars have been described in Sanatan Dharma. These include cremation i.e. last rites. In Sanatan Dharma, the last rites of a person are performed after death. Many traditions and rules of funeral have been mentioned in the religious scriptures. One such tradition is to touch the feet of a dead person. After the death of a person, people younger than him in the family touch the feet of the deceased.

This question arises in the minds of many people that why are the feet of the deceased touched? In such a situation, let us know why this is a tradition? What is the reason behind this tradition?

rites and traditions

The feet of the deceased person are touched to show his last respect and gratitude. Silent thanks are expressed towards the deceased person by touching his feet. By doing this, a feeling of equality is expressed towards the dead person. There is a tradition of touching feet in Sanatan Dharma. Blessings are taken by touching the feet of elders. Because of this tradition, the feet of the dead person are touched.

Blessings are taken from a dead person

In a way, this is considered to be the last farewell for the deceased person. After death, a new journey of the soul of the deceased person begins. Blessings are taken by touching the feet of the deceased person for the last time. According to beliefs, doing this brings mental peace. There is no greater sorrow in this life than losing oneself.

To reduce this sorrow and to provide some moments of peace in the last moments, the feet of the deceased are touched. Also the face of the deceased person is seen for the last time. This gives courage to accept the truth and also reduces the pain.

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