Premanand Ji Maharaj: Many times it happens that during festivals a member of the family dies, due to which an atmosphere of mourning prevails in the entire family. At such times, you must have often heard people saying that the festival on which a family member died is not celebrated again.
It is said that after death, the festival is not celebrated until someone is born in the house on the same date. Come, let us know the important things related to this concept through Premanand Ji Maharaj.
What should be done if death occurs on a festival day?
Premanand Ji Maharaj was asked what should be done if a member of the family dies on a festival day? On this, Premanand Ji Maharaj said that when someone in the family dies during a festival, then naturally an atmosphere of mourning is created. At that time there is no situation to enjoy the festival. Therefore, the festival is not celebrated on the day of death. However, on that day, chanting the name of the Lord, reciting stories and kirtan can be done in a calm manner.
After death, shouldn’t that festival be celebrated throughout life?
Another question related to this was asked to him. It was said in the question that we have always heard from elders and also see in our homes that when a member of the family dies on a festival, that festival is not celebrated again. This sequence continues until someone is born in the house. Is this correct?
Premanand Ji Maharaj told the opinion of the scriptures
In response to this question, Premanand Ji Maharaj said smilingly that this notion is completely wrong. There is no description of this anywhere in the scriptures. These are the rules made by the society itself, which have no connection with the scriptures and religion. He says that thousands of people die every day. In such a situation, if these things are accepted, then no festival will ever be celebrated.
No festival or celebration should be stopped due to death.
Premanand Ji Maharaj says that when someone dies, mourning should be observed on that day and the 11 days of mourning mentioned in the scriptures should be followed. After this, all festivals can be celebrated again like normal days. There is no ban on any festival or celebration due to death.