It is natural to feel sad when a neighbor or a relative passes away. Humans have hearts, and it is natural to cry. However, this should be limited. Never overdo it. Excessive mourning can hinder the departed soul's journey forward. If it takes form, it can trouble you greatly.

Do not cry or feel sad when you see a funeral procession on the road. You are not the cause of their death, so there is no reason to be sad. Everyone comes and goes at their own pace, and we are not responsible for it.

Do not hang photos of the deceased in your home. They cannot come back to help you in any situation. Moreover, their memories should not make a good day sad and distressing. Live as happily as possible. Do not disrespect the departed person. Do not throw away their photos, but keep them in a cupboard. Some people garland the photos of the deceased on their death anniversary and become sad, which is wrong. Our advice is not to even remember the departed person.

We are humans. God has given us intellect. We should live properly and happily. If you do not understand the essence of living and remain sad, what can God do about it? Remember that excessive mourning or memories of the departed person can cause them to be reborn. Always meditate on God. God incarnates in the form of the soul, and eventually, souls merge into the Supreme Soul.

Keep your mind cheerful, as it is the cause of all accomplishments.

|| shree gurudev datta ||