Antam Sanskar refers to the funeral rites at first Hindu and later in Sikhism as well. Antam (or Antim ) means "final", while sanskar means "rite".
In Sikhism, death is considered a natural process and the will of God or Hukam. For a Sikh, birth and death are closely related, since they are both part of the human life cycle of "coming and going" (??????, Aaavan Jaanaa) seen as a temporary stage leading to Liberation (????? ????, Mokh Du-aar), complete unity with God. Sikhs thus believe in reincarnation. The soul itself is not subject to death. Death is only the development of the soul in its journey from God, through the created universe and back to God again. In life, a Sikh always tries to always remember death so that he can pray, get away, and be right to break the cycle of birth and death and return to God.
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Sikh practices around death
Cremation is the preferred method of disposal, although it is unlikely that other methods such as burial or submersion in the ocean are acceptable. Because there is no grave warning for the dead or tombstones, etc. Underestimated, because the body is considered only a shell, a person's soul is their true essence.
Before you die
On the bed of Sikh death, relatives and friends must read Sukhmani Sahib, the Peace Psalm, composed by the fifth teacher of Arjan, or simply recite "Waheguru" to amuse themselves and the dying. When death occurs, they should cry out "Waheguru, Waheguru, Waheguru" (God is Great).
If death occurs in a hospital, the body is taken to a funeral home or home before the funeral. In preparation for cremation (usually the day before or on the day of cremation), the first body was washed while those present read Gurmantar Waheguru or Mool Mantar. Then the body is full of love with clean clothes complete with Five Ks (in case of baptized Sikhs).
Cremation Day
On the day of cremation, the corpse was brought to Gurdwara or the house where Shabads (hymns) of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Scriptures, recited by the congregation, which gave rise to feelings of comfort and courage. Kirtan can also be done by Ragis while the family of the deceased reads "Waheguru". This service usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. At the end of service, Ardas was said before the corpse was brought to the cremation site.
At the cremation point, some Shabads were sung and the last speech was made about the deceased. Then Kirtan Sohila (evening prayer) was read and finally Ardas called "Antim Ardas" ("The Last Prayer") offered. The eldest son or close relative usually starts the cremation process - turn on the fire or press the button to start the burning. This service usually lasts about 30 to 60 minutes.
The ashes are then collected and disposed of by immersing them in the nearby river. Sikhs do not build monuments on the remains of the dead.
After the cremation ceremony, there may be another service in Gurdwara, a place of Sikh worship, call the Bhem Sahaj Paath Ceremony.
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Sahaj Paath Bhog Ceremony
After the death of a Sikh, the family of the deceased can perform endless reading of all Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Sahaj Paath). This reading (Paath) is time to conclude within ten days after the person's death. Readings can be done at home or in Gurdwara and usually occur on the day of cremation. The conclusion of this ceremony is called the Bhog ceremony marking the end of the period of mourning.
Generally, all relatives and friends of the family gather together for the Bhog ceremony upon completion of the recitation of Guru Granth Sahib. Musicians singing the appropriate Shabad chant, Saloks of the ninth bahadur ninth teacher is read, and Ramkali Saad, God's Call, is recited. After the last prayer, the selected reading or Hukam is taken, and Karah Parshad is distributed to the congregation. Usually food from Master's kitchen, Langar, is also served.
See also
- list of Hindu genealogies in Haridwar
References
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