Ashes Collection ( Asthi Sweekaram)

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Ashes Collection ( Asthi Sweekaram)
The three forms of soul (Jiva)
Every individual soul possesses three bodies, namely, the gross, the subtle and causal (Sthula. Sukshma
and Kaarana Sarirams). When the soul leaves one body and enters another, all these three bodies
undergo changes.
The actions of a man are responsible for the modification of the above three bodies and consequently,
his nature.
At the end of each life, the physical body and the gross mind return to the elements of the earth. But the
'Jiva' survives death. Depending upon the nature of the past deeds, and the number of subtle bodies it
has developed, the Jiva either ascends to the heaven or descends to the hell. The 'Jiva' stays in these
worlds till it exhausts (many a time, partly), the fruits of its good or bad actions. Then it returns to the
earth again to take another birth (by virtue of the balance of Karma).
Physical or astral body (Sthula Sariram)
With the human birth, the dense physical body known as ' Sthula sariram' comes into the physical
world. This is also know as 'Astral body' which is filled with emotions and worldly desires.
The physical body is a mass of flesh, bone and marrow. It is called 'Annamaya Kosha'. In Sanskrit,
'anna' means food. It is said that the physical body is maintained by the food and drink that one takes.
If one does not take meals for days, he gets emaciated physically. The energy that is present in the
vitality of the food is the source of the strength that is gained by the physical body.
When death occurs the physical body becomes dead and the soul departs. The funeral rites are performed
to sanctify the body awaiting to enter the world of 'pithrus' (manes)
Subtle or mental body (Sukshma Sariram)
The soft body, which is etheric exists within the physical body. The essence of one's innerself is
represented by the 'subtle body' or 'Sukshma sariram', which is also known as 'Linga-sarira' meaning
an insignia or a mark which is an indication of the energy or force inside the physical body of a
man.
Just as the physical body is made up of the essence of the food that is consumed, the subtle body is
constituted of many other factors such as 'Prana' (the breathing), the mind and the intellect.
When the soul leaves the physical body the 'soft body' or the 'Sukshma sariram' is left behind. The
scriptures prescribe cleansing and purification ceremonies to be performed after the funeral rites
to see that the body finally reaches the 'Pithru lokam' or the world of our ancestors.
Casual Body or Spiritual body (Kaarana Sariram)
The body that is sanctified and ready to enter the 'Pithru Lokam' (World of manes) is known as 'casual
body' or 'Sprirtual body'.
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Collection of Ashes
(Asthi Sweekaranam - 2nd or 3rd, 5th or 7th day Ritual)
After the cremation the ashes of the deceased are collected from the crematorium and immersed in
the sea in ceremonies known as 'Asthisweekaram' and ' Sanjayanam' respectively. It is believed that
these ceremonies after cremation sanctify the departed soul that is departed as well as purify the
'subtle' body (the invisible body within the physical body) left behind.
The 'Kartha' or the chief mourner who performs the funeral rites proceeds to the crematorium the
next morning with his close relatives (3 or 5 or 7 members) to collect the ashes. Ashes may also be
collected on the 3rd, 5th or the 7th day.
The 'Kartha' has to wear the same 'Vasthram' (Dhoti and towel) used on the day of the funeral.
In Singapore, the funeral directors will book the Service Hall at the crematorium and bring all the
necessary prayer items including the 'Pindams' (offerings).
The procedure is as follows:
1. The body consisting of ashes and bones will be brought in a long metal tray.
2. The priest will perform the Kalasa Poojai. The 'Kartha' will wear the Poonool and the
Pavithram*
3. The Kartha will stand beside the head and will sprinkle water, followed by milk on the
ashes three times.
4. A banana leaf will be spread near the head with the tip facing the South.
5. The bones will be picked from the head, neck, chest (vertebrae), the hands, the hip and the
legs. They will be arranged on the leaf to form a human figure. The human figure
represents the ' Sukshma Sariram' or the 'subtle body'.
6. The remaining ashes and bones will be placed in a pot and packed tightly with a white
cloth.
The Ganges water will be sprinkled (optional) followed by milk and water Abishegam for
the human figure laid on the leaf.
7. An oil lamp and incense sticks will be lighted up.
8. The human figure will be adorned with Kungumam (vermillon powder), sandalwood paste.
The 'Kartha" will then garland the figure.
9. The betel leaf, nut, and fruits are placed near the head.
10. ' Pindas' (offering) made of Rice, Agathee Keerai (cooked Sesbania leaves) and the boiled
peas, the larger of the skinned, split, yellow dals known as Chana Dal or Chick peas or
Garbanzo bean are spread on another banana leaf.
11. The 'Kartha' will go around the figure three times and then offer the flowers with prayers.
12. Finally, all the bones on the leaf are placed in a 'Satti" (Mud pot) and tightly wrapped in
a dhoti.
13. The Kartha carries the pot on his right shoulder to the sea.
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Immersing the ashes in the sea (Sanjayanam)
The Kartha proceeds to perform the "Sanjayanam" or immersing the ashes in the sea.
He wears the same Pavithram and the Poonool . Both in the crematorium and during the seaside
prayers he must be in wet clothes.
A pail with water is given to him before he takes the boat. The close relatives (including siblings)
usually accompany him in the boat.
Jala Sthambam (Prayers to the King of Ocean)
Special prayers will be performed for "Samuthra Raja', the King of all oceans called as "Jala
Sthambanam" . Then the "Kartha" will proceed with immersing the ashes (Sanjayanam) following the
procedures below:
1. The "Kartha" unwraps the dhoti (or white cloth) covering ' Satti'(mud pot) containing the
ashes and the bones. and knocks a hole in the pot.
2. Reciting 'Govinda' and 'Namasivaya' he immerses the pots in the sea.
3. Once the pot is immersed, the Kartha should not look back to see it.
4. Upon reaching the seashore the Kartha washes his feet and throws away the Pavithram and
Poonool into the sea. He also sprinkles water on his head.
5. The Kartha and others take a dip in the sea and facing East offer a silent prayer to God to
grant peace to the departed soul.
6. In Singapore, there are bathing facilities ( Car Park 6) in Changi beach for the Karthas who
perform the seaside prayers.
7. On reaching home, the dhoti and the towel used by the Kartha are kept safely for reuse for
the 16th day prayers.
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m];jpia vLj;J flypy; fiuj;jy; (m];jp ];tPfhuk;)
xt;bthU khDl Mj;kht[k; fl;Lly;> bkJ cly; kw;Wk; btw;Wly; (];J}y> Nf;\k kw;Wk; fhuz rhPuq;fs;) vd;Dk;
3 cly;fisf; bfhz;lJ.
kdpj Mj;kh ($Ptd;) xU clypypUe;J> kW clk;gpw;Fr; brd;W kW gpwg;g[ vLg;gjhf ,e;J kjj;jpy; ek;gg;gLfpwJ.
mg;nghJ ,e;j 3 cly;fSk; khWjy;fis milfpd;wd. xU kdpjdpd; thH;ehspy; mtd; bra;j fhh;aq;fSk;>
mtdpd; elj;ijiaa[k; bghWj;J ,k;khWjy;fs; eilbgWk;.
~fl;Lly;| my;yJ ~g{jcly;| kz;Zf;Fs; kiwe;J tpLk;. Mdhy; ,wg;gpw;F gpd; ~Mj;kh| mHptjpy;iy.
xt;bthU jlita[k; mtDila ew;bray;fisg; bghWj;J clk;gpw;Fs; ,Uf;fk; ~bkJ cly;| mikag; bgWk;.
~Mj;kh| mjpy; caph;bgw;W gy gpwtpfshfg; g{kpapy; gpwf;Fk;. mJ g[G> g{r;rpahf> kpUfk;> gwitahf my;yJ
kw;bwhU kdpj ruPukhff; Tlj; njhd;w Koa[k;.
kdpj Mj;kh ¬d;W totq;fs;
kdpj Mj;khit ¬d;W totq;fshfg; gphpf;fyhk;. ,q;F ~totk;| vd;gJ khDl cly; mila[k; ,Wjpepiyia
mog;gilahff; bfhz;L gphpf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ.
fl;Lly; my;yJ ];J}y ruPuk;
gpwg;gpd; tHpahff; fpl;Lk; vYk;g[k; rija[k; euk;g[k; bfhz;l fl;Lly; ~];J}y ruPuk;| vd;Wk; ~khDl clk;g[| vd;Wk;
Twg;gLfpwJ. ,J czh;r;rpfSk;> cyifg;gw;wpa Mirfs;> thH;f;ifia xl;oa fdt[fisf; bfhz;lJ. ,j;jifa
kdpjcliy ~~md;dka nfh\k;|| vd;Wk; TWth;. ~md;dk;| vd;gjw;F ~nrhW| my;yJ ~rhjk;| vd;gJ bghUs;.
kdpj cly; cz;Zk; czt[> mUe;Jk; ghdq;fisg; bghWj;J tsh;fpwJ; caph; thH;fpwJ. rpy ehl;fs; bjhlh;e;J
czt[ rhg;gplhky; ,Ue;jhy; rhjhuz kdpj clk;g[ tPzhfp tpLk;. czt[ ¬yk; fpl;Lk; rf;jpna kdpjdpd; cly;
cWjpia bgUk;ghYk; eph;zak; bra;fpwJ.
,wg;gpw;F gpd; ~kdpj cly;| capuw;w rlykhfp tpLfpwJ. jkJ ,we;j nghd Kd;ndhh;fs; thGk; gpj;Ufs; nyhfj;ij
g[dpjkhf mila[k; tifapy; ePj;jhh; rlq;Ffs; bra;ag;gLfpd;wd.
bkJ cly; (khdrPf cly; my;yJ Nf;\k ruPuk;)
kdpjdpd; fl;LlYf;Fs; mjhtJ ekf;Fg; g[yg;gLk; vYk;g[> jir> euk;g[fshy; Md clYf;Fs; ek; fz;Zf;Fj;
bjhpahky; mlq;fpf; fplg;gnj ~bkJ clk;g[| MFk;. ,J ~Nf;\k ruPuk;| vd;W Kdpth;fshy; Twg;gLfpwJ. ~ypq;f
ruPuk;| - VjhtJ xU milahsj;ijf; Fwpf;Fk; cly; vd;Wk; Twg;gLk;. ~ypq;fk;| vd;why; ~milahsk;| vd;W
bghUs;. kdpj clk;g[f;Fs; ,Uf;Fk; rf;jpia milahsk; fhl;Ltnj ~Nf;\k cly;| MFk;.
kdpj clk;g[ vg;go cz;Zk; czitg; bghWj;J tsh;fpwnjh> mJnghy cs;ns ,Uf;Fk; ~bkJ clk;g[| ~gpuhzk;|
my;yJ Rthrk;> rpe;jid> mwpthw;wy; ,tw;iwg; bghWj;J mikfpwJ.
kdpj cliy tpl;L Md;kh gpupe;j gpd;> cs;ns ,Uf;Fk; ~bkJ clk;g[| jdpna tplg;gLfpwJ. ,Wjpr; rlq;fpy;
kdpjf; fl;Lly; mHpe;jgpd;> ~bkJ clk;g[| gy ntjfhh;aq;fs; ¬yk; J}a;ikahf;fg;gl;L ek; Kd;ndhh;fs; thGk;
gpj;U nyhfj;ij brd;wila ntz;Lk; vd;W brhy;yg;gLfpwJ.
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Md;kPf ruPuk; (btw;Wly; my;yJ fhuz rhPuk;)
Mj;kh tpl;Lg;gpupe;J> fl;Lly; vhpe;J my;yJ g[ijj;J mHpf;fg;gl;L gpd; gy fh;khf;fs; ¬yk; g[dpjk; mile;j
vQ;rpapUf;Fk; btw;Wlny ~~Md;kPf ruPuk;|| vd;gjhFk;. ,J ,Wjpapy; ,iwtidr; brd;W mila[k;.
Mj;krhe;jp ePj;jhh; rlq;F (2Mk; ehs; rlq;F)
ePj;jhh; ,we;jthpd; rhk;giy vLj;jy; (m];jp ];tPfhuk;)
,we;jthpd; Mj;khit gphpe;jgpd; MirfSld; miyaf; Toa bkJ cliy Md;kPf my;yJ bja;tPf ruPukhft[k;
khw;w gy rlq;Ffs; bra;ag;gLfpd;wd.
,we;j mLj;j ehs; my;yJ 3> 5 my;yJ 7Mk; ehs; md;W rhk;gy; kw;Wk; vYk;g[fis vLf;f ~~fh;j;jh|| my;yJ
~~bfhs;spitj;jth;|| ,Lfhl;ow;Fr; bry;thh;. cld; 3> 5 my;yJ 7 FLk;g cWg;gpdh;fs; (xw;iwg; gil vz;zpf;ifahy;)
bry;thh;fs;.
~fh;j;jh| ,Wjpr; rlq;fpd; nghJ mzpe;j mnj Milia m];jp vLf;Fk; md;Wk; mzpe;J brhs;thh;.
fPH;fz;lthW m];jp my;yJ rhk;gy;> vYk;g[fs; vLf;Fk; rk;gpujhak; gpd;gw;wg;gLk;.
1. bfhs;sp itj;J rhk;gyhd cly; bghpa ePskhd jfu onuapy; bfhz;L tug;gLk;.
2. ~~fh;j;jh|| g{Z}y; kw;Wk; gtpj;uk; mzpe;J fyr g{i$ bra;thh;.
3. jiyf;Fg; gpd;dhy; ~~fh;j;jh|| epd;W rhk;gy; cly; kPJ jz;zPh;> ghy; bjspg;ghh;.
4. thiH ,iy> Edp bjw;Fg;gf;fk; ghh;j;J tphpj;J jiyg;gf;fj;jpy; itf;fg;gLk;.
5. jiy> fGj;J> khh;g[> iffs;> ,Lg;g[ kw;Wk; fhy;fspy; ,Ue;J vYk;g[fs; bghWf;fg;gl;L thiH ,iyapd; kPJ kdpj
cUtk; nghynt itf;fg;gLk;.
6. kPjpapUf;Fk; rhk;gYk; vYk;g[fSk; xU ghidapy; nghlg;gl;L Jzpahy; ,Wf;fpf; fl;lg;gLk;.
7. fq;if ePh; my;yJ btWk; jz;zPh;> ghy; vYk;g[lypd; kPJ bjspf;fg;gLk;.
8. vz;bza; jPgk;> CJgj;jp Vw;wg;gLk;.
9. vYk;g[ clYf;F Fq;Fkk;> re;jdk; ,l;L khiy nghlg;gLk;. ,J ~Nf;\k cliy| g[dpjg;gLj;Jk; rlq;F.
10. btw;wpiy> ghf;F gHq;fs; jiyf;Fg; gpd;dhy; itf;fg;gLk;.
11. ntfitj;j bts;is bfhz;ilfliy (fr;rhq;)> mfj;jpfPiu kw;Wk; nrhw;wpdhy; bra;ag;gl;l ¬d;W gpz;lq;fs;
kw;bwhU thiH ,iyapy; itf;fg;gLk;.
12. ~fh;j;jh| gpd; vYk;g[liy ¬d;W Kiw tyk; tUthh;. g{f;fisj; J}tp gpuhh;j;jid bra;jgpd;> kz;rl;oapy;
vYk;g[fisr; nrh;j;J nt\;oahy; fl;otpLthh;.
,e;j g{i$ bra;j vYk;g[fs; epuk;gpa ghidia tyJ njhspy; itj;Jf;bfhz;L cwtpdh;fSld; flYf;Fr; bry;thh;.
m];jpia (rhk;giy) flYf;Fs; fiuj;jy; (rQ;radk;)
~fh;j;jh| gpd; vYk;g[fs; bfhz;l ghida[ld; rhk;giyf; flypy; fiuf;Fk; ~rQ;radk;| vd;Dk; fh;khitg; gz;zntz;Lk;.
kahdj;jpYk;> flYf;Fr; bryYk;nghJ

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$y ];jk;gdk; (rKj;jpuh$hit ntz;Ljy;)
fly;fSf;bfy;yk; mjpgjpahd rKj;jpu uh$hitg; ~~$y];jk;gdk;|| goj;J ntz;of; bfhz;L ~~fh;j;jh|| flYf;Fs;
m];jpiaf; fiuf;f ntz;Lk;.
1. fl;lg;gl;Ls;s bts;isj; Jzp my;yJ ntl;oia mtpH;j;J Rj;jpayhy; kz;ghidia cilj;J cs;ns cs;s
vYk;g[fisa[k; rhk;giya[k; tpHr; bra;thh;fs;.
2. gpd; ~~nfhtpe;jh|| ~~ekrpthah|| vd;Dk ehkq;fisr; brhy;yp ghidiaf; flypy; tpLthh;fs;.
3. ghidiaf; flypy; tPrpa gpd; fh;j;jh mij jpUk;gpg; ghh;f;ff; TlhJ.
4. gpd;dh; flw;fiuia mile;jgpd; fh;j;jh fhy;fis myk;gpf; bfhz;L gtpj;uk;> g{Z}iyj; J}f;fp vwpantz;Lk;.
5. fh;j;jht[k; kw;wth;fSk; flYf;Fs; ¬H;fp vGe;J fpHf;Fg; gf;fk; ghh;j;J epd;W mikjpahfg; gpuhh;j;jid bra;antz;Lk;.
rpq;fg;g{upy; rhq;fp flw;fiwapy; fhh;epWj;Jk; ,lk; vz;& 6y; (Car Park 6) Fspg;gth;fSf;fhd trjp bra;ag;gl;Ls;sJ.
Fspj;Jtpl;L tPL brd;W gpd; mnj nt\;oiaa[k;> Jz;ila[k; 16Mk; ehs; gpuhh;j;jidf;F vLj;J itj;Jf; bfhs;s
ntz;Lk;.
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