FAQ's
Death is the fear of all lives! If you think about why, the answer can be found as follows: the end of this ‘life’ and the fear of losing what is ‘mine’. That is, the pure self does not perish but continues and experiences death. Overall, according to Vedic science and psychology, at death, only the phenomenon of the present life and its associated mathematical parameters ends and another phenomenon begins. That is, the journey of the pure self continues.
This is not just a matter of ideological belief; it is science itself. For this, the ESP (Extra Sensory Perception) and NDE (Near Death Experience) sciences found in the psychology section need to be seen. One can study the research paper by Dr.Ian Stevenson, who did extensive research on reincarnation. Also, among the many works in the Vedic section, the Garuda Purana is the main one to be read. For further ideas, the book PDSR (Process of Death and Selection of Rebirth) can be read.
The fruits of deeds done during life will be stored in the form of instincts. So, the fruits of good and bad karmas that we have done appear in the process of death as instincts at that time. In addition, what we are attached to also appears at that time and influences the mood (chit) of the person during the dying process.
All these factors influence the journey of the deceased person. Thus, a deceased person needs the help of the living here. It is for this purpose that Indian Vedic literature has given many types of mantras along with karma. Particular karma and a particular mantra are definitely helpful for the deceased.
Yes, there are mainly two types of traditions for the journey after death. One is Vedic, and another is Puranic. While Vedic tradition has rites with mantras, Puranic tradition has rites with shlokas. Apart from these, there are also several types of folk traditions. Studies show that the source of folklore and puranic traditions is based on the ancient Vedic culture.
Note: Vedic tradition is the most important tradition. Sadgati will conduct all rituals using this tradition.
Yes, the journey after death requires various preparations while alive. There are three types of Karma, namely Kartru, Akartru, and Anyatha Kartru, of which Anyatha Kartru is important according to Vedic terms. In addition, Vedic rites after death should be thought of beforehand.
Note: The idea of this preparation includes many types, methods, and policies, details of which can be found in the books ‘Process of Death and Selection of Rebirth’ and ‘Synthesis of Fundamental Creativity.’
Anyone who wants good momentum in Vedic manner after death can enroll in Sadgati. There is no rule that such people should be, because the Vedas are meant for the benefit of the entire human kind.
Note: Anyone can register in Sadgati for themselves and for their loved ones.
Yes, the Sadgati organization conducts rites only in the form of Vedic mantras and tantras. For this, the Sadgati Institute employs expert scholars who know the Vedas. Also, space is reserved for this rite. If Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda are chosen, the Sadgati organization conducts rituals in those genres as well.
On the day of Vaikuntha, the organization conducts a Vedic chanting program. The Sadgati organization can be contacted for more details.
Regardless of caste, creed, or religion, everyone can register for their loved ones in the Sadgati organization. Vedic rituals can be performed in the Sadgati organization to facilitate the journey of the departed and their rebirth.
Note: The Sadgati organization can be contacted for more details.
Essentially, all the Vedic samskaras are not mere analytic logic but a complete synthesis. A mere logical analysis of the Vedic material is of no use if synthesis alone is of any use to any being when it is living or has passed away. Even though ignorance and modernization may present speculations in Vedic matters, they do not pose any threat to the Vedic synthesis alone.
Logic-based analysis has changed many things from time to time. But the Vedic style of synthesis has never been replaced, nor will it ever be. The main reason for this is that the universe has its own kind of eternal governance, according to Rigvedic Nasadia Sukta. A hungry stomach can only be soothed by food, but not by any logical analysis! Thus, it is in the best interest of everyone to be careful in the matter of Vedic synthesis.
Annual Shraddha rites are important, such as Shraddha rites performed 15 days after death, Masika Shraddha rites performed every month thereafter, 3 days Shraddha performed in the first year and the date of death from the second year. The Shraddha rites performed at the five places can be performed at any time after one year of death by an authorized person.
If the deceased has sons, they can perform the rites. Otherwise, if there are only daughters and they are married, their husbands can do it. If there are only daughters and they are also unmarried, the equivalent of a son in relation to the deceased or the deceased’s older brother(s) can do it. If there is nobody to do the rites, then a fatherless Brahmin can perform the rites of the deceased.
For those who have died, they need their next journey and their next birth. So they need the help of those living here. This help is only in the form of rites. Even the dead, if they do not receive help from here, are subjected to a great deal of suffering, and for this reason, they curse the offspring crually who do not help them. Apart from that, they also cause many kinds of problems. This is true in terms of Ruta (i.e., cosmic order).
Aren’t the deceased our closest parents? How can they trouble us? Those who live here can think that. To this, the Vedic scriptures give the answer: After death, the person does not have certain realities that he had while living here. Especially since they are in a helpless situation, they expect a lot of help from their children. The sacramental help available from here will be very important for them there. (Hint: Read the book ‘Process of Death and Selection of Rebirth’ for more details.)
Children who do not help the deceased in the form of rites become indebted to their father and mother, as this is a great duty for them. A person who is not freed from this debt will face many problems in terms of finances, health, relationships, etc. These people may suffer from many kinds of diseases, even in their next birth. In addition to all this, their next seven generations (seven hundred years) will be entangled in trouble. This idea can also be seen in astrology.
After one year of Shraddha rites, Vedic rites should be performed for the deceased in holy places like Gokarna, Prayagraj, Kashi, Gaya, and Badrinath.
Gokarna: Here is Shiva’s Atma Linga. Sapindikarana and Narayana sacrifices should be done here first. By doing this, the deceased joins his lineage and attains the Pitru Loka.
Prayagraj: The Ganga, Yumune, and Saraswati rivers meet here. According to the Puranas, the ritual performed at the confluence of these three rivers is meant to grant freedom from suffering to the deceased.
Kashi: This region is the abode of Lord Shiva and is the oldest city in the world. The rites performed here are meant to remove various afflictions associated with the life of the deceased.
Gaya: Vedic sources also say that Gaya means the head part of the Lord. According to the Purana, there was a demon called Gaya here. Lord Narayana appeared and told him to ask for a boon for his sacrifice. Then this demon asked, “O Lord, grant freedom from all kinds of karma to those who perform rites for the dead here.” So it is very necessary to perform the rites here. Besides, Lord Narayana’s foot is also present here. Also, the Ramayana says that Lord Sri Rama performed the posthumous rites of his father, Dasharatha, here.
Badrinath: Badari is the name of a tree. When Narayana performed penance here to slay the Brahma-Rakshasa, his consort Sri Lakshmi gave him shade as a Badri tree. After slaying the demon with the power of penance, Lord Narayana cut off his head and threw away the rest of his body. The place where the dead body fell is today called Khat Munda (Kathmandu) and is the field of Pashupati Nath in Nepal. Brahma-Rakshasa’s head is in Badri Kshetra, which is called Brahma Kapola. If the rites are performed here for the deceased and the pinda is offered to that Brahma Kapola, all the bad karmas that the person has committed will be remedied.
Yes, Vedic type of rites can be performed in the five areas (i.e., Gokarna, Prayag Raj, Kashi, Gaya, and Badri nath) for those who died in the past, i.e. for the previous seven generations.
Vedic rites can now be performed for them in total in five areas (i.e., Gokarna, Prayag Raj, Kashi, Gaya, and Badri nath), whether the rites performed at the time of death are Vedic or not.