Swajan : Mota, Please tell us about the life of the departed soul after death.
Pujya Shree Mota : Departed soul stays in the atmosphere of the place of attachment for thirteen days. Since he is in the subtle body he can hear and see but cannot speak or experience, the reason being the absence of elements of water and earth in subtle body. During this period of thirteen days we should not cry for the soul or get angry. We should pray for the soul, do constant naam-smaran, perform good deeds (donate after the departed soul) for his benefit and perform the works that the soul liked. This will impart peace. Departed soul will be sad and unhappy at our crying.
Pujya Shree Mota
Janma Mrutyu Na Ras.
Edition 8: page 20.
Pujya Shree Mota : Departed soul stays in the atmosphere of the place of attachment for thirteen days. Since he is in the subtle body he can hear and see but cannot speak or experience, the reason being the absence of elements of water and earth in subtle body. During this period of thirteen days we should not cry for the soul or get angry. We should pray for the soul, do constant naam-smaran, perform good deeds (donate after the departed soul) for his benefit and perform the works that the soul liked. This will impart peace. Departed soul will be sad and unhappy at our crying.
Pujya Shree Mota
Janma Mrutyu Na Ras.
Edition 8: page 20.
