question_answer 5)

Discuss the following in groups of two pairs, each pair in a group taking opposite points of view. Traditions, rituals and funerary practice must be respected.  

Answer:

In Favour Any society can progress only if it does not let go its roots. We may ridicule certain traditions, scoff at rituals and mock at funerary practice. But, all these old practices have certain mythological values attached to them. There is a belief; not only in India but outside also, that the death is only an end to the physical being. The soul has to travel further. King Tut was buried with everyday things he may want in the afterlife such as board games, bronze razor, cases of food and wine.   Against Human beings are known for their discretionary power. Traditions, rituals and funerary practices should be given due respect but we should understand one thing very clearly. The practice which carries no meaning should be discarded. The dead body should be cremated with honour but burying it with everyday things has no relevance. Why would a dead person need food, water and razors? We should learn to respect and not to follow blind foldedly.