"Laying to rest" is actually a Chinese tradition. Of course, it refers to the past tradition, that is, burial. The body is first put into a coffin, and then the coffin is buried in the ground. In ancient times, the body was buried in the ground.
The formation of burial customs is actually closely related to people's ideas. They believe that the burial of the deceased is the inevitable destination of human beings.
This can be gleaned from many records. For example, "Zhou Li" mentions that "all living things must die, and after death they must return to the earth." "Han Dai Wai Zhuan" says that "when people die, they are called ghosts, and ghosts return, and their essence returns to the earth."
Heaven and flesh return to the earth." "Liyun" also says: "The soul and spirit return to the sky, and the body and soul return to the earth."
In ancient times, people's funerals were extremely simple, with no tombs, no etiquette and sacrifices. However, after entering the class society, in order to adapt to the needs of the ruling class and ethical thoughts, funeral methods became increasingly complicated; superstitious concepts became increasingly strong, forming a unique style in the world.
The burial rituals of grand funerals and rich burials require "ceremony for burials and rituals for sacrifices", "the coffin must be heavy, the food and clothing must be plentiful, the embroidery must be complicated, and the hills must be huge", the trend of thick burials has also become popular, because rich burials must be
With the rise of the trend, a profession has also emerged - tomb robbers.
Exquisite burials have led to the development of an industry. Does this count as advancing with the times? Luo Tian himself doesn't care. After death, people no longer have consciousness. Instead of letting the body rot in the ground, it is better to burn it.
It's clean and enjoyable, and don't imitate the ancients who buried it with you when they died, which would attract thieves and make your death uneasy.
Thinking of this, Luo Tian couldn't help laughing, and the third child was a little unhappy: "Why are you laughing?"
At this time, the two of them were about to arrive at the dock. Luo Tian also knew that the timing of his laughter was wrong and could easily lead to misunderstandings. He immediately clarified: "I just imagined the scene after my death. I seemed to see a lot of bugs biting me."
, I thought it would be more pleasant to burn it on fire, I’m sorry.”
The third child sighed helplessly: "Master Jiu actually wanted to be buried in peace, but the island has always been cremated. As the former island owner, he cannot break this rule."
Luo Tian fell silent. This Master Jiu was really a contradictory individual. He wanted to maintain an image of authority, but he couldn't resist the temptation of material things. He did this secretly and secretly ran out to have fun. He clearly wanted to be buried.
And because of his face, he is unwilling to break the rules. This person is too tired to live.
When he got closer to the island, Luo Tian discovered that there were white things flying on the island, some like flags. Seeing these things, Luo Tian's heart became completely heavy, and then he felt like sending away his old friend, "Those
Is it a soul-calling flag?" Luo Tian asked.
"Yes, we also call it the spirit flag." Lao San said: "When someone dies on the island, the whole island will raise the spirit flag to send away the soul."
As the yacht approached, someone immediately came to greet him. When he saw Luo Tian dressed in black, his eyes were a little stunned. Only then did Luo Tian realize that the people on the island were all dressed in white. Damn, he shouldn't judge this island based on conventional rules.
In this situation, just looking at the third child dressed in white is nothing, but here, with only a little bit of black among the white, it looks particularly awkward.
"Lao San, let me go change some clothes too." Luo Tian said.
The third child led Luo Tian to change into white clothes. Luo Tiancai felt that he was not so eye-catching. The body of Master Jiu was lying on the first floor of the villa. The third child took Luo Tian to see it. Luo Tian stood beside Master Jiu.
In front of his corpse, he only said one sentence in his heart: "I will let go of my grudges once I die."
A man in black came over: "Island owner, do you want to start?"
The third child closed his eyes: "Let's get started."
The men in black carried Jiu Ye's body outside. Luo Tian followed Lao San and also walked outside until he came to the largest beach on the island. A fire had been set up here, and one in the middle was tied with branches.
Now that the platform has been completed, Master Jiu’s body will be cremated in the open air.
Open-air cremation is more popular in some countries, such as Hinduism. The body is burned on a cremation pyre. The pyre will surround the place where the deceased's body is placed. Then a fire is lit in the pyre, and the fire will burn the wood and
Its corpse. This method was mainly used in ancient times, such as the Iliad, but this method is not uncommon in Western countries where crematoriums are used for cremation furnaces, as some countries prohibit it by law.
In Nepal, open-air cremation is a very common thing. On this island, it seems to be a common thing. The people in black put Jiu Ye's body on the platform. Luo Tian didn't know how they would extract it later.
Ashes just looked at them standing aside with a sad expression, waiting for the third child to give orders.
It is estimated that all the residents on the island have come here. A white "ocean" has formed here. Everyone's face is very calm. No one is crying or making a fuss. Some people's tears flowed down quietly and they just wiped them away gently with their hands.
, here, it is unbelievably peaceful.
Everyone suddenly knelt on the ground. Luo Tian slowed down for a moment, feeling very embarrassed standing in the crowd, so he quickly knelt down. Anyway, Master Jiu was old and the elder had passed away. It was natural for the younger generation to kneel down. There was nothing wrong with it.
It was so awkward. Seeing Luo Tian do as the Romans do, the third child looked very happy. About three minutes later, the third child took the lead and stood up. Then with a wave of his hand, the fire was lit.
Thick smoke rose from the beach. In the light of the fire, Master Jiu's face seemed to be shaking slightly. Luo Tian knew that it was just because of the light of the fire. The man was indeed dead.
Luo Tian turned his head to look at Lao San. There was sadness on his face, but there was also a sense of determination. This young man seemed to have firmed up some kind of belief at this moment.
The fire burned for a long time. During this process, everyone remained in the same position, as if they were all puppets. Luo Tian sighed in his heart, Master Jiu, Master Jiu, I have given you enough face today.
If you are alive in heaven, don't forget to ensure that everything goes smoothly for me. I will fulfill your instructions well.
Finally, the fire extinguished little by little, and everyone's expressions seemed to become happy as the fire went out. People in black went up to collect the ashes with an exquisite urn, and some people wanted to clean up the residue.
Time, nothing happened to Luo Tian. He quietly stepped aside, and the residents on the island slowly dispersed. This made Luo Tian a little strange: "Now the cremation is completed, won't there be a sea burial soon?"
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"Only a few people can participate in the sea burial, and ordinary people can finish it and go home." Lao San said: "We want to scatter Master Jiu's ashes into the sea, and in the direction of the rising sun."
Luo Tian nodded and seemed to need to sail the yacht. However, only twenty minutes later, Luo Tian discovered that his normal consciousness was wrong again.