On Death, Ritual, and Memory

A story from a modern Indian

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“I prefer daan over dharma, I want to decide what I want to do, but whatever the offer be, [the ritual] is what tethers [our ancestors] to us.” — Mom

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Professional technical writer, 2x Distinguished Toastmaster. I write about mental health and self-awareness. Also see https://medium.com/thorough-and-unkempt

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Vaibhav Gupta

Professional technical writer, 2x Distinguished Toastmaster. I write about mental health and self-awareness. Also see https://medium.com/thorough-and-unkempt