"Recognize your ancestors and return to your ancestors"It is a traditional concept of the Chinese nation, and many Chinese believe that after old age or death, people should return to their hometown and find their roots. This traditional concept stems from the profound heritage of Chinese culture and reflects Chinese's deep affection for the clan and homeland. Under traditional culture, people inherit the family culture and spirit through the blood connection of the clan, and at the same time, the family blood and tradition continue in the long history. But to be clear,"Recognize your ancestors and return to your ancestors"Not everyone can achieve it.
In ancient feudal society, there were six types of people who could not recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors.
First of all, the stepchild who is not recognized. In ancient times, some families did not have sons and could only find new blood inheritance through adoption, but if the adopted children were not officially recognized, or were not included in the family lineage, they could not really be recognized as members of the family, nor could they recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors. In modern society, although there is no such system of succession as in ancient times, some families choose to continue the bloodline if these children do not go through the legal adoption process, or if the adopted family does not provide adequate care and education, they may not be able to recognize their ancestors.
Secondly, the perfidious ones. In traditional culture, human qualities are seen as an important measure of whether a person is worthy of acceptance. If a person is treacherous, does not follow the rules of the family, or does something that is not good for the family, they will be rejected by the family and will not be able to recognize their ancestors. In modern society, although people's perception of family has changed, this standard is still recognized by many people, and if a person does something that violates morality and ethics, they may not be recognized and accepted by the family.
Third, the magnates who were punished by the emperor. In ancient feudal societies, emperors had supreme power, and they could decide a person's fate. If a powerful person is punished by the emperor for breaking the law or for other reasons, they may be deprived of their family inheritance rights and clan status, and they may not be able to recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors. In modern society, although the law and system protect the rights and freedoms of individuals, if a person is sentenced or otherwise punished for a crime or other reasons, they may be ostracized by their family or society, and they will not be able to realize their ancestors.
Fourth, traitors who betray the king and abandon the country. In ancient feudal society, loyalty and loyalty to the monarch were important criteria for measuring a person's quality. If a person turns his back on the emperor or the country, they may be regarded as a disgrace to the family, unable to gain the family's approval and acceptance, let alone recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors. In modern society, although people's identification with the country and nation has changed, this standard is still recognized by many people, and if a person betrays the country or nation, they may not be recognized and accepted by the family.
Fifth, scum who lack morality. In ancient feudal society, morality and character were regarded as important criteria for judging whether a person was worthy of acceptance. If a person is morally corrupt and lacks moral cultivation, they may be rejected by their family and unable to recognize their ancestors. In modern society, although people's perception of morality and morality has changed, this standard is still recognized by many people, and if a person lacks moral cultivation, they may not be recognized and accepted by the family.
Sixth, sinners who have been expelled from their families. In ancient feudal society, the rules and systems of the family were very strict, and if a person made a mistake or violated the rules of the family, they could be expelled from the family and unable to recognize their ancestors. In modern society, although the system and rules of the family have changed, if a person is expelled from the family, they may not be able to realize the recognition of their ancestors.
To sum up, "recognizing one's ancestors and returning to one's ancestors" is a traditional concept of the Chinese nation, but not everyone can realize it. In the ancient feudal society, there were six types of people who could not recognize their ancestors and return to their ancestors, namely, stepchildren who were not recognized, treacherous people, powerful people punished by the emperor, traitors who betrayed the king and abandoned the country, scum who lacked morality, and sinners who were expelled by their families. In modern society, although the family system and rules have changed, these people may still not be able to recognize their ancestors. Of course, in modern society, people's feelings and sense of belonging to their family and homeland are still very deep, and if one wants to find one's roots, one can also do so in other ways, such as participating in clan activities or keeping in touch with one's family in other ways.