In traditional Chinese culture, there is an old proverb: "If four people do not go to the funeral, the descendants will be safe and smooth." This sentence seems simple, but it contains profound cultural connotations and folk traditions. Which 4 people can't attend the funeral? What kind of exquisiteness and belief are hidden behind this tradition? This article will interpret in detail from the four perspectives of the elderly, pregnant women, people with poor quality and people who do not respect their ancestors, so let's unveil this mystery together.
First of all, let's take a look at the frail and sickly elderly. In traditional Chinese culture, the elderly are regarded as the elders of the family, the pillars and spiritual pillars of the family. The frail and sick elderly need the care and care of their families. A funeral is a solemn occasion, full of mourning and mourning, which may bring too much mental stress and emotional swings to the elderly, which in turn can affect their health. Especially for the elderly and frail, participating in funeral activities for a long time can lead to physical and mental exhaustion, and even aggravate pre-existing diseases. Therefore, in order to protect the physical and mental health of the elderly, it is traditionally believed that they should not attend funerals to avoid unnecessary health problems.
Secondly, pregnant women are also included in the category of this proverb that it is not appropriate to attend funerals. Pregnancy is an extremely special and fragile stage in a woman's life, and they need extra care and protection, both physically and psychologically. Attending a funeral may cause unnecessary physical discomfort and mood swings to a pregnant woman, and may even have an impact on the fetus. In addition, the funeral scene is full of grief and mourning, and this negative emotion can also have a negative impact on the mental health of pregnant women. Therefore, in order to ensure the safety of the mother and child, traditional customs emphasize that pregnant women should avoid attending funerals to avoid adverse effects on themselves and their fetus.
Thirdly, people with poor quality are also included in the category of unsuitable for funerals. Poor quality refers to those who lack basic etiquette and moral cultivation, and may behave inappropriately at the funeral scene, causing distress and embarrassment to other participants. A funeral is a solemn and solemn occasion that needs to be upheld and respected by everyone, and any misconduct will cause harm to the deceased and the family. Poor-quality people may make loud noises, inappropriate words, and even conflict at the funeral, which not only spoils the atmosphere of the funeral, but also brings additional pain and sadness to the family. Therefore, it is traditionally believed that people with poor quality should not attend funerals in order to maintain the solemnity and dignity of the funeral.
Finally, people who do not respect their ancestors are also included in the category of inappropriate funerals. In traditional Chinese culture, respect for ancestors is a basic moral code and code of conduct. Attending a funeral is a tribute and mourning for the deceased, and if a person does not have even the most basic respect, then his participation in the funeral will seem out of place. Moreover, people who do not respect their ancestors often behave inappropriately at the funeral scene, causing distress and unhappiness to others. A funeral is an important family ceremony, and participants should maintain a solemn and solemn attitude to show respect and mourning for the deceased. Therefore, traditional customs believe that people who do not respect their ancestors should not attend the funeral in order to maintain the solemnity and sacredness of the funeral.
In general, the proverb "If the funeral does not go to the funeral, the descendants will be safe and smooth" contains rich cultural connotations and folk traditions. By interpreting the four perspectives of the elderly, the pregnant woman, the less qualified and the disrespectful to the ancestors, we can understand more deeply the meaning and tradition behind this proverb. In contemporary society, although people's lifestyles and concepts have undergone great changes, the spirit of respecting tradition and respecting ancestors will always be a precious wealth that we should cherish and inherit. By following these traditional customs, we can carry forward the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation and promote the harmonious and stable development of society.