? "Although the ancestors are far away, the sacrifice must be sincere" means that the ancestors should be pious.
I think "Zongzu" is a representative word, not referring to the great-great-grandfather generations, but from the oldest predecessors to their parents.
A family is like an ancient tree, its parents are like the ends of the tallest branches of the tree, and its oldest ancestors are like the deepest roots of the tree. From the root tip of the ancestor to the end of the branch of the father, then the people on earth are the buds at the end of this branch!
? Forget to water a tree, and its growth can be imagined. On the contrary, it must be a towering tree with deep roots and luxuriant leaves. Not afraid of wind and rain, unattainable. Absorb water at a certain height underground. Under photosynthesis, the air will be more humid, and the chance of natural rain will be great. There are too many substances on the earth that need water, including human beings. There are more water molecules that nourish everything, and the world is an ocean of flowers. People live there, is it heaven? Nature is a paradise on earth.
Although grandparents are far apart, it should be remembered that people are born from grandparents to the next generation, that is, themselves. Without ancestors, how can they have their own generation?
Ancestors are the foundation and source of human beings. The ancients said that "returning to nature" means being grateful and not forgetting what you have done. Therefore, ancestor worship must be sincere, with a sincere heart to worship ancestors. This can not only comfort the spirits of our ancestors in heaven, but also help us to establish filial piety, be grateful and never forget our roots. This is virtue. Only when people have virtue can they achieve high success.
Pay little attention to observation and careful study. The greatest achievement in the world is filial children. Those who can be loyal to their country, loyal ministers will leave the door of filial sons. There is no end to future generations. Think about the importance of ancestor worship.
A tree, if it is short of water. So, what will its ending look like? It is likely to disappear in this world. If a person forgets to offer sacrifices to his ancestors, or is not sincere in offering sacrifices to his ancestors. Then he is like a tree lacking water and nutrition. Who will give it to him?
? Such an ordinary mountain village can produce many senior officials. Is there really Feng Shui? I think: apart from being strong and comparable, every healthy person will have a more perfect self as long as he has these two mentalities. In addition, it is necessary to water the trees frequently. In other words, ancestor worship must be pious.
There is a village called Prime Minister Village, which has produced 59 prime ministers and nearly a thousand officials for thousands of years, but no one dares to be greedy.
Their filial piety to their ancestors is not single, but multifaceted. Create a happy environment for the living elderly. For the ancestors who died in ancient times, we should also rest in peace. Shown in the emphasis on the theory of Feng Shui, whether building a house or choosing a cemetery, people should be invited to see Feng Shui in advance, thinking that this can bring prosperity and peace to ancestors and families. Every generation believes this view.
Some people think this is superstition, but it is not superstition. It is a kind of respect; It is a kind of peace of mind. Is a kind of nostalgia; This is a comfort. Living in a comfortable environment is a pleasure to enjoy and build! For example, when choosing an address, it is always good to make the lighting effect of the house better. Creating a well-lit house for the elderly is naturally in a good mood, which is also one of the ways to respect filial piety. The deceased lay in a comfortable environment, and the so-called land of geomantic omen is also one of the ways of offering sacrifices.
Tell a story about a land of geomantic omen. This land is not a family, but the whole village. This is Jia Pei Village, which is located in the mountains of wenxi county, Shaanxi Province. This village has been recorded since the Qin and Han dynasties and has stood for thousands of years. The most amazing thing is that there are 59 prime ministers, 59 generals and thousands of other officials here, so it is a veritable prime minister village.
The most amazing thing is that there are so many officialdom figures in the village, but none of them are corrupt officials, which can create such a prestigious village. It is the only one in China for thousands of years. Officials in this village can work diligently for the court and seek happiness for the people during their tenure. None of them are greedy for money and power, which is really admirable.
At the same time, we can't help wondering that if a place can cultivate great talents for a long time, it is likely that it attaches great importance to education. In fact, there are many such places, but it is really incomprehensible that the character is so dignified and has lasted for thousands of years.
There is actually a wonderful legend about this problem. It is said that the village is a treasure trove of geomantic omen and is blessed by the gods.
Some feng shui masters have specially studied the terrain here. It is said that this place is surrounded by mountains on three sides, facing the water on one side, and there are nine ridges between the peaks. The whole village faces south, which is the legendary geomantic omen of "Nine Phoenix and Chaoyang". The descendants of people living in this place are mostly talented and good at learning. However, some people say that children in the mountains can only go out through reading because they are remote and have little contact with the outside world. Obviously, such a statement is hard to justify.
I don't know what feng shui is, and it's hard to judge, but maybe I can know a little about the culture of this village. The motto of this village is only four words "Re-teach Xiu De", which may be the real secret of their success. The whole village educates their descendants to love learning and value character. Children living in this environment are not bad after all. Moreover, the village attaches great importance to honor, and every household in the village has the same family rules, that is, corrupt officials cannot enter the ancestral graves after a hundred years, and they cannot enter the ancestral halls without being admitted to the scholar. Isn't this a portrayal of piety?
Seeing this, many people should understand that feng shui is unreliable, and the word feng shui can be said to be synonymous with continuing the experience of the ancients. Listening to the teachings of the ancients, only carrying forward the ideological education and correct concept guidance of ancestors is the real magic weapon for success, and I think this is the best motivation for pious ancestor worship!
? Ceng Zi once said in The Analects of Confucius, "Be cautious in pursuing the future, and people's morality will return to thick". To be cautious in the end is to be cautious about parents' dying, to die well, to care for dying, and to pursue the future is to worship ancestors.
Think about it. People will never forget their ancestors. People will remember them, appreciate their kindness and repay them. Then their former parents are closest to others. We should start with our parents, remember our old friends and be grateful. Filial piety is the principle of being a man and the first priority of an apprentice.
Therefore, people's morality is honest, and people can make morality honest because they worship their ancestors.
? Grandpa is 99 years old this year. My parents live with my grandfather to protect his hobbies. Now grandpa is still very healthy, without any disease. During the day, his grandson or great-grandson accompanied him to play cards (10 thousand, cakes, bars) until he was satisfied. Parents accompany him to rest at night, always take care of him to keep warm and help him go to the toilet. You can enjoy the blessings of your children and grandchildren in your later years, but where did his blessings come from?
I remember very clearly the photos of my grandfather when he was young. In particular, I personally worship my ancestors every year, which is impressive. In Tomb-Sweeping Day and winter solstice, he called on his descendants to take tools and paper flowers to Lao Fen Bay to worship their ancestors, sweep graves and take care of their ancestors' graves. The last process is to offer paper flowers and kowtow!
Grandpa started riding donkeys at the age of eighty and took us to worship our ancestors. It's like this every year, and it hasn't stopped for decades, so the blessing of ancestor worship is great! This is why grandpa enjoys happiness. Therefore, ancestor worship is the best filial piety education. We can't regard it as a superstitious activity. It is filial piety, telling us not to forget our roots.
Grandpa often said, "His other blessing is his reputation. Fame comes from many descendants who enjoy state wages. Although he doesn't have any money with him, the total amount of money the whole family has every year can't be moved by his strength. "
? The Analects of Confucius says, "Filial piety is also the foundation of benevolence!" Kindness, that is to say, to be a benevolent and caring person, we should start with filial piety, which is the foundation of kindness. Sincere ancestor worship means not forgetting the roots. This is simply a Buddhist root.