In the ancient countryside, there is an old saying: "If the tombstone is not erected, the descendants will be scattered." These simple words contain profound wisdom of life and family concepts that have been passed down from generation to generation. Today, let's explore these five reasons not to have a tombstone and see how they affect our lives and our understanding of life and death.
First of all, "nothing can be done". This is to warn future generations that only those who have made significant contributions to their families and neighbors deserve eternal remembrance. As the ancients said: "Success does not have to be in me, but I want to be worthy of my heart." "The real heroes are not on the tombstones, but in the hearts of the people.
Secondly, "there is no virtue and no standing". People with high moral character and outstanding virtue will have their tombstones remembered by future generations. Confucius once said: "If you don't cultivate virtue, you can't learn it, you can't learn it, you can't change it, you can't change it, it's my worries." "The power of virtue transcends life and death and is passed down through all ages.
Furthermore, "there is no child without standing." Traditionally, having children is an important symbol of family continuity. The tombstone without descendants is like an unfinished elegy, reminding future generations not to forget the blood connection. The ancients said: "A hundred years of people, a thousand years of virtue." "The reproduction of future generations is the hope of the family.
"No disease, no standing", this sounds a bit cruel, but it is actually teaching us to cherish our health, because the body is the capital of the revolution. Without health, no amount of wealth can be enjoyed for a long time. The ancients said: "Medicine is not as good as food, and food is not as good as heart." "A healthy lifestyle is the respect for life.
Finally, "no name does not stand". A name is not just a symbol, it is a symbol of personal identity and part of family honor. A tombstone without a name is like a person disappearing silently, which is regrettable. As Shakespeare said, "Name is a man's second life." ”
These "five non-standing" tombstone rules seem simple, but in fact they hide the truth of life. They are not only a respect for the deceased, but also a wake-up call for the living. In our busy lives, we might as well pause once in a while to reflect on these ancient wisdoms and let them be beacons on our way forward.
Let us remember those past sacrifices and teachings in every memorial, so that their spirit will live forever and the blood of the family will continue to grow. And this may be the true meaning of the existence of tombstones - not only to place ashes, but also to carry and inherit.
Like and forward, let more people feel this deep wisdom, let us cherish the present together, and live our own value. After all, the most precious thing on the tombstone is the stories and memories engraved in the heart.