· revealing how the deceased’s family can improve their
rebirth.
It is assumed that once a death
occurs in a family, the other family mem- ber's life would also be in danger.
In order to avert this misfortune, the death horoscope is religiously consulted
by providing certain fees. According to horoscope, mantra are chanted and series of rituals lined up and performed as a protective measure. In some
cases the death due to certain timing also do harm the whole community. In this
senerio, the family member should inform
the community and accordingly joint rituals are to be organized and performed.
If possible lama must be invited
to conducts a preventative ceremony before the astrologer casts the death horoscope to prevent any of the
eight classes of demonic spirits from harming the deceased. Generally, the
chanting of mantras may combat the
demons and ward off evil spirits, as well as help interpret the death chart.
The astrolger when making death
chart the following important points are noted:
1. On which object, the death
person's mind or soul is found attached to and whether this household items must be removed or not.
2. On which article or objects the
spirit who took away the life of that person resides. If spirit still reside
inside the house than fire ritual mask dance is to be performed to chase the demons away to prevent
future attacks at living family members.
This is very important.
3. The funeral day and time of which
the dead body be removed from one's house. Some time due to bad days body is to
be perserved for month also.
4. Colour of the cloth for wrapping
the dead body.
5. Direction of the face of the dead
body inside the box.
6. Ages or Lota of persons who should
not see or touch the dead body.
7. Kind of life within the six realms
which the dead person is likely to take in the next life.
8. Indication for special performance
of Rituals or making of idols required for higher birth than the present one.
9. Indication to make statue/thangkas
(scroll) of Buddhas within 49 days of his or her death which are for the
betterment of the dead person.
Additionally, the horoscope may reveal the past life of the
dead and whether or not the death was well-timed.
This is very important as this is
done out of love, sympathy and emotion for the dead person being permanently
separated from us. The prepare a death
horoscope prepared by astrologer is faithfully and precisely followed for the good
of the departed soul.
