Understanding Grief: Dealing with Loss and Emotions

🔑Grief is not just a psychological or emotional experience, but also has physical manifestations due to the memory bond within our bodies.

🔑The depth of grief is determined by the closeness of the bond we had with the person who passed away, creating a hole in our lives.

🔑Women may experience less physical grief after the age of forty-two due to weakened runanubandha, while men may continue to feel it.

🔑Performing karmas and kriyas for the deceased can help alleviate the physical memories associated with grief.

🔑Taking time for personal withdrawal and sadhana after the death of a significant person in our lives allows us to process our emotions and find solace.

Why do we experience grief when someone close to us dies?

—Grief occurs because of the deep bond and memory connection between us and the person who passed away. The loss creates a hole in our lives, leading to emotional and psychological pain.

Does grief only affect us emotionally?

—No, grief can also manifest as physical pain. The memories built within our bodies contribute to the depth of grief, especially when the bond was strong, such as with parents and children.

How does grief differ for men and women?

—For women, the physical manifestations of grief tend to be less intense after the age of forty-two due to weakened runanubandha. Men, however, may continue to experience physical grief.

What can we do to cope with grief?

—Yogic practices and processes can help alleviate the physical memories associated with grief. Withdrawal from society and engaging in personal sadhana can also provide solace and aid in the healing process.

How can performing karmas and kriyas for the deceased help?

—Performing specific rituals and practices for the dead can release the physical memory bond, making it easier to handle the emotional and psychological aspects of grief.

00:00Grief occurs on multiple levels and is not just about the death of a person, but also the hole they leave in our lives.

06:39After the age of twenty-one, grief is largely psychological and emotional, though the physical memory bond may still be present.

09:28Performing karmas and kriyas for the deceased can help alleviate the physical memories associated with grief.

09:58Withdrawal and personal sadhana provide an opportunity for introspection and healing after the loss of a significant person in our lives.