My husband's family does elaborate expensive shraddha ceremonies every year for their ancestors but we can barely afford rent and I resent the financial pressure while feeling guilty for resenting it.
More people experience this than they realize.
Material limitations clash with spiritual obligations, creating resentment that feels both justified and shameful.
“Where Are You with Hindu grief practices — antyesti and shraddha?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.