Kappiya Collections-1

The Collecting of the Bones from the Fire.1. Garuḍa said: Tell me, O Lord, the rites for burning the bodies of the good, and describe also the greatness of the wife who is faithful. 2. The Blessed Lord said: Listen, O Tārkṣya. I will tell you all about the ceremonies for the upper body, by doing which sons and grandsons are released from the hereditary debt. 3. There is no need for numerous gifts, but one should perform the funeral ceremonies for his parents; the son who does so obtains fruit like that of the Agniṣṭoma. 1 4-6. Then the son, abandoning sorrow, should have the shave, along with all his relatives, in order to remove all sins.