ANCESTORS,In ancient Hindu scriptures, the honouring of human ancestors is commanded. Pitri or mass\'s to one\'s ancestors arc regarded as sacred funeral rights and Sradh (offerings of food) are considered obligatory for placating the spirits of the departed ancestors up to thee seventh generation. It is believed that the food offered in their memory helps their ancestors. Sikhism disregards this belief. The Guru says that such ceremonies are futile. Feeding of priests and animals has no religious merit. (GGS, p. 332) The only thing that is commanded is prayer to God. "Devotion to the Holy Name is my ritual of rice balls and feasting". (GGS, p. 358).
KRODHA O Krodha, the source of strife, you do not have any mercy ? You have subdued the vicious persons, who dance before you like monkeys. (Shalok Sahaskriti M. 5, p. 1358) In the above reference, the vice of Krodha has been personified. According to Hindu mythology, Krodha is one of the daughters of Daksha. She gave birth to all sharp-toothed monsters, who devour flesh, whether in the form of animals moving on earth, the flying birds or water-jivas. She is a stream of fire. See : Kama
SANHSIS, also called Sansis, Sainsis and Bhatus, are a nomadic people counted among one of the Scheduled Tribes in the Constitution of India which entitles them to certain special rights and privileges. They claim descent from one of the Aryan tribes entering India centuries ago. Some of the immigrants settled in Rajasthan and parts of the Punjab while others continued in their wandering state like their original Aryan forefathers.
