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Literary notes about Crematory (AI summary)

In literature, the term "crematory" is sometimes imbued with contrasting layers of symbolism and cultural significance. In one instance, the crematory grounds are depicted as a haunting yet strangely captivating locale, particularly when shrouded in the darkness of night—a setting that paradoxically attracts spiritual seekers, as seen in [1]. In another portrayal, the term marks the final ceremonial destination where a physical body is seen en route to its transformative ritual [2]. Meanwhile, traditional customs are also underscored by the use of "crematory," linked to age-old funeral rites by sacred rivers such as the Ganges, reflecting the intertwining of death with religious practice and communal honor [3].
  1. The adjoining crematory grounds, especially gruesome at night, are considered highly attractive by the yogi.
    — from Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
  2. 'In a few hours you will see his body, before it is carried to the crematory grounds.'
    — from Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
  3. When his mother passed on, he arranged the crematory services by the holy Ganges in Benares, and fed many Brahmins in conformance with age-old custom.
    — from Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

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