[nukkad] **JUNK** Condolences

["Radha Rani" <>]

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Death, though inevitable, has its own significance.    Each event should be 
considered on its merits.     The solemnity of the actual occurrence is, 
however, the same in all cases.     We feel sadness in our hearts and want to 
express our compassion to the family concerned in their bereavement.

Accordingly, messages of sympathy would be, more or less, identical in all 
cases.     Repetition of certain terms used to express condolences cannot, 
therefore, be avoided.    It must not be forgotten, however, that the bereaved 
family would feel consoled to read or hear such messages over and over again.   
The reason is that this would convey to them that they are not alone in their 
suffering and that there are people around them to share their grief.

The monotony of consolatory messages could, however, be  avoided by 
appropriately eulogising the deceased and advising the family how best to cope 
with their sad loss.    Care should be taken, of course, to ensure that no 
exaggeration is used, as otherwise the bereaved family would easily recognise 
the artificiality in the message.     On the other hand, it would be better to 
add a few words of admiration than criticism, however true it may be!

I would be interested to know if there are any other comments on this 
particular topic.

With kind regards,

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