Burial is not peaceful

　　Seven or eight friends sat around a table for dinner. After a few rounds of drinks, the conversation turned to someone who had passed away a few months earlier. Everyone lamented the short life and untimely death. Then, someone made a highly disrespectful remark about the deceased, citing vivid examples of how narrow-minded, mean-spirited, and unethical this person was. Before the remark could delve deeper, someone else interrupted, saying, "He's dead, so let's not speak ill of him anymore. Let's accumulate some good karma." The room immediately fell silent. The speaker seemed somewhat embarrassed, while the one who intervened seemed somewhat righteous. It was common knowledge that the deceased's behavior during his lifetime was truly appalling; he had done many ugly and despicable things. What was wrong with talking about it? The reality is, whether or not to say it is something that really needs to be considered. Don't you see, in today's society, the phenomenon of the dead being favored is rampant. Even those who have been attacked while alive can have lavish eulogies delivered at their memorial services the moment they close their eyes, allowing them to enjoy all the honors of their passing. The speaker was truly magnanimous and admirable…

　　I think that if a person was indeed immoral before death, it's not a bad thing for them to be gossiped about afterward. This is especially true for those with a long list of misdeeds. It serves as a reminder to those still alive not to think that all their bad deeds are wiped clean once they close their eyes. There are always a multitude of tongues around, ready to poke and chew on them from time to time. This is especially true for powerful figures who should be wary and reserve a peaceful place for themselves in the afterlife.