The Mohist idea of frugal burial grew naturally out of its broader principles of "Universal Love," "Defensive …
The Mohist idea of frugal burial grew naturally out of its broader principles of "Universal Love," "Defensive Virtue," and "Frugality." It rejected empty ritual and stressed practical benefit, insisting that funerals should not waste public resources or burden people's lives, but should serve the lasting good of the state and the people.