To demonstrate sincerity in protesting a lord's unjust actions.
To show ultimate loyalty upon the death of one's master. Seppuku
(also known as harakiri ) was a highly formalized Japanese ritual suicide by disembowelment, primarily practiced by the samurai class to restore honor or avoid disgrace. While the physical act was central, it was part of a complex ceremony governed by strict codes of etiquette and spiritual significance. 1. Purpose and Justification To demonstrate sincerity in protesting a lord's unjust
A "privilege" granted to samurai to die honorably rather than by common execution. 2. Preparations and Rituals Seppuku