Sadhguru
What can I do in the first three days after a family member dies?
Three days of withdrawal and sadhana
Go into a three-day period of sadhana (spiritual practice) and withdraw, since it is a sensitive time. If you don't know anything else, chant Namah Shivaya intensely for three days, as much as you can, a minimum of four and a half hours a day.
Simply do the great mantra Namah Shivaya intensely for three days, as much as you can, a minimum of four and a half hours a day.