“Jāṇussoṇī describes brahmanical memorial rites for the dead, and asks if sharing merit actually benefits dead relatives. The Buddha replies that it might do in some circumstances.”
IMHO, Instead of “sharing merit,” I think it should be “giving gift” (dānāni dema).
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