How do Past Masters contribute to their lodges after their term?

Past Masters advise the Worshipful Master in discharging his duties, support him in maintaining lodge harmony, and join together to impart character and discipline to new entrants, as an article on the Grand Lodge of India's website outlines. They also participate in ceremonial work without interrupting the Master's continuity, bringing any constructive suggestions regarding lodge working to the Lodge of Instruction rather than criticizing during ceremonies, according to the same article. Additionally, a Past Master may take the Chair to rule the lodge or conduct ceremonies when the Worshipful Master is absent, following the Immediate Past Master or proceeding in order of seniority, as the United Grand Lodge of England states.