Life after Death

Life after Death

In the Hindu understanding, death may be properly thought of as the separation of the subtle from the physical body. Hinduism, as already noted, conceives of life as a continuous chain of existence. The physical body, as a vital and necessary component in any particular life experience, is also conditioned by preceding life occurrences. It is an instrument through which diverse experiences, influenced by the past karma, are gained. Its purpose is fulfilled when these experiences are realized and the physical body gained is shed at death (The Bhagavadgita). Such an understanding engenders an acceptance the reality ...