THIS Is What Happens When YOU DIE! | Gurudev

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar2 minutes read

When a person is in a coma or near death, the senses gradually fade, but hearing and sight remain. Hindu last rites aim to guide the departing soul to merge with the Universal light, ensuring a smooth transition and influencing the next life based on strong impressions and attachments.

Insights

  • In a coma, sight and hearing are retained while other senses are lost, and individuals cannot respond to external stimuli, highlighting the unique state of consciousness in such conditions.
  • The Hindu perspective on death emphasizes the transition of the soul to another realm after losing connection to the five senses, with rituals aimed at guiding the departing soul towards merging with Universal light, showcasing a belief in the significance of spiritual practices in the journey beyond life.

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  • What senses are lost first in a coma?

    Sight, touch, taste, and smell are lost.

  • What happens to the mind when a person dies?

    The mind withdraws from touch, taste, and smell.

  • What is the purpose of Hindu last rites?

    To guide the departing soul to merge with Universal light.

  • How do strong thoughts before sleep influence waking thoughts?

    Strong thoughts before sleep influence dreams and waking thoughts.

  • What determines the characteristics of the soul at conception?

    The energy and voltage of parents at conception.

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"Transition of the Soul in Hindu Beliefs"

  • In a coma, the first three senses are lost, but sight remains, along with the ability to hear. The body is frozen, and individuals in this state cannot respond to external stimuli.
  • When a person dies, the mind withdraws from the five senses, losing touch, taste, and smell, but retaining the ability to hear and see. The soul transitions to another realm, where time is different, with six months as day and night each.
  • Hindu last rites involve reminding the departing soul of its elemental composition and guiding it to merge with the Universal light, free of blemishes and sins. Mantras are chanted to provide relief and freedom to the departing soul.
  • Towards the end of life, individuals may lose interest in food, but feeding them their favorite foods can bring relief. Merits from meditation and good deeds are passed on to forefathers, and strong thoughts before sleep influence dreams and waking thoughts.
  • The last days of life are crucial, as the strongest impressions at death determine the next life. Strong cravings and fears can lead to rebirth as specific animals, and attachment to family members influences reincarnation. The energy and voltage of parents at conception determine the soul's characteristics, and suicide does not alleviate suffering but prolongs it, leading to rebirth.
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