Lesson exploring the Hindu beliefs in reincarnation Reincarnation (Life after Death)
Hindus do not necessarily believe in life after death - rather it is the atman that ls eternal and not the physical body.
Most Hindus believe that humans are in a cycle of death and rebirth called samsara.
When a person dies, their atman (soul) is reborn in a different body.
Hindus believe that an atman may enter swarg (Hindu heavenly realm) or narak (Hindu hellish realm) for a period before rebirth.
Some Hindus believe that humans may be reborn in animal form - punishment for how lives previous life
Some Hindu scriptures describe moksha as the atman becoming absorbed with Brahman some think he atman will just be in the presence of Brahman.
moksha is achieved through:
Karma yoga - being selfless
Bhakti yoga - love/devotion to God
Jhana yoga - meditation leading to knowledge
Raja yoga - silent/spiritual meditation
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