Death rituals and their significance for Hindus

Hinduism is a collective term applied to the many philosophical and religious traditions native to India. Hinduism has neither a specific moment of origin nor a specific founder. Rather, the tradition understands itself to be timeless, having always existed. Indeed, its collection of sacred texts is known, as a whole, as Sanatana Dharma, that is The Eternal Teaching. The latter propounds a flexible approach to attain Moksha, or Eternal Salvation. This release from the bondage of rebirths is the most arduous endeavour shared by all Hindus, as they believe in the joining of the soul to the essence of the eternal main soul (Brahman or Param-Atma). It is thus, a complex tradition that encompasses numerous interrelated religious doctrines and practices aimed at reducing human suffering by projecting good selfless action and duty in an ethical way, which remains the solution of cleansing the soul of its past karmas (actions) to be able to reach and merge with the Brahman, thus conducting itself to salvation. is also known as vāsanā. <a href="https://medium.com/@shakunharris/death-rituals-and-their-significance-for-hindus-273b6688a42f">Learn More</a>