Summary Examines the complexity and power of Hindu rites of passing for the dead. Explores both the traditional, extremely expensive and the revised rites practiced by the less affluent in India at that time. Reincarnation (punarjanma) is a central tenet of the Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism; although there are Hindu groups who do not believe in reincarnation, instead believing in an afterlife. The Bhagavad Gita discusses various paths to liberation.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Ma Anand Sheela Osho Sheikh Mujibur Rahman David Knipe
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official website
Language : English
Production companies : University of Wisconsin
Summary Examines the complexity and power of Hindu rites of passing for the dead. Explores both the traditional, extremely expensive and the revised rites practiced by the less affluent in India at that time. Reincarnation (punarjanma) is a central tenet of the Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism; although there are Hindu groups who do not believe in reincarnation, instead believing in an afterlife. The Bhagavad Gita discusses various paths to liberation.
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official website
Language : English
Production companies : University of Wisconsin