Death and rebirth in Hinduism

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.

S1.E15 ∙ Death and rebirth in Hinduism

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Stars : Ma Anand Sheela Osho Sheikh Mujibur Rahman David Knipe

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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.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official website

Language : English

Production companies : University of Wisconsin

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