In this 2nd video of our “Understanding Death Series”, we visit the next set of 5 truths about death as explained by the Rishis of Advaita Vedanta. In particular, we discover:
- The subtle causes of death, which lie hidden under the cloak of outer events such as illnesses and accidents that bring about the death of the physical body.
- The realm where the departed reside after death.
- The real reason why funeral ceremonies such as “Shradh” are performed in Hinduism.
These Vedantic truths about death contained in this video have been outlined by 5 God-realized sages: Sri Aurobindo, Swami Sivananda, Swami Abhedananda, Swami Vivekananda and Sri Ramakrishna.
Articles & Books Referenced In This Video
- Life Beyond Death by Swami Abhedananda (Free download)
- Letters on Yoga – I by Sri Aurobindo (Free download)
- The Master As I Saw Him by Sister Nivedita (Free download)
- Wanderings With Swami Vivekananda by Sister Nivedita (Free download)
- What Becomes of Soul After Death by Swami Sivananda (Free download)
More Posts in the “Death” Series:
- VIDEO: Part 1: Understanding Death – Death is For the Body, Not the Soul – What happens when we die? Is there life after death? Does memory persist after death? In this video we visit the Vedantic answers to these questions.
- VIDEO: Part 3: Understanding Death – No One Dies, So Do Not Grieve – In this 3rd video we visit the last 2 Vedantic truths which emphasize the importance of maintaining balance & equanimity of mind at someone’s passing.
