The Process of Death: Understanding the Transition from Life to Death

TLDRWhen someone is declared medically dead, their physicality slowly fades away, but their essence remains in their clothes and belongings. It is important to handle the deceased's possessions with care to ensure a smooth transition to the afterlife.

Key insights

🌬️When someone is declared dead, their physicality gradually fades away.

🔥The fire pranas in the body start exiting step by step after death.

❄️The samana prana, responsible for maintaining body temperature, begins to exit, causing the body to cool down.

Different pranas, such as prana and udhana, exit the body over a span of several hours.

👻After death, the body becomes a habitation for various forces, both physical and metaphysical.

Q&A

Should I keep the clothes of a deceased loved one?

In some traditions, it is not recommended to keep the clothes of the deceased. It is believed that the essence of the person lingers in their possessions, and it is best to let go of their belongings.

What happens to the body after death?

After death, the physical body gradually loses its life energy and starts to decompose. The pranas, or life forces, exit the body one by one over a period of time.

Why do some cultures cremate the body after death?

Cremation is a common practice in many cultures as a way to detach the soul from the physical body and facilitate the transition to the afterlife. The process of cremation ensures that no trace of the body remains, allowing the soul to move on.

Can the body be revived after death?

Once the life forces have fully exited the body, it is virtually impossible to revive the deceased. The body may appear intact, but without the life energies, it cannot be brought back to life.

What should I do with the belongings of a deceased person?

It is advisable to handle the belongings of a deceased person with care. In some traditions, it is customary to distribute the person's possessions among family and friends. Alternatively, the possessions can be respectfully disposed of through donation or proper storage.

Timestamped Summary

00:00When someone is declared medically dead, their physicality slowly fades away, but their essence remains in their clothes and belongings.

06:54Setting fire to the body after death is a common practice among yogis and spiritual practitioners to prevent any residual energy from lingering.

10:28The clothes and belongings of a deceased person should be handled appropriately to avoid any residual energy from remaining.

19:40Proper handling of the deceased person's possessions is crucial to ensure a smooth transition to the afterlife.

28:00Burning the deceased's undergarments and closely related items is recommended to prevent the lingering of their essence.