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A Hindu saint said that "Death is like falling asleep, and birth is like waking from that sleep." For Hindus death is not something that is feared, avoided or shunned. ... Hindu’s think of death joyously because it may mean release from bondage and suffering, and return to their source. ...
There are also certain rituals that take place when a Hindu dies with variations according to sect, region, caste and family tradition
Traditionally, a Hindu dies at home around loved ones so if the ill person isin hopital Hindus will bring the them home. When death looks certain, relatives are notified. ... Loved ones remain attentive until death takes place, singing hymns, praying and reading scripture. ...
There are also are number of later rituals concerning the returning to the home of the deceased, the gathering of bones and a number of memorials to mark the anniversary of the loved ones death.
Approximate Word count = 578 Approximate Pages = 2.3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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