Those from a religious background who believe that “There is only one life and when it’s over, it’s over ” generally cry and have a very unhappy time over the departure of a loved one. This is very disturbing to the loved one from where they are in the inner world wondering, “Why the grief?” Because they are fine. They are happy, and they are free of a lot of karmas, a lot of worries, a lot of conflict, ready to start a new life. Those with a pure Asian religious background, who understand reincarnation, dharma, karma and the existence of God everywhere, will smile contentedly and say to themselves, “What a wonderful life the departed had!” and be joyous in the new world that the departed loved one is now experiencing.
— Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001), founder of Hinduism Today
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