Some Hindus believe they can break out of the cycle of rebirth if they die and are cremated in the city. Down by the Ganges River, about 100 people are cremated every day across the city. Every day, ...

There are several Hindu points of view on euthanasia and suicide. Most would say that assisting death brings bad karma because it violates the nonviolence principle. But there are accepted Hindu ways ...

Throughout human history, the concept of rebirth has served as a powerful metaphor for transformation, renewal, and resilience. Across diverse cultures and eras, stories and symbols of renewal reflect ...

Q: Do you believe that the Hindu belief in reincarnation and karma are compatible with Christianity and Judaism? — M from North Carolina A: Today we live in an era of "cafeteria Christianity and ...

With nearly 1 billion adherents, Hinduism ranks as one of the world's great religions. But the concept of "religion," at least as Western culture defines it, fits Hinduism poorly. "A lot of people ...