What are some Hindu life after death stories?

The story of Nachiketa is well - known. Nachiketa was a young boy who was sent to the god of death, Yama. While in Yama's realm, he engaged in deep philosophical discussions about the nature of life, death, and the afterlife. This story shows the Hindu exploration of the concept of what lies beyond death and the importance of spiritual knowledge even in the face of the ultimate unknown.

Some after - death life stories involve mediums. These are people who claim to be able to communicate with the dead. They might tell stories of how a deceased person passed on a message to their family. For instance, a medium could say that a dead mother told her to tell her children that she loves them and is always watching over them. However, the authenticity of such stories is often debated. But still, these are part of the broad range of after - death life stories.

There was a woman who claimed that when she was on the verge of death during a difficult surgery, she felt herself being lifted up. She saw a place filled with a warm glow and heard beautiful music. There were figures that seemed to be welcoming her. She believed it was heaven. It gave her a new perspective on life after she recovered, as she was no longer afraid of death.

One interesting 'life after death' story is about a man who had a near - death experience. He said he saw a bright light and felt a sense of peace. He also claimed to have seen his deceased relatives waiting for him. Another story involves a woman who, after being clinically dead for a short time, said she floated above her body and could see the doctors trying to revive her. There are also stories of people who come back with newfound spiritual beliefs, believing that there is indeed something beyond death.

There was a hospice patient who, in their final days, started talking about beautiful places that no one else could see. They described it as a place full of light and love. It might be their perception of life after death. Their family members were initially scared but later found some comfort in it, thinking that the patient was going to a better place.

One common story is about a devout Christian who was on their deathbed. They seemed to have a vision of a bright light and angels, and then passed away peacefully. It was believed that they entered into the presence of God. Another story tells of a Christian who died in an accident but had previously told friends that they were not afraid of death because they knew they would be with Jesus. Their friends took comfort in this belief after their passing.

In Tibetan Buddhism, there are numerous accounts of reincarnation. High lamas are often said to be reincarnations of previous spiritual leaders. For example, the Dalai Lama is believed to be a reincarnation in a line of spiritual leaders. These stories are deeply ingrained in the religious and cultural traditions of Tibet and are passed down through generations.

One famous story is that of Eben Alexander. He was a neurosurgeon who had a near - death experience. He claimed to have visited an otherworldly realm and had very vivid spiritual experiences. Another is the story of people who during cardiac arrest, reported seeing things that couldn't be explained by normal perception.

In LDS life after death stories, there are often accounts of family members on the other side communicating with the living. This could be through dreams or a feeling of a presence. A woman shared that she often dreams of her late mother giving her advice, which she interprets as her mother still being involved in her life from the spirit world. These stories emphasize the importance of family in LDS beliefs, even beyond death.

One common LDS story involves a person who had a near - death experience. They might describe seeing a bright light and feeling an overwhelming sense of peace. Some stories tell of deceased loved ones coming to comfort them during this time. Another story could be about a person who was healed miraculously after being on the brink of death. They attribute this to their faith and the power of God in the LDS belief system.