How does a Hindu go to Heaven?

Actually the Vedas and the Puranas do mention SVARGA and NARAKA. Svarga being derived from the su + varga = which simply means a good or pleasant state of being. And Naraka = beneficial suffering. read more

But, this is where the similarities between Abrahamic religions and Hinduism end. While getting into heaven is the goal of life for Abrahamic religions, for Hinduism it is not. While no one wants to go to Hell, going to heaven too looked as a inferior goal of life. In order to understand this, we need to understand philosophy Karma a bit. read more

2. Question shouldn't be whether Hindus, or Buddhists, or Christians or Muslims go to heaven or hell. Its more if book X says Y, does anyone who believes other than Y go to hell/heaven. 3. read more

While Heaven and Hell are fairly common beliefs, especially for Christian-based religions, there are many other theories out there as to what to expect when the lights go out in our lives. From Christianity to Scientology to Hinduism, here are seven religions and what exactly they believe happens after you die. read more