In Hinduism, it is believed that the soul begins its journey to the afterlife after three days.
In Tibetan Buddhism, consciousness passes through several phases over a period of 49 days.
In some shamanic cultures, rituals are performed between the third and seventh days to accompany the “transition” of the spirit.
These beliefs, though diverse, share a common goal: to honor the transition, help the living accept loss, and give meaning to the mystery of death.
The mystery that links science and spirituality:
No scientific evidence validates the existence of the soul, but studies suggest that the process of death is far from instantaneous.
Between biology and belief, there remains a gray area — a space where science bows before the unknown, and where spirituality finds its full meaning.
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