Death & Beyond - What Really Is Happening? | Q&A With Gurudev

In this Q&A session, Gurudev addresses some of life's most profound questions about death, the soul, and what lies beyond. Topics include whether death is predetermined and how the story of Markandeya and the Mrityunjaya mantra offer insight into extending life through grace; what happens to the soul in the period between death and rebirth; how karma and parental love influence which soul is born into a family; the significance of dreams in shaping future lives; the meaning behind last rites and ancestral rituals; near-death experiences and out-of-body states; and who we encounter first when we cross over. The conversation closes with a reflection on the eternal, undying nature of the soul versus the perishable body, and the concept of true immortality (amaratva). Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:07 – What Happens to the Soul Between Death and Rebirth 01:36 – Predetermination, Free Will, and Suicide 02:06 – Can the Soul Exist in Multiple Planes at Once? 02:28 – Why Dreams Matter and Shape Your Next Life 03:18 – How Ancestors Connect With Souls Already Reborn 04:07 – How the Soul Chooses Its Parents (Karma & Love) 05:48 – The 118 Worlds and What Lies Beyond Earth 07:21 – If Souls Never Die, Why Is Population Growing? 08:22 – The Purpose of Last Rites and Rituals for the Departed 11:49 – Is Death Predetermined? Grace, Intention & the Mrityunjaya Mantra 13:16 – Can a Soul's Energy Increase or Decrease? 14:52 – Near-Death Experiences Explained 16:12 – Who You Meet First When You Die (Guru, Ishta, Family) 17:23 – The Eternal Self vs. the Perishable Body 18:41 – Immortality (Amaratva) and Living Beyond Death About #Gurudev - World-renowned humanitarian, spiritual leader, and an ambassador of peace and human values. Through his life and work, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has inspired millions around the world with a vision of a stress-free and peaceful world. Gurudev founded The Art of Living, a non-profit organization that is engaged in stress-management and service initiatives across the world. Learn Sudarshan Kriya the world's most powerful breathing technique: https://aoliv.in/learnsudarshankriya Do Like, Comment, Share & Subscribe to the channel! Subscribe to Gurudev's Channel: https://youtube.com/@gurudev 🎧Listen to Gurudev on Spotify: Talks - https://open.spotify.com/show/75Wx1ZyzhReLUFI6lgQGTS Meditations - https://open.spotify.com/show/6INVWvhJjH9t88iURiN2xf Follow Gurudev on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gurudev Like Gurudev on Facebook: https://facebook.com/gurudev Follow Gurudev on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gurudev Follow Gurudev on LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/srisriravishankar Visit Gurudev's website: https://www.srisri.org Visit the Art Of Living website: https://www.artofliving.org