Significance of Hereafter
Synonyms: Later, Henceforth, From now on, In the future, Thereafter
In Dutch: Hierna; In Finnish: Tämän jälkeen; In Spanish: Lo sucesivo; In German: Jenseits
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Buddhist concept of 'Hereafter'
In Buddhism, "Hereafter" signifies the state after death where individuals experience the consequences of their actions (kamma), emphasizing a continued existence that aligns with spiritual beliefs regarding the afterlife.
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The period or existence that follows one's current life, often associated with spiritual beliefs about the afterlife.[1]
From: A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada
(1) The existence after death where the results of one's kamma are experienced.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Hereafter'
In Hinduism, "Hereafter" signifies a transition to discussions about the 33 vyabhicari-bhavas, which represent fluctuating emotional states, emphasizing the spiritual journey and experiences that follow in the text.
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Indicates that what follows in the text will pertain to the description of the 33 vyabhicari-bhavas.[3]
The concept of Hereafter in local and regional sources
Hereafter pertains to the concept of the afterlife, signifying what transpires following one's earthly existence, as described by regional sources emphasizing its significance in discussions about life beyond the physical realm.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Refers to the afterlife, or what comes after one's earthly existence.[4]