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Death and Dying
In the Hindu religion, death is viewed as part of the natural cycle of life. The death of the biological body is not viewed as final because the soul is reincarnated and returns to earth in a new body. This is a cycle thought to repeat itself until the soul finally reaches Nirvana and is reflected in the Hindu death rituals traditionally performed by a male family member or, in the West, by a priest.
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