Sri V. N. Gopala Desikan

A Dialog on Hinduism – The Departure of the Soul – Chapter 10

By Sri V.N. Gopala Desikan

At the time of death, how does the Jivatma depart from this body?
This is well explained in the Upanishads. At the time of death, the Jivatma leaves the body. When the Jivatma leaves the body, the following also leave:-
1) The five senses of knowledge; (Jnana Indriyas)
2) The five senses of action; [...]

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