in Hinduism life after death revolves around the concept of reincarnation The Continuous cycle of birth death and rebirth the soul considered Eternal Journeys through various physical bodies the ultimate goal is to attain Moksha Liberation from the cycle of reincarnation and merge with the divine until then the Soul undergoes the afterlife or the realm of ancestors known as petroloka here the soul is judged based on its past actions and experiences Rewards or punishments prayers and offerings from living descendants can Aid the Soul's Journey the duration in petroloka varies after which the soul is reborn based on its karma Karma determines the circumstances of the next birth including social status family and Life Experiences the cycle of death and rebirth continues until Moksha is achieved upon attaining Moksha the soul merges with the Ultimate Reality