Asia's Three Paths of Departure

One of the most striking features of these traditions is the imperative for immediate burial, often aimed to occur before the next sunset or within 24 hours of death . This speed reflects not impatience, but deep respect for the deceased, preventing undue delay in the soul’s transition and avoiding any degradation of the body. The quick timeline ensures that the transition from the world of the living to the world of the grave (a precursor to the afterlife) is treated with the highest urgency and solemnity, allowing the deceased to begin their accountability as soon as possible.