What are the 3 stages of reincarnation in Hinduism?

Answer 1

I think it is a fancy name from the idea of 'karma' (actions) in Hinduism. The idea is quite simple. The office of the God of Death, Yama, keeps an account of the good and bad deeds of all people, hindus as well as non-hindus. Good deeds are rewarded with a stay in heaven, and people have to suffer hell for their bad deed. This is in proportion to the magnitude of their deeds.

When they have completed these, they are sent back to the world to improve their record. This cycle (or spiral) stops when there are no bad deeds in the persons account. At that stage the person is thought to have achieved 'nirvana' or 'moksha' (deliverance). He/She would then live in proximity of his God or merge with God (different people have different beliefs).

Hindus are not entitled to any special treatment. The process is absolutely impartial and according to set rules. Even the Gods do not interfere in the process.

To add spice to the formula, Brahma, the writer of destiny keeps back some good or bad deeds which will fructify according to his wish. That is why unexpected good or bad things happen in one's life. They are the result of late-maturing good or bad deeds.