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9 Types Of Narakas Or Hells As Per Hindu Religion
Hell according to Hinduism
Hinduism views the afterlife as involving multiple worlds, such as heavens and hells. Hell, or Narak, as is known in Hinduism is a representation of the negative consequences of one’s actions in life.These hells are believed to be temporary stages in the cycle of reincarnation, where souls purify themselves of negative karma before being reborn.
The forms of Narakas and their characteristics are mentioned in different scriptures and they vary according to the scripture. While some mention 4 types of Naraka, others specify over 28.
Here we list 9 types of Narakas mentioned in Hindu scriptures and who is subjected to each of them.
- Tamisram (Heavy flogging):
Those who rob others of their wealth are bound with ropes by Yama’s Servants and cast into the Naraka known as Tamisram. There, they are given a thrashing until they bleed and faint. When they recover their senses, the beating is repeated. This is done until their time is up.
2. Andhatamtrsam (Flogging):
A man or woman who uses their spouse for profits or the type of people who enjoy somebody’s else’s possessions are sent to Andhatamisra. This blindness signifies the inability to see the right path and make righteous choices in life, resulting in a perpetual cycle of suffering.
3.Rauravam (torment of snakes):
If someone cheats or steals from others, they get thrown into Raurava. Then, the people they cheated on turn into a snake called Ruru, wrapping around them and biting them non-stop. The pain they feel is like the suffering they caused others.
4.Kumbhipakam (cooked by oil)
