What Exactly Happens After Death According To Hinduism - Devdutt Pattanaik The simple answer is, we can either be reborn (punar-janma) and experience life once again, or be liberated (moksha) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). However, the answer is a bit more complex if we see it geographically and historically. Around the world, what happens after death can be divided into two schools. Those who believe you live only once and those who believe you live multiple lives.