The enigma of the soul: What is the truth behind its post-mortem departure?

And what about consciousness in all of this?
This is where science and spirituality meet without becoming indistinguishable. Scientists don’t yet have a definitive answer about the survival of consciousness after death.

Near-death experiences (NDEs) described by many people remain mysterious: sensations of lightness, bright lights, feelings of peace… Neuroscientists propose a biological explanation: as death approaches, the brain releases substances like DMT and serotonin, creating these soothing visions.

In other words, what some perceive as a spiritual experience could also be a chemical reaction of the brain at the end of life.

Three days to “leave”: between science and traditions

Although science remains cautious, spiritual traditions have long offered their own interpretations of “soul time”.