Herodotus, the Greek historian, embarked on a mission to record the deeds of human civilizations from his vantage point in the 5th century BCE. His magnum opus, Histories, not only provides a narrative of the Greco-Persian Wars but also delves deeply into the cultural practices, mythologies, and daily lives of the people his world knew. Among these fascinating, sometimes grim, cultural practices is the burial rituals that offers a lens into the values and beliefs of ancient societies.

Amongst its many themes, the glaring presence of Samkhya, perhaps one of the oldest branches of Bharatiya Jnana Parampara, stands out as a profound metaphysical framework for understanding life, self, and the universe.