Hindus believe that the soul is a distinct entity which leaves the body when one dies. If the person is destined to suffer more, he is again born inside another body, not necessarily human.
It is a somewhat pessimistic view of life.When we observe the poverty stricken millions of people in Africa, India and Bangladesh, how can we be otherwise?
The rishis advise us to refrain from all worldly desires, because these longings bind us to birth and rebirth. This cycle can be broken and soul liberated to merge with God Almighty. This is called moksh.
In practice, no one, not even the so called sanyasis care to leave this life, with all enjoyments of pleasures.
Yet there are some genuine sanyasis who do not receive any hospitality from any person. The Budha was one such example. The Sirdi Saibaba was another sanyasi who never took anything more than what is required for survival. The very presence of such gentle souls have a beneficial influence on the mental and physical health of their disciples.
So there is nothing to feel joy when a baby is born or to grieve when the soul goes away to meet the Almighty.
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