Definition: In Hinduism, "shends" refers to the concept of a life cycle or an archetypal story. It is often associated with the process of rebirth and transformation into different forms. Shends are believed to be part of the cosmic cycle of birth, growth, and death. In Hindu mythology, these cycles are depicted as interconnected and interdependent, where each step in the process represents a new beginning or a transition from one form to another. The concept of shends is often