
Wait—gods can die?
In Indian religions, deities are a form of existence within Saṃsāra. Guardian deities live blissfully in heaven, but perish when their merit runs out.When Gods Can Die: Deities and Rebirth

How to become a deva
Live ethically and gain merit, and a human may be reborn as a deva. In Buddhism, devas enjoy heavenly pleasures, then die and are reborn like all beings.When Gods Can Die: Deities and Rebirth