Reincarnation is amongst the basic foundations of Hinduism.In fact,both of them go hand in hand.This can be gauged by a thorough study of their religious scriptures especially the VISHNU PURAN and the BHAGVAD GITA which underscore the importance of reincarnation and rebirth.While the VISHNU PURAN mentions the ten reincarnations (avatars) of Lord VISHNU taken to protect the Mother Earth from the chaos and anarchy caused by the non believers and perpetrators of destruction of living beings,the BHAGVAD GITA which contains the voice of the Supreme Lord KRISHNA HIMSELF,lays down the importance of KARMA and total submission to HIM as the human being can only perform an action;the determination of the outcome is not under his control.The Lord also advices the humans to be noble and perform good actions as their afterlife is determined by their actions.
Thus we see that KARMA or one's actions in past life is the real determinant of one's reincarnation or afterbirth according to the holiest of the holy scriptures,the BHAGVAD GITA.
Hindu philosophy has a strong faith in immortality of the soul.It lays down that even though death is the ultimate reality for those who are born,it is not an end in itself.Rather it is the interegnum between the present life and the one to follow after it.
According to the BHAGVAD GITA, the soul is immortal.It just changes its abode from one body to another.In every life it performs certain actions which decide its birth.This cycle of being born and dying continues for billions of afterbirths right from an insect to a human being till the soul reaches its ultimate goal that is,salvation or reunion of the soul (atma) with the supreme (parmatma).
Thus,we see that the Hindus have a very scientific and well defined approach towards reincarnation.Their belief in reincarnation is rock solid supported by their holy scriptures.
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