Exploring the Concept of Reincarnation: Evidence from Case Studies

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Payal Kanwar Chandel and Komal Chetiwal (Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Affiliation Central University of Haryana)

Since the dawn of humanity, reincarnation has remained a profound mystery that people have long sought to understand. The concept of reincarnation, the belief in the rebirth of the soul into a new body after death, has intrigued humans for millennia. Beginning with its roots in ancient Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where reincarnation is a central tenet, the paper traces how the belief spread and evolved across different cultures, including Western philosophies and Abrahamic religions. While religions like Hinduism and Buddhism view reincarnation as a cyclical process tied to karma, other traditions such as Christianity and Islam have largely rejected the notion, though certain sects and mystical movements have embraced life-after-death concepts that hint at reincarnation-like ideas. This paper examines the concept of reincarnation through case studies of children who display memories or behaviors seemingly linked to past lives. In some instances, those people recall names, locations, and events that they were previously unaware of. By investigating these experiences from a psychological, cultural, and scientific standpoint, the study provides insights that go against conventional wisdom regarding memory and consciousness. Even while reincarnation is still debatable, these instances raise issues that call for more research into identity and existence after death.