jälleensyntyminen

Jälleensündimine, also known as reincarnation or rebirth, is a philosophical or religious concept that the non-physical essence of a living being starts a new life in a different physical form or body after biological death. This essence may be conceived as a soul, consciousness, or subtle body, which animates the physical body and is released by it at death to be reborn.

The concept of jälleensündimine is a core tenet of several major religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. In these traditions, the cycle of death and rebirth, known as samsara, is often seen as a process of spiritual evolution. The quality of one's rebirth is influenced by karma, the sum of a person's actions in their present and past lives. Good karma leads to a more favorable rebirth, while bad karma results in a less favorable one. The ultimate goal in these religions is often to escape the cycle of samsara and achieve liberation or enlightenment.

Beyond these Eastern religions, the idea of jälleensündimine has appeared in various other belief systems and philosophical traditions throughout history. Ancient Greek philosophers like Pythagoras and Plato discussed similar concepts. In modern times, it is also a belief held by some individuals and groups within spiritualist and New Age movements, often interpreted through a more personal and less dogmatic lens. While scientific evidence for jälleensündimine is lacking, the concept continues to be a significant part of many cultural and spiritual worldviews.