Reflections

EXPLAINING REBIRTH Do we have a multiplicity of lifetimes? Is there anything called rebirth? If so, what is its nature? What is the scriptural take as per Vedant on this matter? This is what I would like examine in the light of such scriptures as the Upanishads and The Krushnaarjun Sanvaad {SBG}, in an attempt both to deepen my understanding, as well as to enable the reader to engage with these thoughts. References will be provided in the Bibliography Section.    A QUESTION OF SMRUTI It has been taught to us that we have many lives; this is a a misinterpretation of the reality. If the Aatma, the soul, is not born neither dies - where is the question of rebirth? The Krushnaarjun Sanvaad {better known as Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta} makes it clear that the soul is eternal. If the soul   does not die, the question of rebirth does not arise! Further, during one individual sensory cycle {which we western influenced people call Lifetime}, all the senses, buddhi, smruti get lef