What happens when you believe reincarnation?

In most beliefs involving reincarnation, the soul is seen as immortal and the only thing that becomes perishable is the body. Upon death, the soul becomes transmigrated into a new infant (or animal) to live again. The term transmigration means passing of soul from one body to another after death.

Do pets have souls?

Animals have souls, but most Hindu scholars say that animal souls evolve into the human plane during the reincarnation process. So, yes, animals are a part of the same life-death-rebirth cycle that humans are in, but at some point they cease to be animals and their souls enter human bodies so they can be closer to God.

Is re-rebirth among insects possible?

Rebirth among insects are definitely possible as they form part of the animal realm: one of the three destinations of the threefold world (traidhatuka). In chapter XXVII of the Mahaprajnaparamitashastra there is a section embedded on transmigration.

What is reincarnation (rebirth)?

Reincarnation (Rebirth) 1 Most of the time a human being is born again as a human being only, but sometimes, he/she might get an animal body. 2 In general, after getting the three births of the same sex, we get the next birth of different sex but there is no thumb rule. 3 Doing good Karma does not eradicate bad Karma.

Can a human being take birth as an animal or insect?

A human being can take birth as an animal or insect depending on their karma in this & previous lifes (this is according to the faith & culture I follow). Karma is something that determines how one will live in this & the next lifes.

How can you tell if someone is a reincarnated soul?

Mannerisms. An easy way to detect a reincarnated soul is similar gestures such as body language, laugh, physical expressions, etc. Personality traits may carry over as well, like stubbornness, boldness, curiosity, or other distinct qualities of the late person.