Karmic Foundations in Hindu Reincarnation
Hinduism’s reincarnation centers on karma—the universal law of cause and effect. Each soul carries impressions (samskaras) of past actions into future lives. The Upanishads teach that desires and unresolved attachments propel consciousness into new bodies. This isn’t punishment but natural consequence, like gravity pulling objects downward. The soul’s quality of rebirth depends on accumulated karma. Pure actions lead to favorable future circumstances, while harmful ones create challenges for growth.