Question
Compare between Bhagvata Gita’s and Buddhist’s idea of rebirth.
Answer :
Word Count : 457
| Aspect | Bhagavad Gita | Buddhism |
|---|---|---|
| Concept of Rebirth | The soul (Atman) undergoes a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara) until it attains liberation (moksha). | Rebirth occurs within the cycle of samsara, driven by karma, without the involvement of an eternal soul (anatta or non-self). |
| Nature of Self | The self (Atman) is eternal, unchanging, and identical with Brahman (the ultimate reality). | There is no permanent self (anatta). The individual is a collection of five aggregates (skandhas) that dissolve and reassemble at rebirth. |