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After knowing the goals for fulfilment of ''eshanas'', the question of reincarnation arises which is discussed after a detailed description of ''eshanas''.

After knowing the goals for fulfilment of ''eshanas'', the question of reincarnation arises which is discussed after a detailed description of ''eshanas''.

==== The cause of Birth ====

==== The Cause of Birth ====

Charaka asks whether life exists after death or not.  Some support the idea of rebirth or reincarnation on the basis of scriptures but others do not. If the cause of birth is only attributed to parents, it is accepting only that which is perceptible. If only swabhava (natural trait or instinct) is considered as a reason (which does not sound to be a compelling reason), it is denying the existence of God. Paranirman is accepted as the cause for birth, since it considers the existence of God, and if yadruccha (supernatural power) is the only reason attributed to birth, then it supports the theory of supernatural power but does not support the existence of God.

Charaka asks whether life exists after death or not.  Some support the idea of rebirth or reincarnation on the basis of scriptures but others do not. If the cause of birth is only attributed to parents, it is accepting only that which is perceptible. If only ''swabhava'' (natural trait or instinct) is considered as a reason (which does not sound to be a compelling reason), it is denying the existence of God. ''Paranirmana'' is accepted as the cause for birth, since it considers the existence of God, and if ''yadruchcha'' (supernatural power) is the only reason attributed to birth, then it supports the theory of supernatural power but does not support the existence of God.

==== Four pariksha and their clinical significance ====

==== Four pariksha and their clinical significance ====