Reincarnation and Samsara -VedicologyVedicology Center for Spiritual Empowerment, India presents an awareness program on Reincarnation and Samsara. Vedicology India team members Mr.Praveen Saanker, Mr.Eashwaran Namboothiri, facilitates this program. Vedicology team explains the ongoing cycle of birth, death, and rebirth endured by human beings and all other mortal beings, and from which release is obtained by achieving the highest enlightenment. As the real self (atman) remains unchanged through life, it continues after departure. This soul is carried within the delicate (astral) body to its destination. The precise nature of the new body is determined by the state of mind at death and is primarily influenced by (1) the person's desires, and (2) his karma. Samsara refers to the procedure for passing from one body to another during all species of existence. Hindus consider that consciousness is present in most life forms including plants and fish. However, although the soul is present in all species, its potential is exhibited to different degrees. In aquatics and plants, it is most"covered", almost asleep, whereas in humans it's most alert. This progression of consciousness is manifest during six broad"types of existence, " namely (1) aquatics, (2) plants, (3) reptiles and reptiles, (4) birds, (5) animals and (6) humans, including the residents of paradise. Most Hindus believe samsara fundamentally painful, a cycle of four recurring issues: birth, illness, old-age, and final departure.