transmigration of souls

Definitions

The passage of a soul into another body after death.

The belief that the soul passes from one living being to another, often associated with reincarnation or metempsychosis.

Examples

Many ancient philosophical traditions explore the concept of the transmigration of souls as a way to explain the continuity of consciousness after death.

The novel delves into the protagonist's belief in the transmigration of souls, suggesting that his current struggles are karmic debts from a previous life.

Synonyms

reincarnation metempsychosis rebirth transmigration reincarnation of the soul

Antonyms

extinction annihilation finality nonexistence permanent death