Reincarnation is a religious or philosophical belief, most often associated with Hinduism and Buddhism, that the soul or spirit of a person, after death, is reborn in another body or form, which could be another human being, an animal, or even a plant, in a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. The specific details and beliefs about reincarnation vary across different religious and philosophical traditions, often involving concepts such as karma, where one's actions in past lives influence their future rebirths, and the ultimate goal of liberation from this cycle of reincarnation. While reincarnation is primarily a religious concept, it has sociological relevance in understanding religious beliefs, cultural practices, and worldviews in societies where it is prevalent, influencing how people perceive life, death, and their place in the universe.