Can Soul Return In Another Body? Spooky Reincarnation Tales Of 2-Yr-Old US Boy, 4-Yr-Old Indian Girl
One case is of Shanti Devi, a woman born in 1926 who reportedly remembered her past life as Lugdi.
When it comes to the idea of what lies ahead after death, many people still believe in reincarnation. Time and again, cases appear that convince a section of society that the human soul reincarnates in another body after death. Recently, two videos discussing claims about reincarnation have grabbed attention. One of the clips details the situation of a young Indian girl who reportedly fascinated even Mahatma Gandhi. The other is about a boy in the US.
The clip in question details the story of Shanti Devi, a woman born in 1926. When she was four years old, Shanti began talking about her past life in Mathura, which was located 75 miles away. She told her parents that in her earlier life, she was called Lugdi and that she died shortly after giving birth to a son in October 1925. Her parents wrote to Lugdi's husband, Kedarnath, who confirmed what Shanti was saying. Her parents took Shanti to Mathura, where she led them and a team of researchers to her old house. SHe also recognized Lugdi's parents in a crowd.
The case even caught the attention of Mahatma Gandhi. He asked a commission to look into the case. The commission found 'no rational explanation" for the matter. Shanti Devi's story was detailed in a 1994 book by Swedish author Sture Lonnerstrand. The book was translated into English in 1998.
US Boy's Claim About Being Lou Gehrig
In 2009, a boy named Christian said he was a baseball player called Lou Gehrig, who was nicknamed 'The Iron Horse.' His parents initially dismissed his statements. Later, Christian saw a photo of baseball icon Babe Ruth and claimed that he was 'mean" to him. Christian also identified Gehrig from a team photo and said this is what he used to look like.
At that time, he was two years old and did not have exposure to baseball. His mother, Cathy Byrd, investigated the matter and found startling similarities, which she later detailed in a book titled The Boy Who Knew Too Much. Gehrig died in 1941 due to ALS. Christian remembered his demise in detail and also knew information that was not in public, like the names of Gehrig's parents. By the time he was five, Christian's memories about Gehrig began to fade.
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The idea of reincarnation continues to fascinate many people. Cases like these are frequently cited by individuals who believe in the idea. While nothing can be proven about what lies ahead after death, these cases demonstrate that many people continue to see reincarnation as a factor for incidents which cannot be explained.
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