Acharya Prashant responds to a question about the science of reincarnation, specifically referencing a supposed study by the University of Virginia on a child who remembers past lives. He begins by questioning the validity of this claim, asking for the research paper and proof. He states that the University of Virginia has never conducted such research and no such baby ever existed, challenging the questioner to refute his counter-claim. He emphasizes that facts must be greatly respected, and rumors should not be treated as facts. Anyone can create something from imagination and float it around, but that does not make it a fact to be quoted. If a university had conducted such research, the paper would likely be public, and he asks for its whereabouts. Acharya Prashant explains that if such a paper were ever published, it would have profound implications, upturning the entire field of identity and every sphere of human activity. However, he asserts that nothing of the sort has ever been proven. He suggests that believing such things reveals the composition and intentions of the believer, who might liberally appropriate the name of a high-ranking scientific institution to validate their beliefs, which indicates they are liars. He uses the analogy of a billion monkeys with keypads, where one might eventually type something meaningful purely by chance, which is just a matter of probability, not a sign of intelligence. Similarly, with billions of people, it is statistically possible for some to randomly say things that seem to align with a past life, but this is merely the law of randomness and proves nothing except the greatness of mathematics. He states that no reputable institution has ever conducted conclusive research on reincarnation, and the global scientific community largely considers it a joke, not a subject fit for serious study. Acharya Prashant then delves into the psychology behind the belief in personal reincarnation. He explains that when one is living an unfulfilled life, the concept of reincarnation acts as a savior, preventing them from bringing richness, meaning, and joy to their current life. It becomes an excuse, where one attributes their suffering to 'karmaphal' (the fruit of past actions), thus avoiding the need to fight against their suffering and bondage. He concludes by noting that while the concepts of reincarnation and karma are often attributed to the Gita, the Gita, in fact, forcefully destroys both these concepts, and this misunderstanding is a product of the fantastic ways of Maya (illusion).