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that for the attainment of far-off goal of life, rebirth is essential. Man cannot realise the fruits of all his actions in a single life. But it has been told that nothing is to be left. Man has to enjoy the fruits of his present actions also. That is why he has to take birth after birth for the realisation of the fruits of all his actions performed.
For instance, we see that some souls are born with high degree of proficiency or excellence. This inborn perfection can only be explained on the basis of the past. As soul has to actualise its different potencies and is not possible in one span of life, it requires series of births in succession. The imperfection and immaturity of selves points out their continuation from birth to birth, till there is complete realisation of union with God.
Rebirth, according to Dr. Radhakrishnan, is not a meaning. less recurrence but it has a purpose and meaning. The self evolves ceaselessly from birth to birth i.e., from the sub-human level to the development of personality and character. The self which is imperfect to-day, moves on perpetually for fulfilment and perfection. So long the self remains imperfect, its evolu. tion is a continuous process. Dr. Radhakrishnan observes, “It has the two features of continuity with the past (Karma) and creative advance into the future (freedom). It is as incomplete as any other organism and so perpetually moves on.”:40
Conclusion
Now, we may conclude that Dr. Radhakrishnan, more or less in the manner of traditional philosophy, emphasises on the spiritual aspect of man. For him, the real nature of soul is freedom. He affirms that freedom is not the quality of the soul but the essence of it. The soul is spiritual and also free, The aesthetic enjoyment, dedication to any religious actions cannot be explained. As these actions are spiritual, these can be only felt. Moreover, there comes some extraordinary moments in the life of every individual when he does feel the flashes of the Divine present in us. Therefore, it can be said that the infinite aspect of the man bears the stamp of his Divine
