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The concept of ātman comes from Indian philosophy, particularly Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It refers to the "self" or "soul," often considered eternal in many traditions.
Whether dinosaurs had ātman depends on how one interprets the concept. In Hinduism and Jainism, all living beings—including animals—are believed to have ātman. So, if one follows this belief, dinosaurs would have had ātman just as modern animals do.
From a scientific perspective, there is no empirical evidence for the existence of a soul, so this remains a matter of philosophical or spiritual belief.
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In Hinduism, the concept of 84 lakh yonis (8.4 million species of life) is based on the belief that the soul (ātman) undergoes reincarnation through various forms before attaining liberation (moksha).
What Does "84 Lakh Yonis" Mean?
- The number 8.4 million (84 lakh) represents the total species or life forms a soul can be reborn into.
- These yonis (wombs/species) include plants, insects, birds, animals, aquatic beings, and humans.
- The human form is considered the highest because only humans have the ability to achieve self-realization and break free from the cycle of birth and death (samsara).
Breakdown of the 84 Lakh Yonis (as per some scriptures):
- Aquatic beings – 900,000 (9 lakh)
- Plants & trees – 2,000,000 (20 lakh)
- Insects & reptiles – 1,100,000 (11 lakh)
- Birds – 1,000,000 (10 lakh)
- Animals – 3,000,000 (30 lakh)
- Humans & celestial beings – 400,000 (4 lakh)
Relation to Dinosaurs
If we consider dinosaurs within this framework, they would have been part of the animal yoni (30 lakh species). This means that, according to Hindu belief, their souls also participated in the cycle of reincarnation, just as all other beings do.
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