In the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture, the concept of rebirth, known as "samsara," is discussed as part of the cycle of birth and death. The specific number of rebirths that a human may have is not explicitly mentioned in the text. The idea of samsara is that the soul (atman) is eternal and undergoes a continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in different forms until it achieves liberation (moksha) from this cycle.
The number of rebirths a soul experiences is determined by its karma, which refers to the accumulated actions and consequences of past actions. Positive actions lead to favorable outcomes and may elevate the soul to higher forms of existence, while negative actions may lead to less desirable circumstances or lower forms of existence.
The ultimate goal for individuals, according to the Bhagavad Gita, is to attain liberation from samsara by realizing their true nature, which is beyond the physical body and the cycle of birth and death. This realization leads to self-awareness, detachment from the material world, and devotion to the divine (Bhakti) or the pursuit of knowledge (Jnana), which can ultimately break the cycle of rebirth and lead to moksha.
It's important to note that the Bhagavad Gita is part of the larger Indian epic, the Mahabharata, and is presented in the form of a conversation between Lord Krishna and the warrior prince Arjuna. The Bhagavad Gita addresses various aspects of life, duty, and spiritual wisdom, and the concept of samsara and moksha is one of the fundamental philosophical teachings in Hinduism.