A past life regression expert Meenu Minocha has gained attention for her striking claims about soul relationships.
“Mera pichle janam mein usse kuch naata toh nahi.” A line often heard in Bollywood films usually in stories about love, fate or mysterious pasts. But what if such lines weren’t just dramatic fiction? In real life, the belief in rebirth, karmic bonds and past-life connections has long been debated and often accepted in spiritual circles.
Now, a podcast featuring a past life regression expert Meenu Minocha has gained attention for her striking claims about soul relationships.
‘Soul Contract’
In her conversation on a podcast Supertalks, Minocha spoke about what she terms a “soul contract,” a spiritual agreement made before birth that dictates who we end up with and why.
“Shaadiyaan pre-decided hoti hain. Jisse honi hoti hai, wo ho kar hi rahegi. Aap jitna marzi zor laga lo kisi aur se karne ki… jisse honi hogi, wohi hogi (Marriages are pre-decided. No matter how much you try to marry someone else, you’ll end up with the one you’re meant to),” she said.
The expert further said that what people often call love at first sight is actually the soul recognising its match. Not all soul connections lead to smooth relationships. In fact, she said the husband-wife bond is often the most “challenging” one. She mentioned that if a couple constantly argues but is spiritually linked, they may return to each other’s lives but not possibly as spouses.
“Agar iss janam mein dono ki nahi bani, aur sirf ek aadmi spiritually aware hua, toh aap agle janam mein bhi aaoge. Lekin iss baar husband-wife banke nahi, siblings banke (If the couple don’t work out in this life and only one becomes spiritually aware, they’ll meet again. Not as husband and wife but as siblings),” she said.
Minocha explained that the soul must finish its lessons, saying, “Jab ek ne seekh liya aur doosre ne nahi, toh woh rishta badal jaata hai. Aapka iss lifetime mein workout ho jaaye toh bonus hai. Nahin hua toh agle janam mein better hoga (If one learns the lesson and the other doesn’t, the bond changes. If it works out this lifetime, it’s a bonus. If not, the next one will be smoother).”
Soul Bond Doesn’t Mean Stay In Abusive Relationship
Despite advocating for “soul contracts,” Minocha was clear that no one should remain in a relationship that involves violence or emotional harm.
“Agar lagta hai ki ab nahi seh sakte, violence ya torture, then walk away. Har soul ki self-respect hoti hai (If you feel you can’t take any more violence or torture, walk away. Every soul has self-respect),” she said.
“Jab aap yeh soch lete ho ki mujhe divorce chahiye, toh do possibilities hoti hain. Ya toh aapka karma poora ho gaya, ya iss janam ke liye aapne bahut seh liya (Once you decide you need divorce, either your karma is complete, or you’ve tolerated enough in this life),” Minocha explained.
A Stillborn That Refused Birth?
In one of the more intriguing anecdotes, Minocha described a case involving a couple who had a stillbirth. When they came to her for a session, she claimed to have connected with the soul of the unborn child.
“Woh soul bola, ‘Itni ladiyaan karte hain, main nahi aata’ (The soul said, ‘They fight so much, I’m not coming’),” she said. According to her, the couple pleaded with the soul of the baby and even took help from a spiritual guru. Eventually, the baby agreed to return.
Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka: Show On Past Life Regression
The conversation around past lives and rebirths is not new. It gained mainstream attention years ago with the show Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka, hosted by actor-politician Ravi Kishan. Based on past life regression, the show was anchored by psychologist Dr Trupti Jayin who conducted sessions to help participants uncover the supposed root of present-day fears or traumas.
The method involved placing individuals in a relaxed, hypnotic state where they would be guided through imagined past life experiences.
Celebrities Who Featured On The Show
Monica Bedi claimed she was a Portuguese woman in her past life and had three children. She also said this explained her connection to Christianity and her comfort while visiting Portugal.
Actor Chunky Pandey said he saw himself on a ship during colonial India where he was transporting gold. He claimed that he was later killed during an attack.
Payal Rohatgi shared that she regressed into the life of a man named Albert Post who lived in South America with his family and underwent a major betrayal by his best friend.
Host Ravi Kishan himself claimed he saw flashes of his life as a Naga Sadhu in Manali during the 1890s and even admitted to seeing himself commit three murders in that timeline.
Controversy Around Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka
Despite gaining strong TRPs and public interest, Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka faced backlash from scientists and rationalist groups. The show ran for two seasons but was criticised for promoting unscientific beliefs. An NGO named Bharat Jan Vigyan Jatha even filed a petition in court against the channel airing it in 2010. It accused the show of spreading superstition on national television.
Who Are Past Life Regression Therapists?
Past life regression therapists are individuals who guide people through sessions that often involve hypnosis. Through this, they explore what they claim are memories of earlier births. The belief is that unresolved issues from past lives can impact present-day life and that confronting them can offer healing.
Is It Possible To Know About Past Life?
While many people believe they have lived before and that past life memories can be accessed through regression therapy, there’s no scientific proof to back this idea. Here’s what experts say:
No solid evidence: Science doesn’t support the idea of past lives or reincarnation. Past life regression isn’t recognised as a valid technique in mainstream psychology.
Technique questioned: Regression therapy often uses hypnosis to help people “recall” previous lives. The process is seen as unscientific and has been widely criticised.