WHAT BECOMES OF THE SOUL AFTER DEATH - Swami Sivananda

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!! Sri Rama Jayam !!

The problem of life beyond death has ever been a most fascinating one from time immemorial. Man has always been intrigued by the question, “What becomes of the Soul after Death?” The present volume, as the title suggests, treats in detail of the subject and furnishes an answer to the age-long question. In recent times there has been much speculation on this problem. This had led to a lot of research work too. The fact of continuity of consciousness after physical death has come to be accepted as such by most of the modern thinkers, latest of whom, the famous scientist, Dr. J.B. Rhine, has expressed himself in favour of such belief. Many books have been written on this subject, but hitherto most of the works deal mainly with the astral or other spirit world. It has mostly been the study of the conditions in the 'Pretaloka' which is merely one among the numerous supramundane planes beyond the grave. Spiritism, seance and the testimony of recognised mediums have for most part featured prominently in all such works. This present book by Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj is a departure from the usual line in that it is based, to a great extent, upon authoritative scriptural texts and upon knowledge derived through reasoning, deep reflection and personal meditation. It throws a flood of light upon all aspects of post-mortem existence not adequately dealt with in other works. The book also gives valuable information about the different beliefs on this subject, of the various races and religions. The portions giving the inner meaning and esoteric significance of the different practices and customs in connection with the dead form a most informative one. The appendix and the stories in the end and the very interesting poems in the beginning are most thought-provoking and highly inspiring.

Not my words indeed .....

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