In human society, if one kill a man he has to be hanged ( or punished). That is the law of the state. Because of ignorance people do not perceive that there is a complete state controlled by the Supreme Lord. Every living creature is the son of the Supreme lord, and He does not tolerate even an ant's being killed. One has to pay for it. - Srila Prabhupada.
Capital punishment is the state's ultimate act reprisal, and so no sacrifice surpasses offering one's life for the sake of others. But although we seemingly attach great value to life, each year in America hundreds of millions of defenseless animals are butchered. This wholesale slaughter of animals is not necessary to prevent us from starving.
Moreover, it is economically extravagant and ethically reprehensible. Most seriously, however, animal killing violates of the universal law of 'KARMA', which similar to the modern scientific principle of action and reaction.
Scientists clearly understand how the physical law of action and reaction ( for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction) applies to material objects, but most are unaware of the more subtle law of reaction and action in the realm of consciousness. Nevertheless, we do have a kind of instinctive awareness that somehow we all create our own happiness and distress. This realization dawns upon us when in response to some mishap we reflect, " Well, may be I had that coming to me."
In fact, we sometimes find people joking attributing unfortunate occurrences in their lives to " bad Karma." But the law of Karma, like any other law, is ultimately to joking matter. It operates impartially and unerringly, awarding us exactly what we deserve, Specifically, the law of Karma insures that those who cause violence and suffering to other living beings must themselves experience equivalent violence and suffering - immediately or in the future.
Karma, as many in the West now know, is intimately related with the principle of REINCARNATION. In India's greatest spiritual classic, Bhagavad - Gitta, Lord Krsna describes the soul as the source of consciousness and the active principle that animates the body of every living being.
This vital force, which is of the same spiritual quality in all being, is distinct from and superior to the matter comprising the temporary material form. At the time death, the indestructible soul transmigrates into another physical body, just as one changes clothing. All living beings ( not just a few select individuals) undergo this process of reincarnation, lifetime after lifetime. The Bhagavad - Gitta states, " As a person puts on new garments, giving up old ones, similarly, the soul accepts new material bodies, giving up the old and useless ones."
KARMA AND REINCARNATION
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According to His Holiness Maharaj Sahab (1861-1907), the 3rd Spiritual Head of Radha Soami Faith, “during satyayuga,………..in consequence of their greater spirituality and of the high purity of their heart, had no difficulty in getting access at times into the astral planes and holding communion with the departed spirits.” (Source: Discourses on Radhasoami Faith). Greater Spirituality as mentioned above is linked to the size of pineal gland. In Satyauga pineal gland was highly developed but in Kaliyuga the pineal gland is a rudimentary (undeveloped) organ. This is downward evolution of humankind. We should ascertain the period taken from highly developed pineal gland to undeveloped pineal gland. This will determine the Age of Human Existence on this Earth Planet. Other arguments, as I think, will not help much.
ReplyDeleteIn Bhagavad-Gita Lord SriKrishna says to Arjuna:
“I taught this immortal Yoga to Vivasvan (sun-god), Vivasvan conveyed it to Manu(his son), and Manu imparted it to (his son) Iksvaku. Thus transmitted to succession from father to son, Arjuna, this Yoga remained known to the Rajarisis (royal sages). It has however long since disappeared from this earth. The same ancient Yoga has this day been imparted to you by Me, because you are My devotee and friend, and also because this is a supreme secret”.
At this Arjuna said: You are of recent origin while the birth of Vivasvan dates back to remote antiquity. How, then, I am to believe that you taught this Yoga at the beginning of creation? Lord SriKrishna said: Arjuna, you and I have passed through many births. I remember them all, you do not remember.
1. Radha Soami Faith was founded by His Holiness Param Purush Puran Dhani Huzur Soamiji Maharaj on the prayer of His Holiness Huzur Maharaj who later on became second Spiritual Head of Radha Soami Faith. The prime object of the Radha Soami Faith is the emancipation of all Jeevas (Souls) i.e. to take the entire force of consciousness to its original abode. There is a tradition of succession of Gurus or Spiritual Adepts in Radha Soami Faith. I am one of them as is evident from the following facts or ….
“My most Revered Guru of my previous life His Holiness Maharaj Sahab, 3rd Spiritual Head of Radhasoami Faith had revealed this secret to me during trance like state.
HE told me, “Tum Sarkar Sahab Ho” (You are Sarkar Sahab). Sarkar Sahab was one of the most beloved disciple of His Holiness Maharj Sahab. Sarkar Sahab later on became Fourth Spiritual Head of Radhasoami Faith.
Since I don’t have any direct realization of it so I can not claim the extent of its correctness. But it seems to be correct. During my previous birth I wanted to sing the song of ‘Infinite’ (Agam Geet yeh gawan chahoon tumhri mauj nihara, mauj hoi to satguru soami karoon supanth vichara) but I could not do so then since I had to leave the mortal frame at a very early age. But through the unbounded Grace and Mercy of my most Revered Guru that desire of my past birth is being fulfilled now.”