The soul, or self, which animates the body, withdraws from the physical form clothed in the astral and causal bodies at the time of physical death (which is not the end or destruction of an individual).
The lifeline that carries life-energy (prana) to the physical body is broken, and awareness is released from bodily limits and linked with the subtle body.
The soul continues to remain in the astral body as a vehicle (mind, ego, subtle sense organs and vital airs).
All of one's acts, ideas, and aspirations are associated with samskaras (previous imprints) or karma. Samskaras are buried memories (actions, desires, ideas, and memories) from previous lifetimes that are linked to the soul through the subconscious mind.
- Our previous karma guides our present behavior - we reap what we sow.
- Karma is derived from the sanskrit root kri, which means "to do," "to make," or "to act."
- Not only is karma the reason and seed for the continuation of the life process after death (rebirth), but our acts or karma also generate positive and negative effects in this life, having a significant impact on our current character and destiny.
There are three sorts of karma that affect the soul.
• sanchita karmas — those that have built up over multiple lives
• prarabdha karmas — the effects of previous deeds that are bearing fruit now
• agami karmas — the activities that are being done now and will bring fruit in a future life Self-realization (God-realization) destroys sanchita and agami karmas, but prarabdha karmas can only be exhausted by experiencing their rewards in this incarnation.
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