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evidence reiterating validity of theory of Karma to which we shall turn later.
Under deep hypnotic trance or what is known as somnambulistic trance, it has been observed that the subjects display ESP capabilities transcending barrier of time and space. In such a trance state, reminiscences not only of one's immediate past life but of number of previous births could be tapped and along with the recall of an event, speech, accent, gestures and sentiments take on the tone appropriate to the event recollected. For example, if the event relates to childhood, the vocal expression changes to childhood babble with immature diction and high-pitched voice; or if it relates to some painful state, the voice turns into a plaintive moan as if the recollected incident is being acted out by a competent actor bringing it alive in the present. This fact provides strong evidence in favour of it being a genuine event that had occurred in the subject's past life and not a flight of his fancy.
Psychotherapist Dr. Edith Fiore from Saratoga, California, in her book 'You Have Been Here Before' asks sarcastically,
Are they putting on an act? If so, most should be nominated for academy awards. I have listened to and watched people in past-life-regression under hypnosis for thousands of hours. I am convinced there is no deliberate nor conscious attempt to deceive. The tears, shaking, flinching, smiling, gasping for breath, groaning, sweating, and physical manifestations are all too real.12
Another psychotherapist, researcher and author of 'Past Lives, Future Loves' and 'Unseen Influences' Dick Sutphen says,
.... He may refuse to answer a question, but if he does answer from a somnambulistic level, he will tell the truth. I know of no case where a subject in deep trance has ever been able to lie. I believe the
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| SR No. | 006765 |
| Book Title | Science Discovers Eternal Wisdom |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Amarendravijay, J D Lodaya, Bhuvanchandra |
| Publisher | Jain Sahitya Academy |
| Publication Year | 1993 |
| Total Pages | 140 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 6 MB |