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choose to call them planets or astral world in scientific jargon or celestial habitats and distant island in scriptural terms.
In short, we all are cosmic travellers in this infinite, boundless universe, not permanent settlers of any particular
place.
The crucial issue confronting us now is, 'what is the purpose of our journey in the infinite ?' 'Whither lies our goal ?' 'What steps need to be taken in our present incarnation to ensure our travel ahead in the cosmos - future transmigration of our soul- to be free from delay, digression or discomfort ?' These are the questions of highest importance to all of us, whether we belong to those who have staked their lot with science or those others who have placed their faith in scriptures and spiritualism. Keeping in sight the major areas of unanimity in beliets of both sides on points of concurrence mentioned above, and without wasting time in argument over trivial differences, it is mandatory for us to channelise all our energies towards solving the vital question of how best to conduct the affairs of one's present life in the larger perspective of our grand journey of spiritual transmigration.
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