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suryives the destruction of physical frame. But once we believe soul to be indestructible, we are forced to frame some theory as to what becomes of the Soul after the so called Death. In answering this question we have to take account of Karmas performed before • Death '; for if the soul survives, what does it survive for except to reap as it has sown ?
Several theories may be propounded for answering this riddle. There is a theory of chauce. It is however quite untatisfactory; for if in this world everything comes about by chance alone there is no hope for us.
we are left helpless in shaping our conduct, as we may not know what is to happen even next month. As it is, however, we find the universe governed by rigid laws, it is natural to expect that there ought to be some laws governing the actions of Jivas.
May it be that Soul of its own accord resolved to be born and to die? This position also is unsatisfactory because then we shall have to find Jiva’s antecedents which could have led to such a resolve on the part of the Soul. Again if Soul could have made such a resolve why did it choose to be born under conditions which made it unhappy in this world ?. It is impossible that one should prefer unhappiness to happiness. .
Lastly shall we suppose that it is God Who is shaping the destiny of Soul ? But this. supposition
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