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wanders around. In fact, by committing suicide one invites more problems. If a person commits suicide just once, the repercussions of this act are such that he will have to do the same for several lives to come. When a person commits suicide in this life, it is not a new suicide. The suicide of this life is the effect of suicide committed in the past. It is because of such effects, that one continues to commit suicide, life after life. When one commits suicide, he has to wander around without a body.
The law of nature is such that no one can be taken away from here. Without the endorsement of the dying person, he cannot be taken away from here. Does anyone endorse such a thing? Have you not heard people say, "God, please end my misery and suffering. Take me away from this world." They say this because they are suffering and by saying this, they are signing their death warrant.
Before Planning Suicide, Remember Me' First
Questioner: Dada, is it true that when a person commits suicide, there are seven such future lives for him?
Dadashri: Whatever samskara (subtle impression left on the mind from one's longing, actions, etc. or effect of deeds of past life or lives) is created within, take seven or eight lives to exhaust. Therefore do not allow any negative impressions or inner intents to take place. Run away from such impressions. Do not attempt to take your life, no matter how much you are suffering. Endure it. As far back as 1951, I told everyone who met me in Baroda that if ever they felt suicidal, they should think of me and come to me and then they can do it if they wish. I would explain everything to them and they would cease from such tendencies. I would explain to them the kind of causes such acts create and discuss with them the severe after-life consequences of suicide. I would succeed in changing their minds.
Consequences of Suicide Questioner: What life form does one take when he or she commits suicide? Do they take the form of a bhoot(ghost) or pret (spirit without body after death)?
Dadashri: After committing suicide, one's spirit or soul
A ghost is a different thing altogether. It is not easy to become a ghost; it is an incarnation in the celestial life form. One becomes a ghost when one has performed severe penance and austerities in ignorance.
One Cannot Live Without a Sense of 'I am Questioner: Why do thoughts of suicide occur?
Dadashri: A person is alive because of his sense of being and self worth. His awareness of 'I am Chandulal' is called vikalp. *All this is mine', is his sankalp. This sense of 'I and my' is the basis of his worldly life. Once he loses this sense of being, he loses all worldly awareness and that is when thoughts of suicide arise. So this sense of 'I am' is necessary and helpful.
When natural and spontaneous thoughts cease, negative thoughts begin. He becomes immersed in complete internal darkness and is not able to see anything. Sankalp means 'my and vikalp means 'T'. When both these stop, a person will think about dying.
Reasons for Suicide Questioner: What is the cause behind a person's tendency to contemplate and complete a suicide?
