Gandhi Before Gandhi

Author(s): Bipin Doshi, Priti Shah
Publisher: Jain Academy Educational Research Center Promotion Trust Mumbai

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GANDHI BEFORE GANDHI
Clairvoyance for
During these separation periods, the astral body is an exact replica of the physical body and it is extremely sensitive to thought, the aspirations of the dead and dying resemble in minute detail the physical bodies that they recently departed from. Such Astral World is thought to be attainable to clairvoyants and the appropriate body is visible to them.
Astral Vision and Astral Body
According to the Theosophical teachings on the subject of thought, the aspiration is not the abstraction that it is commonly considered to be, but composed of definite forms, the shape of which depends on the quality of thought, and it also causes vibrations, which are seen as colors. Therefore, clairvoyants may be able to determine the state of the man's development from the appearance of his astral body,
Astral Body is the spiritual, ether-like
counterpart of the physical body. This body is composed of astral material and is an exact energy duplication of the physical form that it encompasses. This energy body is attached to the physical body, usually at the naval, by a silver-like cord. The astral body accompanied by the mind is capable of travel during period in which the physical body sleeps. Such an act is referred to as "astral projection." In such projection we see many things, under peculiar circumstances and have peculiar experiences. Sometimes it takes the form of many beautiful rays of light, of symbolical scenes, and the play of lights pure white and brilliant
Mr Virchand Gandhi took few lectures on this subject and explained the scientific and spiritual aspects of these from Indian philosophical perspectives. He emphasized that the clairvoyance or the ability to have Astral Vision in a person is possible only when he attains certain purity of his mind and soul. He explains that the Astral vision of Astral body will be tainted with our impurities and true state of Astral body is not understood. Astral body is also contagious and affects the surrounding objects and persons. Love emitting from our body or hate coming out of our body in form of Aura or Astral force will affect the people around.
In Theosophy, the use of the term astral body denotes the link between the nervous system and the cosmic reservoir. This astral body is the instrument of passions, emotions, and desires, and, since it interpenetrates and extends beyond the physical body, it is the medium through which these are conveyed to the latter. When separated from the physical body during sleep, or by the influence of the use of drugs, or in cases of accidents, it takes with it the capacity of sensation and only by its return can pain be felt.
That is why the religious exercises are always carried on together, that is why songs are sung and services read in groups. It strengthens and impresses the thought with greater vitality on the minds of the congregation. It is a force of such vast possibilities, for good or evil, so subtle and potent a force that it works day and night, without ceasing.