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method, of course, it is likely that one may not be able to visualise the full picture of his previous life, still a good deal thereof can be known. Similarly from the above symptoms it is possible to ascertain one's future trends of life as well. The more minutely we go into the details of one's life, the more vivid picture of his future and previous births would come to light.
18. Q.-WHO WILL KNOW IT?
A.-So far as this question is concerned, it is already covered by the above answer.
19. THE OMNISCIENT TEACHERS
Q.-You have named so many omniscient Teachers well, what is the proof of their being so ?
A. If you ask this question with particular reference to my experiences, then I would like to answer it in this way. "A man who has risen above his mundane state, developes in him such a divine life, that his very words, look and presence inspire in others the same sort of feelings of peace, bliss and excellence as felt by him." From this it is natural to infer that he has attained Moksı or liberation. Besides my experiences there are so many scriptures to verify this truth.
20. THE CONDITIONS OF
UNIVERSE DISCUSSED Q. What do you think about the final fate of the universe ?
A.-It is all unbelievable to me that one day the universe will be empty of souls & the drama of life will come to an end due to their liberation. To me the
universe is a running concern. It is a system of double traffic of birth and death, of integration and disintegration. It will go on to be what it is today. Change of course is its law. The old order is being replaced by the new. If it grows in one part, it decays in the other. If we make a close study of this problem we would come to the conclusion that total destruction or Pralaya of this universe is but impossible. Universe does not mean this earth alone.
21. Q.-Will there ever develop an equitable order out of the inequities of today?
A.-From the answer of this question if anybody tries to indulge in inequities, he should be discouraged from doing so at all events. Both equity and inequity are incessant tendencies but it is most desirable that we should every try to adopt equity and give up immoral and unjust ways of life, rather it is our duty to do so for the spiritual progress. It is inconceivable that all living beings will give up their inequities one day and equity will prevail everywhere. It is a mere utopia to think that such a state of affairs will ever come.
22. Q.-Is there such a thing as a total extinction of the universe ?
A.--If by pralaya you mean total extinction then such a thing is quite impossible, because there is nothing which is absolutely destructible. But if by pralaya you mean an absorption of the universe into God etc., then it may be acceptable to some extent, but to my mind even this much doesn't appear to be possible. It is inconceivable that in some remote future all the souls and other objects of the universe will reach such a stage
