Philosophy of Soul and Matter

Author(s): Chitrabhanu, Clare Rosenfield
Publisher: Jain Meditation International Center

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of us to our intrinsic nature so that we may experience the releasing sense of bliss and all-pervading peace which is our “birthright” as human beings. In the company of those vibrations which harmonize with our own, we can uncover our unique qualities and gifts and discover our mission in life-that which is conducive to our spiritual growth and to the upliftment of our fellow living beings.
If such glimpses of soul into itself can be attained once or twice, why do we pot experience this height of consciousness and inner ecstasy all the time. In this lecture series, Gurudev explains that the overlay of karmas or minute particles of matter obscure our clear vision and weigh us down like a mud-filled goud. He elucidates the ways in.which we invite karmic matter from the universe to adhere to our soul or self and block its inherent radiance. It occurs in our moments of greed, anger, pride, or deceitfulness when we create a process of negative vibration.
Unlike pure vibration which is neither negative nor positive, passion-inspired vibration is a state of imbalance, swaying us either to the pole of attraction or repulsion.
Once we wake up to the power of our own