Philosophy of Soul and Matter

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

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a structure made up of the karmic particles they have attracted. According to the density and quality of the particles surrounding the soul, a person will act.
When people realize that thought has form, that will be a new era for mankind. Just as our presence in front of an electrically operated door generates a form or force which causes the door to open, so . thought takes form. As we recognize the power in an : electrical current though it is invisible, we must also acknowledge the power of thought forms.
How can thought forms be seen? By becoming aware of the way in which everything we think has results. By seeing that our lacks, sicknesses, pains, sorrows are the results of our thoughts. By realizing that thoughts are more dynamic than physical actions.
Many people think that it does not matter what you think, but when the power of thought and its subtle yet direct effect on action is known, then people will make a change in their thought patterns. Do you think that you have been treated unfairly or that someone has abused you or that something has come to you from “out there?" Nothing comes to you from “out there” without first being invited