Philosophy of Soul and Matter

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

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is not the answer. They may be steps to evolution, but they are not the end of the journey. The few years we have, can be profitably invested or wantonly wasted.
Thus “Who am I?" is a dynamic question. It reveals the power of man to actualize his sixth sense, his power of thought. If you go on working on that question, it will explode. It will bring meaning to you. The question will lead you further and further.
Though your progress may not be so obvious, you are digging deep down in the consciousness, and little by little, you are reducing unpleasant vibrations and adding right vibrations to living life.
We see that life does not come from matter but life animates matter. At the same time, matter helps life to evolve, fulfill, and express itself. As milk gives color to water and water surrenders to milk and they become one, so matter and soul are so close that it is difficult to distinguish where is one and where is the other. So we see oneness.
According to this philosophy, matter and soul have been cogether from beginningless time. In subhuman forms of life, matter dominates, weighing
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