Book Title: Power of Karma
Author(s): Alexander Cannon
Publisher: Rider and Co

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________________ 42 THE POWER OF KARMA A noted French theosophical writer, Edouard Herrmann, has written convincingly on the subject of reincarnation, and affirms that the soul that has not attained perfection during corporeal life must undergo the trials of a new existence on earth; for although it is partially purified by being transformed into a spiritual being, it remains to be proven that it would remain pure if again subjected to the temptations of matter. “We all have had many existences," he states. “Those who teach the contrary are either ignorant of the fact themselves or they desire to keep you in ignorance." The object of reincarnation is expiation, amelioration and progress. In every new incarnation the soul makes one step in advance, and when it has laid aside all its imperfections there is "no more need for the trials of physical life." ... Our reason approves this teaching, for where is he who, at the end of his life, does not regret that he has acquired too late the experiences of which he can then make no use ? Our belated experiences are not lost; we shall profit by them in another life.... One thing is sure, because it is just: the degree of attainment, alone determining the future reincarnation of every soul. In proportion as we progress mentally, so

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