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knowledge. Some people recollect what they might have seen or experienced during the childhood, others do not. Similarly the memory of previous lives may occur in some cases and not in most others. The reason for non-occurrence lies in the soul's leaving a body while clinging to attachment for the external objects and in getting attached to the new body that it obtains. As such, it does not recollect the earlier state. One, who behaves otherwise, who has retained the scope for earlier states, can bring forth the experience of previous life.
Similarly, knowledge of the previous lives can occur, if circumstances, like destruction of Karma, are conducive to bring forth memory of the earlier states. Continuance of the mental faculty is a must for that. Getting a life devoid of mental faculty would preclude the possibility. Purity of soul required for knowing previous lives or exceptionally powerful memory proves the continuity and the fruition of observing restraints, external and internal austerities etc. undertaken in previous lives. Jain texts state that as many as 9 births can be visualised through this type of knowledge in its highest form. Previous lives can also be recalled through meditation or focused concentration. When mind is not distracted by outside world and extends beyond personal problems it becomes quite receptive.
The memory of previous lives is very helpful in developing detachment from the world, and a spiritual affection for eternal imperishable ever-lasting soul. Past life memory can not only trigger the amelioration of physical condition but it can also heal emotional scars.Each time a past life is relived, the emotion
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