There
is an old tradition in the East—where all the great philosophies come from—that
there is not only reincarnation threatening retribution but also
transmigration. The concept of reincarnation is relatively simple. An
Individualized Consciousness returns to phenomenal reality to continue working
on the mental and emotional energies it developed in previous incarnations.
Transmigration, on the other hand, implies that the efforts on one’s
previous life were so dismal, that one has to go back to square one, or square
84,000, or whatever level one achieved before screwing things up beyond repair.
The Individualized Consciousness decides that it might be better off to relearn
the first principles of phenomenal reality at mental and emotional level in a
body of an animal, which being the product of Universal Laws is closer to
Nature.
In all cases it is YOU, the Individual Consciousness that makes such
a decision. It is neither punishment nor reward, just expediency. There is no
punishment or reward built into Universal Laws. There are only consequences.
Just as in Isaac Newton’s Laws.
While most advanced theological thinkers deny the concept of transmigration,
I strongly suspect they are influenced by their ego. For some reason we think ourselves
superior to other life forms. Yet Love bestowed by females, and often males,
throughout animal kingdom strongly denies this hypothesis. I’d as strongly suggest
that while Love may be more powerfully anchored in chromosomal make up of animal
parents, making them less disposed to acting against their intrinsic nature,
nevertheless, it is very powerfully displayed in their behaviour.
We, humans, seem to be virtually the only species that can act against
our best interests. It is the first step towards the participation with
Universal Laws at conscious level.
And there’s the rub.
While other animal are still subject to inherent control, we can
chose to be as stupid, as obnoxious, as homicidal, as disgustingly selfish as
we want. What most of us forget is the Law of Karma. It is no more and no less
exacting as any other Universal Law. And if we show unprecedented ignorance of
Its postulates, then please, don’t be surprised if the next time you visit the
phenomenal reality you bark like a dog, or meow like a cat, or crawl like a
snake which, judging by your behaviour in your previous life as human, you most
resembled. Remember that your next form, shape, the number of neurons in your
brain and the ensuing level of intelligence will be most suited your most rapid
advancement. Being a dog or a cat may be the best thing that ever happened to
you. Snakes are probably reserved only for politicians. Some snakes are very
beautiful and they don’t even bite. Or, as Bing Crosby asked, “…would you
rather be a fish?” But, he adds, “You could be better than you are… you could
be swinging on a star.”
Well?
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