Episode 345, The Infinite Mystery of Life, Death, Rebirth, and Moksha
In our previous discussion, we explored the profound mystery of life, death, and rebirth. Today, we continue this spiritual journey by addressing deeper and more complex questions that are rarely discussed. These questions challenge our understanding of liberation (Moksha), reincarnation, and the soul’s eternal journey. If you are new to this series, we encourage you to watch the previous episode as well, because today’s discussion builds upon those foundations and takes us into even deeper spiritual knowledge.
Does Rebirth Occur After Moksha? One of the most important questions raised was:
Does the soul reincarnate after attaining Moksha?
According to Vedic traditions, Moksha is not always considered absolutely permanent. Scriptures describe that the soul remains in a liberated state for an extremely long cosmic period—said to be approximately 31 trillion 40 billion years. During this time, the soul remains free from birth and death and resides in divine bliss in the presence of God. However, after this vast period, when a new cycle of creation begins, the soul may once again enter the cycle of existence. This raises a profound question: Is Moksha truly eternal, or is it a temporary cosmic rest?
Cosmic Dissolution and Re-Creation
According to spiritual teachings:
When the universe reaches its end (Pralaya or Mahapralaya),
All souls merge back into their source,
Each soul dissolves into its Creator.
Later, when creation begins again, souls are manifested in forms corresponding to their previous spiritual state. This means that souls may return in similar forms and conditions in the next cosmic cycle.
Is Liberation Truly Final?
If souls return after Moksha, then what is the true meaning of liberation? Some teachings suggest that Moksha provides freedom from suffering during one cosmic cycle. For example, if a soul attains liberation during Dwapar Yuga, it avoids suffering in Kali Yuga. However, when the cycle restarts, it may return again. Thus, Moksha may be understood as freedom for a cosmic duration rather than absolute eternity—unless higher spiritual realization is attained.
Life in the State of Moksha
In the liberated state:
The soul does not possess a physical or subtle body.
It experiences divine bliss.
It moves freely within universal consciousness.
It remains immersed in God, like a fish in the ocean.
No material desires, karma, or worldly attachments exist in this state.
How Does the Soul Re-Acquire a Body?
When the period of Moksha ends:
The soul first receives a subtle body.
Through divine guidance, it gradually receives a physical form.
Often, it is believed that such souls are born into highly spiritual or noble families.
In early creation, great sages such as Vayu, Aditya, and Angira are believed to have received such divine bodies due to their past liberation.
Jivan Mukti: Liberation While Living
Bapuji emphasizes the concept of Jivan Mukti—liberation while still alive.
A Jivan Mukta:
Is free from desires, Is beyond karma, Lives in divine awareness, Is not bound to future rebirth.
Such a person transcends cosmic cycles and attains true freedom.
Can We Decide Our Last Birth?
Yes, according to spiritual teachings, every human has free will.
If a person: Eliminates desires, Releases hatred and ego, Practices yoga and meditation, Surrenders to the Divine, then this life can become their final incarnation. Liberation is not accidental—it is a conscious spiritual choice.
Three Types of Karma
Karma is divided into three main categories:
1. Sattvic Karma (Pure Actions): Truthfulness, Service, Charity, Compassion, Spiritual study These lead to higher human births and spiritual growth.
2. Rajasic Karma (Passionate Actions): Excessive ambition, Lust, Greed, Entertainment addiction, Falsehood These bind the soul to repeated human births.
3. Tamasic Karma (Dark Actions): Violence, Crime, Intoxication, Cruelty, Exploitation These lead to lower life forms and suffering.
4. Divine Karma (Beyond the Three): Constant remembrance of God, Universal welfare, Selfless service These actions lead to liberation.
“Ekam Eva Brahma, Dvitiyo Nasti” – One Supreme Reality
This ancient statement means: “There is only One Supreme Reality. There is no second.” When a person remains devoted only to the Divine, no negative force can affect them. Fear of ghosts, curses, or negative energies disappears when one fully surrenders to God.
Which Karma Leads to Human Birth?
According to scriptures:
Balanced Sattvic and Rajasic karma → Human birth
High Sattvic karma → Birth in noble families
High Tamasic karma → Animal or lower life forms
The more negative the actions, the lower the form of rebirth.
Who Can Know Past and Future Lives?
Only highly advanced yogis and sages can perceive: Past lives, Future births, Cosmic cycles
Through deep meditation, their consciousness transcends time and space. Examples are found in the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas.
Rebirth Beyond Earth
Rebirth does not occur only on Earth.
Souls may take birth:
On other planets,
In other galaxies,
In other universes.
The soul’s journey spans the entire multiverse under divine law. The Soul’s Size and Nature The soul does not fill the whole body. It resides near the heart in a subtle form. Whether in a whale or an ant, the soul remains essentially the same.
Scientific and Logical Perspective
Though modern science questions reincarnation, many traditions—including Tibetan Buddhism (Dalai Lama selection process)—offer strong experiential evidence of rebirth. Spiritual knowledge can be verified through inner realization, not only through external instruments.
The Path to Freedom from Rebirth
The ultimate way to escape rebirth is:------Yoga----Meditation----Self-purification----Desirelessness-----Devotion----Service to humanity
Hatred, anger, greed, and ego bind the soul. Love, awareness, and surrender liberate it.
Conclusion: The Infinite Journey of the Soul
The soul’s journey is truly infinite.
It moves through: Universes, Galaxies, Dimensions, Lifetimes, Liberation cycles.
Only through divine grace and sincere effort can one transcend this endless cycle. Our greatest blessing is that we have received this knowledge. Now, it is our responsibility to practice it. May we all strive to become beings of light, peace, and wisdom.
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