Are Marriages Made in Heaven or Karmic Ties of the Past ?

The relationship between husband and wife holds a unique and sacred significance, rooted in deep spiritual truths and connections that span across many lifetimes. According to the teachings of Bapuji Dashrathbhai Patel, the marital bond is not just a social or physical contract of current life time—it is an eternal connection formed through multiple incarnations, reflecting the karmic and spiritual journeys of souls.  However modern times have seen considerable disarray among married couples.

Eternal Bonds Beyond One Lifetime

Marriage, in its highest spiritual context, is considered a continuation of past life relationships. The strong emotional and spiritual connection felt by couples in this life is often the result of shared experiences from many previous births. However, in today's times, the sacredness of this bond is increasingly lost, leading to disharmony, conflict, and breakdowns in relationships.

The Origin and Evolution of Souls

At onset, Brahma initiated the creation of the Supreme Divine Male souls, through the formation of the Saptarishis (7-Sages) also known as Param-Purush (supreme divine-male). These elevated souls then created countless angelic hight quality souls. Over vast periods of time, these divine souls began to lose their spiritual power, gradually descending from their original state into Devtas (diety), and ultimately taking human forms on Earth.

Divine Male and Female Soul Counterparts

Every Divine male soul(Param-Purush) should only have one corresponding Divine supreme female soul (Param- Prakriti). Just how, union of Shiva (male energy) and Shakti (female energy) symbolizes this cosmic balance. However, in the subtle world, one supreme divine male soul created multiple Prakriti from within, to carry out divine responsibilities. Over period of countless life time and multiple rebirths, Prakriti’s tries to come in connection with respective creators (Divine male Souls) on earth plane. Hence you would see in past, many kings would have multiple queens. For instance, king like Raja Dashrath and Raja Janak had multiple queens. This was not driven by physical desires but was a reflection of their high soul quality and divine duties. These marriages were deeply spiritual and rooted in cosmic laws rather than materialistic motivations. Even sages had multiple consorts, as they were fulfilling karmic and spiritual obligations from prior lives. Such action reflected deep penance from kings. Souls had more Satva Guna (Pure Intentions qualities) rather than Tamo Guna (Tamasik / dark qualities/inertia)

The Divine Example of Krishna

One of the most notable examples is Lord Krishna, who had 16,108 wives. Lord Krishna from is subtle body would take 16,108 different body for each of his queens. The was witnessed by another divine Soul Rishi- Narad (Son of Brahma). This was not an act of indulgence, but a divine effort to uplift the world by establishing a spiritually empowered lineage. His golden palace in Dwarka symbolized a vision for heaven on Earth—a dream that remains incomplete due to humanity's fall in consciousness. 

The Impact of Kaliyug on Relationships

In the current age of Kaliyug, the imbalance caused by 1 divine male soul having created multiple divine female souls (Prakriti) counterparts in the subtle world has caused confusion and disruption. These divine female souls (Prakriti) seek their original creator as per natural law of creation. However, since divine male souls ( Param- Purush) often engage in multiple Divine Female soul (Prakriti) across incarnations, which get entangled due to karmic influences. This mismatch has led to degradation of true marital values and loss of divine order in relationships. It is worth nothing that Only first Original/First Param Prakriti (Divine Female Soul) can provide bliss and joy to respective original Param Purush (Divine Male Soul)

The Sacred Meaning of Hindu Marriage Rituals

Hindu marriages involve the ritual of tying seven sacred knots, representing the couple’s commitment to remain together across seven lifetimes. These ceremonies are not merely symbolic—they are spiritual contracts witnessed by the Divine. Brahmin priests offer blessings during these rituals, anchoring the couple's bond in spiritual truth and cosmic order.

Fading Traditions and Karmic Entanglements

In earlier times, newlyweds would seek blessings from elders by touching their feet, praying for unity over seven births. This practice reflected respect for spiritual continuity. Sadly, modern lifestyles have diminished such sacred customs. Furthermore, present-day souls carry heavy karmic burdens from numerous past lives, which manifest as personal struggles, relationship challenges, and inner turmoil.

Attaining Soul Consciousness and Liberation

To break free from the web of karmic entanglements, one must rise into soul consciousness. This is achieved by connecting with the Supreme Almighty Authority, the supreme source of divine energy. Through spiritual practices such as meditation and yogic connection, the soul gets recharged and purified. This process helps one attain the Karmatit Stage—a state where the soul becomes free from generating new karmas, moving toward ultimate liberation (moksha).