How do we avoid getting trapped as a ghost after death? In the following video we take a look at some thought-provoking lessons from the Rishis of Vedanta, who detail the correct manner in which we must live life, so as to avoid the “preta yoni” or the ghost state after death.
Recall from the earlier video, that burials are one of the causes identified by the sages, as to why some people, especially those who have nurtured a deep attachment with their earthly life, become ghosts after death. Now in this video we shall go through 5 additional causes.
Recommended Reading
- The Isha Upanishad referenced in this video is also known as the “Isavasya Upanisad”. There are 2 excellent translations available of this Upanishad:
- The first is by Swami Chinmayananda, which lists the original Sanskrit verses, along with their word-by-word English translation, followed by a detailed explanation (known as commentary). It can be purchased from the Chinmaya Mission.
- Another most excellent and detailed explanation of the verses of the Isha Upanishad has been written by Sri Aurobindo and this book is available for a free download.
- Life Beyond Physical Death by Shriram Sharma (Free)
- Life Beyond Death by Swami Abhedananda (Free)
- What Becomes of Soul After Death by Swami Sivananda (Free)
- Letters on Yoga-I by Sri Aurobindo (Free)
More Posts in the “Ghosts” Series:
- Part 1: Conversation With Ghosts – Stories from the Life of Swami Vivekananda – An intriguing story from the life of Swami Vivekananda during which he conversed with the souls of people who had committed suicide.
- Part 2: Do Ghosts Exist or is Seeing Ghosts a Sign of Delusion? – Do ghosts really exist or was India’s great guru Swami Vivekananda, hallucinating when speaking to the spirits of those who had committed suicide?
- Part 3: Do Ghosts Exist? Swami Vivekananda Sheds More Light On This Mystery – A fascinating conversation in which Swami Vivekananda answers his disciple’s query: “Do ghosts exist? Have you ever seen spirits?”.
- Part 4: The Ghost Tamer Whom Swami Vivekananda Transformed With a Mere Touch – Swami Vivekananda transforms a man with occult powers over ghosts, into a spiritual person with a tremendous desire to see God.
- Part 5: The Mysterious Pelting of Stones Which Disturbed Swami Brahmananda – Two incidents from the life of Swami Brahmananda, in which a distressed spirit and a luminous saint employ some unusual means to catch his attention.
- VIDEO: Help! I’m Scared of Ghosts | Top 10 Questions About Ghosts Answered – Scared of ghosts? Afraid spirits lurking in the dark will hurt you? Overcome your fear of ghosts through a rational understanding of life after death.
- VIDEO: Reincarnation | MIND Accompanies the Soul After Death – It is a little known fact that the mind accompanies the soul after death. It is only because of this fact that it is possible for people to remember their past lives.
- VIDEO: Cremation or Burial | Which is Better for the Departed Soul? – The little understood reason why the Vedic sages with their deep knowledge of the soul’s journey after death, preferred cremation over burial.
