The two laws are presented as working together, suggesting they provide a comprehensive understanding of life's phenomena Both "THE LAW OF REBIRTH" and "THE LAW OF CAUSATION" are seen as complementary, together offering a profound and cohesive understanding of life’s phenomena. These laws collectively explain the intricate cycle of existence and the enduring obligations that carry over from one life to the next. According to the understanding of these laws, every action or deed, whether positive or negative, generates consequences that influence future lives or reincarnations. The Law of Rebirth focuses on the successive lifetimes and how the essence of an individual persists across these lifetimes, while the Law of Causation elucidates the causal relationships and moral obligations that guide these rebirths and shape the experiences of future lives. Together, these laws provide a comprehensive framework for comprehending life’s complexities and the sympathy of individual actions with the broader cycle of existence.
Law Of Rebirth
The law of rebirth is introduced as a counter-explanation to the theory of heredity, stating that after death, an individual returns to Earth under circumstances determined by their previous life
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
The concept of debts in past lives is introduced to explain future circumstances and obligations
The law of rebirth suggests individuals gravitate to environments that match their inclinations, which is exemplified by pool parlors
Similarly, race tracks are environments that the law of rebirth might influence, matching individuals to their inclinations
The law of rebirth challenges the heredity theory by presenting cases where genius and idiocy can arise from the same lineage
Infant mortality is discussed as it supports the theory of rebirth, indicating that young children are reborn quickly
Cases of criminal tendencies in sons of non-criminals suggest the heredity theory does not apply to criminal behavior, supporting the law of rebirth
The theory of heredity is contrasted with the law of rebirth, indicating they provide opposing explanations for the phenomena in question
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
Infant mortality is discussed as it supports the theory of rebirth, indicating that young children are reborn quickly
Short-lived infants can still be reborn quickly, supporting the theory of rebirth
The law of rebirth challenges the heredity theory by presenting cases where genius and idiocy can arise from the same lineage
Genius arises from the application of reason to the imaginative faculties
Infant mortality is discussed as it supports the theory of rebirth, indicating that young children are reborn quickly
Mystery schools teach and demonstrate evidence of how infant mortality supports rebirth theories
The law of rebirth suggests individuals gravitate to environments that match their inclinations, which is exemplified by pool parlors
The environment one finds oneself in, like a pool parlor, can influence the ego, reflecting choices based on past life experiences
The concept of debts in past lives is introduced to explain future circumstances and obligations
Desire and debt are related, as unfulfilled desires may lead to material concerns and financial obligations
The law of rebirth challenges the heredity theory by presenting cases where genius and idiocy can arise from the same lineage
Recognition of Tissot's potential as a genius, if his methods are acknowledged
The law of rebirth challenges the heredity theory by presenting cases where genius and idiocy can arise from the same lineage
Paracelsus was a master of genius, using his reason and imagination in miraculous healings and practices
Infant mortality is discussed as it supports the theory of rebirth, indicating that young children are reborn quickly
The theory of life supports the conclusion that infant mortality is a common phenomenon when the return cycle is short
The law of rebirth challenges the heredity theory by presenting cases where genius and idiocy can arise from the same lineage
Schopenhauer's description of genius related to the relationship between intellect and will
Cases of criminal tendencies in sons of non-criminals suggest the heredity theory does not apply to criminal behavior, supporting the law of rebirth
Neglect of vulnerable relatives, leading to death, can explain future circumstances for the neglecter according to the law of rebirth