AFTER-DEATH STATES
The preceding section states that in the life of man there are alternating periods of activity and rest, or, more precisely, periods of incarnation that is, life in a body of flesh alternating with periods of discarnate existence, analogous to the twenty four hour cycle of wakefulness and sleep. Earlier, some information was outlined concerning the seven planes of Nature and the seven states of consciousness. Incarnation is the process of assuming vestures or vehicles through which consciousness can function in the lower planes; death is the process of withdrawal from these vestures. It must already be evident to the student that every aspect of Esoteric Science is inextricably related to every other aspect. To understand death and the after death states, one must study the sevenfold constitution of man and cosmos, and this must lead to or be preceded by the study of Akasha and the Astral Light. Nevertheless, whatever aspect is being considered, it must be seen as part of a whole, the functioning of which, in all its parts, is subject to universal law. At every stage of the study it is necessary to remind oneself of these facts.
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