On this there is this verse: A hundred and one are the channels of the heart; one of them rises up to the crown of the head. Going upward by it, one reaches immortality; the others, at departure, lead in various directions — at departure, they lead in various directions.
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- Hindu
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- Chandogya Upanishad
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- Chandogya Upanishad
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- ChU.8.6.6
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- DeathImmortalityPath
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One who has withdrawn all their senses into the Self, and who has not caused pain to any creature except as permitted by the scriptures, conducts themselves in this way throughout their life. They reach the World of Brahman after death and do not return.
When I die, open my grave and you'll see smoke rising, proving the fire in my heart still burns, even setting my shroud ablaze.
A wise leader is always prepared for any situation. It's pointless to prepare after the fact. Death is inevitable and can happen at any moment. Therefore, one should not delay in achieving the true goal of life, which is to have a living relationship with God.
Deadly sin is a breach of nature that leads to spiritual death, inner turmoil, and a loss of power and spiritual sight. It also leads to a loss of goodness and virtue, and ultimately, to hell.