making of the universe: the guidance of the lords

2/13/18

“As the soul must return to earth until he has discharged all his liabilities, thus exhausting all his individual karma, and as in each life thoughts and desires generate fresh karma, the question may arise in the mind: “How can this constantly renewing bond be put an end to? How can the soul attain his liberation?”

Thus we come to the “ending of karma”, and have to investigate how this may be.

The binding element in karma is the first thing to be clearly grasped. The outward-going energy of the soul attaches itself to some object, and the soul is drawn back by this tie to the place where that attachment may be realized by union with the object of desire;

so long as the soul attaches himself to any object, he must be drawn to the place where that object can be enjoyed.

Good karma binds the soul as much as does bad, for any desire, whether for objects here or in Devachan, must draw the soul to the place of its gratification.”

 

Annie Besant