Thursday - July 26, 2007

Dying in Unconsciousness

Why is it considered unfortunate to die in a state of unconsciousness?

To be “unconscious” at the time of death is not fortunate because a yogi should consciously by an act of will leave the body. Being able to do so can be the difference between having to come back and being freed from (at least earthly) rebirth. How are we able to consciously leave the body? This ability is developed by meditation itself, for meditation enables us to even now begin separating our consciousness from materiality. Not that we can die from meditation! Nor do we need to work on some “technique” of consciously leaving the body, either. Meditation takes care of everything.