
This work offers a thoughtful survey of the belief that the soul survives death and returns in a new body, a principle known across cultures as reincarnation or metempsychosis. Drawing on ancient teachings and modern interpretations, it explains how each lifeline is shaped by past deeds and the universal law of cause and effect. Readers are invited to consider how the unseen patterns of previous existences subtly color our present personalities and choices.
The author compares differing schools of thought, from early mythic notions of soul migration to more systematic doctrines that link karma with the attraction of particular circumstances and parentage. By presenting the idea that every action leaves a lasting imprint, the book suggests a framework where justice is impartial and growth is continuous. Engaging yet scholarly, it encourages listeners to reflect on their own inner heritage and the responsibilities that come with it.
Full title
Reincarnation and the Law of Karma A Study of the Old-New World-Doctrine of Rebirth, and Spiritual Cause and Effect
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (260K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-08-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1862–1932
A key early voice in the New Thought movement, he wrote dozens of books on mental training, self-development, and esoteric ideas, often under several pen names. His work helped shape a whole corner of early 20th-century self-help and occult writing.
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