Comment to 'Next Birth Opportunity?'
  • I initially put forth a three-liner because I didn’t think more details were necessary, and also because truth (albeit relative) can be displeasing and even disheartening. But I feel encouraged by the exchange and can see it positive to have the opportunity to elaborate from a related aspect to what I initially posted. I am adding a couple of pertinent points.

    Of all the serious, committed and limited core group of inSelf Yogins here assembled and connected, I am not aware of a single one having taken birth based on the high ideal of rebirth in a yogic family. The reconnections to the path so far (over a couple of decades) have come from disparate origins. It seems long gone are the days of generalized, predictable and auspicious yogic births.

    Further sobering yet, is the fact that as far as I am aware, so far, none here have begotten an offspring of notable yogic nature. And in that regard it is also necessary to maintain an open mind and accept to discharge responsibility and obligations toward progeny as a matter of course and not privilege or pride. 

    That previous statement in particular might directly speak to yogi parents heads of growing families. As they focus on the “self” sacrificing and enriching endeavor of caring for their young ones, it is easy to loose objectivity or at least to favor personal philosophy over practical consideration of children’s individual psyche/natural proclivities. 

    Admittedly, it is an astute and delicate balance of contribution in terms of service to guide them for the society they will belong to, yet also reform of their negative and self indulging tendencies. Towing that fine line will make them into adept individuals, and that is in their benefit. The parents’ own desires can get in the way of constructively and positively (or impartially) discharging this obligation.

    In practically all other systems, such objectivity in the process of reincarnation and approach to kids’ home upbringing is completely misunderstood or absent, as faith and haphazard hope pave the way. So mostly all other paths give hope of some vain higher and better future. The reality of inSelf Yoga though acceptable can also be unpalatable.

    Providence has its own calculations and humans’ lofty theories do not equate to that, sadly.That said, the scenario expanded upon only applies to plan b., when and if reincarnation needs take place.That I am posting here now in this way indicates that so far I have not succeeded, but of course by all means, no pulling punches one should forge ahead and humbly hope for the best.