Past Life Memories & Karma: My Spiritual Journey & Cautionary Insights
Let me take you on a Journey, not
through imagination, but through the silent echoes of past lives, where
forgotten truths still whisper beneath the surface of our present.
This article
will also help you understand how Karma works, not just as a concept, but as a
living force that silently weaves your past, present, and future together in
ways you may have never imagined. Karma is not linear, and it’s not always
logical. It is complex, just like your life. But remember, your life is not
just flesh and bones; it is sacred, layered, and deeply divine.
After my last
article went viral on WhatsApp, something unexpected happened.
I had simply shared my thoughts, never
imagining that a few seemingly innocent lines would open such a powerful
doorway. Yet those lines, just a handful of words, struck a deep, hidden chord
in people. I was flooded with responses. Some were thoughtful, some sceptical,
and some, profoundly curious. But more than the public comments, it was the
private messages that surprised me. Subtle hints, cautious questions, and
outright curiosity, most of them circling around one thing: past life
experiences.
And I understand why.
Those few words, unintentionally, touched
something ancient inside people. Something buried. Something familiar, but long
forgotten. For some, it sparked excitement. For others, it stirred fear. A few
even asked directly: “Are these experiences real?” “Can one truly see
their past lives?” “Should we even try to?”
When Meditation
Opens Forgotten Doors-
Many people think that past life
memories are some rare mystical gifts, but the truth is, these experiences
can naturally arise during deep meditation. You don’t need to belong to a
special lineage, possess exotic tools, or undergo secret rituals. If you’ve
learned the basics of meditation and you practice sincerely, with patience and
honesty, something begins to shift. Slowly, your awareness starts to transcend
the five senses, and that’s when the real journey begins.
In that stillness, where the mind
becomes quiet and the breath becomes your only companion, you start seeing
things that most people can’t. Not hallucinations, not imaginations, but impressions,
memories, flashes of something ancient that don’t belong to this life. And
here’s something important: you can easily tell the difference between a
hallucination and a real memory. Hallucinations are scattered, vague, and
usually emotionally disconnected. But these memory flashes are sharp,
emotionally intense, and filled with clarity, as if you're reliving a
forgotten reality, not imagining one.
It’s not magic. It’s not illusion.
It’s simply a deeper level of consciousness that awakens when the noise of the
outside world fades away. And what’s most surprising is, you don’t even need a
guru for this, or any formal spiritual training. Just a true intent, regular
practice, and an open heart.
This is why so many people unknowingly
come close to such experiences but brush them aside as dreams or mental
distractions. But if you pay attention, and if you continue without expectation,
something forgotten may suddenly remember you.
So in this article, I’m doing
something I’ve never done before.
I’ll take you beyond the veil, into the realm of what I have seen,
felt, and remembered, across lifetimes.
No scriptures. No borrowed
philosophies. Just my own first-hand, personal experience.
Before You Read
Further: A Caution You Shouldn’t Ignore
The Hidden Cost of Karma and Past Life Recall.
Let me be honest with you: You
should be glad if you’ve never seen your past lives.
Yes, it may sound fascinating. And
yes, there are methods in Hinduism that allow one to access past life memories called past life meditation techniques or past life regression methods, but I strongly advise against seeking them out blindly. These revelations are not
always a blessing. Often, they feel more like a burden.
Once you cross that invisible line and
the memories begin to return, your life changes forever. You will never
be the same person again.
Most people are not emotionally or
spiritually prepared to digest the truth of who they were. And without the
maturity to handle these truths, they can become a source of deep psychological
conflict.
The Subtle Curse
of Knowing Too Much:
Let’s talk about the disadvantages,
yes, I use that word intentionally, of remembering your past lives.
The first and most striking change is
that you lose the charm of life.
Why do we enjoy food, sex, travel,
relationships, and new experiences? Because of curiosity. The thrill of the
unknown is what makes life feel alive.
Now imagine this: What if you
remembered that in a past life, you had married a thousand women or had
countless sensual experiences? What then remains to explore?
Your mind becomes detached. Not
because your body changes, but because the psychological curiosity dies.
You begin to feel like an observer in a world that is too repetitive, too
known. When you have seen everything what’s new about this world, no curiosity
no pleasure?
You watch people running after sensual
pleasure, money, food and something inside you whispers, "I’ve done
this all before… millions of times."
This is not ego. This is not
arrogance. This is a fatigue of the soul.
And the result? You start to feel
isolated.
When people around you are
celebrating, chasing joys, planning parties, you may find yourself unable to
relate. If you act excited, it feels fake. If you remain quiet, you're labelled
as strange.
Over time, you might be seen as a misfit,
even when you’re trying to blend in.
And that’s why I always say, unless
you have spiritual maturity, these experiences will not liberate you.
They will trap you. You’ll need a strong inner core to carry the weight of
forgotten memories.
Are There Any
Advantages? Honestly... No.
Let me be clear: There are no
practical advantages to knowing your past lives.
You may think it gives wisdom or
spiritual insight. Maybe. But that comes at a cost.
We don’t even remember everything from
this current life. Why? Because too much memory can harm the brain.
Our mind is designed to forget so that
we can function in the present.
When spiritual practices awaken old
memories, your mental capacity is pushed to the limit. And unless you
balance it with meditation and grounding techniques, the brain begins to
struggle. Fatigue, confusion, detachment all follow.
Meditation helps you manage the
expanding memory base. But stop meditating for a few days, and you’ll feel like
your mind is about to burst. That’s how intense the pressure gets.
How It All Began: My First Glimpse- what is Karmaanubandha?
My journey didn’t start with intent. I
never chased past lives. I was simply meditating from childhood, and over time,
small things began to happen.
At first, it was the appearance of blue
lights. Then, one day, years before my wedding, I had a strange dream. Or
rather, something like a dream.
I saw a lady, a stepwell,
and a building. There was scattered light. A kind of quiet memory flash.
And in that silent scene, I saw myself with this woman.
I ignored it.
But when I met my future wife, I
froze.
Her face
resembled the same woman I had seen
in that vision. A face I had never seen in this life before.
Was it just a dream? No, it was more
like a memory emerging from the unconscious, vivid, detailed, and
strangely emotional. Unlike faded dreams, these flashes were crisp and often
occurred during meditative states or right before sleep, not in deep REM
cycles.
What we had was Karmaanubandha, a karmic connection from a past life, waiting to be completed in this one. This was the first sign of past life memories.
The Lives I Saw:
A Tale of Two Extremes
As I continued meditating, more
flashes came. I saw two past lives—vividly and clearly.
Life One: The
Saint in the Hills
I was born as a recluse, living
in a remote forested or hilly region. From a very young age, I was under the
guidance of my Guru, and my entire life was cantered around serving him,
following his teachings. After he left his body, I continued to live in
complete solitude. There was no interaction with society, just the mountains,
silence, and my own breath in deep meditation. Occasionally, members of a royal
family would visit once or twice a year, and they had arranged for a man to
cook for me. But even he would quietly come and go, without any conversation. My
days were spent meditating, contemplating, and observing the subtle movements
of life.
I lived for 118 years in that
body, detached from the world, untouched by worldly pleasures or pains.
Outwardly, it seemed like a life of great spiritual accomplishment, and in many
ways, it was. But deep inside, there was a hidden, unspoken desire, a
quiet longing that never fully went away.
I often wondered what it would have
been like to live a more ordinary life, to laugh with people, to love, to face
the emotional storms that come with human relationships. There was a subtle
ache within, a feeling that I had not lived life completely. I had
gained spiritual knowledge, yes, but I had missed the human experience in its
fullness. The warmth of companionship, the joy of shared meals, the chaos of
emotions, all of it remained just beyond my reach.
This lingering feeling stayed with me
until the very end. Even though I left that life with a sense of inner peace,
it wasn’t the kind of satisfaction that comes from having experienced everything.
It was the peace of someone who had gone deep, but not wide. And perhaps that
is why, in my next life, the pendulum swung in the opposite direction.
Life Two: The
Warrior King
But no.
In my next life, I was born into a nomadic,
poor family. Yet, through a strange twist of fate, I rose to become a ruler
by my mid-20s.
That life was the exact opposite: wars,
blood, power, women, betrayal.
I lived in fear and ambition. I had
many sensual pleasures, but not even a drop of spirituality. It was a life
driven by ego. It ended with pain, I was wounded in a battle and died. No
peace. No fulfilment. Just regret.
And then… I was born again—as who I
am now.
Some Things
Should Stay Untold
During these memory bursts, I also saw
divine personalities, forms not of this world. But I won’t describe them
here.
If the divine wants to reveal itself
to you, it will. Some experiences are not to be shared, they are to be earned.
So, What Should
You Do?
If you’re seeking spiritual growth,
focus on the present life.
Past lives may be real, but they are
not useful unless they are shown to you naturally through grace, not forced by
curiosity.
The truth is: You are not what you
were. You are what you choose to become.
You can’t rewrite your past lives. But
you can shape your future karma.
You can transform. You can evolve. You can rise.
And that is far more important than
knowing who you were.
Final Words
So, are past lives real? I believe
they are.
But the deeper question is, can you
handle it?
Don’t meditate to
remember your past lives; meditate to
awaken the divinity within you. If that divinity chooses to reveal something,
receive it with grace. If it remains silent, trust that its silence is for your
highest good, because sometimes, forgetting is a divine blessing.
This article is part of a series. For complete context and better understanding, please read the previous two articles linked below
1. Why I Choose Rebirth Over Moksha (Liberation): A Spiritual Perspective
2. Decoding Karma Theory: Is Chitragupta a God or Something Else?
1. Scientific
Research on Past Life Regression
2. Hindu Scriptural
Insight on Karma
3. Scientific
American Article on Meditation & Consciousness
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can meditation naturally bring up past life memories?
Yes. Deep meditation can lead to memory flashes that are not hallucinations but vivid impressions from past lives—sharp, emotionally intense, and clear, unlike scattered or detached hallucinations. You don’t need a guru or exotic tools—just sincere, regular practice and an open heart.
Why should one be cautious about recalling past life memories?
Such memories can feel more like burdens than blessings. They change your outlook forever, often causing emotional detachment, loss of curiosity, and a sense of isolation—particularly if you're not spiritually mature enough to integrate them.
Are there any practical advantages to remembering past lives?
No. In fact, they may overburden your mind. The human brain is designed to forget so we can be present. Awakening these old memories can lead to confusion, fatigue, and mental strain, unless consistently balanced with grounding meditation.
What is a 'Karmaānubandha' experience?
It’s a karmic connection—like a silent memory flash—where an image or scene from a past life (a woman, a building, a memory) suddenly resonates with someone in this life, without prior knowledge or imagination.
What should your spiritual practice focus on—past or present?
Focus on your present life. Past lives may surface naturally, but they serve no purpose if pursued intentionally. What matters is the present—what you choose to become—and not dwelling on what you were.
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