Reincarnation and the Law of Karma

by William Walker Atkinson

Overview

By "Reincarnation" we mean the repeated incarnation, or embodiment in flesh, of the soul or immaterial part of man's nature. The term "Metempsychosis" is frequently employed in the same sense, the definition of the latter term being: "The passage of the soul, as an immortal essence, at the death of the body, into another living body." The term "Transmigration of Souls" is sometimes employed, the term being used in the sense of "passing from one body into another." But the term "Transmigration" is often used in connection with the belief of certain undeveloped races who held that the soul of men sometimes passed into the bodies of the lower animals, as a punishment for their sins committed during the human life. But this belief is held in disrepute by the adherents of Reincarnation or Metempsychosis, and has no connection with their philosophy or beliefs, the ideas having sprung from an entirely different source, and having nothing in common.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534642447
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	06/12/2016
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.23(d)

About the Author

William Walker Atkinson, born in Baltimore in 1862, was a leading figure in the New Thought movement. This movement was significant in late 19th century and early 20th century esoteric literature, giving birth to the manifestation practices of today. Atkinson's influence on spiritual philosophy and self-help remains profound and his books retain appeal for spiritual seekers.

Under various pseudonyms, including Yogi Ramacharaka and Theron Q. Dumont, Atkinson authored numerous books on topics including yoga, Eastern philosophy, personal magnetism, and the laws of attraction. His works aimed to demystify esoteric teachings and make them accessible to a Western audience. Atkinson's writings continue to inspire and influence contemporary spiritual thought, self-empowerment literature, and the New Age movement.