Void Stage

Transcended to Astral world

I will now tell you what transpired following my descent into samadhi. I was being taken to a place beyond our own, known to humans as the "Astral World" or "Bhuvar Loka." There, everything seems entirely different, as though you have woken up from a dream or entered a brand-new one. The world of humans was not at all like that realm. A shadow of a being can be seen only on Earth, because it's in a highly gross form. But when the soul departs from the human body upon death to occupy a higher realm, earthlings can only see their body, not shadows (whom we called ghosts), as the form becomes highly transparent compared to Earth. There, the quiet and brilliant hues of nature surrounded me, at the place. The air was fresh, alive and pure there. I felt my spirit soar as I explored this mystical plane. Every step I took seemed to unfold a new wonder. A vast landscape was in front of me, flowing like a dream, revealing many hidden things like defied meandered way through dazzling trees, their foliage glistening in the gentle illumination like diamonds. The sound of the rustling leaves filled my heart with a tune as I strolled. I thought at first that it was heaven. Then I saw a bright light ahead that drew me towards it. The light brightened with every step I took, revealing a route that took me farther into the center of the astral realm.

I saw multiple celestial beings. Some of them were really strange looking like beasts and humans hybrid form, had one or more horns on their head, they were looking very scary. They were wearing strange clothes and ornaments too. Their teeth were out like vampires. They had big black wings at their back. Those beings were dragging the souls away with a rope with full power. Some beings were completely opposite to them, they were wearing luxurious clothes, gold ornaments and their wings were white coloured, they were almost looking like humans. They were taking souls with them with respect. Sun set that day. Still many were frequently passing by me. They were looking at me with curiosity and were moving on their ways. Next day among them I saw a very good looking, bigger than other average celestial beings too. He was giving off a divine glowing aura. He had a tilak on his forehead and a garland of flowers was adorning his neck. He had wings at his back too, but was of crystal white color. When he was flying, his wings were creating the illusion of shining sparkling stars. He flew up, taking something in between his palms, or that is what I felt, as if he was carrying a very divine soul in between his palms.

I was unsure about what to do further. I grew impatient. "Hello, Sir, Could you help me a bit. I am lost here. Could you tell me where am I? ", I yelled looking at a flying celestial being. Neither he, nor any of the others noticed me. Many days passed, while I was still meditating. I realized I didn't have any feelings like hunger, thirst, pain or sleepiness anymore. I waited there for days, while meditating, and no one came. Everyone ignored me and continued on their way. I therefore considered looking up some of those routes. I chose a good looking celestial being and followed the being. I got up and started running behind him on the ground. Suddenly it disappeared, still I tried to search for it here and there. After a while, I realized I had made a lengthy trip, but still it seemed like the road had no end. I began to think, 'I've already gone a long way since I began. Why does it feel like I am lost? And even now I can't seem to see anyone in this path?" So I made the decision to at least go back to my starting point. I started walking in the opposite direction. I felt as though I was trapped in a maze after trekking a considerable distance and not even being able to reach back to the entry point. I was becoming even more perplexed. I started going crazy. Nothing was coming to my mind. Then, out of nowhere, my wife appeared there in front of me. She said that you are lost in a delusion known as 'Avicimat'. Make a wish to get out of here, and she vanished from view after letting me know. I felt like I was hallucinating, still I wished to get out of this place. Then, I started feeling dizzy. I felt like I was floating in the air, in a half awake state. I eventually broke out of my hallucinations and discovered that I was lying in the same location as when I had first begun.