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During active dying, many individuals report or appear to experience visions or sensory phenomena, often described as deeply meaningful or comforting. These are commonly referred to as "deathbed visions" and are documented across cultures, religions, and clinical settings.
Here’s a summary in bullet quote format:
🕊️ Active Dying – Visions and Experiences
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"The dying often report seeing deceased loved ones, sometimes days or hours before death."
These visions are typically peaceful and may bring comfort, even to previously agitated patients. -
"Visions are not hallucinations—they often occur in clear consciousness."
Unlike delirium or psychosis, these experiences are usually described with clarity, coherence, and calmness. -
"Many patients speak of being ‘invited’ or ‘called’ by someone who has passed on."
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"Some report vivid scenes: gardens, light-filled spaces, or gates—often described as ‘more real than real.’"
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"Not all visions are verbalized; nonverbal patients may reach out, smile, or focus intently on ‘unseen’ presences."
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"Medical staff and families should respond with openness—not correction or dismissal."
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"Visions may occur days before death but often intensify within the final 24–48 hours."
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"Scientific explanations vary—ranging from neurochemical changes to the brain’s dying process—but cannot fully account for the emotional coherence of these experiences."
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On the morning of that day the Brahmin's teenage son appeared and asked the king if he would release his father if he-the son-would answer the questions. The king agreed, and the son asked that a container of milk be brought to him. It was done. Then the boy asked that the milk be churned into butter. That, too, was done. "The first two of your questions are now answered," he told the king. The king objected that he had been given no answers, so the son asked: "Where was the butter before it was churned?" "In the milk," replied the king. "In what part of the milk?" asked the boy. "In all of it." "Just so, agreed the boy, "and in the same way God is within all things and pervades all things." "Why don't I see Him, then," pressed the king. "Because you do not 'churn' your mind and refine your perceptions through meditation. If you do that, you will see God. But not otherwise. Now let my father go."
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The sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita Practically speaking, however–that is, looking at the result of manifesting those natures–it is just that simple. An entire chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is directed to this manner of divine (devic) and demonic (asuric) nature as it manifests in human beings. I know it is pretty lengthy, but it is so insightful and complete that it merits inclusion here. Sri Krishna speaks: “A man who is born with tendencies toward the Divine, is fearless and pure in heart. He perseveres in that path to union with Brahman which the scriptures and his teacher have taught him. He is charitable. He can control his passions. He studies the scriptures regularly, and obeys their directions. He practices spiritual disciplines. He is straightforward, truthful, and of an even temper. He harms no one. He renounces the things of this world. He has a tranquil mind and an unmalicious tongue. He is compassionate toward all. He is not greedy. He is gentle and modest. He abstains from useless activity. He has faith in the strength of his higher nature. He can forgive and endure. He is clean in thought and act. He is free from hatred and from pride. Such qualities are his birthright. “When a man is born with demonic tendencies, his birthright is hypocrisy, arrogance, conceit, anger, cruelty and ignorance. “The birthright of the divine nature leads to liberation. The birthright of the demonic nature leads to greater bondage. But you need not fear, Arjuna: your birthright is divine.
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This excerpt, based on the sixteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, presents a powerful contrast between Divine (Devic) and Demonic (Asuric) natures as they manifest in human beings. Here's a summary and reflection on its key themes:
🌿 SBQ — The Sixteenth Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita: Divine vs. Demonic Nature
🕉 Divine Nature (Daivi Sampat):
A person born with divine tendencies exhibits:
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Fearlessness and purity of heart
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Charity and self-restraint
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Commitment to scripture and spiritual disciplines
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Truthfulness, tranquility, and non-violence
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Compassion, gentleness, and humility
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Renunciation of worldly cravings
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Forgiveness, endurance, and inner cleanliness
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Faith in the divine path and freedom from pride
Such qualities, Krishna affirms, lead to liberation (moksha).
🔥 Demonic Nature (Asuric Sampat):
In contrast, those with demonic tendencies display:
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Hypocrisy, arrogance, and conceit
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Anger, cruelty, and ignorance
These traits lead to bondage—a deeper entrapment in suffering and illusion.
🧘🏽♂️ Krishna’s Assurance to Arjuna:
“But you need not fear, Arjuna: your birthright is divine.”
This is not just encouragement to Arjuna, but to all spiritual aspirants—that divine qualities are within reach through conscious effort, faith, and right guidance.
💡 Reflection:
This chapter is not merely a classification of personalities, but a mirror—inviting each of us to assess our own nature and tendencies. It teaches that liberation is not about affiliation, but about transformation.
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