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reaction. He then ‘makes’ or ‘breaks’ himself
depending upon how he reacts to these situations
and the manner in which he employs his faculties.
If he reacts ‘favourably’, he passes the test and
if he reacts ‘unfavourably’, he fails the test.
What is the Afterworld?
The afterworld is therefore, the place where man
will reap the full consequences of his deeds
according to their moral nature. When we think
of the afterworld, a few questions arise at this
juncture: How can man apprehend the existence
of this afterworld and what should he do to
prepare for it?
To answer this, let us take the example of sound.
For instance, everyone knows that sound is the
name of waves that cannot be seen with the naked
eye and human voice is the result of the motion of
our tongues and larynxes. These sounds and voices
form a kind of invisible pattern that is imprinted on
the atmosphere. According to scientific theory,
any sound or voice uttered by a human being, even
