INTERVIEW
NDM: At the point of death and the breakup of the body,
(please see details
here) but what
happens to the mind?
Alan Jacobs: The body perishes
but the subtle body (soul) rests until Ishwara (Almighty God ) preordains
another life (reincarnates) for the soul's spiritual development drawn from
the appropriate latent tendencies (vasanas) preserved from previous lives.
NDM: Is rebirth into a heaven, hell, human, animal, spirit,
hungry ghost realm a reality?
Alan Jacobs: Such a birth if it ever happens is still in the universal dream
of unreality (Maya)
NDM: Does an enlightened person fear aging, sickness and
death?
Alan Jacobs: Never- Fear has left him or her for good.
NDM: Would an enlightened person wear seductive clothing, makeup, have plastic surgery, (implants, Botox, liposuction), or even color their hair to appear younger, more attractive for their self esteem, or to attract followers, disciples/clients?
Alan Jacobs: Never . He or she are totally honest and would never deceive
spiritual aspirants by appealing to their weaknesses.
NDM: Would an enlightened person take sleeping pills, drink alcohol, take recreational drugs (smoke marijuana, LSD), or medication for mood control, anxiety, depression (Prozac, or Viagra)?
Alan Jacobs: Never. He has no worries any more and sleeps a little when the
body requires it.
NDM: Would an enlightened person have an aversion to harsh or desolate living conditions, isolation, desert, jungle, forest, (extreme cold or hot weather climates), fear of wild animals, such as snakes, scorpions, bears, tigers, crocodiles, sharks and spiders?
Alan Jacobs: No. He is beyond any aversions that may appear on the screen of
consciousness awareness in the world dream or illusion
NDM: Can an enlightened person lose their temper, use foul language, or harsh speech, sarcasm, ridicule, make off color jokes?
Alan Jacobs: Not really. Occasionally to correct an aspiring
pupil he may correct sharply to educate errors as needed but not more than
that.
NDM: Would an enlightened person make a legal disclaimer for their teachings, as to not be held responsible? (Please see example below).
Alan Jacobs: No . He is beyond all fear.
Example of Non-dual Disclaimer
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END OF INTERVIEW
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