Reincarnation: Physical, Astral and Spiritual Evolution

by Papus, Gerard Encause

Physical, Astral and Spiritual Evolution is a comprehensive book written by Papus, a renowned French occultist, and esoteric author. The book delves into the concept of reincarnation, exploring its physical, astral, and spiritual dimensions. The first part of the book discusses the physical aspects of reincarnation, including the process of death and rebirth, the role of karma, and the different planes of existence. The author also examines the scientific evidence for reincarnation, drawing on case studies and research from various fields.The second part of the book focuses on the astral dimension of reincarnation, exploring the nature of the soul, the astral body, and the afterlife. The author provides detailed descriptions of the different planes of existence and the experiences that souls may encounter after death.The final part of the book delves into the spiritual evolution that occurs through reincarnation, exploring the purpose and meaning of life, the nature of consciousness, and the path to spiritual enlightenment. The author draws on the teachings of various spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the spiritual aspects of reincarnation.Overall, Physical, Astral and Spiritual Evolution is a thought-provoking and insightful book that provides a comprehensive exploration of the concept of reincarnation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in spirituality, philosophy, or the mysteries of life and death.Papus, the famous French esoterist, is also the author of the widely read book Tarot of the Bohemians. Reincarnation, Definition; Reincarnation of the Astral Principles; Reincarnation of the Spiritual Principle; Love in the Astral World; The Return to Matter; The Mysteries of Birth; Abnormal Reincarnations; Social Life and Reincarnation; The Language of the Spirits; The Messengers of the Father; Reincarnation and Religions; Transmigration of Souls; Krishnaism and Buddhism; Human Reincarnation; Reincarnation and Hebrew Esoterism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

138 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1912

About the author

Gerard Encausse, whose esoteric pseudonym was Papus, was born at Corunna (La Coruña) in Spain on July 13, 1865, of a Spanish mother and a French father, Louis Encausse, a chemist. His family moved to Paris when he was four years old, and he received his education there.
As a young man, Encausse spent a great deal of time at the Bibliothèque Nationale studying the Kabbalah, occult tarot, the sciences of magic and alchemy, and the writings of Eliphas Lévi. He joined the French Theosophical Society shortly after it was founded by Madame Blavatsky in 1884 - 1885, but he resigned soon after joining because he disliked the Society's emphasis on Eastern occultism.

In 1888, he co-founded his own group, the Kabbalistic Order of the Rose-Croix. That same year, he and his friend Lucien Chamuel founded the Librarie du Merveilleux and its monthly revue L'Initiation, which remained in publication until 1914.
Encausse was also a member of the Hermetic Brotherhood of Light and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn temple in Paris, as well as Memphis-Misraim and probably other esoteric or paramasonic organizations, as well as being an author of several occult books. Outside of his paramasonic and Martinist activities he was also a spiritual student of the French spiritualist healer, Anthelme Nizier Philippe, "Maître Philippe de Lyon".
Despite his heavy involvement in occultism and occultist groups, Encausse managed to find time to pursue more conventional academic studies at the University of Paris. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1894 upon submitting a dissertation on Philosophical Anatomy. He opened a clinic in the rue Rodin which was quite successful.

When World War I broke out, Encausse joined the French army medical corps. While working in a military hospital, he contracted tuberculosis and died on October 25, 1916, at the age of 51.

Reviews

[Nassab Chaya]

Un livre très intressant a lire , l immortalité n existe pas , la réincarnation ou continuité de l existence ,n est pas une vaine théorie mais une solide réalité . Ce n est pas la première fois que nous nous sommes au monde , ce qui commence dans le temps doit finir dans le temps ...

[Javier Rubio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Éste libro lo leí porque lo encontré en el librero de mi casa y tenía la firma de mi abuela. Pensé que ella lo había leído, y pensé que al leerlo conectaría un poco más con ella (resulta que nunca lo leyó)
Habla de la reencarnación, el alma, el plano astral y otras muchas cosas que deja a medias tintas, y en realidad hice muchas cosas sin sentido. También está redactado de una manera que no es muy fácil de leer y que hizo que tuviera que leer y releer los párrafos varias veces para poder entender lo que quería decirme. No es una lectura fácil.
En general, siento que dice muchas pendejadas.

[Antony Yung · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mucha información para poder asimilar.

[George Araman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un livre très intéressant a lire pour ceux qui ont un état d'esprit ouvert. On y trouve des explications sur l'égalité humaine et autres...