The astral bodies at the water element level are filled with a range of feelings, emotional wants, and needs, as well as desires and greed. These bodies feed on limiting beliefs such as fear, guilt, sadness, hurt, and anger, leading to constant longing and lamentation. Astral beings are often misled by their illusions and delusions, becoming filled with vengeance and resistant to positive guidance. They seek to fulfil their insatiable sensual gratifications, often at the expense of one another.
At the air mental level, the egoistic mind takes centre stage. This limiting thought form, marked by greed and superficiality, drives a hunger for self-gratification focused on the “I, me, mine” mentality—name, fame, prestige, honor, glory, flattery, and praise. Such selfish desires are rooted in vanity and sensuality, often leading to pride without humility. It is important to remember that pride and prestige can lead to a fall.
The causal bodies embody the causes and effects of our experiences, consisting of impurities, habits, addictions, and various attachments. These elements reflect the earth aspect of our existence, encompassing individual characters, behaviors, temperaments, personalities, and genetic inheritance. They also include cultural factors, belief systems, environmental conditioning, societal norms, government policies, and technological influences. The interplay of our physical, emotional, mental, and psychological bodies, along with our relationships, opportunities, and moral values, forms a complex web of influences.
When combined, these elements mutate and culminate in the karmic bodies. These karmic bodies attach themselves to the soul, drawing it into the gravitational center of the physical body. This attraction retains and amplifies imprints of similar karmic vibrations, binding us in a cycle of repeated birth and death on earth.
To overcome karma, it is essential to understand its formation. Only those who live their lives in spirit, truth, and purity can transcend the elements of earth, water, and air in the lower realms, rising above the material world and its sufferings.
Understanding the connection between astral bodies and karma is crucial for anyone seeking spiritual growth and transformation. By recognizing the impact of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we can begin to break free from the cycle of karma and live more fulfilling lives.