Man has the possibility of existence after death. But possibility is one thing and the realization of the possibility is quite a different thing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Existence after death is possible but not guaranteed. Realizing this possibility requires more than just believing it exists.
- In plain terms
- Life after death is possible but hard to achieve.
- What can you take from it?
- Work actively to realize spiritual possibilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you believe happens after death?
- How would you realize this possibility?
Another view
Many traditions claim certainty rather than just possibility.
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