Unchanging Spirit: The Guarantee of Eternal Existence

In a world where material changes seem endless and unpredictable, man remains an unchanging anchor, relying on his spiritual essence. The essence of human existence lies not in external attributes, but in a profound understanding of one’s own nature. This awareness of an unshakeable inner foundation emerges through deep self-knowledge, revealing to man the truth that his true essence is not subject to temporal changes and always remains constant and spiritual.

In this unique process of self-discovery, man gains insights that guarantee immortality regardless of any material transformations. By rejecting a reductionist view that confines human dignity to primitive forms of existence, we can maintain confidence that the true “self” possesses an undeniable, eternal power. This concept serves as a powerful source of hope, affirming that what matters most is not the physical body, but the spiritual core that endures all change and continues to exist beyond the material realm.

Thus, the realization of spiritual constancy becomes the foundation for confidence in the future and the source of perpetual renewal. This idea inspires the search for inner harmony, the uncovering of the vast wealth of one’s true self, and the belief that the human essence remains untouched—forever.

What guarantees can give us the confidence that in the next life we will not be reincarnated in the form of an intestinal bacillus?
The answer is based on the notion that the guarantee for our continued existence lies in the unchanging, spiritual nature of man. As stated in one of the sources, first man must come to know his essence completely, and then he will realize that this essence is not subject to material changes and always remains spiritual. This means that despite all earthly transformations, the true, spiritual core of the personality remains intact. It is precisely this unchangeability that serves as the guarantee that in the next existence, man will not be reduced to the simplest form of matter, such as an intestinal bacillus.

Supporting citation(s):
"First he must come to know himself and his essence completely. This will give him the knowledge that his essence will not remain undiscovered in the next existence. The guarantee for this is that the essence of man is not subject to any material changes and always remains spiritual." (source: 100_497.txt, page: 496-497)