BREVCIRKELN

Magazine Overview

This issue of BREVCIRKELN, identified as E-6 and part of Volume 7, is dated "199999" but is associated with the publication "The Cave of the Ancient" by Lobsang Rampa, with a price of 3 Sh 6 D and an estimated publication year of 1963.

The Old Mandarin

The central narrative of this issue is the story of Seng, an old Mandarin who, nearing the end of his life, feels a deep sense of satisfaction. His family is large, and he has even received favor from the Emperor of China. As he observes his surroundings, he feels the presence of death loosening its hold on him. He watches the sunset and feels his life force ebbing away, his breath becoming shallow and rattling. As the room lights are lit, Seng passes away, his life extinguished with the last rays of the sun.

The Soul's Journey

Following Seng's physical death, a luminous blue aura is described as forming around his body, lifting off and becoming detached. This soul, no longer bound by the physical form, drifts away like a cloud of smoke, passing effortlessly through the walls. The soul then travels through space and dimensions, eventually arriving at a magnificent parkland with large buildings. It enters one of these buildings and walks across a gleaming floor. The text explains that souls in the spiritual world are as solid as beings in our world and can move through walls and floors, possessing other abilities as well.

Universal Consciousness and Judgment

The soul of Seng continues its journey, entering a small room where the wall dissolves, revealing scenes from its past life. It encounters what is described as the Universal Consciousness, which preserves all events and grants access to those who have been trained for it. This realm is accessible to those who have left earthly life to continue on the other side. Here, individuals can revisit the memories of their successes and failures, judging themselves without the need for a divine judge. The narrative emphasizes that one must face their own actions and inactions.

Reflection and Rebirth

Seng's soul sits in this chamber, observing his life and feeling sorrow over his many failures, despite believing it to be successful. He then leaves the chamber and enters a larger room where beings of the spiritual world await him. They offer understanding and guidance. Seng recounts his mistakes, his intentions, and what he meant to do, seeking advice on the qualities he needs to cultivate for further development.

Preparation for a New Life

It is time for Seng's soul to return and see his old body. The text mentions a long rest that could last years or centuries, after which he would receive help to find the circumstances necessary for his continued development. As he witnesses the preparation of his old body for burial, Seng bids farewell. He is no longer the old Seng but a new soul ready for the long rest and return to the other side.

After resting and learning lessons that cannot be fully described, Seng prepares for a new life. With the help of a spiritual guide, he returns to Earth to choose his future parents. These parents are not visible to ordinary humans. Once they find what they seek, they return. A few months later, the expectant mother feels a sudden liveliness within her as the soul takes its place, giving life to the child.

The New Incarnation

The soul that once inhabited Seng's body now struggles anew with the resistant nerves and brain of the child, Lee Wong. Lee Wong lives in a fishing village, and in these small circumstances, the soul's higher vibrations are once again dampened to match the lower level of a human being of flesh and blood.

Translation and Publication Details

The text concludes with a note indicating that the translation was done by I.T. The publication details are provided: Lobsang Rampa's "The Cave of the Ancients," published by CORGI BOOKS, catalog number GG 1320, priced at 3 Sh 6 D, and issued in 1963.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes themes of reincarnation, the journey of the soul after death, and the process of spiritual development across multiple lifetimes. The narrative presents a view of the afterlife where individuals are responsible for their own judgment and growth, guided by spiritual entities. The editorial stance appears to be aligned with spiritualist or esoteric beliefs, focusing on the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, and the continuous evolution of the soul.