Death is one of the great mysteries and transitions of the human experience. Rave Cosmology provides a unique perspective on the stages and mechanics involved in the process of dying and what lies beyond bodily death. In this blog post, I'll provide an exhaustive look at the Rave Cosmology view of death.
The 5 Stages of Active Dying
As the moment of death approaches, Rave Cosmology describes 5 key stages that mark the transition from life:
Stage 1 - Withdrawal: This initial stage is characterized by a withdrawal from logical thinking and an orientation to the physical world. Confusion sets in as the being turns inward.
Stage 2 - Disorder: In this stage, the individual withdraws from their relationships and interactions with others. They enter a state of increasing disorder.
Stage 3 - Review: There is a sense of reviewing and ordering one's life. Making amends, tying up loose ends, and preparing for departure.
Stage 4 - Surrender: Here the being increasingly surrenders to the process of dying, retreating further inward, and beginning to disconnect from the body.
Stage 5 - Completion: In the final stage, a sense of completion and empowerment arises. The being is ready for release.
The Lingering Crystal
At the moment of physical death, Rave Cosmology suggests that a personality crystal lingers in the etheric field around the body for up to 72 hours. This crystal contains the accumulated memories and experiences of the lifetime. Proper care and non-disturbance of the body allows this crystal to fully disconnect before moving into the bardo realms.
The Bardo Realms
After lingering for up to 3 days, the personality crystal detaches completely from the physical form and enters bardo - the intermediate or liminal state between life and reincarnation. The bardo consists of 3 key stages:
- Chaos: In this initial stage, the personality crystal sheds limiting veils and illusions from the lifetime. There is a breakdown of order and a flooding of new insights.
- Passage: Here the crystal passes through metaphorical landscapes and encounters signs, symbols, and beings who facilitate transitions and insights. A journey of letting go.
- Reunion: In this stage, the personality crystal reconnects with its core essence or larger spirit. There is a sense of homecoming and cosmic reunion.
The Journey Home
At the culmination of the bardo realms, the Rave Cosmology teachings suggest the personality crystal either returns to its original soul bundle to await reincarnation, or if the death was traumatic, it may become lost in between realms. Returning properly to the soul bundle allows the accumulated experience of the lifetime to be absorbed and fulfilled.
The Design Crystal's Journey
Meanwhile, the design crystal and magnetic monopole contained in each human body are said to detach at death and begin an energetic journey to rejoin their greater soul grouping deep within the Earth. This reunion allows the design crystal to be reabsorbed and either retire or prepare for a new incarnation.
In this way, Rave Cosmology provides a multidimensional understanding of what the human spirit undergoes during dying and after bodily death. It is a complex journey of detachment, realization, and return on multiple levels of being. Death is a transition, not an ending.