This book is an
explanation and expostulation of the laws of karma (as you sow, so shall you reap), and the process of, reason
for, and causes of
reincarnation, rebirth, physical life and death, as well as what a
beautiful world awaits us beyond death, until, and if, we are reborn. It details the causes (unfulfilled desires on the physical earth plane, or karmas we have formed, or our need to learn certain lessons and
bring our souls to perfection, so that we can rejoin with GOD, our true and perfect Beloved, who loves us with a perfect love and desires our happiness, which we attain with Him.)
This book talks of many of the mysteries of life and death, karma and reincarnation, and the perfection of the Spirit and the Union with GOD.
Yogananda recommends that we do everything for GOD; eat, sleep, pray, work, play--all actions and things for GOD. He also recommends that we meditate every day and pray, especially at dawn and sunset, as night is coming on. He gives protective rituals to keep away bad or negative spirits, as well as ways, through meditation, to contact our friends and loved ones, dead or alive. These and many other things are shown forth in this book. (The series is a reprinting of various articles and lessons no longer available, setting forth and expounding Yogananda's knowledge and wisdom.)