Salvation: A Journey of Wholeness and Purpose
- Andrew Turtle
- Nov 7, 2023
- 2 min read
"Salvation represents the ultimate destination in the journey of the soul. It signifies the quest for wholeness and completeness, which occurs when a soul successfully fulfils its life's purpose. When one's life task is achieved, the soul reaches a state with nothing more to attain. The soul's journey is then deemed complete, and it is saved at judgment and receives divine intervention. This salvation liberates the soul from the perpetual cycle of life and death, allowing for profound healing in preparation for entry into the celestial kingdom. The saved soul is now poised to attain the highest glory and achieve unity with the divine, marking its entry into the celestial kingdom, the ultimate destination for all souls."
As the ultimate aim of the soul, salvation is a concept whose meaning varies profoundly across different belief systems. For Christians, salvation represents deliverance from sin, leading to an eternity in the heavenly realm. In Islam, it signifies surrendering to Allah's will, a path to crossing the bridge to the idyllic garden of Paradise. Hindus seek salvation to break free from the perpetual cycle of rebirth by transcending the impermanence of human existence. Buddhists journey away from suffering, aiming to attain true wisdom and enlightenment. Jews perceive their journey as a means to express love for God, achieved by following His commandments, a way to transform and save the world.
In every case, regardless of the ultimate destination, each spiritual path is confronted with formidable obstacles. These obstacles take various forms, whether the burdens of sin, karmic entanglements, the spectre of mortality, or the shroud of ignorance. The spiritual quest aims to transcend or find meaning within these limitations, offering a profound sense of purpose and fulfilment to life.
Salvation, in essence, is a universal human aspiration, transcending the boundaries of individual beliefs, cultures, and traditions. It represents the soul's journey toward wholeness, and it serves as a reminder that the quest for purpose and fulfilment is a shared pursuit among us all. Regardless of the path one chooses, the goal remains: to attain salvation and find unity with the divine, marking the ultimate destination for every soul.
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