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A Second Chance: The History of Near-Death Experience
Autor: Srila Prabhupāda
Temas: ācārya · Ātmā · Bhagavad-gītā · Bhakti · Bhakti-yoga · Brahmacārī · Dharma · Guru · Karma · Māyā · Nāma-saṅkīrtana · Śāstras · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
Personajes: Brahma · Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu · Viṣṇu · Yaśodā
What happens at the moment of death? Can a single moment transform the destiny of an entire lifetime? Drawing upon the timeless account of Ajāmila from the Sixth Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, A Second Chance: The Story of a Near-Death Experience explores these profound questions through the illuminating teachings of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda. Once a virtuous brāhmaṇa, Ajāmila gradually abandons the principles of righteous living, becoming entangled in sinful activities and forgetting his spiritual identity. Yet at the final moment of his life, an unexpected event changes everything. As the terrifying messengers of death approach to claim his soul, he unknowingly calls the holy name of Nārāyaṇa, setting into motion one of the most celebrated philosophical dialogues in Vedic literature. Interwoven with this dramatic narrative are Śrīla Prabhupāda's commentaries and lectures, which explain the eternal nature of the soul, the law of Karma, the reality of life after death, the purpose of human existence, and the transformative power of Bhakti. The book also examines authentic spiritual authority, the dangers of material attachment, the nature of the spiritual world, and the incomparable potency of the Lord's holy names. Rather than presenting near-death experiences as mere curiosities, this work places them within the broader framework of Vedic wisdom, demonstrating how every action shapes one's future and how sincere remembrance of the Supreme Lord surpasses all material achievements. Through the example of Ajāmila, readers discover that divine mercy remains available even after a life of mistakes, and that the path of Bhakti-yoga offers the highest opportunity for spiritual awakening. Combining scriptural narration, philosophical analysis, and practical guidance, A Second Chance serves as both a compelling introduction to the teachings of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and a profound meditation on life, death, and the eternal destination of the soul.
Lo que encontrarás en este libro
- The complete account of Ajāmila and his extraordinary deliverance at the moment of death.
- Śrīla Prabhupāda’s commentaries and lectures on the Sixth Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
- A clear explanation of the eternal nature of the soul and its journey beyond death.
- The workings of Karma and the consequences of human actions.
- The significance of remembering Nārāyaṇa at the final moment of life.
- The role of the Viṣṇudūtas and Yamadūtas in the administration of divine justice.
- The principles and practice of Bhakti-yoga as the highest spiritual path.
- The unique potency of the Lord’s holy names and the practice of Nāma-saṅkīrtana.
- The distinction between the material and spiritual worlds, including Vaikuṇṭha.
- Practical teachings on purity, self-discipline, spiritual responsibility, and preparation for death.
