CHAPTER XII.

KAMA LOKA. The first state after death. Where and what are heaven and hell? Death of the body only the first step of death. A second death after that. Separation of the seven principles into three classes. What is _Kama Loka_? Origin of Christian purgatory. It is an astral sphere with numerous degrees. The _Skandhas_. The astral shell of man in _Kama Loka_. It is devoid of soul, mind, and conscience. It is the “spirit” of the _séance_ rooms. Classification of shells in _Kama Loka_. Black magicians there. Fate of suicides and others. Pre-devachanic unconsciousness. Pages 99 to 108.