9. Retribution[FN#220] in the Past, the Present, and the…
![“9. Retribution[FN#220] in the Past, the Present, and the Future Life. Then a question suggests itself: If there be no soul that survives body (as shown in the preceding chapter), who will receive the retributions of our actions in the present life? To answer this question, we have to restate our…” quote by Kaiten Nukariya](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/e50/kaiten-nukariya-793_future-life_9-retribution-fn-220-in-the-past-the-pre_890454.jpg)
““9. Retribution[FN#220] in the Past, the Present, and the Future Life. Then a question suggests itself: If there be no soul that survives body (as shown in the preceding chapter), who will receive the retributions of our actions in the present life? To answer this question, we have to restate our conviction that life is one and the same; in other words, the human beings form one life or one self—that is to say, our ancestors in the past formed man's past life. We ourselves now form man's present life, and our posterity will form the future life. Beyond all doubt, all actions of man in the past have brought their fruits on the present conditions of man, and all actions of the present man are sure to influence the conditions of the future man. To put it in another way, we now reap the fruits of what we sowed in our past life (or when we lived as our fathers), and again shall reap the fruits of what we now sow in our future life (or when we shall live as our posterity). There””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
All actions are linked across time; past deeds affect present conditions, and present deeds shape future outcomes, forming a continuous life thread.
In simple terms: Actions ripple through past, present, and future.
Key Takeaway
Consider long‑term impact of deeds.
Themes
karma
interconnectedness
continuity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- policy making
- environmental stewardship
Key Concepts
cause and effect
philosophy of time
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your choices today affect future generations?
- Can we truly separate past and present selves?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a single, unified life, which may conflict with individual identity concepts.