The astral body is basically spiritual in nature which means that though it is referred to as a body it does not have any physical aspect to it. It is ether like substance that acts as a counterpart for our flesh body from which it separates. It is said to be composed of astral material and is in a way an exact duplication in terms of energy of the physical body that it represents.
This body of energy is attached to our flesh body usually at the navel level through a silver cord. This astral body that is powered by the mind and thoughts contained within it is capable of travel to far and distant places and planes and this happens usually when we sleep.
According to theosophy, an astral bond denotes a bond between the cosmic reservoir and the nervous system. Theosophy basically refers to religious speculations or speculation about the nature and characteristics of the soul based on a mystical insight into the nature of god. The astral being refers to or is basically an instrument of emotions, desires and passion and since it is basically an extension of the physical body and stretches beyond it; it becomes the medium through which these feelings are communicated.
When people actually go to sleep or when they are under medications or under the influence of drugs or in case of accidents, the astral body is separated from the flesh body and this separation also separates the process of sensation to our gross body. Only on its return does our body feel any form of sensation including smell, pain etc.
During the time the astral self is disjoint from the flesh body, though it is an exact copy or replica of the latter, it is more sensitive to thoughts, emotions, aspirations of the dead etc. It is basically experiencing feelings or sensations at a whole new level or plane that is not possible during the time the body is awake and connected to the astral being. That is why our dreams often seem unreal because we do not experience the occurrences in our dreams in the real life.
Clairvoyants are said to be having the ability to attain the astral world and also can view the appropriate body. The astral being is basically in the form of different shapes representing the quality of thought and each of these thoughts cause vibrations which is seen in the form of colors. Thus clairvoyants are able to judge the state and extent of a man’s development based on the appearance of his astral being.
An astral body therefore is of high spiritual value and a topic many people are interested about.
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