Body donation is a Christian and some neo – Buddhist doctrines that regards the body as essentially inert matter with no utility after death. Certain other religions like Zoroastrianism also feel the same way. The donation of organs on death is considered as a life giving act of compassion. But this is a flawed idea from the higher spiritual point of view. During the course of a lifetime the body gathers certain impressions which the departing soul gathers for its future evolution. That is why in Hinduism one gives time for the process of withdrawal from the body to be complete during which a religious atmosphere is to be created in which the soul can dwell for a while before it bids a final goodbye. After this time period which generally extends for nearly 24 hours or more, the body is given to fire to destroy the elemental energies and dark beings of the vital world that gather around to feed upon the disintegrating vital (what are known as preta).
In the case of body or organ donation one has to shift the body which is then embalmed with chemicals or else operated upon for a quick removal of organs. All this creates a disturbance and confusion for the departing soul besides it being suddenly exposed to the filthy vital atmosphere that abounds in a typically hospital setting. This method of somehow saving and extending life is understandable in the Western context which believes in only one life, and hence pushes for ventilators, organ donation and emergency life support systems. It is impressive no doubt if we look at it superficially and only from the body perspective but it is not a good practice from the deeper occult and spiritual perspective.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
