There is no slip of the soul. The Jivatma has taken a very conscious decision to plunge into the play just as a child chooses to go to the school where, through a number of tests, learnings and challenges, he will ultimately realise his highest potential. For the Jivatma, the seed, it means realising that it is a portion of Paramatma, the tree and becoming consciously one with HIM.
The sacrifice is at every step from the beginning of creation right till its final consummation. The child is never abandoned – what else keeps us going? However, we may not always be conscious of the countless ways that She helps, either directly or indirectly.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
