India, Jan. 25 -- Intriguing questions with fascinating answers, each intertwined with the other, seem invariably to be an intrinsic part of anything and everything connected with the word "astral". For instance, what is an astral body, what are astral worlds or astral planes and why is it that who can travel to which astral plane is determined by the thoughts and actions of a particular living being-and that includes humans as well as other living creatures-while on earth? Why is it that the magnetism or soul force they possess or exude or its lack play a major role? Is it possible to reach or travel to the astral worlds while still alive or is it possible only after death? Above all, why are astral connections so important?

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