Spontaneous Communications – Allan Kardec

In our last mediumistic study meeting, after several evocations, we decided, seriously and confidently, and feeling that it was an opportune moment, to seek some guidance, albeit indirectly, from the Spirit of Allan Kardec, the codifier of Spiritism. The medium, in psychophony, after a few moments of concentration, begins to speak in a quite different manner, more serious and deliberate, and gives the following communication:

I observe the division of groups within the consoling doctrine that was transmitted to me by the superior Spirits, and which they themselves had warned me about regarding all these incongruities and deviations that would occur. There are, however, groups that seek to follow the steps and methodology of what I myself did, following the advice offered to me by so many dedicated friends. I feel, however, the resistance of many who still insist on mysticism, dogma, the inversion of words, and distortions of the doctrine's foundational content.

Together with my Higher Spirits who accompanied me on this journey, I seek to send inspiration to those who are open to receiving it, in order to restore what has been distorted since my absence. Our group grows, supported by the blessings of God the Almighty Father. Our understanding today is much greater than it ever was, but we still do not have all the answers.

We would like the true Spiritism, the one that will transform humanity and bring about the era of Regeneration, to be disseminated correctly. The work in this task will be hard. Trials will come. Many will succumb. But Spiritism will always be alive and will survive the blows of those who remain attached to false beliefs. God's designs are clear. The laws are clear, immutable.

May those who seek me seek beyond. I am merely one among many who spread the truth and wish to instill in hearts what Jesus brought to us more than 2000 years ago. May Spiritism be for you the true and comforting light. May it continue to progress, evolve, transforming minds and hearts. I wish you success in this great work of reconstruction, even if time does not allow you to glimpse, in this life, the seeds you are planting. 

May God bless you.

After the communication ended, we conducted our usual analysis, this one in particular with great attention. We found nothing in it that contradicted the expected seriousness, nor any idea that was contrary to Spiritism, historical facts, or Kardec's ideas. Whether it was Kardec himself, or a Spirit designated by him, we do not know, but we are already fully happy to see once again the assertion proven that the Spirits do not leave unanswered or unwelcome those who have seriousness and honest intentions in seeking communications.

In addition to our own analysis, we decided to submit it to NotebookLM, comparing it with all of Kardec's work. To the first question, whether there were any inconsistencies, we obtained the following answer:

When comparing the excerpt of the communication attributed to the Spirit of Allan Kardec provided in your consultation with the available sources, no fundamental doctrinal inconsistencies were found.. On the contrary, the content of the message reflects central concerns and methodological principles that Allan Kardec vigorously defended throughout his life, especially in his later years and in his fundamental works.

Below, I present a detailed analysis of the points in the message compared with the sources:

1. The Division of Groups and the Warnings from the Spirits

• Message: “I observe the division of groups… and that they themselves [the Spirits] had warned me about all these incongruities and deviations…”

• Sources: Kardec was, in fact, repeatedly warned by the Spirits about attempts at division and the struggles that Spiritism would face. The Spirit Erastus, for example, explicitly warned: “I am not unaware… that everything will be used to sow division among you; that ambushes will be set for you… that you will be set against one another.” Kardec recognized that the formation of sects and divergent systems was inevitable at the beginning, driven by the pride and ambition of certain individuals, but that unity would be achieved through the force of circumstances and the universality of the teachings.

2. Emphasis on Methodology

• Message: “However, there are groups that seek to follow in the footsteps and methodology of what I myself did…”

• Sources: The defense of a specific methodology is the cornerstone of Kardec's work. He insisted that Spiritism was not the product of personal opinion, but the result of the "collective and concordant teaching of the Spirits." The method he advocated was not to blindly accept what the Spirits said, but to submit everything to "universal control" and the scrutiny of reason and logic. He affirmed that those who did not follow this method of universal concordance and based themselves on isolated opinions would be subject to error and to creating ephemeral systems. Therefore, the appreciation of groups that follow this methodology is perfectly consistent with the Codifier's thinking.

3. Combating Mysticism and Dogmas

• Message: “…resistance from many who still cling to mysticism and dogma…”

• Sources: Kardec worked tirelessly to separate Spiritism from mysticism and the supernatural, presenting it as a science of observation and a rational philosophy.

    ◦ On Mysticism: He asserted that Spiritism does not accept facts described as miraculous or supernatural, explaining them through natural laws, and it combated practices that could lead to fanaticism or superstition. He explicitly stated: "Spiritism is a positive science that destroys the last vestiges of the miraculous.".

    ◦ Regarding Dogmas: Kardec reiterated that Spiritism is not a religion constituted with priests and particular dogmas. He criticized blind faith and defended that unwavering faith is that which can face reason head-on. He also warned against Spirits who try to impose absolute or dogmatic systems, considering this a sign of ignorance or mystification.

4. Word Inversion and Distortions

• Message: “…they insist… on inverting words and distorting the core content of the doctrine.”

• Sources: Kardec was aware that words and principles could be misinterpreted or distorted. He took care to create neologisms (such as "Spiritism" and "perispirit") precisely to avoid confusion of terms and ensure clarity of definitions. He also observed that adversaries and false friends would try to distort the spirit of the doctrine or create contradictory systems. The very history of posthumous adulterations of his works (such as The Genesis and Heaven and hell) confirms the factual existence of these "distortions of the contents of the doctrine's foundation" mentioned in the message.

Conclusion

The message attributed to the spirit of Allan Kardec is in complete agreement with the thoughts, style, and concerns expressed by the Codifier during his lifetime. The sources demonstrate that he:

1. He anticipated and combated divisions based on personalism.

2. He advocated a rigorous method of universal control and rationality.

3. He categorically rejected superstitious mysticism and dogmatic imposition.

4. He feared and warned against the alteration and distortion of the fundamental principles of the Doctrine.

Then, regarding the question "what in this communication could be doubtful," we obtained:

Allan Kardec's analysis of any communication, even if originating from his own spiritual guide (as "Akar" is identified or identifies himself), would be based on a unwavering methodological rigor, aiming to ensure the purity of the doctrine against mystification.

Even considering that the content of the message is of high morality and logical coherence (Characteristics of Superior Spirits), Kardec would raise the following points as doubtful or that would require rigorous scrutiny and control:

1. The Question of Identity (Authenticity of the Name)

Although the message itself is humble and wise, the first point of doubt would be the assurance of the identity of the person who signed it.

• Usurpation of Names: Kardec knew that inferior Spirits (pseudo-wise or mystifiers) frequently They usurp respectable and revered names. to give more weight to their words and impose their utopias. The Spirit that presents itself must be judged by the language and maxims it formulates, for a Spirit that called itself Fénelon, for example, and offended common sense and morality, would prove the hoax.
• Appearance of Wisdom: Deceiving Spirits “"They can imitate everything, everything, except true knowledge and true feeling."”. Therefore, even the wisdom demonstrated in Akar's message would have to be verified by teaching agreement. The wisdom and logic present in the text only prove that it is a Spirit of a certain elevation, but they do not necessarily attest to the historical identity that he implies.

2. The Concept of “Our Group Grows”

The emphasis on the formation and growth of a specific "group" could raise concerns about the risk of exclusivism and schisms, which Kardec vehemently opposed.

• Risks of Cult Formation: Kardec warned that ambition and pride lead Spirits to create particular systems and to link their names to an innovation. When a Spirit incites separation or isolation among followers, this betrays its inferiority.
• Universal Remote Control: The Spiritist Doctrine is not the privilege of a single Spirit, but is the result of... universality of the teaching of the Spirits. Akar declares that his group “"grows"” (Our group is growing), which, for Kardec, would be less important than the quality of unity and adherence to universal doctrine. He would insist on knowing if this group preaches to unity or a separation from the other rows.
• Avoid Personal Superiority: Although Akar's claim that he is “"just another one"” If propagating the truth is a sign of moral superiority, Kardec would use the principle of humility to guard against any attempt to establish this "group" as the only true source, because every Spirit that “"intends to have the privilege of truth"” It is inferior.

3. Revelations about Struggles and the Future

Although Spiritist Doctrine includes the prediction of future struggles (trials and persecutions), Kardec was cautious regarding the nature of these predictions and the actions resulting from them.

• Infallibility Guarantee: Kardec kept repeating that “"The spirits possess neither supreme wisdom nor supreme knowledge."”, ...and that their knowledge is limited to their level of refinement. Therefore, Spiritist Doctrine requires that isolated ideas be accepted with... reservations.
• Predictions of Dates/Material Facts: Akar's communication does not contain specific dates, but it is a warning about the harshness of... “"evidence"” and that “"Many will succumb."”. Kardec accepted premonitions of future events when useful, but distrusted circumstantial predictions, especially regarding material facts and fixed dates, as these are indications of... mystification.

In short, Kardec would use the principle of Universal Control of the Teaching of Spirits (comparing this message with others received in different centers and mediums) and the riddle of reason to confirm the authenticity and purity of all points raised by Akar, ensuring that the doctrine did not deviate into the dogmatism or mysticism.

We note that the analyses made by NotebookLM are very relevant, proving to be a very useful tool in mediumistic research. However, when it talks about... group, We note that the communication does not refer to something exclusive, but rather to a group of Spirits seeking to spread the truth. Furthermore, we do not notice anything..., in this communication, which points to problems of mysticism or deception. In fact, we think that everything about it demonstrates the character one would expect, as we have already said.

Finally, we leave this communication for the appreciation of others, and also as an encouragement to resume mediumistic research, which requires the formation of many groups, doing the same everywhere, and collaborating to carry out Kardec's method.