Summary

Chapter 19: (p. 195) Johor: Additional Explanatory Information. II.

This archival material describes increases in drug use in the 20th century and the decline of the power of religious ideologies in favor of secular ideologies like nationalism. These new creeds are numerous and create great conflict. The report also describes the plight of some of the poorest on Shikasta and the small number of their meaningful experiences. This is a description of the state of the people on Shikasta "infinitely damaged" from their lack of SOWF.

Chapter 20: (p. 203) Johor Continues

Johor makes a survey of possible parents before reincarnating on earth. He narrows it down to two families, and ultimately picks a family of mixed-race because the first family is British - and these white peoples have a hard time understanding the perspectives of others. Johor then proceeds to reincarnate passing through the zone of unincarnated souls...