What is Metaphysical Merging

The ability of deceased characters to merge with each other and with the living represents the sense of communion that is vital to human civilization. When a deceased character enters into the body of a living character, the deceased character gains all the knowledge and feelings of the living character. Moreover, when more than one deceased character enters the same living character, the deceased characters experience a temporary release from the ill effects of the bardo, thus symbolizing the positive nature of constructive human communion.