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Approaching Metaphysics Part 2
If we think about it we will realize that we are unable to
take anything material with us to the higher worlds when we pass on. We are
unable to take along with us our house, our money, our possessions, our titles,
etc. What we do take along are things that are immaterial--our knowledge, our
memories, our karma, our habits, our character, our spiritual and psychic
development, our aspirations and desires. We can see from this that our purpose
in this world, in this physical plane is in connection with those immaterial
things mentioned above, and if--and metaphysics declare it to be so--evolution
is a law of Nature, a Cosmic law, then our true purpose is to evolve, to improve
and to purify those immaterial things. Our greatest opportunity in this world is
the correct use of time. Use this gift of God searching for Truth and not
wasting it on non-essentials.
Perhaps after being a little pessimistic about reflecting death just awhile ago
we may now be cheerful and be optimistic about life and to carry-out the main
purpose of physical existence instead of wasting our precious time, energy and
resources on immoderate and excessive entertainment: too much watching TV, too
much sex, the taking of drugs, and indulgence in other material devices invented
and designed by the Dark forces to sidetrack and make us forget our divine
heritage, purpose of being and our mission here on Earth. This is the nature of
evil: it diverts us from experiencing our true soul-purpose and need. Anything
that distracts us from improving our soul nature, our character, our morals, or
acquiring metaphysical knowledge of Cosmic laws and truths, is to be considered
as an evil mechanism and an intruder to our microcosmic system. These evil
intruders sometimes work in such a subtle manner at times that even disciples of
metaphysics are sometimes caught off-guard.
The Pure Life
A metaphysical life entails living a life of purity. Even before approaching a
Master for apprenticeship, a pure, spiritual, constructive life should be lived
as best as one is able to. The degree of purity within us can be seen and felt
by the Spiritual Masters and Adepts of metaphysics and the occult. They know our
spiritual state and status by the colors and the luminosity of our aura, by our
facial expression, by the quality of the emanations of our eyes, and by the way
we think, speak and act.
By the above we do not imply that one has to be a saint in order to be a worthy
student of the occult or metaphysics. What we are saying is that purity is a
necessary quality to possess and to develop when one becomes a serious student
of the occult. It is an indispensable quality for it prepares our
psycho-biological system, our nervous systems to withstand intense energies that
we invoke from the higher worlds through our occult and metaphysical studies. We
often hear of people going insane because of their involvement with the occult
or metaphysics. This is because of their lack of purity. Their nervous systems
were not able to sustain the spiritual vibrations coursing through them. When
this occurs, as mentioned before, the nervous system ruptures, certain brain
cells and nerve centers are destroyed, and the etheric webs protecting the
student from overexposure to impressions of higher frequencies coming from the
other dimensions, are shattered. One is then unable to shift focus from one
reality to another but is opened to both. This causes too much strain. Insanity
is the sad result.
Spiritual energy invoked through mystical practices also evokes the undesirable
elements lying within us. If these elements are not cleared by a process of
purification, they would cause us trouble. This is not to say that metaphysics
or the occult is an unsafe study. There is danger in everything. One simply
needs the right information and common sense, and take precautionary measures
when delving into any study, especially metaphysics and the occult.
Purification is a multi-level process. It should occur on all levels of the
microcosm. For instance, our physical body, our blood-stream, our
energy-structures, our emotions, our minds, our aura, and chakras, all need to
undergo purification. The Path of Purification is a basic step in any system of
occult, metaphysical, and spiritual study. To neglect this essential step is to
open-up ourselves to spiritual dangers. Any Guru neglecting the Path of Purification
in his or her metaphysical system is a false teacher working against the
evolutionary tide and spiritual current. It is not beyond the means of any
average person to become pure and holy. The difficulty is that people do not see
purity or holiness for what it is. They have many erroneous concepts regarding
it. For instance, some of us believe that to be holy one has to seclude oneself
from society, be celibate, or wear white robes or even tattered clothing. They
believe that to be holy one must dress oneself in some special way or wear a
certain hairstyle or do strange things, or act a little mad. These are all
fallacies. We should all strive for holiness by being what we truly are, and not
be what we think ourselves to be. In the name of Light, Life and Love, we appeal
to all students to be pure and holy.
A Balanced Approach Towards Metaphysics
In metaphysics or in the occult, the student is requested to take a balanced
approach. There are three factors that students have to consider:
1) Knowledge of metaphysical laws, principles, and cosmic truths.
2) Unfoldment of spiritual and psychic senses, faculties, and abilities.
3) Acceleration of one's spiritual development, of one's soul evolution.
The pursuit of these three together in a harmonious way is necessary in
developing a well-rounded attainment. When one is over-emphasized and the others
compromised as to their importance, then trouble results for the metaphysical
student. For instance, too much knowledge without spiritual abilities and a
spiritual development results in a poor instrument, one ineffective in the
service of men, and one filled with pride and vanity. Psychic abilities without
knowledge and a degree of spiritual advancement causes similar symptoms as the
above--pride and vanity, together with a poor understanding of what one
registers through the psychic centers. Though one be "spiritual,"
without metaphysical knowledge and understanding one is often deluded and misled
by psychic forces. One falls into the trap of glamour and illusion.
To be spiritually developed without adequate knowledge and psychic ability
results in one's ineffectiveness in serving humanity. We can see from this that
the problem facing the metaphysical student is the correct pursuit and
development of those three factors simultaneously. The unfoldment of these three
factors causes that Divine Spark (Spirit), the Soul-Flame within us to grow in
strength and magnitude. This Spark is threefold. There is a will-power aspect
(blue), a love-wisdom aspect (pink) and an intelligence-understanding aspect
(yellow). This divine flame, metaphysically, has its location within our
physical heart and is about 2 cm in size. It is representative of the Higher
Soul within the microcosm which is likewise threefold in nature. Esoteric
students of Theosophy, for instance, call these components of the threefold
Soul, atma, buddhi, and manas.
Too often metaphysical, occult, or so-called spiritual Gurus teach on the basis
of a single approach. This does much harm to the student and to society in the
long run, or in the very least, it does no lasting good. Advanced teachers, or
true Spiritual Masters would synthesize the above three factors. Their approach
as a synthesis of those triune factors, would be practical, instructive, and
informative.
Let us look again at those three factors. What do we mean by occult and
metaphysical knowledge? By such knowledge we mean of the following :
Knowledge concerning, the origin of Spirit-Man; the origin of human beings; the
origin of the solar system; civilizations of unrecorded hstory; the real history
of man; man's purpose of being; the progression and the transmission of the
ageless teachings throughout the centuries; the origin of religion; the Mystery
Schools; the occult anatomy of man; man's latent powers and faculties; the
secret teachings and oral tradition of the prophets; the nature and laws
governing the higher worlds and man; the application of Cosmic laws; the hidden
laws of this three-dimensional world; the principles of counseling and healing;
the nature of man, etc.
Now what do we mean by the unfoldment of psychic and spiritual abilities? What
are they? Here are just a few: the ability to register spiritual impulses
emanating from the Soul, the Spirit, the Spiritual Hierarchy, one's spiritual
group, and Master; telepathy; the ability to direct the elements and forces of
Nature; spiritual vision; etheric vision; the ability to function consciously in
the higher worlds; the ability to attune with the Divine Cosmic Mind; the
ability to know the past, present and future; the ability to heal body, mind and
soul; the power to create; etc.
And lastly, what do we mean by spiritual development? We means expanding one's
consciousness; opening up the intuitive channels; the transcendence of the false
ego; the expression of one's divinity; oneness with Nature, God and one's fellow
men; the purification of one's thoughts, words, and actions; the realization and
awareness of one's true identity, and the unfoldment of all spiritual virtues
and attitudes such as sacrifice, renunciation, detachment, steadfastness,
endurance, strength, self-control, patience, magnanimity, purity, heroism,
truthfulness, generosity, compassion, understanding, love, affection, serenity,
faithfulness, altruism, tolerance, reason, devotion, adaptability, sincerity,
joy, discernment between the real and the unreal, service, balance, beauty,
harmony, creativity, confidence, perception, reverence, sympathy, punctuality,
love, tenderness, gratitude, gentleness, harmlessness, inclusiveness,
desirelessness, forgiveness, trust, self-discipline, etc.
So far we have used the words occult, metaphysics, and spirituality
interchangeably. At this time this suits our purpose, but we have to realize
that these terms are not synonymous and each have a specific definition of their
own. To these terms we may include mysticism, magick, parapsychology,
parapsychic science, and esotericism as each having a definite meaning and yet
still connected with metaphysics in general. In the course of one's metaphysical
study one would gradually come to realize the fundamental difference.
Humility and Fearlessness
So far, we have already dealt at some length with the qualities that the
candidate of metaphysical studies has to possess, such as purity and an open
mind. Other important qualities are those of humility and fearlessness.
Humility is the quality of acknowledging the greatness of God as expressing
throughout Nature. It is the realization that no matter what one attains or what
one becomes there is always room for further growth. Thus, one never view
oneself as representing a final attainment such as being the smartest kid in
school, for one knows that there are still others much more smarter than
oneself. There is always room for improvement. We should not just look down
before us, look upwards as well and see that there are others far above us.
Reaching one peak allows us to see a higher summit.
There is pride in thinking of being wise or in being stupid. There is also pride
in thinking of being rich or in being poor. The writer has often heard people
lamenting on how poor they are, and they enjoy saying this and proving it. They
would take quite a lot of trouble to prove that they are poor and that none are
in as much a need as themselves. This is pride expressing itself, for they fail
to see that they possess many of God's precious gifts to them, such as their
senses to register impressions, their minds to think, their will to act, and
their hands and feet to carry-out their desire; in short, all that is required
to manifesting prosperity. Such people are ungrateful beings. In this they show
their lack of humility.
When approaching an Occult Master in an egoistic manner, he would most certainly
reprimand us verbally . . . or in silence. Such applicants for the teachings are
quickly shown the exit. Demanding to be taught indicates one's unreadiness for
occultism and metaphysics. Instead of requesting from the Guru the higher
teachings, one should come to realize that one still requires the lower
teachings and disciplines from the many challenges that life has to offer and
instruct us. All of these challenges are simply for the purpose of taming the
human ego. The ego when unbridled, is an unfit vessel for metaphysical and
spiritual teachings. Where the ego strives, there humility dies.
Fear is one of the obstacles to metaphysical understanding and awareness.
Approaching and advancing on the occult path entails facing many enemies and
frightening phenomena, the worst of these is our own lower self with its many
subconsious projections which in occult circles is called the Dweller on the
Threshold. If we wish to pursue occult studies, fearlessness is a paramount
virtue to possess, for in truth nothing can hurt us unless we give it the power
to do so. One of the maxims of the Great White Brotherhood is to know, to dare,
to do, and to be silent. Make this maxim a part of yourself.
In the maxim above the student is advised to be silent. It is disrespectful to
the teacher and to the Cosmic to reveal secret and esoteric matters to those
unprepared for it. Be ever watchful of your mouth, for as the Master Jesus said:
"Do not cast pearls before swines." Silence is a protective quality.
It protects the person who keeps silent on sacred matters as well as others who
may be inclined to misuse the information. Assume silence when you should be
silent and only speak when others are not courageous enough to defend Truth.
Silence is golden at the right place and at the right time, and on sacred
matters. Students will progress more rapidly should silence be a part of their
being. Do not draw attention to yourself. Do not speak of your occult
experiences to those unsympathetic to metaphysics, for this would simply provide
them with offensive weapons.
In metaphysics too often than not, one may encounter contradictions. These
contradictions may just be apparent and not real. Truth is like a cut diamond
with its many facets. Keep in mind that what is relatively true is synonymous to
being relatively false. However, in cases of contradictions, adopt that which
seems more logical to you.
This is an important article and the student is advised to consider it wisely.
It is hoped that the student be sincere and apply these teachings that he or she
may acquire the virtues that we have referred to. In the days of Atlantis, men
misused and abused occult and metaphysical teachings. This was one of the direct
reasons why the continent submerged and leaving very few traces as to its
geographical location, its place in the memory of men, or in our history books.
Many civilizations ended drastically because of the misuse and exploitation of
knowledge for selfish ends. People mistakenly believe that the ends justify the
means. This is false. The means determines the end. Let us not repeat our
ancient mistakes, as it interrupts the evolutionary process and cause the holy
ones to weep.
Copyright © 2006 Luxamore
Bio:
Leonard Lee aka Luxamore: Metaphysical teacher, counseler, healer and merchant
of occult/magickal items of Indonesia. www.indotalisman.com
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