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Metaphysical
Reflections
Nature holds bountiful undiscovered-as-yet secrets for humanity.
Normally, we seek to unveil them through scientific means--through our
laboratory equipment, processes and methodologies; however, the conventional,
material methods of probing into Nature's treasure storehouse may only take us
to a certain point beyond which it is difficult for three-dimensional
instruments to record, and the physical senses and mind to follow and apprehend.
And yet, humanity unconsciously feel that it is possible to wrest from benign
Nature her many hidden arcana or esoteric laws and principles. Could it be that
we are investigating the more subtle aspects of Nature through the wrong
approach, through the wrong channels and processes? Could it be that we are
being misled by our senses in regards to our perception and conception of time,
space, and matter and that paradigm shifts from the old Corpernican, Newtonian
and Einsteinian models are required in order to break through scientific humps?
There are many brave scientists who are working out this problem to the ridicule
of their more orthodox colleagues.
In order for Man and the Universe to be understood as well as all the phenomena
that occurs therein, it is necessary to consider the so-called
"abstract" and "occult" principles that was once in the
domain of Religion and Philosophy--and this should be conducted in a scientific,
systematic, rational and metaphysical manner. If Science is to discover the
Ultimate Truth, it must not neglect its investigations into the subtle realms.
By claiming that these realms or soul-phenomena do not exist for they cannot be
perceived by the objective senses or monitored by instruments is prejudicial and
scientifically irrational, as there are many things such as electromagnetic
energies, certain gases, cosmic rays, etc. that we are unable to directly
perceive and was once undetectable by instruments. By restricting its probing
and search for the Ultimate First Cause solely on the physical plane Science
does itself an injustice, for life here and physical phenomena are simply a
fragment of a whole. Our senses only perceive a limited range of phenomena in
the energy-spectrum. Scientific devices may only extend our range of perception
a little further and aid us to record a little bit more. What is beyond our
perception vibrates in astronomical frequencies. What we are unable to detect
physically may well exist beyond the range of our senses. The investigation of
Nature's more subtle aspects is not beyond the line of reason or scientific
analyses if several principles are taken into consideration :
1) The higher realities must be investigated through the higher faculties of the
soul, through a higher consciousness or through an altered state of awareness.
2) That which is not perceived through the objective senses does not imply its
non-existence, even to a psychic's failure of perception, for they may
simply be "out-of-range."
3) That the diversity and inconsistency of recorded paranormal phenomena do not
indicate its non-validity as it may well be that the nature of the higher worlds
reflect the influential instability or fluctuations of the investigator's
mind, thoughts, and feelings.
4) That the mind moulds reality, whether physical or non-physical out of the
energies of its internal and ambient environment.
5) That Cosmic or natural laws with possible mathematical formulation apply in
the subtle realms as they apply here in the physical.
6) That the linear time-space continuum may not apply in the higher dimensions
as they do here.
7) That the mind is not the sole faculty of knowing.
8) That some metaphysical phenomena goes way beyond our earthly concepts and the
apprehension of the mind and is difficult to explain using conventional
language.
9) That metaphysical phenomena are repeatable even in controlled laboratory
conditions should all the natural laws factors, and variables involved in the
phenomena's manifestation be taken into account.
Science is aware that the physical world as we perceive it is an illusion and
yet our senses delude us by informing us that it is real with the "power to
affect us in some way." If this is considered to be a criterion of
"reality" then the "imaginary" worlds too are real for they
likewise affect us in some manner, as psychologists would undoubtedly concur. Of
metaphysical interest, one vital question emerges: is the existence of these
other so-called imaginary worlds, these other "realities," part of the
"Gupta Vidya," or the secret teachings that spiritual preceptors
sought to convey to humanity?
Gautama Buddha once referred to the amount of teachings that he revealed to the
world by comparing them with the few leaves of a tree that he had clasped in his
hand. The bountiful leaves that he pointed out, still clinging to the boughs of
the tree constituted that which was yet undisclosed to humanity. Several
centuries later, almost at the end of his exoteric ministry, the Master Jesus
said to his disciples that he had further teachings to convey to them but they
were unprepared as yet for their reception. Why? What were these advanced
precepts? These secret doctrines, if ever existed, are unrecorded in the New
Testament. They would have been verbal--oral teachings for the selected few. Are
these oral teachings still in existence or are they "lost"? Are they
perhaps preserved in the consciousness of the Magi, the wise men of every
ancient culture? Are they carefully guarded in certain temples and underground
vaults hidden from prying eyes? Are they so spiritually scientific in nature
that men unprepared with the proper moral, intellectual, and rational basis were
not able to fully grasp their principles and significance? It takes a great mind
to know another; it also takes a great mind to understand the great principles
and laws of Nature. In the early days of recorded history only the few had
attained to the desired level of understanding and were prepared to develop the
greatness necessary to grasp Nature's hidden laws and principles.
How does one attain greatness, how does one become great enough to apprehend the
"higher" teachings that the spiritually enlightened have to offer? We
have always been advised by spiritual teachers to walk with God; to tread the
strait and narrow way or the ancient path; challenged to go where angels dread;
or to go where no man (mortal) has gone before, and yet, most of us feel not up
to the task. The one thing that prevents us from doing so is fear--fear that has
been instilled in us by superstition, religious dogma, propaganda, and other
false teachings.
What is the nature of these occult principles and doctrines that the spiritual
teachers throughout the ages wished to convey to humanity but had to withhold
for the lack of "preparation" on the part of man? Were these secret
teachings eventually given out to select persons who subsequently became the
spiritual pioneers and leaders, reformers, and prophets of future generations?
Life is a mystery, however, the more we partake of the higher spiritual
consciousness the more we come to understand this "mystery of
mysteries." This is the unveiling of the secrets of the Egyptian goddess
Isis who declared truthfully that no mortal shall ever unveil her. Isis, as the
personification of Nature, was right: no man has ever or will ever unveil her to
behold her naked beauty. Only when the mortal mind--which is representative of
man--is displaced in favor of the immortal God-mind will we ever come to be
aware and understand All That Is, all that Isis, the Divine Mother represents.
Is this concept strange? The Bible states that no man shall see God and live.
Indeed, the spiritual Masters tell us that no man shall see God and live--as
men. The perception of God entails embodying all that God is, all of His
virtues, attributes, and consciousness. To truly understand a thing we must
become that thing. This is the Law of Empathy or Identification. This is what
separates saints and prophets from the Cosmic gods and men-made-perfect. Saints
may lead a pure and holy life; but by separating themselves from their fellow
men by secluding themselves and maintaining a consciousness of duality, they do
not advance to a higher spiritual status. In order for their consciousness to be
raised to a higher evolutionary level, it is necessary for them to transcend all
dualistic opposites, illusions and errors in mortal thinking. This we personally
call Divine thinking. How shall this transition from manhood to godhood be
accomplished? Spiritual teachers have always been present on Earth to direct and
help uplift humanity to a higher level of consciousness and awareness. Teachers
but point the way. It is up to the aspirant or disciple to tread the Path that
leads to enlightenment and illumination.
In every religion there is an oral tradition--secret doctrines given out to a
few. These were called "esoteric teachings." The few were privileged
to receive these wisdom teachings because their mental, spiritual capacity and
level, and their morality far exceeded those of the average person and were
spiritualized enough to comprehend and be receptive to abstract verities. The
privileged few, having duly prepared themselves spiritually, had eliminated many
of the egoistic tendencies that would have caused them to misuse and abuse
sacred knowledge. These secret teachings empowers one. They give tremendous
powers over the forces of Nature; this was the reason for the careful
guardianship by the forces of Light over them. This is sometimes portrayed in
classical myths as dragons protecting gemstones or other treasures in their
lair. In esoteric teachings dragons often represent wise, enlightened men. In
Hindu tradition, these men were the Nagas who lived in their caves of meditation
and rock temples. They were called dragons or serpents for their innate energy
coiled at the base of their spine, otherwise known as kundalini, was permanently
raised and wed to its higher counterpart in the crown chakra. This counterpart
is the dove, the Holy Ghost. The serpent is Shakti while the dove is Shiva.
About two thousand years ago the Master Jesus admonished us to be as wise as the
serpent and harmless as the dove. Esoterically, he was telling us to stimulate
kundalini to ascend and the dove of love, purity and the Christ-Consciousness to
descend. When kundalini meets her mate she must crown him with the jewel that
she ought to carry with her. Those who are familiar with esoteric and occult
concepts will understand what all of the above signifies. In ancient Egypt the
pharaohs wore head-dresses or crowns with the serpent, the sacred "Uraeus"
protruding from the area of the Ajna chakra, the etheric energy-center located
between the eyebrows. In those days it was a prerequisite for candidates to
ruler-ship to be spiritually en
In bygone days, sacred knowledge concerning Man, Nature, the Universe and God
were taught in those institutions called the Mystery Schools. In these temples
of knowledge and wisdom the candidates were initiated into the Ancient Wisdom
that existed long before the foundation of this world. Before such occult
teachings were taught the candidates had to undergo certain tests and trials to
prove their worthiness. When these tests were successfully completed and certain
trials overcome the candidates were initiated into the sacred Mysteries of Life.
They were taught how to acquire the gnosis, or sacred knowledge through personal
soul-experience. The control of the forces within man was also taught to the
novices by the Kheri-Hebs, the hierophants, or Masters. These accomplished
beings instructed the novices how the subtle body of man may be exteriorized to
experience the higher dimensions. Many methods were used to accomplish this by
the Wise Ones such as the careful use of certain hallucinogens, hypnosis,
acoustics, concentration, mesmerism, meditation, etc. The King's chamber of the
Great Pyramid was particularly used as a portal of initiation into higher
worlds. The immortality of man and reincarnation were basic principles taught in
the sacred teachings of the Mystery Schools.
In the early days of our unrecorded history, the creator gods, the Elohim, the
Lords of Mind and the Lords of Flame, walked with man in everyday life and
nurtured the divine spark within him. The Spiritual Elders gave teachings to
their disciples and they eventually became the rulers of civilizations and the
leaders of humanity. These enlightened rulers were the God-kings and
Priest-kings still talked about by students of occultism. They inaugurated our
fabled Golden Ages. What we would like to mention here in passing is that some
of these spiritual beings are back in physical incarnation in our present era
spreading metaphysical teachings and a higher spiritual pragmatic code of life.
The higher laws and operations of Nature may be investigated through the
utilization of one's soul-faculties. These inner senses of the soul must first
be awakened and unfolded to a certain degree of efficiency before they may be
safely applied. Metaphysics teaches man the way to personal development, to
spiritual advancement, and occult unfoldment. Metaphysics as a whole, is the
modern repository of the ancient and ageless secret teachings. Its more sacred
doctrines belong in the field of esotericism.
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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