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Recieved: 2000/07/08 17:59
Subject: Re: [K-list] Mudras
From: Mrkstavish
On 2000/07/08 17:59, Mrkstavish posted thus to the K-list:
In a message dated 7/8/00 5:43:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, druoutATnospamaol.com
writes:
> One further question, though. Does the Qabala have any
> teachings such as meditation, mantras, body positioning, breath work, etc.
> that might automatically trigger "awakening?"
The idea of 'instant Awakening' is a New Age ("I don't wanna work for it")
myth. While there are techniques that can dramaticallyexpand awareness,
which is VERY relative to one's point of origin, there are no techniques that
'automatically trigger 'awakening'" by which the genuine meaning is 'to be a
Buddha' or 'Awake'. It would be the same as asking if there is a method
whereby one could automatically be a Christ.
There is a philosophical system in yoga, which I understand was taught by
Krishnamurti (of the Theosophical/Baily/Krishnamurti connection) that taught
that a kind of instant enlightenment was possible. However, it was also said
that this was for the few, and in reality, only helped push you over the edge
that you had been working towards for the Xnumber of incarnations. Thus,
even this then is not 'instant Awakening'.
In qabala and alchemy it is clearly stated that the methods taught will
dramatically reduce your need for incarnation, but that it is "The Great
Work" and that personal effort is required, and that no 'technique' or
teacher can do it for you. One could take a piece of the Red Stone and be
elevated, but the historical literature is clear that the physical and
psychological side effects of one taking it prematurely are drastic. I mean,
do you really want almost all of your ego defences removed instantly with no
preperation?
Even if an initiation, such as the Yeheshua Ritual, as done in Martinism, or
the Rose+Crose Ritual, of the Golden Dawn, raises you to the level of
Tiphareth (Awakening) it is only temporary. If you are to stay there, that
is make it your constant state of awareness, your daily living being, then
more will be required.
Even here, I know of one man who did the Yeheshuah Ritual for a large group,
and many experienced nose bleeds from the intense psychic pressure. They
simply where not ready.
Yes, there are methods to get you a glimps of your future estate, but if you
want to move in permenantly, with possesion of the deed, then you have to pay
the mortage as well. All good neighborhoods have high prices on the real
estate. Here, payment truly is in blood. There is no such thing as "a
spiritual Welfare program".
Sincerely,
Mark Stavish
The Wyoming Valley Society for Esoteric Studies
http://hometown.aol.com/esoteric777/myhomepage/index.html
http://www.hermetic.com/stavish/
"Oser, Vouloir, Se Taire. - Dare, Will, Keep Silent"
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