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Recieved: 2001/08/01 13:17
Subject: [K-list] Re: Sage Wisdom [crosspost]
From: David Bozzi
On 2001/08/01 13:17, David Bozzi posted thus to the K-list:
Hello. : )
Someone wrote:
> David offered [[http://sagewisdom.org/]]
> ** This is an different sort of link to find on a satsang page.
>
> Certainly, the siddhis could be activated in this fashion.
And much more if one were operating
in synch with Spirit.
> "Siddhi" means, "power, accomplishment, perfection". They
> are extraordinary powers of the soul, developed through consistent
> meditation & deliberate, grueling, often uncomfortable "tapas"
> ("heat, fire, purification"); or, awakened naturally through
> spiritual maturity & yogic sadhana ("effective means of attainment;
> religious or spiritual discipline).
Art, music and invisibility likewise...
> A few siddhis are:
> - clairvoyance,
I knew you were going to mention that one.
> - clairaudience;
> - divination;
> - increased auric awareness, or sensitivity;
> - awareness of Self & your surroundings.
>
> From a yogic perspective, the acquisition of such abilities are
> sometimes viewed as an obstacle.
Awareness of Self an obstacle?
I should believe the opposite...
I suppose it's a matter of one's perspective.
> Mostly because some folk get caught-
> up in trying to impress,
This has to do with immaturity.
Nothing more.
> Each of the siddhis is nothing more than heightened
> perceptual awareness - something we are all capable of achieving.
> There is nothing mystical or magical about them.
I would like to quote somone you may or may not be familiar with:
"...everything is interpreted spiritually. Every river is a
deity. Every mountain is a god. Everything is holy, dedicated to
the Divine."
> Just like all our
> natural human abilities, that we each display with varying degrees,
> they are sense-based (sight, sound, touch, taste, etc). It can also
> be said that some folk are 'born' with these talents - meaning, not
> needing development. Or, they have a tendency towards such things
Why imagine a distinction between 'natural' and 'unnatural' abilities?
> Because these talents can be 'awakened' with drugs - salvia
> divinorum, peyote, marijuana, LSD, etc - there is room for abuse.
What is the source of abuse?
Surely it is ignorance of Self.
Nothing more...
> In addition, such abilities can become heightened via a catastrophic
> event in ourlife - rape, death, traumatic injury, or serious illness.
All wonderful occasions for spiritual growth,
we should be so thankful for such blessings.
> Occasionally, if a siddhi manifests, & 'you' dont know what it is -
> psychosis can develop.
If you manifest and 'you' don't know who you are (or aren't)
psychosis can develop.
> Over-powering confusion &/or fear can lead to
> psychotic behavior (which is not to say that psychosis is not
> valid). Certainly, there appears to be a fine-line between the two.
> The practice of Rajayoga brings about a strong sense of 'awakening';
It could also be abused leading to forgetfulness.
What is the Issue?
> particularily due to its rational approach & desirable effect.
I'm indifferent to rationality..
> Therefore, my point is, do any of you utilize drugs to enhance the
> above siddhis?
The most powerful drug I know
which produces the most convincing and insane hallucinations
is a strange belief
that I somehow think I can know who I am
which leads to manifestation as a body
trapped in time/space.
This manifest identity may even partake in sending messages electronically.
I suggest no one try it.
It could lead to psychosis.
Blessings,
David
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