The Book of the Law Study Group 2.22
Always Wondering
Well it seems like a correction to the Garden of Eden story.
And in another way explains how I stayed drunk of a pair of eyes for two years.
Strange drug indeed.
And it seems to refrence Kundalinii.
This verese seems strange to me. A lot blurted out all at once.
AW
And in another way explains how I stayed drunk of a pair of eyes for two years.
Strange drug indeed. And it seems to refrence Kundalinii.
This verese seems strange to me. A lot blurted out all at once.
AW
Aeon418
I agree. This verse is the point where Hadit begins to identify himself with Kundalini, the Serpent force. He then goes on to suggest ways to raise this force that are practically Dionysian in nature. But it has nearly always been the case that the most effective means of worship have been those that enflame the worshipper and carry them out of themselves. This is divine madness, divine intoxication and inspiration. It's certainly a million miles away from the average sunday service in church.Always Wondering said:
(Although many Christian revivalist meetings show that they undertand how it works. Just watch them whip their congregations up into a frenzy.
)I always get the sense that this verse is Hadit screaming, "Let me out!". Our everyday rational dullness imprisons the creative fire within the Tower of the little self. Here Hadit urges us to break down the walls. He doesn't care how it is done, as long as he can be released and allowed to flow through us.
Yygdrasilian
222.49º
20=2
The obvious interpretation would be an endorsement of hedonism, inviting the reader to join the guiltless pursuit of sensual gratification; yet this serpentine drunkenness is stirred in the heart, implying that “wine and strange drugs” here mentioned are found elsewhere: by the uncoiling of a ‘Snake’ which gives דעת ofLight.
11=2
Which is not to suggest an ascetic path either. We presume the world is to be enjoyed.
However, our ‘folly against self’ conceals One within the conditioning of material existence. ‘Exposure’ is a lie inasmuch as the means by which Truth is hidden is itself spurious.
II = 2
20=2
The obvious interpretation would be an endorsement of hedonism, inviting the reader to join the guiltless pursuit of sensual gratification; yet this serpentine drunkenness is stirred in the heart, implying that “wine and strange drugs” here mentioned are found elsewhere: by the uncoiling of a ‘Snake’ which gives דעת ofLight.
11=2
Which is not to suggest an ascetic path either. We presume the world is to be enjoyed.
However, our ‘folly against self’ conceals One within the conditioning of material existence. ‘Exposure’ is a lie inasmuch as the means by which Truth is hidden is itself spurious.
II = 2
Aeon418
It's not obvious me. Hedonism for it's own sake isn't worship of Hadit.Yygdrasilian said:
Aeon418
This quote from Motta's commentary is interesting when you think about the current social problems caused by binge drinking and anti-social behaviour.
Curtis Penfold
I wrote an essay called "The Ancient Dark Gods of Moshpits and Voodoo Rituals."
This sounds pretty similar. In Ancient Greece, those who worshipped Dionysus has these crazy rituals where they would put a bull in the middle of a dancing frenzy with loud music playing. They would then commence to tear the bull apart with their teeth, arms, anything on their bodies.
That doesn't sound so dissimilar to the dancing so that the Ioa would enter the body in Voodoo, or the pushing and shoving of moshpits with heavy metal. (There are even animal sacrifices at times).
I tried to defend that moshpits were primitive (yet fairly non-dangerous) ways to express violent internal feelings.
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I'm against drug usage, though. I fail to see how it could help a person's spirituality. So losing your inhibition makes you aware of yourself? Alright. But what about addiction?
This sounds pretty similar. In Ancient Greece, those who worshipped Dionysus has these crazy rituals where they would put a bull in the middle of a dancing frenzy with loud music playing. They would then commence to tear the bull apart with their teeth, arms, anything on their bodies.
That doesn't sound so dissimilar to the dancing so that the Ioa would enter the body in Voodoo, or the pushing and shoving of moshpits with heavy metal. (There are even animal sacrifices at times).
I tried to defend that moshpits were primitive (yet fairly non-dangerous) ways to express violent internal feelings.
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I'm against drug usage, though. I fail to see how it could help a person's spirituality. So losing your inhibition makes you aware of yourself? Alright. But what about addiction?
Aeon418
Yes, you've already mentioned that you're a Mormon. Section 89 of TheCurtis Penfold said:
Doctrine and Covenants warns Mormons against consuming drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and hot drinks.
Really? Try sitting in asana for about 20 minutes and feel the endorphin rush. You might like it. You may find it's very conducive to your spirituality.Curtis Penfold said:
In some circumstances. Often it's difficult to know what is going on inside when you're "shut up" within your self created walls.Curtis Penfold said:
What's the motivation behind an addict's craving? Is is a desire to worship Hadit? Or just a need for another fix?Curtis Penfold said:
Some people try to justify casual drug use in this way? But do they stop and question their motivations? Do what thou wilt? Or Do what you want?
Always Wondering
Aeon418 said:Really? Try sitting in asana for about 20 minutes and feel the endorphin rush. You might like it. You may find it's very conducive to your spirituality.
This is a relief to hear. I struggle with this. Not that I am even able to stay in asana for twenty minutes. I have what is medically termed panic disorder, so I have seen any endorphin rush as related to disorder. Interesting that this "disorder" cropped up after several years of strict sobriety.
I realize this will sound vague and intuitive, (so don't ask me for a reference Kat
) but I don't think I have ever given Hadit a chance. I just keep knocking his energy down with resistance and denial where ever and how ever it springs up.AW
Aeon418
The twenty minute thing was just an approximation. Depending on stress levels in can take much longer. But that's why an asana has to be practiced.Always Wondering said:
