Welcome to the realm of hidden knowledge and ancient enigmas in today’s episode we delve into the ancient Mysteries and secret societies which have influenced modern Masonic symbolism prepare to unlock the secrets of the past and explore the mystical forces that shaped our world don’t miss a word as we
Decipher the wisdom of the ages if you’re ready to embark on this intellectual Journey hit that subscribe button give us a thumbs up and let’s begin influences on Modern Masonic symbolism when confronted with an issue necessitating the utilization of one’s cognitive faculties those possessed of formidable intellectual prowess maintain
Their Equanimity endeavoring to attain resolution by procuring pertinent facts gerain to the matter conversely individuals of more nassin mental Acumen when confronted with similar dilemmas become overwhelmed and require guidance akin to a flock of sheep necessitating elucidation in uncomplicated terms the Apostle Paul alluded to the need to provide these neophytes with elemental
Knowledge likening it to nourishing them with milk while reserving meat for those of more robust intellectual Constitution thoughtlessness and immaturity share a close Affinity whereas thoughtfulness is emblematic of intellectual maturity yet among the populace those whose intellect has reached full maturity are few and far between consequently the philosophical and religious tenants of
Antiquity were bifurcated to cater to two fundamental stata of human cognition the philosophical and the incapable the former able to Fathom the enigmatic conundrums of their own destinies the latter necessitating guidance presented in plain and unadorned language to the Discerning few the esoteric and spiritual doctrines were unveiled while
The uninitiated many received only the literal and exoteric interpretations in an effort to elucidate the profound truths of Nature and the abstract principles of natural law the cosmic forces were personified assuming the forms of deities and divinities in the anals of ancient mythologies to the uninitiated masses
These deities such as priapus and pan represented of the procreative energies yet to the wise they signified nothing more than symbolic embodiments of profound abstract varities throughout the ancient world cities temples dedicated to public worship and offerings were ubiquitous in each Community philosophers and Mystics well versed in Nature’s Secrets congregated
Often forming exclusive philosophical and religious schools the most noteworthy of these congregations were referred to as the Mysteries many illustrious thinkers of antiquity were initiated into these cland in fraternities through Arcane and at times grueling rituals Alexander Wilder defines the Mysteries as sacred dramas enacted at prescribed intervals the most
Renowned among them were the mysteries of Isis sabazius Sabel and ucus upon initiation candidates were inducted into the hidden wisdom preserved Through the Ages Plato himself an initiate of one of these esoteric orders faced harsh criticism for revealing many of the secret philosophical principles of the Mysteries in his writings every Pagan
Nation possessed and continues to possess not only its official religion but also another Faith reserved for the intellectual Elite many of these ancient Cults have vanished Into The Mists of time carrying their secrets with them but a few have withstood the test of time and their enigmatic symbols endure
Much of the ritualism within Freemasonry derives from the ordeals to which aspirants were subjected by ancient hierophants before they were entrusted with the keys to wisdom the extent to which the ancient secret schools influenced contemporary and subsequent intellectual thought is frequently underestimated in his General history of Freemasonry Robert McCoy a 33rd degree
Freemason extols the role of the ancient mysteries in shaping human culture he Avers it appears that all the advancements in Civilization philosophy science and art among the Ancients can be attributed to these institutions which under the veil of mystery endeavored to elucidate the loftiest truths of religion ethics and virtue
Impressing them upon the hearts of their disciples their primary objective was to inculcate the concept of a singular deity the resurrection of man to eternal life the nobility of the human soul and to lead individuals to perceive the reflection of divinity in the beauty Grandeur and magnificence of the
Universe with the waning of virtue a precursor to the downfall of every historical civilization the Mysteries deviated from their original purpose sorcery supplanted Divine magic giving rise to indefensible practices such as the Balia and perversion held sway for no Institution can rise above the character of its constituents in
Desperation a select few Who Remain true sought to safeguard the esoteric doctrines from Oblivion in some instances they succeeded but more frequently the Arcane was lost leaving only the hollow shell of the Mysteries Thomas Taylor observed man is naturally a religious animal from the earliest moments of human awareness mankind
Venerated and esteem symbols signifying an invisible omnipresent Indescribable entity concerning which almost nothing nothing was known in the early centuries of the Christian Church the Pagan Mysteries opposed Christianity contending that the new Faith did not mandate virtue and integrity as prerequisites for salvation celsus a Critic of Christianity offered a costic
Perspective however I do not accuse the Christians more harshly than the truth compels for those who call to other Mysteries proclaim the following let him approach whose hands are pure and whose words are wise and others declare let him approach who is free from all EV Vil whose soul is unburdened by wrongdoing
And who leads an upright and just life These proclamations are made by those who promise purification from error now let us consider who the Christians call to their Mysteries anyone who is a sinner anyone who is unwise anyone who is a fool and in essence anyone who is
Wretched they declare will be accepted into the kingdom of God do you not then call a sinner an unjust person a thief a housebreaker a sorcerer a blasphemer and a violator of graves whom else would the herald summon who is calling thieves together celsus critique was not
Directed at the authentic faith of early Christian Mystics but rather at the spurious forms that had begun to infiltrate the church even in his time the ideals of early Christianity were rooted in the lofty moral standards of the Pagan Mysteries and the initial Gatherings of Christians in the Subterranean Chambers beneath the city
Of Rome were hosted in places of worship formerly dedicated to the mithis cult these early Christians assimilated much of the s doal ISM found in the contemporary church ancient philosophers asserted that comprehensive comprehension of Nature and her laws was indispensable for one to lead an intelligent life before man could obey
He needed to understand and the Mysteries were designed to educate Humanity on the workings of Divine Law within the Earthly domain most of these early Cults did not deify anthropomorphic entities even though their symbolism might suggest otherwise they were primarily moralistic rather than religious and philosophic rather than theological their mission was to
Guide Humanity toward more intelligent utilization of their faculties patience in the face of adversity courage when confronting danger unwavering truthfulness amid Temptation and most crucially to uphold a virtuous life as the ultimate offering to the Divine with the body serving as a Sanctified altar to the deity Sun worship held a central
Role in nearly all ancient Pagan Mysteries this implies the likelihood of their atlantian origin since the people of Atlantis were known Sun worshippers the soul deity typically assumed the form of a resplendent youth symbolizing the sun’s radiant Rays with long golden locks this Golden Sun God met his demise
At the hands of malevolent malifa who personified the universe’s malevolent principle through prescribed rituals and ceremonies emblematic of purification and rebirth this benevolent God of Light was resurrected becoming the savior of his adherence the clandestine processes by which this Divine Resurrection was symbolized mirror the cultural practices
That empowered man to surmount his Bas nature Master his impulses and manifest his loftier qualities the Mysteries existed to guide the struggling human soul and rekindling its dormant spiritual faculties concealed Within by the smoldering ring of lust and degeneration in the ancient world most secret societies possessed a philosophical and religious character
During the Medieval Era they assumed a predominantly religious and political nature with a few philosophical institutions persevering in modern times secret society in the ocidental world tend to lean toward political or fraternal inclinations although vestages of ancient religious and philosophical principles endure in a select few such as Freemasonry an exhaustive examination
Of these secret schools is beyond the scope of this discourse scores of these clandestine Cults thrived in both the eastern and western hemispheres some like the pythagoreans and the herst evince a discernable Oriental influence while the rosac crucians claim to have acquired much of their wisdom from Arabian Mystics although the mystery
Schools are often linked with Advanced civilizations evidence suggests that even the most primitive Societies in prehistoric times possess knowledge of these Mysteries indigenous peoples residing in far-flung undeveloped regions often in the throws of primitive savagery conducted Mystic rights and secret Traditions that though rudimentary bore the unmistakable Mark
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