Daily Meditation: Thursday, October 30, 2008

‘Know thyself’… Self-knowledge is a requisite of human …

10/30/2008

‘Know thyself’… Self-knowledge is a requisite of human evolution. But exploration of the inner world is difficult and doesn’t take place without risks. This is where initiatic Science is so necessary, for it teaches us that before reaching the clear, luminous regions of consciousness – the causal, buddhic and atmic planes – we must cross the dark regions of the lower astral and mental planes, where we are continually at threat from illusions and distractions. These regions can be likened to areas of fog and dust. The crude emotions of the heart correspond to fog and the distractions of the mind to dust. The danger, of course, lies in remaining there, for both dust and fog impede clear vision. So if we are to truly know ourselves, we must make every effort to cross these murky regions, with a view to reaching the spiritual summit, our higher Self.