A MESSAGE TO THE GNOSTIC
I know we love tying eastern mysticism into scriptures and can do so seamlessly at points. We are taught Hindus are the originators of so many forms of meditation so we feel compelled to find the connecting threads and view scripture through that lense.
This is all well and good but I’d urge you all to study the depths of meditation in Judaism. There’s 8-10,000 years of history waiting for those who do. Terms like Merkavah and Yochudim, Hitbodedut, or the Hebrew word for enlightenment- Ru’ahh HakoDesh (infilling of the Holy Spirit) are waiting for you to read them.
Never forget who hit the global scene during the Babylonian Exile in the 6th Century BCE and spread well beyond their homes in the Bear East. Recognize their contribution and speak to members of the Jewish community.
Several things become apparent. We can’t deny the influence Kemet had on the Near East or the influence the Near East had on the East; all of which are interchangeable. The parallels exist because of the influences these groups had on each other. We’re speaking the same internal language- seeking knowledge of our higher selves.
Food for thought.
