Sunday, December 5, 2010

The Atman



The Atman, is a spiritual, concept, by the Hindus [of Hindu Spirituality, and not, Hinduism, or India (in general)], and is a rather, highly, developed, concept, of the concept of the Soul.

We live today, in a world, many, deem, unsafe, due mostly, to the general, amount, of lawlessness, that abounds. Even policing efforts [of all sorts], do not. make. people, feel safe, about anything. This culture of fears (many), is born, of. the lack, of a, mental/memory framework, from which, to, operate in. A person, makes, some money, and wonders, many things: where to keep it, what to do with it, or even, fears, of it, being stolen. Another man, is annoyed (grieved), at a, Restaurant, and wonders, how, to respond, appropriately. A person, decides, to climb up, a high tree, and others, wonder, why, they believe, he will fall, down.

In all, what is been said here, is that, we [in all], mostly lack, frameworks [in our minds/memories], that, in general, determine, just about, how, anything, out there, operates [from the perspective, of, spiritual like laws]. If someone faults you, should you, seek, revenge, or simply, forgive them. If someone seeks, to borrow money, how should you, really, determine, whether, they are worthy. If someone, at your feet, is dying, what, do you do? If your loved one, cheats on you, what, is the best response. to it all (spiritually).

There is a Framework, out there, from which, we all, operate from, and which is, highly, associated, with the very, concept, of Defence [in that, the need, to feel, safe, all the time, even, when, someone, cracks a joke, at ones expense]. This framework [and Defence too], is strongly, associated, with, the various Ages, we have, tranversed through: Reason, Enlightenment, Discovery (Dignity), Invention (Respect), and now, Exploration (Compassion). In all really, what, is been said, is that, we need, a, Framework, which, in many (most ways really), defines, what, Reason, Enlightenment, Discovery/Dignity, Invention/Respect, and, Exploration/Compassion, really are, so that, at, any one time, we are, always, feeling safe [most of this Wisdom, is today, known, in the form, of, proverbs, idioms and sayings]. If you travel, to an alien land, and run out, of, money, what do you do? What laws (spiritual really), do you, apply, to come out, of, your predicament? Do you turn, to Sayings? a higher power? Self-trust? What, do you really do?

All this, is today, missing, and we, instead, tend, to, invest, all our powers, in, various, institutional constructs, that we, believe, will make us, feel safe [and warm]. In many ways, rather than, identifying, with a Higher Law, we instead, tend, to identify, with, all kinds, of, Institutions, that we believe, will come, to, our rescue, any time, we are in trouble [and, in many ways too, throwing away, logic itself].

The Atman, in many ways, represents, a Higher Law, we can put, all our, faith, into [as with regards, to, fears, and not, really feeling safe]. A Higher Law, whose tenets, if we, choose, to follow, we believe, will, guide us [or aid us too], in just, about, anything [if 100 people, tell you, that something, you attempt to do, will not, work, should you, keep on trying?] [If they threaten you, should you, still, keep on?]. All that, refers, to a Higher Law, one can, ascribe to [and known through, the ages], in guiding, one, in whatever, one does.

Today though, rather than, the Atman, many, tend to, put, all, their powers [faiths], into, three things: Nerves, Physical features, and, Organization forms. With Nerves, what is been said, is that, most, out there, tend, to let [or use], their Nerves, guide them, in just about, anything, they do [rather than, general wisdom]. Others, turn to, Physical features, believing, that, people, who have, succeeded [in all forms], and look, somewhat, like them [as with, physical features], are really, like them [you open a magazine, and see, a, successful face (that you believe, looks, like you), and you begin, to believe, you can, very much do, the same]. Others though, tend to, believe, in, Organisations [such as schooling], and the laws, they teach, about, any form, of, reality [as with problems].

There is however, other Wisdom really, that, one, can turn to, and has, been, in place, from, the Ancient times. Wisdom, that guides your actions, by primarily, reminding one [as with, Successes & Failures], that a Heaven, and Hell, do exist [in many ways too, Wisdom, that enables, one, to envision, the, consequences, of their actions, and also, laws too, that, enable one really, to be, able, to imagine up, Heaven and Hell, rather easily]. As mentioned before, this Framework, defines, very much, our, very own, EXISTENCE, as to what, to do, whenever, anything, happens [even how, to simply, plan your day] [How also too, probably, define, what, Cleanliness, Purity, White/Black, Good/Evil, really are].

The Search for Justice:

Does Justice, really exist? In many ways too, do Heaven, and Hell, really exist? All these questions, are based on, beliefs, united, by a logical construct [theological in nature], that people ascribe too, due, to the logic itself, stirring up, certain, emotions/feelings, they identify with. We live, in a world, where, Existence [as with, the Framework], has mainly, been, erased, leaving, the majority out there, always, fearful, and wondering, about, the future. As a result, many, are prone, to, fall, into, believing, in, Superstition, and other, such, false beliefs [and even, false Prophets] [this all, not including, what, they call, Superstitious beliefs (in some ways, secret knowledge)].

Many Movements, have arisen, in, recent times, when Existence itself, has, been, wiped out, as in, the form, of, Religious Wars. Religious Wars, born really, of, non-believers, who wished, to dictate, their, own law, on just, about, how, anything, out there, works [including, the planets themselves] [Galileo and the Church]. The attempt, to destroy, Religion [and the Church], has in, in many ways, been, an attempt, to wipe out, long lasting, Wisdom, that just, about, guided, human existence [and Civilization], from the very, ancient days [including the Stone Age] [this, in many ways, is what, Ignorance, is all about]. In many ways too, the Framework/Wisdom, spoken about, here, is not, born of, only, Logical constructs, but also, History itself [as with, strange happenings]. A very rather, important, Framework, which, if wiped out, in many ways, will wipe out, human existence [despite, all, the technology, that exists] [In all really, wiping out, the most, important, of Knowledge: Wisdom].

In various regions, of the World, the attempt, to destroy, Religion [as Wisdom & Framework and Church], has led, to several, rather, violent Movements, to reinstall, the natural order, in things. Movements, in many ways, violent [such as, the book burnings, of, Europe, and been killed, even, if in possession, of, books, and giving rise, to, the Dark Ages]. Some, of the recent, Movements, that have occurred, in, recent times, in an attempt, to, re-install, Wisdom really [and seen, through out], are as follows:

Science Movements: Originating, in Europe, and an attempt really, to totally, erase, all olden, Wisdom, and in many ways too, guided, by, the Catholic Church. Science, in many/most ways, is, a failed Ideology [in attempting, to explain, Human existence].

Gandhism: Originating, in India, and an attempt really, to unite, a rather, diverse, group of people, according, to certain, Principles, deemed useful. In many ways, arising, in, Imperialist India, and in a world, wiped out, of, Religion, by the British.

Civil Rights Movement: Seen in North America, and in many ways, about, having, its followers, acquire, the rights [basic even], to exist, in, their worlds. Right to shop, to be educated, to be free (as with expression), and even, to create, wealth. In later years, it eventually, becomes, what, they call, the Hip Hop Movement [similar in nature], but driven really, with a need, to acquire, power/existence [in all its forms].

Fundamentalism: Seen mainly, in, South America, Fundamentalist movements, are those, wishing, to protect, their way of life [Wisdom really]. The most, obvious, formations, of these, movements, are, Guerilla groups [fighting, for the land rights, of the poor]. Seen too, in violent, protests, in South American cities, as mainly, due, to Elitism [and even, high taxes].

Maoism: Arising, in, China, and too, in many ways, an attempt, to, unite, a divided, China [which, has more, Ethnicities, than believed]. A China, prone, to wars, and even, self-destruction. Maoism though, does not, succeed, as it fails, to understand, the real, underlying, problems, of, China.

Independence Movements: Seen mostly, in, Africa, Independence movements, mainly, deal, with the issue, of, Human Dignity. In an Africa, where, Colonials, sought, to suppress, the natives [in a most, undignifiable manner], the fight, for, dignity really, leads, to an, Africa, where, suppression, is far more worse, than, it was, during, Colonialism. Indignity, faced by Africans (to this very day), is of the highest order [and the fight, for Independence, does continue, to this very day] [from planned out genocides, to, violent riots].

All these Movements, in all, were attempts, to, create Frameworks, by which, various, people, could, operate from, with regards, to, Reason, Enlightenment, Discovery/Dignity, Invention/Respect, and even, Exploration/Compassion [what this means, is that, while, these, Movements, appear, to have, other goals, in place, they are, actually, guided, by the attempt, to, create, a world/existence, based on, certain tenets, on reason, enlightenment, dignity, respect etc.].

Below though, will be given, several, Symbols, associated, with, the Atman, and also too, various, Religious movements, that most, can adhere too, with, regards, to creating, Existence [and a logical Framework] [Wisdom really] [as with, Heaven and Hell], to operate from. An existence really, that tells one, that, even, if, they have no, money, or wealth, they can, still, very much, change, their lives, by, following, certain (basic even), tenets [wisdom]. In all really, that all, is, truly possible [if you, understand, the underlying, logic, of the world (that is, God is Decency)].

These Movements, have been, ascribed, with Region, and are, deemed, best, for it. In many ways too, a symbol, associated, with, the Atman, will also, be, proscribed, for the people, to, invest, their power into [as with total faith].

North America: The Christian Cross



The Christian Cross, is, a rather, well known, Religious Symbol, that many, around, the world, invest, their powers into. A belief, that when, all, is, against them, that, they can live, by, the laws, of the Church/Cross, and eventually, win over. The Christan Cross here, is best, associated, with what, they call, the, old Roman Church [associated too, with, the Latin mass], and created, by, the Roman Nation [in many ways too, Italian Christianity (as with, the works, of, Dante Alighieri), are based, on, the old Roman Church]. In all, a Church, based on, the Wisdom (of the, Latin, Christian world), and creating, a Framework, for all, to work from.

South America: The Celtic Cross



The Celtic Cross, in many ways, is, a Symbol [unknown really], associated, with what, one, could call, European Christianity [French, German, English, Portuguese, and even, Scandinavian]. In many ways though, European Christianity [and the world, it creates, Theologically], is deemed, best, for, South America [rather than Europe], as, South Americans, have often, more, believed, in, European Christianity (and its symbols), than European themselves. In many ways really, the Wisdom/worlds, of, European Theological Philosophers, from the Napoleanic times [including, especially, Luther & Calvin].

Europe: Greek Orthodox Cross



For Europe, the best, Framework, of Existence, deemed proper, is that, that, in many ways, was, associated, with, the Byzantine world [the Greek Orthodox Church]. In many ways, the Greek Orthodox Church, differs, from, others, as it is, a Church, that teaches, Wisdom [not theologically really], but from, the perspective, of, Historical Figures [telling, of the sufferings, of others, and, how, they overcame them, via, Wisdom]. In many ways, some of these, famed, Historical Figures, created, their own, schools/Missions, to teach, their Wisdom [as with too, Simon Magus (or Simon Peter)]. Europe, in many ways, is a region, that, has been formed really [as with Wisdom too], by all, kinds, of Famed Figures.

Africa: The Ethiopian Cross



For Africa, where, Catholicism, runs rampant, the best, attempt, to create, Civilization [as with, tenets, and Wisdom], would be, through, the so called, Ethiopian Church [or really, Nubian Christianity]. The Ethiopian Church, is actually, based, on, Nubian Christianity [having been formed, by, Nubians, who settled, in, Aksum]. In many ways too, it is, a Church, similar, to, Greek Orthodox, in that, it, seeks, to teach, Wisdom, via, Historical Figures [the difference here being, that, while those, of, the Greek Church, are what, some call, Magus', those, of the, Ethiopian/Nubian Church, are, Matyrs].

South East Asia: The Lotus



The Lotus, in many ways, is, a Hinduism symbol, that, refers mainly, to, Enlightenment [but also, very much, too, Reason, Discovery and Respect]. In many ways, it is deemed, that, the Buddhism Movement [created by, Gautama Buddha himself], be, the best, for, Southeast Asia, as it is, deemed, much better, than, Hinduism [which has failed, in attempting, to create, an, Indian world/Existence] [The Buddhism here, referred to, is that, actually, created, by, Gautama Buddha, and not, the offsprings (East Asian), from it].

East Asia: The Uraeus



In East Asia, where, Reptilian [and often, Dragon], symbols, have often, been, used, to, represent, Wisdom, it is believed (deemed right really), that, the Uraeus [an Egyptian Pharaonic symbol], be used for this [as its somewhat, associated, with, Thai Buddhism]. Thai Buddhism, is in, many ways, what, Hinduism, was attempting, to be [become], and, in many ways too, a Buddhism, very much, in line, with, Ancient Egyptian thought (Wisdom) [having origins really, not truly, in India (as mentioned before), but, in Egypt really]. In many ways, the Uraeus, is a symbol, of Egypts, everlasting power [Wisdom].

Middle East: The Ankh



The Ankh, very much, a symbol, of, what, some call, Egyptian Christianity [Coptic], is also, very much, a symbol, of, Wisdom, as associated, with, Osiris. In many ways too, Islamic concepts, such as, El Shaddai, Adonai, and even, Eloheim, have their origins, in Coptic Christianity. In many ways too, the Islamic, belief, in, Jesus (Yeshua), is really, the belief, in, the Coptic Christ, and, as such, Coptic Christianity, is deemed, the best, for, creating, universal Wisdom, in the, Middle East [in many ways too, Wisdom (as with, the Ankh), associated, with Egypt, during, its height, of Civilization].

Simeone Peter