Publication Date: March 30, 2007 | Series: Timeless Gnostic Wisdom
This edition compiles together three related books: Logos Mantra Theurgy, The Esoteric Treatise of Theurgy, and The Seven Words. In this collection, Samael Aun Weor reveals the secrets of the mysterious, ancient science known as Theurgy. Theurgy is the science of consciously influencing nature according to Divine Guidance and by the power of the Logos: the Word.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (The Holy Bible - Christian)
"I (Osiris) brought my own name into my mouth as a Word of Power, and I forthwith came into being under the form of things which are and under the form of Khepera (Creator). (The Book of Knowing the Evolutions of Ra, and of Overthrowing Apep - Egyptian)
"In a year he (Prajapati) desired to speak. He uttered bhurbhuva svar . Bhur which means earth; bhuva which became figment and svar which became the sky... with his mouth he created the gods." (The Satapatha Brahmana - Hindu)
"This is the beginning of the ancient Word... the potential and source for everything done." (The Popol Vuh - Mayan)
Theurgy is the profound wisdom perfected by the Magi (Priest-Kings), also known as white magic. The clues given in this book give anyone the opportunity to discover through personal experience the ancient mysticism of the sagacious elect of all cultures. Includes sacred words (mantras) for astral projection, protection from dark forces, practices for the discovery and exploration of the internal worlds, mystic healing, invocation of Masters and Divine Intelligences, and working with nature spirits and elementals. The author provides a safe introduction to the mystical sciences that have been so misunderstood in our times.
"We, the bodhisattvas of compassion who love humanity immensely, state: as long as there is a single tear in any human eye, as long as there is even one suffering heart, we refuse to accept the happiness of Nirvana. We must seek the means to become more and more useful to this wretched, suffering humanity." (Samael Aun Weor, The Major Mysteries)
Samael Aun Weor wrote over sixty books, gave thousands of lectures, and formed the worldwide Gnostic Movement, whose members number in the millions. Though these accomplishments are certainly impressive by any standard, they are merely the pale terrestrial reflection of the work he accomplished internally, spiritually. And yet, in spite of his wisdom and generosity towards mankind, he said:
"Do not follow me. I am just a signpost. Reach your own Self-realization."
His lifelong mission was to deliver to humanity the total and exact science required by anyone of any religion, race, culture or creed who wishes to fully and completely develop as a human being. The path he taught is the Path of the Bodhisattva, that mysterious and ancient wisdom long hidden in the bosom of every great religion.
"It is necessary to study our own "I" if we really love our fellowmen. It is indispensable to comprehend that only by putting an end to the factors of egotism and cruelty (that each one of us carries within) can we create a better world, a world without hunger and fear. Society is the individual. The world is the individual. Therefore, if the individual fundamentally changes, the world will inevitably change. The consciousness is in critical danger and only by radically transforming ourselves as individuals can we save ourselves and save humanity." (Samael Aun Weor, The Revolution of the Dialectic)
The name Samael Aun Weor is Hebrew (סםאל און ואור) and is pronounced "sam-ayel on vay-ohr." Samael Aun Weor wrote over sixty books, gave thousands of lectures, and formed the worldwide Gnostic Movement, whose members number in the millions. Though these accomplishments are certainly impressive by any standard, they are merely the pale terrestrial reflection of the work he accomplished internally, spiritually. And yet, in spite of his wisdom and generosity towards mankind, he said:
"Do not follow me. I am just a signpost. Reach your own Self-realization."
His lifelong mission was to deliver to humanity the complete path toward the realization of the inner Being, or in other words, the total and exact science required by anyone of any religion, race, culture or creed who wishes to fully and completely develop the human soul. The path he taught is the Path of the Bodhisattva, that mysterious and ancient wisdom long hidden in the bosom of every great religion.
"For as long as space endures and for as long as the world lasts, may I live dispelling the miseries of the world." - From The Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life by Santideva
Samael Aun WeorThe Bodhisattva Path, also known as the Straight Path, is taken by very few. While many aspire to the Light, the vast majority take the easier Spiral Path, which is accomplished over a much longer period. The walker of the Straight Path is rare because that road is bitter, painful and filled with terrors. Embodied in the life story of Jesus of Nazareth, the Path of the Bodhisattva is a path of crucifixion and suffering on behalf of others.
"The straight path, the upright course of action, the eightfold path, conducts us from the darkness to the light. Thus, this is what Christ meant when he said to us: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. - John 14:6
"Those who renounce the happiness of Nirvana because of their love for mankind, those who have the body or vehicle of solar transformation, the Nirmanakaya, are the authentic Bodhisattvas, who indeed walk along the straight path; they know the word of the Lord.
"Regarding myself, concerning me, I am a walker of the straight path; thus, I teach the doctrine related with the straight path for those who want to go on the straight path. As to those who do not want to go on the straight path, well, I'm sorry, but the moment at which they have to define themselves will come: then, to those who choose the Spiral Nirvanic Path, we, the ones who follow the Straight Path, have to say "good-bye," because we go towards the Absolute!" - Samael Aun Weor
Clearly, the Path taught by Samael Aun Weor is a radical departure from the teachings of the Spiral Path, and is even more sharply opposed to the far more common teachings of the Baalim, or Lunar Path. Thus, the student, when encountering Gnosis for the first time, is often shocked, outraged, or offended, because these teachings contradict much of what we believe or hold dear. Upon closer study, it will be discovered that Gnosis is indeed the Doctrine of the Synthesis, the expression of the Universal Wisdom in the heart of every religion. What is in conflict with Gnosis are the ideas and interpretations of mankind. Truth is One; it is the mind we have within which degenerates that Truth into opinions, dogmas, politics and wars.
As a vibrant embodiment of the Bodhisattva ideal, which renounces all self-interest and seeks instead to benefit others, Samael Aun Weor rejected any notion of personality worship or the attachments of followers. Throughout his life, many thousands of students projected onto him their ideals and their needs, and this continues to this day. While many worship him and make Gnosis into just another system of belief, his own message is very clear: the only Master we should follow is our own inner Divinity. To reach that inner Divinity, we must remove from our mind mere belief: we must instead study the path as taught by all the great teachers of humanity, and put those teachings into daily practice.
Perhaps most remarkably, what he wrote and taught was not mere theory: unlike most authors (especially those who write about religion and spirituality), he taught from personal experience.
"There are authors who write marvels, but when one looks at them, one realizes that they have not lived what they have written; they did not experience it in themselves, and that is why they are mistaken. I understand that one must write what one has directly experienced by oneself. I have proceeded in this way on my part." - The Initiatic Path in the Arcana of Tarot and Kabbalah (1978)
This review is from: Logos Mantra Theurgy: Gnosis and the Powers of the Magi (Timeless Gnostic Wisdom) (Perfect Paperback)
This is truely a 'theurgist's cookbook' if there ever was one. It goes at length to detail information about the nature of angels, demons, the soul, religion, alchemy and theurgy, all mostly related to the use of the word. Powerful invocations, conjurations, protection magick, elemental magick, exorcism, past life recall, and a toolchest full of mantras for astral travel and development of the chakras in different ways for specific results. A must have for someone looking to become a white magician on the path to self-realization of the being, according to the tradition of Samael Aun Weor.
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This review is from: Logos Mantra Theurgy: Gnosis and the Powers of the Magi (Timeless Gnostic Wisdom) (Perfect Paperback)
A great book from Samael Aun Weor that outlines and provides the reader with a wealthy amount of practices in order to enter into real practical experience. Within the book is contained conjurations and their explanations, mantras to develop one's chakras, practices to awaken clairvoyance and remember past lives, and a lot more.
As with any book from this author, he writes from his own experience and knowledge and as such all of his practices are both real and practical. What is required is patience and a willingness to change one's way of thinking...
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I am not a devotee of the author but I am a scholarly type when it comes to religion, so was very surprised when a friend handed me this book. It contains many unusual practices found in the teachings of Eliphas Levi and South American Shamans. What is also unusual about this book is that the author describes his own inner experiences using many of the practices. The book is translated from Spanish and reads like it was written by someone who spent a lot of time in the Amazon doing practices, not like the typical American book on ritual magic that has to give an intro on western psychology and Jungian archetypes. Very interesting book as it is rare to find so many practices in one place openly. Very interesting
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