Gnostic Question of the Week

In ancient tales, how were consciousness and the ego symbolized?

Answer from the V.M. Samael Aun Weor and the magazine.

“Behold, the shimmering Eye of Horus—mystical watch—luminous as Ka—the intimate Logos—appears on the inner horizon. Its movements are full of harmony, and it (thanks to meditation and with the help of the sacred serpent) destroys the threefold dominion of Seht (the Ego). For it had been decreed that Seht (the Ego) would be seized and taken to the inner worlds and that the devouring flames of the divine Eye would be directed against it.”

“Let this regenerating flame—my Divine Mother Kundalini—come, and may I worship her.” (She has the power to eliminate all those perverse entities or shouting, quarrelsome selves that constitute the EGO)

“May divine order reign around RA—the intimate LOGOI. Oh RA! Truly, the divine Eye of HORUS lives, lives, in the sanctuary of the great temple.” “Its esoteric name is: AN-MA-AUT-F” (Book of the Dead.)

It is undeniable that the multiple shadowy entities that personify our psychological defects constitute the EGO (SETH). The threefold dominion of SETH is clear, evident, and manifest. It is obvious that the red demons—shadowy selves or entities—express themselves through the desire body (Judas), the animal mental vehicle (Pilate), and the bestial will (Caiaphas).

Samael Aun Weor. My Return to Tibet.

Answer from the magazine "The The wisdom of the Being.".

Let's not forget the legendary hero who, filled with unwavering resolve, prepares to fight against the forces of darkness that surround and hold his beloved captive. And we will also find a character who inspires the hero, who helps him in his most difficult moments, that voice that urges him never to give up. This could be a loved one, a father, a mother, even a fantastical character, a magician, a fairy, a mystical talking animal, but always performing that role.

The hero of these stories evolves. He begins small, defenseless, and insecure, but he searches within himself for that strength, guided by the master, the castle or court magician, his grandfather. This undoubtedly represents the father figure who is secretly present, always giving us the yearning to rise above our most basic, most materialistic state. He tests us at every step, but shows us the path to knowing our inner selves, venturing into the unknown, confronting the most fearsome thing: the darkness we carry within.

Then love emerges like a small, fragile light that accompanies us on this journey, this adventure. However, the greedy darkness of that love traps it, steals it, and separates it from the prince, the warrior, the knight who begins his journey through the dense jungles of the mind.

Then comes despair, fear, the defeatist voices within us screaming at the top of their lungs: “You are not capable!” “You cannot achieve it because you are small and insignificant!” And the princess, the damsel, is abducted and imprisoned in the black tower, surrounded by terrifying cliffs, forests of sharp undergrowth, guarded by monsters, wicked witches, dark enchantments, endless armies, legions of demons who steal her light, who feed on the hero's despair, his defeat, his sorrow.

The Magazine "The Wisdom of the Being" 109: " The Awakening of Consciousness in Legends and Myths."