| Theme of initiation in biblical stories 4.) Most original and true (not distorted) biblical stories are both symbolically and literally: connected to and related to series of initiations* (particularly the first initiation until the fourth initiation – for spiritual seekers and disciples on Earth)… For Example: (I) The Birth of Jesus represents the birth of the Christ Principle (or Christ Consciousness) in the cave of one's heart (the beginning of initiation into the Kingdom of God). (II) The river Baptism of Jesus represents the second initiation. a.) To pass second initiation (become third-degree initiate)—disciples must undergo purification of their lower emotional nature (especially)—thus, probationary disciples must fully prepare for extensive test of Dweller on the Threshold (decisive inner battle against own selfish personality)—mainly by: (i) Self-forgetting, through conscious, willing and continuous: selfless service to God, Lord and humanity. (ii) Disciplining, controlling and correcting own negative, destructive and selfish: thoughts, speech and deeds. |
| b.) The previous civilization of Atlantis was mainly destroyed by water (aka the Great Floods)—corresponding to the lower emotional focus of mankind then. Now our present Aryan civilization and mankind will be baptized (cleansed and purified) by both fire (selfish lower mental focus) and water (selfish lower emotional focus)! (III) Moses dramatized the Transfiguration initiation when he came down from Mount Sinai with face shining and full of light. a.) The 'burning bush' symbolically refers to the inner vision of fire and light which Moses saw (that is, solar fire from his Higher Self or Lord) when he passed second initiation (became Soul-infused personality, aka third-degree initiate). b.) Likewise, after Gautama Buddha overcame the temptations of Mara and attained Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree—he dramatized for mankind the passing of second initiation (achieved Higher Manas, or opened the Gate to Heaven) approximately 2,500 years ago. (IV-V) And nearly 2,000 years ago in Palestine—Jesus of Nazareth dramatized for mankind the Crucifixion initiation (aka the Great Renunciation in the East— became fourth-degree initiate); while Lord Christ (Who overshadowed and worked through Jesus) dramatized the Resurrection initiation (passed fourth initiation)! |
| [ * : Initiation (Process) of eligible and qualifying mankind – from the human kingdom (or fourth kingdom) into the Spiritual Kingdom (or Fifth Kingdom; or simply the Kingdom of God). ] |