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  Daone May 23, 2009 at 10:29am

  Pasiel : I came across some stuff from the freemasons, this xeprts are from the MASTERs book, only available to the top dudes, and since it concerns the topic, I thought I'd post it here for all of you to read....and to make sure no mistakes are made, I am not a mason or anything he he, only sharing what I found (yes I have the book's in my possession) and I thought it could be of interest to look at their "secret" knowledge...which is not so secret anyway...at least not now anymore lol heh he hehe he he
  
  
  [Pasiel: this chapter is introduced by talks about the compass, I couldn't be bothered to regurgigate that part as it is not that important, but after the demystifying of the compass this is what comes next]
  
  Now these [Pasiel: "these" = compasses] combined with the Square form a lozenge, which is itself a symbol for the Vesica Piscis, emblem of the female principle. The Compasses, moreover, are the instruments with which geometrical figures are created, and more especially the Circle. By means of two circles the triangle, emblem of the triune nature of God,. is produced, while the Cirde itself is the emblem of Eternity and therefore of Spirit.
  
  A point within the circle forms the symbol for the Hindu conception of the Supreme Being, Paramatma, whence we have come and whither we shall all ultimately return. At the center of the circle rests all knowledge; there shall we find every lost secret. Now such a figure can only be drawn with the help of the Compasses, and in drawing it the following significant symbolical act takes place.
  
  One point of the Compass rests at the center, and the other makes the circle of the Infinite. No matter how far the legs of the Compass be extended, or how large the Circle, the fact remains that one leg is always at the center. Thus the Compasses, while they travel through infinity, are at the same time never separated from the center, and from that point cannot err.
  
  This instrument may therefore be considered as standing for the Divine Spark in Man, in all its manifestations. One of these is conscience; but the Divine Spark has many attributes and names.
  
  But after these preliminaries the proceedings become of an even more exalted nature. All that has gone before has been but preparation for the Great Quest on which we must now set forth. It is the quest of the Soul for realization of God, and at-one-ment with Him. This is the Mystic Quest of all ages, and, true to the ancient symbolism, it starts from the East, the place of Light, and goes towards the West, the place of darkness and death.
  
  The East represents God, Who is our home. It indicates that each soul comesout from the place of Light, from Light itself, that is, from the very substance of God, descends through the Gateway of the Dawn and becomes incarnate in Matter. But it brings with it a sense of loss and separation, for it has come out from God, and the Divine Spark within it longs return whence it came. Having lost the secret of its true nature and the way of return, it wanders in darkness, seeking and for most men the way of return is through the Western portal, the gateway of Death, for so long as we are finite beings we cannot hope to comprehend the Infinite.
  
  Yet there are some few exceptions to the general rule, who, while still in the flesh, have a vision of the Divine splendor, are caught up in it, and became one with God. To such men the return to ordinary mundane existence seems unreal and shadowy. Where others believe in God they Know Him, but it is
  almost impossible for them to convey to others the experience through which they have gone. Yet that such experiences are real, as real as any other fact in life, is attested by a long line of witnesses right throughout the ages.
  
  To the average man, however, the first real step towards the realization of what constitutes God is through the portal of physical death; - but even then the end is still far off.
  
  Hence the answer explaining how the true secrets came to be lost indicates, not the cause of the loss, but the first step towards the recovery, and this fact is borne out by the subsequent events in the ceremony itself.
  
  Note, it is the body only that dies, and by its death enables the Soul and Spirit to re-discover in part the secrets which were last. Yet this death of the Body effectually debars the communication of these secrets to the sorrowing F.C.'s left behind. It is the passing through that veil which separates life and death which stars us on the road which ends with God.
  
  It must never be forgotten, however, that the genuine secrets are never recovered in the Craft,
  although symbolically we rise from the grave, for that secret can only be discovered at or with the C.-i.e., with God. To that exalted position we can only attain after long journeys through the planes of existence
  beyond the grave. In our symbolism there is nothing which indicates that immediately after death man is fit to pass into the presence of the King of Kings.
  
  But the Divine Spark within us is never really separated from the Great and All-Pervading Spirit. It is still part of it, though its glory is dimmed by the veil of flesh. Therefore, just as one arm of the compasses ever rests on the center, no matter how far the other leg travels; so however far we may travel from God, and however long and hard may be the journey, the Divine Spark within us can never be truly separated from Him, or err from that Center. Thus the point of the Compasses at the center of the circle may be considered to be the Spirit, the head of the Compasses the Soul, and the point on the circumference the body.
  
  So the task is set and the brethren go forth on the quest, that quest which must lead through the darkness of death, as the ceremony that follows tells in allegory. It is not correct to say that the search hinted at in the Opening ceremony is suddenly abandoned, and those who think this misinterpret the whole meaning of the legend. Never in earthly life shall we find the answer we seek, nay, even death itself will not give it; but, having passed beyond the grave, through the four veils of the Scottish rite, and so into the H.R.A., we find an excellent answer in allegorical and symbolical language, whilst the jewel of the degree emphasizes what the end of the quest is.
  
  Nor must it be forgotten that the body alone cannot realize the nature of God, and that is why without the help of the other two, H.A.B. neither could, nor would, disclose the S........t.
  
  Pasiel : OK, I think I'll stop here due to lenght and so forth....anyway, the essence of what was written was what peaked my interest, and since it so nicely fit into the OP I thought I'd share it with you
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  Astro May 23, 2009 at 9:56am

  Jeevan i agree with what you say. We all have the God Spark within us, everything has it, even plants,animals and trees. This forms a whole and makes up a Supreme Consciousness which i see as our Mother/Father Creator God. Masters and Gods like Sananda,Buddha & Krishna are for me personified incarnations of Mother/Father Creator God with specific characteristics and qualities which will be used to guide and teach their people respectively. Those Masters and Gods are serving as Holy Examples to provide a specific path to the people which will lead them back to the source of All That Is. Lord Sananda, Buddha & Krishna give guidance and teachings so that the people do not stray from God, who is WITHIN us. Different race and culture may have different spiritual practices and teachings but they all have the same goal to : To Awaken the Divine Within and come closer to God. For me, that`s part of the Universal Game. I hope i was able to provide help on this subject.