Title: Knowledge as Liberation: The Path Beyond Samsâra
Tags: #Liberation #Tantra #Tradition #SpiritualRealization #Metaphysics #Initiation #SelfMastery #Transcendence #Evola

1. Liberation through Knowledge: The ultimate goal of existence is liberation (moksha), which is achieved through the realization of transcendent Knowledge. This Knowledge is not intellectual but experiential, rooted in the direct realization of the Self.
   
2. The Human Condition as Opportunity: The human birth is rare and precious, offering the unique opportunity to transcend the cycle of birth and death (samsâra). Failing to pursue liberation while in this state is a profound self-betrayal.
   
3. Detachment as the Key: Liberation is attained through detachment from the illusions of the material world. Attachment to transient pleasures and identities perpetuates bondage, while detachment aligns one with the Real.
   
4. The Role of the Body: The body is a tool for spiritual realization. It must be preserved and disciplined, not indulged or abused, as it serves as the vehicle for attaining Truth.
   
5. The Illusion of Rituals: External practices, such as rituals, sacrifices, and asceticism, are insufficient for liberation. They may serve as preliminary steps but cannot replace the direct realization of Truth.
   
6. The Necessity of a Teacher: Liberation is imparted through the guidance of a true Teacher (Guru), who transmits the living Knowledge beyond scriptures and theoretical teachings.
   
7. Beyond Dualism and Monism: The ultimate Truth transcends both dualism and monism. It is realized through direct experience, not through philosophical speculation or adherence to dogmas.
   
8. The Futility of Mere Scriptural Knowledge: Scriptures and texts are secondary; they are only useful if one already possesses the inner disposition toward Knowledge. Without this, they are as useless as a mirror to a blind man.
   
9. The Danger of Ignorance: Ignorance (avidya) binds beings to the cycle of suffering. Only the awakening of true Knowledge can dispel this ignorance and lead to liberation.
   
10. The Path of the Kaula: The Tantric initiatic path (Kaula) offers a direct means to liberation, emphasizing the transmission of Truth from Teacher to disciple. Outside this path, liberation remains inaccessible.
    

The text underscores the importance of spiritual discipline, self-awareness, and the guidance of a genuine Teacher in overcoming the cycle of samsâra and achieving liberation. It rejects superficial practices and emphasizes the need for inner transformation and alignment with the Real.

The text emphasizes the path to liberation through Knowledge and detachment, aligning with a traditionalist perspective that prioritizes spiritual realization over ritualism and materialism. Key points include: 1. Liberation through Knowledge: Liberation (moksha) is the ultimate goal, attainable only through the realization of Truth and Self-knowledge, not through rituals, asceticism, or scriptural study alone.
2. Detachment: Attachment to worldly desires and identities perpetuates bondage. True freedom comes from detachment and grounding in the Real.
3. The Role of the Teacher: Liberation is imparted through the direct transmission of Truth by a true Teacher, not through theoretical knowledge or intellectual debates.
4. Critique of Ritualism and Hypocrisy: Rituals, sacrifices, and superficial practices are deemed ineffective for liberation. Those who preach such methods without true understanding are criticized as deceivers.
5. The Human Opportunity: The human birth is rare and precious, offering the unique chance to attain liberation. Failing to strive for this goal is a grave error.
6. Transcending Dualism and Monism: The ultimate Truth lies beyond both dualism and monism, accessible only through direct realization, not philosophical speculation.

Metaphysical part:

On the Secret of Decay

Those who reject the rationalist myth of “progress” and the interpretation of history as a continuous upward trajectory of humanity will inevitably gravitate toward the worldview shared by all great traditional cultures. This perspective centers on the memory of a process of degeneration, a gradual obscuration, or the collapse of a higher, preceding world. As one delves deeper into this ancient (yet newly relevant) interpretation, various challenges arise, chief among them being the question of the secret of decay.

This question, in its literal sense, is not new. When faced with the remnants of ancient cultures—whose names are lost to history but whose physical remains exude a greatness and power that seem otherworldly—few can avoid pondering the death of civilizations. The explanations commonly offered for such collapses often feel inadequate.

The Comte de Gobineau provided one of the most insightful summaries of this problem, along with a masterful critique of the prevailing hypotheses. His solution, rooted in racial thought and purity, contains significant truth but requires expansion to account for a higher order of reality. There are numerous instances where a culture has collapsed despite maintaining racial purity, as seen in certain groups that have faced slow, inevitable extinction while remaining racially isolated. A nearby example is the Swedes and the Dutch, who remain racially unchanged from two centuries ago but have lost the heroic spirit and racial consciousness they once possessed. Other cultures, like ancient Peru, stand as mummified relics, inwardly dead long before their physical collapse, easily toppled by external forces.

From a strictly traditional perspective, the secret of decay becomes even more elusive. It involves categorizing cultures into two main types: traditional cultures, which are rooted in unchanging metaphysical principles and hierarchical order, and “modern culture,” which represents the antithesis of tradition, focusing solely on human and earthly concerns, detached from any higher world. From this standpoint, history is a narrative of degeneration, marked by the decline of traditional cultures and the rise of modern civilization.

This raises a dual question:

1. How did this degeneration occur? The evolutionary doctrine contains a logical flaw: the higher cannot emerge from the lower, nor the greater from the lesser. Similarly, the doctrine of involution faces the challenge of explaining how the higher can fall. Analogies, such as a healthy person falling ill or a virtuous individual turning to vice, offer superficial explanations but fail to address the deeper metaphysical issue.

2. How does the decay of one cultural cycle spread to others? It is not enough to explain the collapse of ancient Western civilization; one must also account for the global dominance of modern culture and its ability to divert other peoples from their traditional paths. Material and economic conquests alone cannot explain this phenomenon, as they are often accompanied by deeper cultural and spiritual influences. The traditional hierarchical view of culture and the state, which emphasizes the presence of the Spirit in the world, suggests that material conquests signal a spiritual weakness or retreat in the conquered cultures. The West, where this crisis reached its peak, delivered a knockout blow that brought down other civilizations whose traditions had already weakened.

The traditional hierarchy is not based on the tyranny of the upper classes but on the recognition by the lower of a higher reality embodied in certain individuals. This recognition forms the basis of all traditional order, heroism, and loyalty. When individuals degenerate, cutting themselves off from higher spiritual reference points, the metaphysical tension that holds the traditional order together collapses. This internal decay leads to external revolutions and the fall of civilizations.

The secret of decay, therefore, lies in the misuse of freedom—the decision to reject the Spirit and sever ties with higher principles. This metaphysical decision, manifesting in various forms of modern, anti-traditional thought, is the root cause of degeneration. Understanding this allows us to grasp the deeper meaning of legends about eternal rulers who await rediscovery by those who achieve spiritual completeness. These rulers symbolize the unalterable peaks of tradition, which remain intact even as the masses fall into decay. The possibility of restoration lies in reconnecting with these spiritual heights, a task that requires a profound inner transformation.

Title: The Path of Awakening: A Traditionalist Perspective Tags: #Traditionalism #SpiritualAwakening #Evola #Esotericism #SelfMastery #Immortality #Metaphysics #Initiation #HigherConsciousness #Mysticism

1. The Illusion of the Beginning: The search for a “beginning” is a distraction. True awakening begins when one rejects the preconceived notion of seeking and instead embraces the present moment as the eternal starting point. Life offers infinite beginnings, but most remain trapped in the illusion of linear time.
2. The Body as a Coral Reef: The physical body is a construct of accumulated thoughts and habits, a barrier to spiritual liberation. To awaken, one must dissolve this “reef” and return to the primordial state of pure spirit.
3. The Net of Sleep: Humanity is ensnared in a self-woven net of sleep and dreams. To be awake is to transcend this state, recognizing that most live as “cattle to the slaughter,” unaware of their divine potential.
4. The First Step of Awakening: The initial step is simple yet profound: to declare, “Now I am awake!” This momentary realization reveals the stupor of ordinary existence and marks the beginning of the journey from slavery to mastery.
5. The Rituals of Awakening: Ancient rituals—vigils, cold baths, and ascetic practices—are external remnants of a deeper, lost tradition of awakening. They are not ends in themselves but signposts pointing toward the inner path.
6. The Ladder of Awakening: Awakening is a gradual ascent, with each step representing a higher state of consciousness. The lowest rung is genius; the highest remains unknown to the masses, reserved for the initiated.
7. The Battle with the Body: The physical body is the first adversary on the path. It resists awakening with every weapon at its disposal—muscle tension, restless thoughts, and primal urges. Mastery over the body is not the goal but a necessary step toward spiritual autonomy.
8. The World of Ghosts: As one progresses, the world reveals itself as a realm of ghosts—thoughts and illusions given form. These apparitions must be seen for what they are: projections of the mind, not external realities.
9. The Immortal Self: The ultimate goal is the realization of the immortal Self, the true “I” that transcends death and time. This Self is the only God, the source of all power and wisdom. External deities are but reflections of this inner reality.
10. The Pagan Path: The path of awakening is inherently pagan, rejecting the servile mentality of organized religion. It calls for self-deification, the transformation of the individual into a god, free from external dogma and limitation.

This path is not for the faint-hearted. It demands absolute commitment, unwavering resolve, and the courage to face the solitude of true awakening. Those who succeed become lords of their own destiny, transcending the cycle of birth and death.

The Path of Awakening According to Gustav Meyrink

The beginning is what man lacks. It is not that it is difficult to find, but the preconceived notion of having to find it becomes the obstacle. Life offers a new beginning at every moment, yet we fail to recognize it because we do not ask, “Who am I?” If we were to take this question seriously, a new day would dawn, and the thoughts that have infiltrated our souls would perish.

Our body, likened to a coral reef built over millennia, is the dwelling place of these thoughts. To reach the open sea of awakening, we must break through this reef and dissolve it back into the spirit from which it originated.

Awakening is the key to overcoming lower nature, a power rusted since the Flood. To be awake is everything. Yet, man is ensnared in a self-woven net of sleep and dreams. The thicker the net, the deeper his slumber. Those trapped in it live like cattle to the slaughter, indifferent and thoughtless.

The first step toward awakening is simple, yet the misled have forgotten how to take it, paralyzed by inherited crutches. To awaken, one must firmly declare, “NOW I AM AWAKE!” This realization reveals the stupor of the previous state, marking the first step on the long journey from slavery to omnipotence. Walk from one awakening to the next, leaving behind pestering thoughts that can no longer reach you.

When awakening permeates the body, sorrows fall away like dead leaves. The rituals of Jews, Brahmins, Buddha’s disciples, and Christian ascetics are but crystallized remnants of a temple dedicated to awakening. The sacred scriptures of all peoples carry the scarlet thread of this secret doctrine. To overcome death, whose armor is sleep and dullness, one must climb the ladder of awakening, whose lowest step is called “genius.” The highest steps remain unknown to the multitudes.

The first enemy on this path is the body, which fights against awakening until the day of eternal awakening arrives. Then, even the body’s sleep vanishes, and the universe becomes subject to you. Miracles can be performed at will, without waiting for a cruel God’s grace.

Those who see the earth as a prison unconsciously evoke the world of ghosts. On the path of awakening, these ghosts are recognized as thoughts made visible. The most terrifying transformation occurs when the people around you, even your own body, appear as larvae. This is the solitude of the “Snake of the spiritual world,” where two lives must be grafted onto one for awakening to occur.

The key to awakening lies in becoming aware of one’s “form of the Self,” even in sleep, and discovering the narrow crack of consciousness between waking and deep sleep. The struggle for immortality is a battle for control over the sounds and ghosts within us. The scriptures of all peoples speak of this new Kingdom, awakening, victory over the body, and solitude. Yet, a bridgeless abyss separates us from those who believe in a future day of judgment. We know that awakening separates the lords from the slaves, for the sleepers cannot understand the awakened.

The path begins with the body. Detach from it, not to abandon it, but to separate light from heat. The body rebels with brute force, seething blood, and swarms of thoughts. To escape these, take refuge in a higher degree of awakening, a constant and cautious proceeding with feelings and iron resolution. Beyond this lies the domain of ghosts, thoughts in visible form. When you find the deeper meaning in these larval beings, everything taken from you will be returned a thousandfold.

The path leads to the threshold of maturity, where you may receive prodigious forces or enter eternal peace. In either case, you will have become a phoenix.

One who holds the key of magic remains on earth to rally the called. He is the Wandering Jew, Elijah, or John the Evangelist, a being who has transformed his body into spirit. The only true immortal is the awakened man, who endures when stars and gods disappear. This path is pagan, for what a religious man believes about God is a state he could achieve if he believed in himself. Pray to your invisible Self, the only God who can answer. When it appears, it will cast a shadow, revealing your true nature.

Metaphysical part:

The late John Dewey was hailed by the American press as the epitome of American civilization, and rightly so. His theories encapsulate the vision of man and life that underpins Americanism and its “democracy.” At their core, these theories assert that anyone can become whatever they desire, limited only by technological means. They reject the notion of inherent nature, claiming that differences between individuals are merely matters of qualification, not essence. This ideology fosters the “self-made man” in a society devoid of tradition, promoting egalitarianism and erasing natural hierarchies. In such a framework, terms like “superior” and “inferior” lose meaning, and respect for organic distinctions vanishes.

American society, built from scratch, is mechanistic rather than organic. Appearances are masks, not reflections of true identity. Despite their “open-mindedness” and “individualism,” Americans lack inner form. Their individualism belongs to the realm of quantity, not quality or hierarchy. They embody the antithesis of Descartes' “I think, therefore I am”—Americans do not think, yet they exist. Their puerile, primitive minds are open to standardization, lacking the depth and structure of higher civilizations.

In superior civilizations, such as the Indo-Aryan, those without a defined form or caste would be pariahs. America, in this sense, is a society of pariahs. Modern pariahs, however, seek dominance rather than submission, aspiring to impose their will globally.

The myth of America as a “young nation” with a “great future” is tied to the idea of progress. Yet, history is cyclical, not linear. The most recent civilizations are not necessarily superior; they may be decadent. America represents the final stage of modern Europe, embodying the reductio ad absurdum of Western civilization's negative aspects. What exists in diluted form in Europe is magnified in America, revealing cultural and human regression. The American mind is regressive, confined to the immediate and simplistic, devoid of higher sensibilities. Life in America is mechanistic, with the sense of “I” existing solely at the physical level.

American Morality

The celebrated “sex appeal” of American women is largely a media construct. Studies reveal that many young American women lack strong sexual feelings, seeking fulfillment through narcissism, exhibitionism, and a sterile cult of health. American women are often frigid and materialistic, viewing relationships in transactional terms. Divorce laws favor women, who readily seek better opportunities.

“Our” American Media

Americanization is pervasive in Europe, particularly in post-war Italy. While communism poses a direct threat, Americanization insidiously infiltrates, reshaping mentalities and customs. Italians, abandoning their cultural heritage, look to America as a model of modernity. This servility degrades European identity, as American standards dominate.

Even Italian radio has succumbed to Americanization, catering to the most degenerate tastes. The “do your own thing” ethos intoxicates the masses, eroding discernment and identity.

The Industrial Order in America

Capitalism in its late phase reduces man to a mere factor of production. In America, the focus on labor relations masks a deeper exploitation. Studies of human behavior in industry aim to maximize productivity, not to address genuine human concerns. Employees are manipulated through psychological techniques, their private lives scrutinized to ensure compliance.

American “Democracy” in Industry

The disparity between American political ideology and economic reality is stark. Businesses operate as hierarchical pyramids, far removed from democratic ideals. The managerial elite grows increasingly autocratic, mirroring the concentration of power in American society. The myth of America as a land of opportunity fades as specialization and qualifications limit upward mobility.

American “democracy” serves as a tool for oligarchic control, masking the reality of indirect domination. The tension between ideology and reality may lead to significant developments, exposing the true nature of American “democracy.”

Title: The Knowledge of the Waters: The Primordial Force and the Path to Mastery
Tags: #Evola #Traditionalism #PrimordialForce #GreatWork #Magic #Initiation #Metaphysics #Esotericism #Mastery #Waters

1. The Primordial Force: At the core of all existence lies a primordial, chaotic force—craving, restlessness, and an insatiable yearning. This force drives the cycles of creation and destruction, attraction and repulsion, terror and desire. It is the essence of becoming, the fiery mixture of cosmic nature that knows no rest.
   
2. The Great Work: The Magistery of Creation and the Magistery of self-realization are one and the same. The “Great Work” involves mastering this primordial force, aligning oneself with the universal principle of transformation and power.
   
3. The Living Reality: This force is not an abstract concept or myth but a living, powerful reality—the spirit and vitality of the Earth and Life. It is hidden from ordinary consciousness by the illusion of material phenomena, revealed only to those who have reached a certain level of growth and strength.
   
4. The Force Within: This force manifests in moments of sudden danger, hunger, terror, or passion. It is deeper than the will, consciousness, or Self—something absolute and untamed that takes charge in critical moments.
   
5. The Chain of Illusion: Humans are bound by this force like a chained dog. Even the “highest things” are secretly governed by it. True freedom comes only through recognizing and mastering this force, not through superficial attempts to oppose it.
   
6. The Radical Humidity: In Tradition, this force is symbolized as the “Waters” or Humidum Radicale—the primal, chaotic substance that is the source of all life and transformation. It is the “earthly Venus,” the cosmic matrix, and the serpentine power of Shakti.
   
7. Mastery of the Force: To master this force is to dominate nature itself—fire, earth, air, water, life, and death. The “Science of the Magi” teaches the art of creating something immortal and impassive, free from the chaotic Waters, and subjugating the cosmic nature within oneself.
   
8. The Conquerors: Those who master this force are the “Survivors of the Waters,” the “Lords of Life and Salvation.” They are the Dragon Slayers, the Dominators of the Bull, and the Consecrated to the Sun. They have transformed through Ammon’s power and Wisdom, balancing the lunar force of desire with the solar force of will.
   
9. The Razor’s Edge: The path to mastery is a painful struggle, akin to walking on a razor’s edge. Fear and interruption lead to disaster. One must proceed with unwavering will, resisting the swirling energy of the Waters until it is fully subdued.
   
10. The First Teaching: To begin the Work, one must become insensitive to good and evil, upright, absolute, and naked. Learn to will without yearning, to act without tiring, and to resist all bonds of sensuality and passion. The Force does not give itself up—it must be taken. Dare to say, “I WANT.”
    

Knowledge of the Waters

At the core of all existence lies a primordial Force, an insatiable craving that drives all beings. This force is restless, wild, and untamed, embodying chaos, transformation, and the eternal cycle of creation and destruction. It is the essence of life itself, a fiery, chaotic flux that knows no rest.

The Wise have described this force as both wondrous and terrifying, naming it the Universal Fire, ὓλη (matter), Green Dragon, Quintessence, and the Great Magical Agent. It is the principle behind both the cosmic order and the individual’s path to self-realization. This force is not an abstract concept or myth but a living, powerful reality—the spirit and vitality of the Earth and Life itself.

Humanity remains largely unaware of this force, shielded by the illusion of material reality. Only at a certain stage of growth, and with the strength to endure its revelation, does this veil lift, allowing the eye of Knowledge to open.

This force manifests in moments of sudden danger—a speeding car, a collapsing crevice, or an electrified object. In these moments, something deeper than your will or consciousness takes control, revealing a primal, untamed power within you. It is the same force that drives hunger, terror, desire, and the blind thirst for life. It is the root of your instincts, habits, and character, the chain that binds you, even when you believe yourself free.

Do not be deceived: even the “highest” aspects of your being are subject to this force. The more they appear independent, the more deeply they obey it. This force cares not for forms or reasons; it is a wild, intoxicating power that reasserts itself through imagination and suggestion. It is like fear, sleep, or passion—the more you resist it, the stronger it becomes.

This force is the life within you, yet it is not you. You do not own it; it owns you. Your will, consciousness, and self are external to it, parasitic upon its deeper functions. Dig deeper, and you will find that even your will and self are not truly yours. You are not the life within you; you endure it. The illusion of a permanent “Self” is shattered when you realize its dependence on the body and the force that sustains it.

Cross the threshold and detach from your self. Feel the rhythmic sensation of this force, expanding beyond the notions of “me” and “not-me.” It is nameless, limitless, and wild, pervading all of nature, carrying all beings in its irresistible flow. This is the KNOWLEDGE OF THE “WATERS.”

In our Tradition, these “waters” are symbolized as the Humidum Radicale, the earthly Venus, or the Original Snake. They represent the primordial, demiurgic power—the Magic of God, the substance from which all things emerge. This force is indifferent to good and evil, capable of taking any form, and is the source of all transformation.

To master this force is to dominate nature itself—fire, earth, air, water, life, and death. The “Science of the Magi” seeks to create something immortal, free from the Waters, and to subjugate this cosmic nature within oneself. This is the secret of the Art of the Sun and Power, the “Mighty Strength of all Strengths.”

Do not let fear or doubt hinder you. The Matter of the Great Work lies within your deepest craving, closer to you than your own self. Arouse it, resist it, and experience its wild power. If you can conceive of a greater strength, what can resist it?

On one shore lies ignorance, passivity, and intoxication. On the other, virile men, heroic souls, and the Conquerors of Life. These are the Survivors of the Waters, the Lords of Life and Salvation, who have mastered the force and turned it into a magical power that obeys them. They are the Dragon Slayers, the Dominators of the Bull, transformed by the power of Ammon and Wisdom.

To approach this Art is to walk a razor’s edge. Fear and interruption lead to disaster. You must go all the way, for the energy you provoke will crash down upon you if you falter. Prepare yourself, fix your eyes on the goal, and learn to discern the ethereal light that carries the first secret of the Work.

Become insensitive to good and evil, upright, and absolute. Learn to will without yearning, fear, or regret. Create a cold, hard, and flexible power. The Secret of the Force lies in willing without ceasing—never yearning. Free yourself from sensuality and passion, and become the absolute ruler of your soul.

Resist, and the powers of nature will obey you. Desire nothing, fear nothing, and you will rule over all. But enjoy nothing until you have first conquered it within yourself.

The Force does not yield. Take it. Dare.

When you are free, balanced, strong, and pure, and have slain desire, say: “I WANT.”

This is the first teaching. The door is open. THE FORCE IS IN YOU.

Metaphysical part:

To grasp these concepts, we must first clarify the symbolism of the soul as a demon, genius, or double. In Classical Antiquity, the demon or double represented a profound force—the essence of life itself—that governed bodily and psychic events beyond ordinary consciousness, yet shaped an individual's existence and destiny. This entity was closely tied to the mystical powers of race and blood. The demon resembled the lares, the mystical guardians of a lineage, as noted by Macrobius: “The gods sustain us—they nourish our bodies and guide our souls.” The demon's relationship to ordinary consciousness mirrors that between the individuating principle (a supra-individual force transcending birth and death) and the individuated principle (consciousness bound by the body and external world, destined for dissolution or fleeting survival).

In Nordic tradition, the Valkyrie parallels the demon, often merging with the fylgja, a spiritual force shaping human destiny. As kynfylgja, the Valkyrie embodies the mystical power of blood, akin to the Roman lares. Similarly, the Fravashi in Aryo-Iranian tradition represents an inner life force tied to ancestral powers and war, serving as both a life-sustaining entity and a terrifying goddess of battle.

This leads to the first connection: the deep soul of the race, a transcendent force within the individual, shares traits with war goddesses. Ancient Indo-Europeans held an aristocratic view of immortality, reserved for heroes who transcended ordinary existence through spiritual transformation. This transformation elevated the individual “I” into a supra-individual, immortal power symbolized by the demon. However, the demon's eruption into ordinary consciousness could cause a destructive crisis, akin to a living experience of death, explaining its association with death deities. In Nordic tradition, warriors encounter their Valkyrie at the moment of death or mortal peril.

Religious asceticism seeks to induce this crisis through mortification and surrender to the divine, while heroic traditions achieve it through active, Dionysian impulses. Sacred techniques like dance evoke deep forces, and war represents the highest expression of this process. Combat, symbolized by the Latin ludere (to play, to fight), liberates latent forces, aligning the demon, lares, and individuating “I” with entities like the Furies, Valkyries, and Fravashi. These entities, often linked to death, also guide warriors to victory, symbolizing the triumph of the “I” over destructive forces.

The mystical conception of victory in ancient traditions reflects a correspondence between physical and metaphysical realms. Victory signifies both material success and spiritual rebirth, as the warrior overcomes internal and external threats. The sacred nature of victory is evident in the transfiguration of the victor, celebrated as a divine figure. This tradition, shared across Aryan cultures, connects light, solar glory, victory, and divine royalty as real, latent potentials rather than abstract concepts.

In summary, the demon, Valkyrie, and Fravashi symbolize a transcendent, supra-individual force tied to race, blood, and destiny. Their association with war and death reflects the transformative power of heroic combat, leading to spiritual victory and immortality. This tradition underscores the sacred meaning of victory as both an external triumph and an inner mystical rebirth.

Title: The Misunderstanding of Racist Neo-Paganism Tags: #Evola #Traditionalism #NeoPaganism #Racism #ChristianApologetics #AryanCivilization #SpiritualHierarchy #Symbolism #Initiation #Metaphysics

1. Misconstruction of Paganism by Christian Apologetics: The term “paganism” was constructed by early Christian apologetics as a derogatory label to discredit pre-Christian traditions, focusing on their decadent aspects rather than their original, sacred forms.
2. Neo-Paganism’s Paradox: Modern neo-pagan and racist movements often adopt this distorted view of paganism, perpetuating a false narrative that aligns with Christian polemics rather than the true essence of pre-Christian traditions.
3. Naturalism Misinterpreted: Contrary to the Christian portrayal, the Aryan and pre-Christian worldview was not naturalistic but symbolic-sacral, seeing nature as a manifestation of a higher, supra-sensitive reality.
4. Symbolic Understanding of Blood and Race: Ancient traditions understood blood and race not in a biological or superstitious sense but as carriers of supra-biological, spiritual elements, reflecting a deeper metaphysical knowledge.
5. Initiation and Mysteries: Pre-Christian civilizations, particularly Aryan ones, emphasized initiation and mysteries as paths to spiritual liberation and the reconquest of a primordial, Hyperborean state of being.
6. Healthy Dualism: The pagan worldview embraced a dualism that subordinated nature to a higher spiritual order, rejecting the notion of a purely naturalistic or deterministic existence.
7. Aspiration to Supernatural Freedom: The Aryan traditions sought metaphysical fulfillment and the realization of personality, transcending the material world through initiation and spiritual discipline.
8. Imperial Vocation and Sacred Hierarchy: The Aryan concept of empire was not merely political but metaphysical, reflecting a sacred hierarchy where the spiritual authority guided the temporal, as seen in Roman and Indo-Aryan traditions.
9. Critique of Neo-Pagan License: The idea of pagan “innocence” or license is a myth; even in primitive societies, life was governed by strict taboos, and the classical ideal was not the cult of the body but the dominance of spirit over matter.
10. Rectification of Historical Distortions: A proper understanding of pre-Christian traditions requires rejecting the polemical distortions of Christian apologetics and recognizing the sacred, hierarchical, and metaphysical dimensions of Aryan civilizations.

THE MISINTERPRETATION OF RACIST NEO-PAGANISM

The term paganus appears in ancient Latin writers, such as Livy, without any specific intent. However, from the rise of Christianity onward, paganus took on a derogatory meaning, used by early Christian apologists for polemical purposes. Derived from pagus (village or township), it came to signify something rustic, primitive, and uncultured. To elevate the new faith, Christian apologetics systematically distorted and denigrated pre-Christian doctrines, cults, and traditions, labeling them collectively as “paganism.”

Thus, “paganism” as constructed by Christian apologetics lacks true correspondence with historical reality, particularly the “normal” forms of pre-Christian, especially Aryan, civilizations. Ironically, many neo-pagan and anti-Christian nationalist and racist movements today base their ideologies on this distorted construct, effectively bringing it to life for the first time in history.

The predominant Christian portrayal of paganism includes several key features:
1. Naturalism: Paganism is depicted as ignoring transcendence, conflating spirit and nature, and divinizing natural phenomena or racial energies.
2. Particularism and Polytheism: It is characterized by earth- and blood-bound polytheism.
3. Absence of Personality and Freedom: Paganism is seen as a state of “innocence” or natural license, devoid of supernatural aspiration.
4. Superstition and Materialism: It is associated with superstition or a purely materialistic, fatalistic worldview.

Christianity, by contrast, is portrayed as introducing supernatural freedom, grace, and personality, along with a universal ideal that subordinates nature to a higher spiritual order.

However, this portrayal is inaccurate and one-sided. The non-Christian, particularly Aryan, world in its normal forms was not defined by superstitious naturalism but by a symbolic-sacral understanding of reality, where the material world reflected a supra-sensory dimension. Far from promoting license, pre-Christian civilizations embraced a healthy dualism, evident in Aryan-Iranian, Doric-Aryan, and Indo-Aryan traditions, which distinguished between the material and the transcendent.

Moreover, the aspiration to supernatural freedom and metaphysical fulfillment was central to pre-Christian Aryan civilizations, as seen in their mystery traditions and initiations. These often aimed at reclaiming a primordial, Hyperborean spirituality. The so-called “cult of the body” in paganism is a myth; even among so-called primitive societies, life was governed by rigid taboos, often stricter than those of organized religions.

Finally, the “pagan” world, particularly in its Aryan manifestations, exhibited a super-particularistic aspiration toward empire, rooted in a metaphysical vision of the state. This is evident in the Aryan-Iranian concept of the “king of kings,” the Indo-Aryan cakravartin, and the sacred aspects of the Roman Empire. Far from promoting statolatry or totalitarianism, these traditions upheld a hierarchical unity of spiritual and temporal authority, reflecting the sacred order of the “solar race.”

In summary, the neo-paganism embraced by extremist racist movements is based on a distorted construct of paganism, one that fails to reflect the true historical and spiritual richness of pre-Christian Aryan civilizations.

Metaphysical part:

The religious perspective can be succinctly defined as centered on the conception of the deity as a person (theism), characterized by an essential, ontological distance between this personal God and humanity, and thus by a transcendence that allows only relations of dependence, devotion, or mystical ecstasy, while maintaining the boundary between the human “I” and the divine “You.” In contrast, initiation is premised on the removal of this boundary, replacing it with the principle of “supreme identity,” which corresponds to a supra-personal conception of the First Principle. Beyond the personal God lies the Unconditioned, a reality superior to both Being and non-Being, transcending any religious representation. In Hindu metaphysics and original Buddhism, for example, personal gods and celestial realms are acknowledged but are considered part of the conditioned realm, with the absolute lying beyond them. Similar conceptions are found in Neoplatonism, which is linked to the Greek Mysteries. This demonstrates the arbitrariness of indiscriminately using the term “religion” when discussing humanity's relation to the supra-human world.

From a practical standpoint, the metaphysical principle of identity shifts the focus from moral and devotional relations to those based on knowledge. The human condition is defined not by ontological distance but by “ignorance” or “oblivion.” This idea is echoed in high mysticism, such as in Meister Eckhart's assertion that man is God but does not know it, paralleling the Hindu concept of avidya (ignorance). Salvation or redemption is thus replaced by awakening, a metaphysical awareness of transcendence. The initiate's realization is characterized by “centrality,” opposing ecstasy with en-stasy, a reconvergence toward the center rather than an outward movement. Mysticism also recognizes the idea that the divine is found within, not outside, oneself.

The distinction between the religious and initiatory horizons is further clarified by the traditional esoteric doctrines, which differentiate between immortality and mere survival. In religious conceptions, the soul is inherently immortal, with its post-death state determined by moral criteria (heaven or hell). In contrast, esoteric doctrines view immortality as uncertain and problematic, with the alternative being survival or non-survival, particularly at the moment of a “second death.” True immortality, as a deconditioning of being, is an exceptional possibility and the aim of high initiation. This concept is evident in ancient Egyptian texts, the Old Testament, Greek traditions, and operative Taoism, where immortality is tied to initiatory conditions. The Tibetan Book of the Dead further elaborates on these ideas, presenting the phenomenology of post-death experiences and emphasizing the realization of the unconditioned over transient forms of existence.

The initiatory perspective also contrasts with exoteric religious views on the naturally immortal soul, often seen as a democratization and degradation of earlier esoteric teachings. For instance, in ancient Greece, the original conception of the “hero” was diluted over time. The Mystery traditions highlight the ontological distinction between initiation and religion, as seen in the Greek scandal over the idea that even a criminal could achieve a privileged post-death destiny through initiation, regardless of moral standing. This “transcendental realism” is reflected in the objective effectiveness of initiatory rites, which operate impersonally and independently of morality, akin to a craft.

The presence of moral precepts in initiatory traditions, such as yoga, does not negate the distinction between religion and initiation. In religion, moral laws are intrinsically imperative, often seen as divine or absolute. In initiation, moral precepts are instrumental, serving as provisional means to create favorable conditions for transformation. This is illustrated by the Buddhist metaphor of the raft: moral precepts are tools to cross a river but are discarded once the goal is achieved. The relativity of moral precepts is evident in their social and transcendent applications, with their value determined by their effectiveness in achieving the initiatory goal. This instrumental approach allows for diverse paths, including the “Left-Hand Path” of Tantra and the “heroic path,” which may reject conventional moral and religious rules while pursuing the same ultimate end as the “Right-Hand Path.” Antinomianism, the rejection of religious norms, is often linked to esotericism and initiation, further underscoring the distinction between religious and initiatory perspectives.

Title: The True Aryan Ideal: A Spiritual and Metaphysical Perspective
Tags: #Aryan #SpiritualAscent #Traditionalism #Metaphysics #Initiation #HinduTradition #RaceOfTheSpirit #Evola

1. The term “Aryan” originally signified a superior human type, embodying nobility, excellence, and spiritual ascent, transcending mere biological or racial classifications.
   
2. In ancient traditions, the Aryan was associated with a divine struggle against chaotic, dark forces, reflecting a higher, initiatory dimension.
   
3. The Aryan quality was tied to the concept of a “race of the spirit,” requiring both noble birth and spiritual initiation for its full realization.
   
4. In Hindu tradition, the Aryan was identified with the dvija or “twice-born,” symbolizing a spiritual rebirth through initiation (upanayana).
   
5. Initiation into the Aryan community was reserved for those of Aryan birth, emphasizing the interplay between hereditary purity and spiritual elevation.
   
6. The Aryan caste system (spiritual, warrior, and familial elites) was rooted in sacred tradition, prioritizing spiritual hierarchy over materialistic or egalitarian values.
   
7. The Aryan ideal aligned with the “way of the gods” (devayana), representing a path of transcendence beyond lower, telluric cycles of reincarnation.
   
8. Modern distortions of the Aryan concept reduce it to a simplistic racial classification, stripping it of its profound metaphysical and spiritual significance.
   
9. The true Aryan ideal stands in opposition to materialistic and degraded interpretations, upholding a vision of spiritual nobility and sacred order.
   
10. This ancient conception of Aryanity serves as a reminder of the higher, initiatory path that transcends modern decadence and aligns with the perennial wisdom of Tradition.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF “ARYAN”?

The term “Aryan” has undergone significant distortion in modern usage, often reduced to a simplistic racial classification. Originally, however, it carried a profound spiritual and metaphysical meaning, deeply rooted in ancient traditions. The Aryan quality was not merely a matter of biological descent but also involved a higher, initiatory dimension that transcended mere physical birth.

In its authentic sense, “Aryan” referred to a superior human type, associated with nobility, excellence, and a spiritual ascent. This concept was central to the civilizations of ancient India and Iran, where the Aryan was seen as part of a divine struggle against dark, chaotic forces. The term “Aryan” (from arya) denoted qualities of being noble, faithful, and honorable, and it was closely tied to the idea of a “race of the spirit,” which required both birth and initiation to fully realize.

In the Hindu tradition, the Aryan was identified with the dvija, or “twice-born,” signifying a second, spiritual birth achieved through initiation (upanayana). This initiation was essential for entering the Aryan community, much like baptism in Christianity, but it was reserved only for those of Aryan birth. The Aryan caste system, comprising the spiritual, warrior, and familial elites, was defined by both hereditary purity and adherence to a sacred tradition that emphasized spiritual elevation over mere biological lineage.

Thus, the true Aryan ideal was not limited to racial or ethnic criteria but encompassed a higher, metaphysical order. It represented a path of spiritual ascent, aligned with the “way of the gods” (devayana), in contrast to the lower, telluric cycles of reincarnation. This conception of Aryanity, rooted in ancient wisdom, stands in stark contrast to the degraded, materialistic interpretations that have emerged in modern times.

Metaphysical part:

Three elements converge in the emergence of a human being. The first is transcendental, linked to the initial three nidānas: “ignorance,” mental formations (sankhāra), and a descending current that, through the second nidāna, gains direction, and through the third, begins to assume an individuated form with an “I”-consciousness. The second factor involves organized forces and influences, a determined will, aligning with the processes of “combustion” within saṁsāra. These influences and will can be seen as a distinct entity, termed the “saṁsāric entity” or “entity of craving.” This entity transcends individual limits, embodying concepts like “daemon,” “double,” or “genius,” found in various traditions, such as the liñga-śarīra in Saṁkhya or the gandharva in early Buddhist texts. In Buddhist theory (Abhidharmakośa), this entity is called antarābhava, existing pre- and postnatally, driven by desire and impulses from past lives, seeking manifestation in a new existence. This factor aligns with a largely predetermined “name-and-form” (nāma-rūpa), where the obscured principle merges with the antarābhava, integrating into a specific saṁsāric heredity.

The third factor involves the supersensible perception of the daemon seeking a new “combustion” through suitable parents, whose heredity aligns with its cravings. This process mirrors psychoanalytic concepts like the libido or the “Oedipus complex,” as the entity develops desire for one parent and aversion for the other, based on its previous life's gender. Through infatuation and delight, the entity enters the womb, initiating conception. The khandhās (aggregates) then condense around it, forming the basis of personality, followed by the physiological process of embryonic development. The internal development is guided by the remaining nidānas, which we will explore further.

In the texts, the relationship between the three principles is illustrated through the following simile: the seed represents viññāṇa (consciousness), the earth symbolizes kamma (action or karma), and the water that nourishes the seed to grow into a plant signifies thirst (craving). Here, kamma is the force, already shaped by the sankhārā, which corresponds to the “saṃsāric entity.” Into this entity, the descending principle (the seed) enters and is propelled into a new existence due to craving. However, in exceptional cases of “descents,” which are of a fatidic nature, beings who have partially transcended ignorance and are primarily composed of “illumination” (bodhi—this is the literal meaning of bodhisattva) utilize a “celestial body” or “body of splendor” (tusita-kāya) as their “vehicle,” replacing the antarābhava or the entity of craving. In such instances, birth occurs without any interruption in the continuity of consciousness. The individual remains fully self-possessed, imperturbable, and endowed with vision, with the ability to choose the place, time, and mother of their nativity.

Title: Serpentine Wisdom Tags: #Tradition #EsotericWarfare #Initiation #Metaphysics #LaoTzu

1. Oppositional Current – True wisdom moves against the profane world’s direction, unseen, serpentine.
   
2. Beyond Measurement – The occultist cannot be judged by ordinary standards; his essence remains hidden.
   
3. Detachment from Reaction – He is indifferent to praise or blame, sovereign over his own responses.
   
4. Illusion of Freedom – Those he acts upon believe themselves free, unaware of the invisible hand guiding.
   
5. Non-Affirmation – True power lies in withdrawal, not assertion; the “Self” dissolves into the absolute.
   
6. The Way of Water – Softness defeats hardness; flexibility overcomes rigidity—the weak conquers the strong.
   
7. Action Without Trace – The initiate acts without leaving marks, like a sword cutting air.
   
8. Beyond Struggle – Victory comes not through conflict but through absence—where no resistance can form.
   
9. Feminine Virtue – The dark, absorbing force of the feminine prevails over crude masculine assertion.
   
10. The Dragon’s Path – To know the Way is to become ungraspable, like the dragon soaring beyond nets and arrows.
    “The Way that is the Way is not the ordinary way.”

Serpentine Wisdom

“They burn with fire—we burn with water; they wash with water—we wash with fire.”
— Van Helmont

Occultism possesses an elusive, serpentine quality—subtle yet essential. Ordinary minds cling to rigid ideals, moralities, and definitions of strength and wisdom. But occultism operates differently: it moves unseen, from the opposite direction, unsettling those who believe themselves secure.

The true occultist defies ordinary measurement. His path is impenetrable; his actions, inscrutable. Even those closest to him—friends, lovers—know only a fraction of his being. Only upon entering his domain do they sense the abyss beneath their feet.

Many today proclaim themselves occultists, initiates, or masters, craving recognition. Yet the genuine adept remains hidden, indifferent to external judgment. He does not seek validation, nor does he react to provocation. He turns the other cheek—not from weakness, but because he dictates the rules. He is untouchable, free from the need for self-affirmation.

The deeper the occultist's mastery, the more his influence remains unseen. His targets believe themselves free, unaware of his hand. Western distortions of occultism—tainted by profane prejudices—obscure its true nature. Most speak without knowing; few grasp that here, will is not will, action is not action, the Self is not the Self.

Lao-tzu’s Tao Te Ching embodies this wisdom: absolute, surgical, free of human limitation. Confucius, obsessed with tradition, once sought Lao-tzu’s counsel and later reflected: “One may trap animals, catch fish with nets, or birds with arrows—but how does one capture the dragon soaring beyond the clouds?”

The Tao Te Ching reveals the Fulfilled One—elusive, ambiguous, beyond ordinary perception. “The Way that is the Way is not the ordinary way.” Men chase illusions: they construct personalities, clutch at possessions, scream “Me! Me! Me!“—unaware this is mere fever, a prelude to death.

True individuality is not what men believe. The Fulfilled One loses himself to become himself. He empties to achieve fullness, conceals to reveal, gives to possess. He moves without trace, acts without doing, wins without struggle. His strength lies in flexibility, his victory in yielding.

Water, formless yet unstoppable, defeats the rigid. The tools of life are subtle; the tools of death, hard and crude. The unseen directs the seen. The strong expose themselves—and are cut down. The wise remain hidden, striking where no resistance exists.

The modern cult of effort and struggle is folly. Men crave action to feel themselves, not to attain. But when resistance vanishes, they collapse like soap bubbles. Death shatters their illusions, dissolving them into the formless void—the dragon’s domain.

To level out, to be silent, to disappear—this is the Way. The voice without words, the sight without objects, the action without movement. The fish cannot survive outside the depths; the ordinary man cannot grasp this wisdom.

Those bitten by the dragon wield an invisible force. They command without speaking, win without fighting, and remain—always—unseen.

Metaphysical part:

Metaphysics is meta-physical (beyond the physical). It transcends the material plane. The “meta-physical” denotes the supra-sensible, eternal realm—the domain of absolute principles, untouched by modernity’s degeneration. It is the world of Being, opposed to becoming; of Spirit, not matter.

What Is “Metaphysical Reality”?

The term “metaphysical reality” frequently appears as a central concept in various esoteric teachings. To clarify its meaning, we begin with its etymological definition: metaphysics refers to that which is beyond the physical. However, “physical” here should not be conflated with modern physics or philosophical metaphysics, as both are distorted by abstraction and empiricism.

Instead, we take “physical” in its traditional sense—pertaining to bodily existence, bound by space and time. Thus, the “metaphysical” refers to:
1. Objectively: States of being free from spatial and temporal conditions.
2. Subjectively: Consciousness experiencing reality beyond these conditions.

Common perception, limited to bodily experience, instinctively equates reality with corporeality, making “metaphysical reality” seem contradictory. However, initiation allows one to transcend this limitation, preserving consciousness beyond bodily dissolution—akin to voluntary death and rebirth.

Philosophical critique further reveals that space and time are not inherent to reality but are cognitive frameworks imposed by human perception. Thus, suspending these frameworks opens the way to other modes of experience, where reality appears non-corporeal.

Yet “metaphysical reality” is not a singular state but encompasses multiple planes of existence, far beyond simplistic dualities (e.g., “this world” vs. “the beyond”). The physical world is merely one manifestation among many—symbolized in traditional cosmology by planetary and zodiacal hierarchies, each representing distinct metaphysical worlds.

Death, in this view, is not an absolute end but a transition between states. Initiatic “deaths” and “rebirths” mark shifts in consciousness, each unveiling new existential planes.

Philosophical Considerations

Philosophical realism, which posits reality as independent of the observer, aligns with bodily experience but fails in metaphysical contexts. Idealism, conversely, sees reality as an act of consciousness—an approach more suited to metaphysical experience, where subject and object merge.

Traditional doctrines (Vedanta, Neoplatonism) affirm this anti-dualistic cognition. Plotinus speaks of “incorporeal senses” perceiving intelligible realities, where knower and known are one. Such knowledge is not passive reception but active identification.

The term “creation” must be clarified: metaphysical realization does not produce something new but awakens latent creative forces within the self. This is not evolution but reintegration—a return to an original, divine state.

Dominion over metaphysical realities is possible but not inherent to all experiences. Some traditions (Hermeticism, Kabbalah) emphasize gnosis over power, seeking union with the ineffable rather than control over forces.

Ultimately, metaphysical reality transcends rigid categories, revealing a multiplicity of states where consciousness, liberated from bodily constraints, perceives existence in its true, unbounded nature.

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Title: The Initiatic Attitude – Beyond Passive Reception
Tags: #Tradition #Esotericism #SpiritualDiscipline #Initiation #InnerTransformation

1. Active Engagement – Initiatic teaching demands active participation, not passive consumption. It transforms essence when received with the right spiritual attitude.
   
2. Occult Bond – Spiritual achievements of one individual resonate occultly with others, creating an invisible chain of transmission beyond mere intellectual exchange.
   
3. Beyond Intellectualism – Esoteric knowledge must not be grasped only with the mind; it must generate living images and be felt in the heart.
   
4. Purified Feeling – A detached yet intense emotional state must be cultivated—free from personal reactions, centered in calm inner warmth.
   
5. Will as Tension – The will must be exercised independently of external goals, like a coiled force before action, energizing the subtle body.
   
6. Triple Integration – True reception unifies thinking, feeling, and willing simultaneously, awakening dormant centers of being.
   
7. Inversion of Process – Unlike profane learning, esotericism begins with inner experience, from which doctrine later crystallizes—not the reverse.
   
8. No Blind Faith – Esotericism rejects dogma; it requires direct experience, free from preconceptions, validated only through inner action.
   
9. Beyond Rigid Formulas – The spirit must flow beyond logical encapsulation, allowing words to evoke hidden resonances within the soul.
   
10. New Existential Basis – Mastery of this discipline restructures life, thought, and perception, aligning them with higher, transcendent principles.
    “The doctrine is not an external teaching—it is the ordering of what has been realized within.”

The Attitude Toward Initiatic Teaching

These reflections are directed at those who have not only studied my previous explanations but have also felt and willed when encountering transmitted teachings.

In esoteric knowledge, passive reception is insufficient. Teachings are not given merely for intellectual comprehension but to spur inner transformation. When received with the correct spiritual disposition, they alter one’s very being. Overcoming an obstacle in this domain does not benefit only the individual; an occult bond exists among men, allowing others to partake in one’s spiritual realizations—even if the realized remains distant and silent. However, when the path is articulated in thought, this natural participation is illuminated by conscious awareness and free individuality. Thus, one must learn to receive teachings properly.

The mind alone must not grasp at what is communicated (this is the first barrier that stifles esoteric transmission). Instead, thoughts must generate living images, which must then be felt. The described state must be inwardly shaped—almost as if “invented”—while maintaining a corresponding emotional disposition.

This is not ordinary feeling but a purified state: an inner calm, a listening with the “ear of the heart,” distinct from instinctive emotional reactions. To cultivate this, recall a past emotion, then strip away its external cause and its pleasure-pain duality. What remains is an intense yet collected warmth within the heart. This exercise is crucial and simpler than it appears.

Such refined feeling preserves freedom while shifting experience from the brain to subtler centers. The teaching is internalized, no longer seeming external but arising from within—like a remembrance that illuminates previously obscure inner experiences.

Simultaneously, a willful attitude must be cultivated—not as goal-directed effort but as pure tension, akin to the poised force before breaking an object. Abstract from remembered acts of will their causes and aims, retaining only the pre-action energy. This will manifests as a vital force filling the arms and lower body, activating deeper centers. The experience differs from “remembering”; it is as if an external current merges with one’s own, amplifying it.

Thinking, feeling, and willing must unite, awakening dormant centers. Though distinct, these states must coincide. Many can achieve this through practice, marking the first liberation from physical-world laws and an initial realization of the subtle body’s unity in waking life.

This inner development revolutionizes one’s entire existence. New evidences and reference systems emerge. Life and conduct reorganize on a new foundation, and thought crystallizes into a doctrine grounded not in theory but in direct experience.

Here, the process inverts ordinary life: inner action precedes doctrine. Esotericism demands no blind faith but goodwill and freedom from preconceptions—precisely where the difficulty lies. Debate is futile when foundations differ; only through acceptance, action, and objective observation can true knowledge arise.

Doctrine must not rigidify into formulas. A margin of indeterminacy allows the spirit to flow, activating faculties stifled by mere logic. Words must carry more than their surface meaning; the listener must perceive not just the sense but its hidden resonance. What is neatly encapsulated in logic is dead to the spirit’s life.

Metaphysical part:

The hara, understood beyond its purely physical aspect, is referred to as both the general “center of man” and the “earth-center of man” (the literal subtitle of Dürckheim’s book). It is also called the seat of the One and the “basic center”—designations that are not entirely consistent. For instance, “being centered” and “being centered below” are clearly not synonymous. A more logical placement for the center would be in a median zone of the psychophysical being. This is why, across both Western and Eastern traditions, the heart (in a non-physical sense) has often been regarded as the true center of being—a doctrine prominently featured in the Upanishads and present in Western and Islamic esoteric traditions. Alternatively, the solar plexus (also understood symbolically) has sometimes been considered the “center” of human life. Thus, the doctrine of the hara as the “center” risks replacing one imbalanced displacement (upward, toward the head) with another (downward, into the belly), failing to achieve true centrality or a genuine “middle center.” Additionally, the term “basic center” is misleading, as “base” and “center” (or “middle point”) carry distinct connotations.

Among the traditional symbols of fire, the ignis centrum terrae—the central fire—holds a universal significance. In man, the heart occupies the center of his being, radiating life through warm blood that permeates the entire organism. The heart is luminous and fiery, embodying both intelligence and spirit, as seen in ancient Egypt, where it was regarded as the seat of spiritual understanding, not mere thought. This truth, later obscured by the false attribution of intelligence to the brain, was preserved in Dante’s intellect of love. Linguistic traces remain in expressions like “to learn by heart,” revealing the heart’s higher function. Similarly, the distinction between recordari and meminisse (remembering vs. recalling) points to deeper metaphysical truths now lost to modernity. The science of language, properly understood, could restore these forgotten meanings, unveiling the hidden significance of primordial symbols.

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Subjugation of the psyche and immersion in the chthonic-subterranean world.

The domination of the psyche and descent into the chthonic-subterranean realm. The method of controlling someone involves forcing them into regression by overwhelming them with a shocking revelation, plunging them into an altered state of consciousness. As for example:

“Russian President Vladimir Putin is no stranger to showcasing his physical fitness—whether riding horseback shirtless or hauling in a fish with his bare hands. But as the 65-year-old leader campaigns for his fourth presidential term, many wonder: What’s the source of his seemingly boundless stamina? According to reports, one of his supposed secrets lies in an ancient and controversial remedy—deer antler blood.

Russian media claims that Putin, like many others in the country, has consumed and even bathed in the blood of freshly severed Siberian red deer antlers. Proponents believe the practice enhances strength and slows aging, though it has drawn sharp criticism from animal rights activists and scientists alike. Beyond the ritual itself, a booming industry has sprung up around antler-based products—despite a lack of credible evidence supporting their benefits. A Brutal Harvest

The process of extracting antler blood is not for the faint of heart. Each year, deer are restrained as farmers saw off their antlers—a practice that repeats up to 15 times over an animal’s lifetime. Some Tv channel visited one such farm in the Altai Mountains, where manager Ludmila Korotkhih defended the tradition, calling it a natural supplement rather than a drug.

“It strengthens the immune system, revitalizes the body, and even boosts male libido,” she claimed.

Farmworkers insist the procedure is painless, arguing that antlers regrow annually. Yet skeptics question both the ethics and science behind the practice.”

Metaphysical part:

“What one gains, another must lose. For every step forward taken by one, others are pushed back—such is the immutable balance. Every rise of the sacred demands a fall into the profane.” As long as you remain ignorant of your body and its reactions, you are the profane.

But if you choose not to master this knowledge fully, you become one who exploits another—someone even more profane than yourself. Thus, you realize the law of subjugation governs all, until you see that this game of domination is an illusion where all are ultimately deceived. We return then to the first hermetic law: knowledge alone is sovereign, and the illusion of another’s superiority is void.

Title: The Law of Subjugation and the Illusion of Dominance
Tags: #Metaphysics #Hermeticism #EvolianDoctrine #PsycheDomination #SacredProfane

1. Chthonic Descent: Forced regression through shock, plunging the psyche into subterranean depths.
   
2. Ignorance as Bondage: Unawareness of bodily reactions renders one profane—a slave to base forces.
   
3. Exploiter’s Paradox: Half-knowledge transforms the seeker into a profane oppressor.
   
4. Universal Subjugation: The law of domination governs all until its illusory nature is unveiled.
   
5. Hierarchy of Deception: Both dominator and dominated are ensnared—the game itself is the trap.
   
6. Eternal Return: The path ends where it began: knowledge alone is liberation.
   “The superior is he who knows the game is rigged—yet plays no part in it.”

Lunar spirituality is regressive, sub-terranean, and chthonic—bound to the forces of dissolution, chaos, and the telluric (earthly) abyss. It is the spirituality of the feminine, the matriarchal, and the democratic masses, fostering weakness, emotionalism, and surrender to the baser instincts.

To grasp the decadence of Zionism—a pure expression of modernity—one must analyze it metaphysically, not materially. This is not about religion but forces, for metaphysics transcends the material.

Zionism is nothing but Modernity—in other words, “the West”—and Israel is merely Modernity’s Middle Eastern outpost.

A materialist might claim: “Israel is a Rothschild construct.” But such an analysis is sterile. Material forces only amplify materialist masses. Do not mistake the battle.

Israel is a manifestation of decadent modernity. To resist it, one must reject the modern world entirely—its democratic delusions, its rootless cosmopolitanism, its defiance of sacred hierarchy. The conflict is metaphysical: Tradition against dissolution. Only by restoring a true imperial, aristocratic, and sacred order can modernity—whether Zionism, liberalism, or globalism—be vanquished.

Title: The Metaphysical War Against Zionism and Modern Decadence
Tags: #Zionism #Tradition #Metaphysics #AntiModernity #ImperialOrder

1. Zionism as Modernity’s Outpost – Israel is not merely a political entity but a manifestation of the modern world’s decay, an extension of the West’s rootless, democratic sickness.
   
2. Hamas and the Illusion of Modernity – Just as al-Qaeda shattered America’s false sense of security, Hamas exposes the artificiality of the Zionist construct—not through material struggle, but as a metaphysical revelation.
   
3. Beyond Materialist Analysis – Reducing Zionism to “Rothschild influence” is sterile. The battle is not economic but spiritual—a clash between Tradition and dissolution.
   
4. The Failure of Christianity – Western religiosity, bound to moralism and the “humanized God,” lacks transcendent force. Only a return to pre-Christian esotericism (the Impersonal, the One) can counter modernity.
   
5. Nietzsche’s Incomplete Revelation – The “death of God” was merely the death of the moral deity. The true metaphysical principle—beyond good and evil—remains, as seen in Hindu, Buddhist, and Neoplatonic traditions.
   
6. Dissolution as Initiation – The collapse of modernity is a trial for the superior man, separating those shackled to materialism from those awakening to transcendent order.
   
7. Rejecting the Modern in Totality – No compromise with democracy, egalitarianism, or cosmopolitanism. Only the restoration of sacred hierarchy—Imperial, aristocratic—can defeat modernity’s forces.
   
8. The God Beyond Morality – The crisis demands rediscovery of the metaphysical Absolute, not as faith but as immanent-transcendent reality—unshaken by nihilism.
   
9. Chaos as Opportunity – For the differentiated man, disintegration is not defeat but a call to stand firm in the transcendent Self, turning collapse into awakening.
   
10. Tradition or Annihilation – The final choice: submit to modernity’s entropy or reclaim the Imperium of the Spirit, where Zionism, liberalism, and globalism are swept aside by the eternal return of Order.

Metaphysical part:

The Crisis of Modernity and the Metaphysical Beyond

The crisis of the modern world manifests on both social and spiritual planes. Bourgeois society and civilization have reached their breaking point, while the process of “emancipation” has unfolded in two ways: first, as a purely destructive and regressive force, and second, as a trial of complete inner liberation for a differentiated human type.

A key factor in this dissolution has been the recognition that Western religiosity—particularly Christianity—remains bound to the “all too human,” lacking any real connection to transcendent values. Christianity, unlike other traditional forms, is fundamentally incomplete, missing an esoteric, metaphysical dimension beyond exoteric faith. Without this higher teaching, Christianity was vulnerable to the assaults of free thought, unlike traditions that preserved an inner doctrine beyond mere religion.

Nietzsche proclaimed the “death of God,” but this was only the death of the moral God—the personal deity shaped by human weakness and social values. Beyond this lies the true metaphysical God, a principle transcending good and evil, found in the great pre-Christian traditions. Hinduism speaks of Shiva’s divine dance; Buddhism teaches the identity of samsara and nirvana; Neoplatonism points to the impersonal One. Even within Christianity, marginal currents—such as Joachim de Flore’s “Age of the Spirit” or the Brethren of the Free Spirit—hinted at a higher freedom beyond moral law.

The modern West has lost these metaphysical horizons, reducing the sacred to mere morality and devotion. Yet the collapse of the moral God opens the possibility of rediscovering a higher, metaphysical essence—one untouched by nihilism. This is not a God of faith or belief but an immanent-transcendent reality, a dimension of pure Being beyond human categories.

For the superior man, dissolution becomes a test of strength. He does not flee into religion but anchors himself in the transcendent within, turning chaos into an opportunity for awakening. As Seneca observed, adversity reveals true power. The modern world’s collapse can thus serve as a catalyst for those capable of perceiving the higher order behind apparent disorder.

The true challenge is existential: to confront life’s negativity while rooted in metaphysical certainty. This is not Stoic hardening or Nietzschean will-to-power but the conscious activation of the transcendent principle within. Even in disintegration, moments of liberation arise—where chaos is peripheral, and the center remains inviolate.

The task, then, is not to lament the death of the moral God but to reclaim the God beyond good and evil—the absolute foundation of Tradition.

Me: The issue is not androgyny itself, but rather egalitarianism and democracy.

“To answer my questions, I turned not to biology but to traditional myth—specifically, the myth of the androgyne, which Plato articulated in the Symposium as the foundation of his understanding of sex. The androgyne represents the primordial, complete, and immortal being, whose division gives rise to the duality of the sexes. Thus, the sexual impulse is ultimately a metaphysical drive—a yearning for reintegration, a striving to transcend the fragmented, conditioned state of existence and restore the absolute unity of the original being. In this light, sexuality is marked by a hyper-physical intensity, akin to those sacred states through which the ancient world sought direct experience of the transcendent.”

What all neo-pagan materialists fear is precisely this internal feminine domination. They have failed to castrate the feminine power within themselves, leaving it as the dominant force in their being.

Evola’s statement critiques modern neo-pagan and materialist ideologies for their failure to master the internal feminine principle, which he associates with passivity, chaos, and dissolution. In his traditionalist framework, true spiritual and masculine superiority (virility) requires the domination or “castration” of the feminine—not in a literal sense, but as an inner conquest over emotionalism, irrationality, and attachment to the material world.

On Masonic Symbolism and Its Degeneration:

The flaw of Freemasonry lies in its very foundation—its democratic ethos, which exalts the lunar over the solar.

Lunar spirituality is regressive, sub-terranean, and chthonic—bound to the forces of dissolution, chaos, and the telluric (earthly) abyss. It is the spirituality of the feminine, the matriarchal, and the democratic masses, fostering weakness, emotionalism, and surrender to the baser instincts.

Metaphysical part:

Title: Birth Into Life and Immortality: The Alchemical Path to the Eternal
Tags: #Evola #Hermeticism #Alchemy #Tradition #Immortality #SpiritualTransmutation #Metaphysics #Initiation #PerennialWisdom

1. The White Stone & Immortality – The attainment of the “white stone” signifies victory over death, where consciousness transcends material dependency, achieving continuity beyond earthly existence.
   
2. The Naked Diana & Luminous Form – The unveiled Diana in Hermeticism parallels the radiant “body of light” in Hindu tradition, liberated through the funeral pyre, symbolizing transition to supraphysical states.
   
3. Alchemical Taoism & the Subtle Body – The construction of an immortal subtle form replaces the gross body, achieved through sublimation and extraction of the imperishable elements within man.
   
4. Condensation vs. Mystical Dissolution – Unlike passive mystical union, true immortality requires “coagulation”—an active reintegration of the self into a higher, individuated state.
   
5. Physical Regeneration as Esoteric Fact – Hindu alchemy teaches conscious mastery over the life-force, allowing complete bodily regeneration through direct contact with the formative power behind organic existence.
   
6. The Life-Force Beyond Death – The regenerated man is no longer bound to a single body; his center shifts to the animating life-force, which persists like an unextinguished flame across manifestations.
   
7. The Glorious Body – The “glorious body” (Hermetic Silver) is not a physical form but the immutable principle behind all manifestation, where body and spirit become inseparable.
   
8. Spiritualization of the Body – This is not a dissolution into subtle matter but the body’s total subordination to the spirit, erasing its autonomy while maintaining external appearance.
   
9. The Rebis: Two That Are One – The androgyne symbolizes the non-dual union of spirit and matter—not a fusion of separate elements but the realization of their primordial unity.
   
10. The Written Manuscript Analogy – Just as understanding a language transforms meaningless signs into intelligible expressions, the “spiritualized body” ceases to be an external object and becomes a pure vehicle of the awakened will.
    “The body is no longer a tomb, but a living temple of the immortal.”

Birth into Life and Immortality

Upon attaining the “white,” the conditions for immortality are fulfilled. As the alchemical dictum states: “When the materia turns white, our king has conquered death.” The “white stone” signifies that consciousness is no longer bound to the mortal body but persists in higher states of being, transcending material existence. At death, the soul does not perish; rather, it unites with the purified body, illuminated by the divine fire, forming an indissoluble triad of soul, spirit, and body, radiant with celestial clarity. Thus, death becomes the final clarification.

This luminous form—symbolized in Hermeticism by Diana unveiled, in Hinduism by the radiant body freed from the funeral pyre, and in Taoist alchemy by the immortal subtle body—represents the metaphysical vehicle for transcendent existence. It is not a physical body but the power that manifests form, the permanent essence behind transient matter. As René Guénon explains, the “glorious body” of Gnostic tradition is not a body in the ordinary sense but its transfiguration beyond individual limitations, the immutable principle behind all manifestation.

The key to immortality lies in the conscious mastery of the life-force itself. Hindu alchemy teaches that regeneration occurs when consciousness penetrates the vital power that shapes the body, retracing its formative stages. The “living man” is one who has awakened this inner force, no longer subject to organic decay. His being is no longer ruled by the body; instead, the body becomes an expression of the spirit.

This transmutation is not a physical dissolution but a shift in function—where the body, outwardly unchanged, ceases to exist for itself and becomes purely an instrument of the spirit. The “spiritual body” is not an ethereal phantom but the same body now fixed in its immortal principle. As alchemical texts state, the body and spirit are reduced to “the same simplicity,” united like water poured into water.

The Hermetic Rebis (androgyne) symbolizes this unity—not as a fusion of two separate principles but as the realization that they were never truly divided. The body is but a phase of the spirit’s manifestation, and the Great Work consists in recognizing this non-duality.

An analogy: a manuscript in an unknown language is merely an object to the uninitiated, but to one who understands, the physical signs dissolve into meaning. Similarly, the “regenerated” body is outwardly unchanged, yet inwardly it is no longer a passive vessel but an active expression of the spirit. The “spiritual body” is indistinguishable from the ordinary—except that it is no longer bound by mortal conditions.

Thus, true immortality is not escape from form but mastery over it—the fixation of the volatile, the embodiment of the spirit, and the spiritualization of the body as a single, transcendent act.