Theo. – I can understand, as far as it concerns an ordinary man, but what about the ‘extraordinary’ man, the one who has reached the first level of liberation? The Elder – He becomes aware of his universality and of all the powers finally available to him....
Theo. – Last time, you explained that we had to maintain that state of equanimity within ourselves. But you will accept, I guess, that sometimes such a balance may be affected, won’t you? The Elder – And then be restored, of course, by returning to the Presence....
In this couplet (sloka) from the Bhagavad Gita, Book 12, verses 13-19, Lord Krishna states which qualities will lead his beloved devotee (bhakta) towards perfection. Through a comment of that beautiful sloka, Theophile the Elder offers a few tips for progressing on...
Here, Theophile the Elder calls on us to understand the symbolism of the Bhagavad Gita and to relate it to our own difficulties. The dialogue between Arjuna and Lord Krishna is a sacred and symbolical teaching that will shed some light onto our current life. This epic...
The Gita comprises eighteen chapters. That genuine teaching of Raja-Yoga is at once a science and an art that explains how each individual soul is connected to God (the Self). The dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna: its historical context It is divided into...
Most people have heard of chakras or points, which can be described as centres of concentrated divine energy located at different places within the human system. Associated with each of the points are sub-points, and in the intervening space between the points is a...
Theo. – Can you tell me something about liberation? I know it has to do with reincarnation. They say that once it has been liberated, the soul won’t have to start a new life on earth since it has completed its formation cycle at the school this earth is. The...
Content The esoteric symbol, part 1, a vision of the Infinite The esoteric symbol, part 2, attraction of the Centre The esoteric symbol, part 3, Pure Love and Simplicity The esoteric symbol, part 1, a vision of the Infinite – Could you please tell me more about the...
Content The five elements of the heart The five points of the heart The five elements of the heart – I have now reached adulthood and I don’t even know who I am. I feeI I have various roles to play, or that I am not really as it shows. Who am I, in my...
