09-01-2013, 03:20 PM
even though Ra tried to communicate as neutrally and factually as possible in their language, there are a couple of words (it seems to me) that seem to cause some difficulties for others (and even myself).
2 in particular spring to mind:
"discipline" - which Ra uses over 50 times, and which is with the intent of 'disciplines' as in trainings or practices or becoming skilled in ... and yet the word is charged because the word 'discipline' these days is associated with punishment of children and the enforcing of a behaviour from someone in a superior position. (for eg, I was 'disciplined' with a cane on one occasion in primary school, a practice which was banned soon afterwards).
"adept" - which Ra uses quite liberally (almost 100 times in total) and which is strictly factual; describing someone who has cleared the first 5 energy centres to the minimal degree that they are able to begin working with the indigo energy centre in a somewhat balanced fashion.
however, the word 'adept' is seen as someone giving off 'airs'; or making themselves out to be different or superior; and it would be seem to be true that one does not designate oneself as an 'adept'; but rather that one is 'recognised' as such; either by other 'adepts' (which causes a circular chain) or if someone really does have the 'eye' to see where the kundalini is (ie, that it has reached the 6th centre).
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anyway, these 2 words jumped out at me, as even though Ra uses them liberally, they are rarely invoked as descriptors when people talk about their own practice or theory.
anyways, just a few thoughts.
thanks.
2 in particular spring to mind:
"discipline" - which Ra uses over 50 times, and which is with the intent of 'disciplines' as in trainings or practices or becoming skilled in ... and yet the word is charged because the word 'discipline' these days is associated with punishment of children and the enforcing of a behaviour from someone in a superior position. (for eg, I was 'disciplined' with a cane on one occasion in primary school, a practice which was banned soon afterwards).
"adept" - which Ra uses quite liberally (almost 100 times in total) and which is strictly factual; describing someone who has cleared the first 5 energy centres to the minimal degree that they are able to begin working with the indigo energy centre in a somewhat balanced fashion.
however, the word 'adept' is seen as someone giving off 'airs'; or making themselves out to be different or superior; and it would be seem to be true that one does not designate oneself as an 'adept'; but rather that one is 'recognised' as such; either by other 'adepts' (which causes a circular chain) or if someone really does have the 'eye' to see where the kundalini is (ie, that it has reached the 6th centre).
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anyway, these 2 words jumped out at me, as even though Ra uses them liberally, they are rarely invoked as descriptors when people talk about their own practice or theory.
anyways, just a few thoughts.
thanks.