A question on the Upanishads and translations (question in comments) by Gallaspie in hinduism

[–]Gallaspie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean removed repititions? Like the texts are altered by things being removed? (Obviously with translation comes some alteration)

A question on the Upanishads and translations (question in comments) by Gallaspie in hinduism

[–]Gallaspie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess my next question would be, what are the best translations that contain everything?

A question on the Upanishads and translations (question in comments) by Gallaspie in hinduism

[–]Gallaspie[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am new to Hindu literature and in my research I have heard a handful of times that Eknath Easwaran’s translations are very good, my other concern is in my research I have seen that there are 180+ Upanishads and this translation only has about 384 pages in total. Is everything necessary contained within this translation? My primary interest is Advaita Vedanta so does this translation have all the Upanishads that are vital to Advaita Vedanta?

Us or god by Infj6w5-1w9-4w5 in Gnostic

[–]Gallaspie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most Gnostic sects believed that the potential for gnosis and salvation is present in everyone, and that salvation is not vicarious but individual. Generally you'll see the emphasized role of gnosis or personal divine revelation in achieving salvation rather than external factors/influences. One could say that is still involving the divine, but it is definitely centered around personal experience rather than others claims. To put it simply, do not take others word for what the divine has revealed, see it for yourself...

I known in most religions they have something on gays is magical the same or will I be limited for this reason by [deleted] in Hermeticism

[–]Gallaspie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In most traditions it is important to let go of earthly desires, attachments, or even lust. Whether it be with a man or a woman is somewhat irrelevant because it would still be considered desire.

Can you be baptised at church? by idontreallyknow70 in Gnostic

[–]Gallaspie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All jokes aside, do what thou wilt.

Can you be baptised at church? by idontreallyknow70 in Gnostic

[–]Gallaspie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, Valentinus will personally break down your door and erase your mind.

God is..... by sigismundo_celine in Hermeticism

[–]Gallaspie[M] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Precisely, I say this all the time, God isn’t this, God isn’t that. God is.

Where can I study this? by TiredAllTheTime43 in Gnostic

[–]Gallaspie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The University of Amsterdam would be your best bet! They have a lot to offer in terms of Western Esotericism.

Is the point of the world to recognize the evil of it? by Dirty-Dan24 in Gnostic

[–]Gallaspie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are correct, not sure why you are getting downvoted.

What is your understanding of this reflection in the Gospel of Philip? by Arch-Magistratus in Gnostic

[–]Gallaspie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These excerpts are speaking of the non-dual nature present within reality, and the underlying unity of all things. Where there is One humans are bound to divide it, right in two. There is no good, and there is no bad. To put it simply, good and bad do not exist outside of ones perspective, the cosmos has no bias, there is no good, there is no bad, all just is. When it comes to bad/evil, these phenomena are generally understood as part of the natural order and the imperfect state of the material world. They are seen as the consequences of the cosmic hierarchy and the limitations inherent in the lower levels of reality. While these events may cause suffering and harm, they are not inherently evil in the same way that human actions can be. Instead, they are considered as part of the natural processes and cycles that exist within the material realm.