The Hermetica 101
Ancient Egyptian Enlightenment Series, Book 2
Since the beginning of time, humankind has pondered the meaning of life, the extension of life beyond this world, and the existence of a God or creator.
The Hermetica is the second major work of the Ancient Egyptian philosopher Hermes Trismegistus, who is reported to have had an awakening during an extended period of meditation.
During this awakening, Hermes, much like Jesus and Buddha later on, claims to have been exposed to the meaning of life, the presence of a world beyond this world, the existence of God, and the secret of our immortality. The Hermetica is his account of the experience.
"Just as we were developed for this world in the womb, so too are we being developed for the next world within these bodies."
"Just as we emerged from the world of our mother's womb into this world, so too will we emerge from the world of these bodies into the next..."
Excerpt from Chapter One
Once
When I was in deep silence
And my mind was focused
In deep concentration,
And I was wholly intent
In my focus,
I experienced
Something dramatic,
Something beyond
My normal perception
And understanding
My senses seemed to suspend
As if withdrawn during sleep
And I traveled
Beyond my thoughts
My mind was alert
And clear
And my understanding
Surpassed any clarity
That I had ever known
In this state
It seemed
A vast and boundless Intelligence
Emerged
Within my mind's eye
This Intelligence
Seemed to know me
And called me
By name
"What are you looking for,
Hermes?" IT seemed to say,
Yet I heard IT speak
Not through my ears;
And saw IT before me,
But not with my eyes-
I experienced IT
With my mind,
With my heart
"Who are you?" I asked
"I am God,
I am Consciousness ITself,
I am Atum,
As your kind calls me
"I created you
And am part of you
And am with you always-
In all ways,
Everywhere
"I know what you seek"
IT seemed to say
Without speaking;
And I heard
And understood
"But hold in your mind
All that you wish to know
And I will show you..."
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