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Collection of maxims (short statements) attributed to the great hero of Egyptian Monasticism. Only non-Gnostic tractate in the Nag Hammadi. Offers instructions and admonitions (counsel or warning) to a pupil. Praises offered to God as Wisdom. Some Pagan examples as hymns. It is fragmented and not a unified whole. A Christian writing. Early first century. First moral philosophy Jesus as source of wisdom. Second theological Alexandrian teachings. The Nag Hammadi Scriptures Set of early Christianity and Gnostics codices in a jar at the base of the Jabal al-Tarif cliffs, Nag Hammadi in Egypt around C200 AD. Originally written in Greek and translated into Coptic. Book: The Nag Hammadi Scriptures Marvin W. Meyer (Editor), Elaine H. Pagels (Introduction), James M. Robinson (Contributor)

Speech or message of Jesus. True meaning of crucifixion. Indicates there was a first discourse. Seth is regarded as the manifestation of Christ within a person. Therefore Jesus was a manifestation of Seth. Message delivered by Jesus. Savior has come down from the divine. Above Yaldabaoth and archons. Jesus in human body. Gnosis of all akin to him. Realize “Wedding of truth” through oneness. Adonaios is one of the archons. Cannot execute real Christ consciousness through crucifixion. Gnostic Basilides suggest Simon of Cyrene, who carried the cross. Three types ignorant (flesh), Christians (of soul) and perfect assembly (of spirit). The Nag Hammadi Scriptures Set of early Christianity and Gnostics codices in a jar at the base of the Jabal al-Tarif cliffs, Nag Hammadi in Egypt around C200 AD. Originally written in Greek and translated into Coptic. Book: The Nag Hammadi Scriptures Marvin W. Meyer (Editor), Elaine H. Pagels (Introduction), James M. Robinson (Contributor)

An apocalypse, revelation given by Derdekeas the son of infinite light, to Shem the son of Noah. A fictional narrative describes Shem’s ecstatic ascent to the summit of creation and his awakening. Consist of cosmology [origin of the universe] and anthropogony [study of human origins]. An account of the flood. Destruction of Sodom. Shem’s mission on Earth. It is a very long passage. The Nag Hammadi Scriptures Set of early Christianity and Gnostics codices in a jar at the base of the Jabal al-Tarif cliffs, Nag Hammadi in Egypt around C200 AD. Originally written in Greek and translated into Coptic. Book: The Nag Hammadi Scriptures Marvin W. Meyer (Editor), Elaine H. Pagels (Introduction), James M. Robinson (Contributor)

Coptic version of a portion version of the parable of Socrates in Plato’s Republic (Book 275 BC) on the human soul. Soul compared to three forms. Many Headed-Beast, Lion and Human. Many-Headed Beat is lower passions, Lion for higher passions (courage. Human is reason The Nag Hammadi Scriptures Set of early Christianity and Gnostics codices in a jar at the base of the Jabal al-Tarif cliffs, Nag Hammadi in Egypt around C200 AD. Originally written in Greek and translated into Coptic. Book: The Nag Hammadi Scriptures Marvin W. Meyer (Editor), Elaine H. Pagels (Introduction), James M. Robinson (Contributor)

The Nag Hammadi Scriptures – The Concept of Our Great Power Also known as Intellectual Perception of Understanding. Open with a discourse from the “Great Power” himself. The highest God. Promises invisibility to anyone who knows him. These people will see the great power. Recounts salvation history. (Age of flesh and age of the soul).Water, Earth, Air and Fire (Darkenss). Follows some biblical direction. The Nag Hammadi Scriptures Set of early Christianity and Gnostics codices in a jar at the base of the Jabal al-Tarif cliffs, Nag Hammadi in Egypt around C200 AD. Originally written in Greek and translated into Coptic. Book: The Nag Hammadi Scriptures Marvin W. Meyer (Editor), Elaine H. Pagels (Introduction), James M. Robinson (Contributor)

Are we expressing material or spiritual expression? Something to consider.

Are we expressing material or spiritual expression? Something to consider.

Some sound issues for a couple of minutes then fixed at 7.43mins in. -) Does everything happen perfectly and are we where we are supposed to be. This statement when perceived from the spirit cannot be untrue. It is always true but does it mean we are following our purpose Something to contemplate

The Chandogya Upanisad belongs to the Sama Veda. It is part of the Chandogya Brahmana which has ten chapters. The first two chapters deal with sacrifices, problems of liturgy (form of worship) and other doctrines. The other eight constitute the Chandogya Upanisads.

The Chandogya Upanisad belongs to the Sama Veda. It is part of the Chandogya Brahmana which has ten chapters. The first two chapters deal with sacrifices, problems of liturgy (form of worship) and other doctrines. The other eight constitute the Chandogya Upanisads.

The Chandogya Upanisad belongs to the Sama Veda. It is part of the Chandogya Brahmana which has ten chapters. The first two chapters deal with sacrifices, problems of liturgy (form of worship) and other doctrines. The other eight constitute the Chandogya Upanisads.

The Chandogya Upanisad belongs to the Sama Veda. It is part of the Chandogya Brahmana which has ten chapters. The first two chapters deal with sacrifices, problems of liturgy (form of worship) and other doctrines. The other eight constitute the Chandogya Upanisads.

The Chandogya Upanisad belongs to the Sama Veda. It is part of the Chandogya Brahmana which has ten chapters. The first two chapters deal with sacrifices, problems of liturgy (form of worship) and other doctrines. The other eight constitute the Chandogya Upanisads.

The Chandogya Upanisad belongs to the Sama Veda. It is part of the Chandogya Brahmana which has ten chapters. The first two chapters deal with sacrifices, problems of liturgy (form of worship) and other doctrines. The other eight constitute the Chandogya Upanisads.

The Chandogya Upanisad belongs to the Sama Veda. It is part of the Chandogya Brahmana which has ten chapters. The first two chapters deal with sacrifices, problems of liturgy (form of worship) and other doctrines. The other eight constitute the Chandogya Upanisads.

The Chandogya Upanisad belongs to the Sama Veda. It is part of the Chandogya Brahmana which has ten chapters. The first two chapters deal with sacrifices, problems of liturgy (form of worship) and other doctrines. The other eight constitute the Chandogya Upanisads.

The Brhad-Aranyaka Upanisad is recognized as the most important of the Upanisads. It consists of three sections. Madhu Kanda (Kanda=Section) the teaching of the basic identity of the individual and Universal Self. Muni Kanda a philosophical justification of the teaching. The Khila Kanda deals with certain modes of worship and meditation. All answering to the three stages of religious life, sravana [hearing the Upanisad], manana [logical reflection] and upapatti [contemplative meditation].

The Brhad-Aranyaka Upanisad is recognized as the most important of the Upanisads. It consists of three sections. Madhu Kanda (Kanda=Section) the teaching of the basic identity of the individual and Universal Self. Muni Kanda a philosophical justification of the teaching. The Khila Kanda deals with certain modes of worship and meditation. All answering to the three stages of religious life, sravana [hearing the Upanisad], manana [logical reflection] and upapatti [contemplative meditation].

The Brhad-Aranyaka Upanisad is recognized as the most important of the Upanisads. It consists of three sections. Madhu Kanda (Kanda=Section) the teaching of the basic identity of the individual and Universal Self. Muni Kanda a philosophical justification of the teaching. The Khila Kanda deals with certain modes of worship and meditation. All answering to the three stages of religious life, sravana [hearing the Upanisad], manana [logical reflection] and upapatti [contemplative meditation].

The Brhad-Aranyaka Upanisad is recognized as the most important of the Upanisads. It consists of three sections. Madhu Kanda (Kanda=Section) the teaching of the basic identity of the individual and Universal Self. Muni Kanda a philosophical justification of the teaching. The Khila Kanda deals with certain modes of worship and meditation. All answering to the three stages of religious life, sravana [hearing the Upanisad], manana [logical reflection] and upapatti [contemplative meditation].

The Brhad-Aranyaka Upanisad is recognized as the most important of the Upanisads. It consists of three sections. Madhu Kanda (Kanda=Section) the teaching of the basic identity of the individual and Universal Self. Muni Kanda a philosophical justification of the teaching. The Khila Kanda deals with certain modes of worship and meditation. All answering to the three stages of religious life, sravana [hearing the Upanisad], manana [logical reflection] and upapatti [contemplative meditation].

The Brhad-Aranyaka Upanisad is recognized as the most important of the Upanisads. It consists of three sections. Madhu Kanda (Kanda=Section) the teaching of the basic identity of the individual and Universal Self. Muni Kanda a philosophical justification of the teaching. The Khila Kanda deals with certain modes of worship and meditation. All answering to the three stages of religious life, sravana [hearing the Upanisad], manana [logical reflection] and upapatti [contemplative meditation].

The Vedas are a large body of religious texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit are the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and scriptures of Hinduism. The Upanisads are late Vedic Sanskrit texts of religious teachings and ideas still revered in Hinduism. Vedas were composed over a time period ranging from 1200 to 400 B.C.E The Upanisads were written over a time period ranging from 700 to 400 B.C.E There are 4 different Vedas – Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, Atharva Veda.

Kena belongs to the Sama Veda…Fours sections, the first two in verse and the other two in prose…deals with the Supreme Unqualified Brahman, the absolute principle…the prose part deals with the Supreme as God…the worshipping soul gradually acquires the higher wisdom which results in the consciousness of the identity with the Supreme.