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The Isa belongs to the Vajasaneyi school of the Yajur Veda…consists of forty chapters. Its main purpose is to teach the essential unit of God and the world, being and becoming, as in the Absolute in relation to the world.

The Taittiriya Upanisad belongs to the Yajur Veda. It is divided into three sections called Vallis. It is the science of phonetics and pronunciation. The second deals with the knowledge of the Supreme Self.

The Taittiriya Upanisad belongs to the Yajur Veda. It is divided into three sections called Vallis. It is the science of phonetics and pronunciation. The second deals with the knowledge of the Supreme Self.

Maya: Magic or Illusion Avidya: Ignorance Vidya: Wisdom Prakrti: Nature

Atman: spiritual life principle of the universe, real self, the Spirit/Soul.

Brahman is Ultimate Reality Underlying all Phenomena

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 Upanishads 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 Upanishads 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.

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 Upanishads are late Vedic Sanskrit texts of religious teachings and ideas still revered in Hinduism. The Principal Upanishads: Edited with Introduction, Text, Translation and Notes (English, Sanskrit and Sanskrit Edition) Author Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, second President of India. He was born on 5th September, 1888 and became a statesman and a scholar. The Upanisads are ancient philosophical texts that form the basis of the Hindu religion. The Hindus believe that these ancient works reveal the truth of the ultimate reality, and the path to moksha , or salvation. There are more than 200 Upanishads.

There are many interpretations of the Divine Spirit. From Body to many layers of soul and energy form. These are intellectual discourse. Ultimately there is only the Divine Spirit. All other levels are traversed seamlessly and silently as the coalesce into one ascent. Study and Learn. Try not to fixate on concepts and hierarchies. These will become distractions. God Bless.

My Summary of the Nag Hammadi - What is it Teaching Us? The Nag Hammadi Scriptures (Book) 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-C400 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 early Sethian treatise in a tripartite aretalogy [three part miraculous deed]. Powers, deeds and attributes of Protennoia-Barbelo. The first thought of the Sethian supreme deity the invisible spirit. First, Pretennoia inarticulate voice of the Invisible Spirit. Second, articulate speech of thought. Third, fully articulate word of the Logos.

Revelation of otherworldly ascent of Allogenes. Alllos means Another. Genos means kind. Stranger or foreigner. Revelations received from divine beings. The persona in the test are Allogenes to which things are revealed. Messos, Allogenes disciple and silent recipient. Youel, all glorious mother of glories give revelation discourses. Salamex, Semen and Arme luminaries of the Barbelo Aeon and chief revealers. Recall the hierarchy: 1) The Unknowable One 2) The Triple-Powered One [Mediator between unknowable one and Aeon Barbelo [Barbelo three powers Vitality, Existence and Mentality]. 3) Barbelo self-knowledge of invisible spirit. 4) The Triple-Male Child. The Savior. Christ Consciousness. Undifferentiated beings into differentiated beings to the Aeons of Autogenes & Protophanes. The third Kalyptos is beyond this. The Nag Hammadi Scriptures (Book) 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-C400 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)

Half the test is lost. Valentinian mythical narrative. Independent style of Valentinian teachings. [Valentinus, C200AD Egyptian religious philosopher, founder of Roman and Alexandrian schools of Gnosticism, religious dualism (rival deities of good and evil) with salvation by Gnosis, or esoteric knowledge]. Speaks of Primal pair: 1. Depth [Bythos], 2. Silence [Tranquility]. This duplicates into Tetrad [four]. Then again, and again…360 aeons. The Nag Hammadi Scriptures (Book) 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-C400 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)

Poorly preserved. About humility, endurance in adversity, importance of faith. Steadfast in faith. This is a Gnostic religious discourse [homily]. Savior as a schoolmaster. Retrieve lost sheep. It may reflect some challenges between members if the Gnostic community. Some members may be disgruntled as they felt they are given a lower position in the community. The Nag Hammadi Scriptures (Book) 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-C400 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)

Badly damaged. A dialogue from prophet-mystic Marsanes. Leader of a small group indoctrinated Sethian Gnostics. Two archontics Martiades and Marsianos came down to earth to tell of the powers of the aeons. Others aeons as Gamaliel and Barbelo itself contributes. Composed of his own experience and theological and metaphysical doctrine of Sethianism. Talks of 13 seals. Like Zostrianos poses a number of questions. The Nag Hammadi Scriptures (Book) 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-C400 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 Letter of Peter to Philip The Letter of Peter to Phillip is a Christian Gnostic text. An occasion for Philip and others to come together to hear what the risen Christ has to say. Akin to the New Testament. Similar to Sethian perceptions. Offer a prayer to Source and then to Christ. Aeons, Archons, fullness and Pleroma are again mentioned. Some mention of the fall of the mother Eve akin to the fall of Sophia in Sethian & Gnostic texts. Mother can also be matter. The Nag Hammadi Scriptures (Book) 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-C400 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)

Zostrianos is an account of otherworldly journey of Zostrianos. Composed ~c250AD in Greek. Non-Christian form of Gnostic Sethianism. Graded series of revelations and visions of the transcendental beings encountered. Character of each level he is then assimilated into them. A transcendental baptism, Sethian baptismal rites “Five Seals”. Tradition of ecstatic ascent. The Five Seals: Are the Realm of the divine Father [Triple-Powered Invisible Spirit]. [Existence, Vitality/Life, Blessedness, Mentality] Barbelo – Divine Manifestation (Divine Spirit. Virgin First emanation, Aeons). Triple-Male [Christ) Four personified attributes (foreknowledge, incorruptibility, life eternal, and truth) 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 – Zostrianos Zostrianos is an account of otherworldly journey of Zostrianos. Composed ~c250AD in Greek. Non-Christian form of Gnostic Sethianism. Graded series of revelations and visions of the transcendental beings encountered. Character of each level he is then assimilated into them. A transcendental baptism, Sethian baptismal rites “Five Seals”. Tradition of ecstatic ascent. The Five Seals: Are the Realm of the divine Father [Triple-Powered Invisible Spirit]. [Existence, Vitality/Life, Blessedness, Mentality] Barbelo – Divine Manifestation (Divine Spirit. Virgin First emanation, Aeons). Triple-Male [Christ) Four personified attributes (foreknowledge, incorruptibility, life eternal, and truth) 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 C200AD-C400AD. 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)

No trace of Christian influence. Original two Steles were on rock and brick tablets to preserve. Now become the three steles. Hymns from Seth to his own father, Pigeradamas [Heavenly Adam, First Human]. Also refers to the unshakable generation and ultimate celestial ascent. Bisexual Pigeradamas or Mirotheid. Also praise to the Self Generated One, Triple-Male Barbelo [aeon light from light, creator force] from a triple-powered one [not a real being]. Two main transcendent levels. We is use to describe Sethian community. Dositheos discover of the steles and reputed founder of Samaritan Gnostic religion. 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 – Excerpt From The Perfect Discourse Links between Alexandrian and Egyptian literature and civilizations. Authors refer to the misfortune of Egypt and the many foreign invaders and slaughters of the time. Then judgment of the soul and its journey in the underworld in pharos literature.. Hermetic system a spiritual way. Progress toward God an ascent through all is the strata of the universe... 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 Prayer of Thanksgiving Epilogue to Discourse of the Eighth and Ninth. Conclusion of final stags of Hermetic [complete, occult, astrological, theology] tradition. Three gifts of mind, word and knowledge. 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 Discourse On The Eighth And Ninth Last stage of spiritual perfection. Demands personal involvement. Initiation into divine mysteries of the Eighth and the Ninth. Prayers and Visions. From the beginning the father’s direction was through prayer. Takes place in Egypt. Original Greek version written in 200AD. Evokes astrological ideas with heavenly spheres. Remove influence of seven planets to gain access. Discussion of a disciple with his teacher. 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 – Authoritative Discourse Well preserved. Peach or teaching. An authentic representation of Gnostic tradition. A story of the soul from her heavenly origin to her fall into the world. The fiancé is the Spirit. Nourishes the bride [the ego self for me but the text suggest soul].Healing accomplished. Talks of the souls prostitution as free choice of the soul [ego self]. Evil tempts the souls with seductive offers into ignorance. 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 – Thunder (Perfect Mind) An anomaly script. A female speaking to an unknown audience. A passage that asks the listener to pay attention to the words in order to live and not die again. She abolishes all kinds of relationships, family or otherwise. Thunder is the Perfect Mind. Self-predictions and statements. Described by the authors as a drastic reinterpretation of Jewish Wisdom. Also suggests Gnostic, Isiac or other philosophy. 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)