Ancient Spiritual Symbols, Their True Meaning and Mistaken Occult Practices
Abstract: Throughout human history, we have encountered various spiritual practices and associated secret symbols that were intended to convey a deeper and purer spiritual message than their literal meanings suggest. Unfortunately, after the disappearance of true mystics, these messages were deliberately misinterpreted and co-opted for various occult practices and dark magic, often associated with secret societies and religious orders. For several centuries, these misinterpretations or fabricated concepts have instilled fear in the human psyche due to a lack of genuine insights into human consciousness. Even today, we often draw conclusions about these secret societies and link conspiracy theories to their symbols. This post aims to explore these ancient secret symbols more deeply and uncover their true meaning in relation to the supreme enlightenment of all bodhisattvas, from all religious traditions, going beyond their religious backgrounds and creeds. Fig. 1: Various religious symbo...