| Awaken Bharata |
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| Books By David Frawley |
| DEVIC AND ASURIC FORMS OF MYSTICISM | |
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| Devic
and Asuric Mysticism
Mysticism therefore can be divided into two basic types, what can be called the "light and dark," or "pure and impure." The first, I would call "Devic mysticism," after the term Deva or Godly, which exists for purposes of union with the Divine or higher Self. It is based upon yogic principles of truthfulness, non-violence and tolerance and emphasizes yogic practices of self-control, asceticism and meditation. It is an internal mysticism that has no external need to convert the world to a belief. Devic mysticism promotes Devic qualities of love, peace, selflessness and compassion. The second could be called "Asuric mysticism," after Asura for demon, titan or anti god, subtle beings of great pride, ambition and cunning. Asuric mysticism exists for promoting power or domination and projects a subtle but powerful ego.It is mixed with non-yogic values and practices like intolerance, aggression, and violence. Asuric mysticism works through Asuric qualities of anger, hatred, pride and vengeance. Though it may employ internal practices it always has an external aim to convert, conquer or control the external world. |
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