Theos-Talk Archives (June 2000 Message tt00035)

> << Aryel wrote:

  It can also be found in
> the Christian mass, if it is followed in theosophical states of awareness,
> from beginning to end (I hope you have done this; it can be quite
> extraordinary).  


   My friend Aryel,

   I am still having a great deal of difficulty following your arguments
without your defining its terms.  So, in addition to answers to the
questions that Govert (thank you, G.) and I have posted before, I would
find it helpful if you would elucidate upon another of your
propositions.  Since {as expressed above) you seem to be saying you have
experienced same:

  What exactly is a 'theosophical state of awareness'?

  How do you know that you are (or were) in it?

  When 'following' the mass in such a state of awareness, does the
transfer and interpretation of incoming information from SOME parts
(especially the midbrain) of the physical brain - auditory (hearing the
music), olfactory (smelling the incense), visual (watching the actions
of the celebrants), vestibular (that which keeps you upright on your
knees) - still remain functional, and in use?   Are you saying that in a
'theosophical state of awareness' only the function of the
reasoning/language and upper cortical centers of the physical brain are
'put in the garbage can' as you have indicated? 

  You have cautioned Govert about the importance of being very precise
in his definition of philosophical terms within this discussion, so you
can appreciate my interest in clarifying these issues.  

  Thanks again for your time- 

  Michele L.

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