This is my first post at Sacred Magick. I am not often disposed toward fraternization, being by nature a solitary seeker, however a recent life crisis has congealed my understanding regarding topics of long standing interest. I find that like always, I raise many more questions than I answer. From trolling for a few days, I have found that there is much wisdom to be found here. In that spirit, I humbly submit my own reflection on the differences between the mystery traditions for critique.


I am torn between the desire to become an indestructible master and an enlightened and blissful soul. Like the ancient Hindu debate on monism versus pluralism, I have come to suspect that the distinction between the two is irrelevant and that all perceived differences arise only from point of view. Regardless, I am obsessed with the process of becoming something far greater than I presently am.

The ultimate goal of blissful enlightenment and realization is merger with godhead, as a drop of water rejoins the sea never to be recovered.

The ultimate goal of indestructible mastery is to face and defeat all opposition fearlessly and without loss. Necessarily this goal needs must be dedicated to a cause, whether one or many in order to fit the definition. What is an indestructible master without opposition? The very word indestructibility indicates an overwhelming strength surmountable by none; the very concept implies a goal. In western traditions this movement towards indestructible mastery is a natural part of the knowledge and conversation of the holy guardian angel. The adept becomes invincible, perhaps immortal but this mastery only comes with the wisdom to use it as a master.

Can the conflict that defines the indestructible master be characterized in the battle to realize self? Can the battle for enlightenment be the ultimate struggle, the perennial conflict where we are our own opponent? Can a battle with self ever yield loss? We do not come from, nor fade to, nothing. Can a piece of self really be vanquished without a corresponding but opposite gain? I think not.

In this, for me, are reconciled the Yogas of the East and West.