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EGYPTIAN TANTRIC YOGA
Figure: (above right) Another example 21 of the Kamitan Caduceus, with Atum-Ra
The underlying theme of non-duality occurs across the panorama of the Neterian theologies
and as the image and scripture above shows, there is an understanding of the essential nature of
all divinities as being expressions of the same single and transcendental, primary divinity. In the
above figure, the two great goddesses Nebethet and Aset attend on Atum-Ra as he stands on the
pedestal of Maat. Once again, the image of the Trinity is given with one male aspect and two
female aspects, symbolizing non-duality (one God, one Spirit) and duality (two goddesses),
respectively. Further, this image essentially links three High Gods (Asar, Ra and Atum) into
One. This presentation points to the highly advanced philosophical view that the Ancient
Egyptian Sages were putting forth, that the gods and goddesses (Neteru) are merely images for
worship, and are not to be seen as ultimate or absolute realities in and of themselves. Actually
they are aspects of the same transcendental reality. The main image presented in the center is of
Atum, whose name means “completion,” or “totality.” They are to be understood as windows
into the transcendent, avenues by which the energies of the mind and body may be channeled
towards a higher, spiritual goal in life. Not until Vedanta philosophy emerges in India, is there
another form of mysticism like it in the world.
This means that essentially, Asar and Ra are actually one being. This is most clearly
demonstrated by the depiction of Asar, in a Divine Boat (Neshmet). It is said that Ra has the
Moon and Sun as his eyes, and either works as a passageway to the deeper transcendental Self,
just as the eyes of a human being act as a window into the inner Self. Also, it is the sun that is
responsible for both daylight (sunlight) and moonlight (a reflection of sunlight). The moon is a
symbol of Asar, while the sun is a symbol of Ra. So there is a being who encompasses and
transcends them and it is known as Heru. This idea of the oneness of the Supreme Being is stated
again directly in the image above which reads: This 22 is Asar resting in Ra, Ra resting in Asar.
21 See other examples in the sections entitled “Kabbalism, Ancient Egypt and the Mysticism of the Tree of Life” and “The Early Practice
of Yoga in India and the Connection to Ancient Egypt”
22 The Creator, Atum-Ra
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