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Mystical Philosophy of Universal Consciousness
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A, B, C, D
The theme of the arrangement of the symbols above is based on the idea that in
mythological and philosophic forms, Egyptian mythology and philosophy merge
with world mythology, philosophy and religion. The hieroglyphic symbols at the
very top (†) mean: "Know Thyself," "Self knowledge is the basis of all true
knowledge" and (±) abbreviated forms of Smai taui, signifies “Egyptian Yoga.”
The next four below represent the four words in Egyptian Philosophy, which
mean "YOGA." They are: (A) "Nefer"(B) "Sema" (C) "Ankh" and (D)
"Hetep.”
The Term “Egyptian Yoga” and The Philosophy Behind It
As previously discussed, Yoga in all of its forms were practiced in Egypt apparently earlier
than anywhere else in our history. This point of view is supported by the fact that there is
documented scriptural and iconographical evidence of the disciplines of virtuous living, dietary
purification, study of the wisdom teachings and their practice in daily life, psychophysical and
psycho-spiritual exercises and meditation being practiced in Ancient Egypt, long before the
evidence of its existence is detected in India (including the Indus Valley Civilization) or any
other early civilization (Sumer, Greece, China, etc.).
The teachings of Yoga are at the heart of Prt m Hru. As explained earlier, the word “Yoga” is
a Sanskrit term meaning to unite the individual with the Cosmic. The term has been used in
certain parts of this book for ease of communication since the word “Yoga” has received wide
popularity especially in western countries in recent years. The Ancient Egyptian equivalent term
to the Sanskrit word yoga is: “Smai.” Smai means union, and the following determinative terms
give it a spiritual significance, at once equating it with the term “Yoga” as it is used in India.
When used in conjunction with the Ancient Egyptian symbol which means land, “Ta,” the term
“union of the two lands” arises.
In Chapter 4 and Chapter 17 of the Prt m Hru, a term “Smai Tawi” is used. It means “Union
of the two lands of Egypt,” ergo “Egyptian Yoga.” The two lands refer to the two main districts
of the country (North and South). In ancient times, Egypt was divided into two sections or land
areas. These were known as Lower and Upper Egypt. In Ancient Egyptian mystical philosophy,
the land of Upper Egypt relates to the divinity Heru (Heru), who represents the Higher Self, and
the land of Lower Egypt relates to Set, the divinity of the lower self. So Smai Taui means “the
union of the two lands” or the “Union of the lower self with the Higher Self. The lower self
relates to that which is negative and uncontrolled in the human mind including worldliness,
egoism, ignorance, etc. (Set), while the Higher Self relates to that which is above temptations
and is good in the human heart as well as in touch with transcendental consciousness (Heru).
Thus, we also have the Ancient Egyptian term Smai Heru-Set, or the union of Heru and Set. So
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