Transcending the ego is a number one priority for a person to attain the ultimate goal. The Bhagavad-Gita directly points to identifying the doer-ship of the ego and transcending it. The Buddha's words in The Dhammapada, teach the same concept regarding the ego, transcending - taught by attaining "Nirvana" which is the state of Pure Consciousness. Very few humans have attained this state of Pure Consciousness. Within the Hebrew Scriptures, the concept of the ego is taught, although it is taught in the way of humility, through stories - an example such as King Saul - ego driven arrogance, next to King David - humility, a circumcised heart.
The ego plays three themes in life. The "Me" number one, the feeling "special" concept. Control, the ego thrives on having control and power over others. The Victim, the ego loves to play the victim, drawing attention to the victimization of the person that draws attention to the person. The ego is related with pure self-centeredness, which drives a person's selfishness, greed, and arrogance. Considering that the ego is the source of darkness, for a person to advance spiritually and attain a deep meaningful friendship with the Almighty Divine Source; that person has to use action to humble oneself and transcend the ego.
The person that identifies themselves with the body is living the delusion of the ego. The ego survives with the delusion that the person is the doer of their own action, and that the person is the body. Thus, when the body dies, the person must die, which is the common belief, except for members of religion because the ego has them deluded to the point that they’re special and they are saved. Every religion thrives on being the “special group” and they’re saved because of their belief, which is false. Consequently, the person can justify their life through their religion, because they believe they are saved. As a result, justification is an ego driven characteristic that allows the ego to enjoy its survival, along with living a selfish and greedy lifestyle because of feeling special. The comment, “everyone makes mistakes, you will be forgiven” is ego driven thinking. Karmic bonds will be attached.
From the teachers that teach enlightenment that stems from India and the Bhagavad-Gita, they agree on one issue - transcending the ego. The problem with people that teach publicly is that the ego attaches onto the person who is receiving public attention. The ego is crafty to the point of deluding the person that is in the public eye; that they themselves have transcended the ego and others have not. It is impossible to transcend the ego being in the public eye. The ego will take advantage of any open door of opportunity for attention: feeling special, being number one within a group, having people follow yourself, having control over others, playing the victim.
The people that teach enlightenment have had a lot of influence within the subject. The concepts are not too hard to understand and easy to teach others. The problem is that the so-called guru's have fashioned it into a religion, which the guru themselves have missed the point. If the guru declares a person is enlightened then that person is convinced that they attained enlightenment. Enlightenment is related to a higher level of consciousness not an emotional episode. The ego is trampling all over these public teachers because they declare in public that they are this special person, whom the crafty ego gets just what it wants. Consequently, the ultimate goal is out of reach because of the ego, and being in the public eye. The Guru sets himself up by being special; people are looking up to him - idolizing him. Thus, nobody that receives attention on a public level can transcend the ego properly; if they were, they would never let themselves get into a situation like that in the first place.
Jesus, Buddha, and Krishna were living in the state of Pure Consciousness; that state of consciousness is ego-less. Moses was at very high level of consciousness and he still brought attention to himself - the ego trapped him - at the rock that they got water from. This is a lesson of the ego referring to Moses and the rock, Numbers 20:1-13, keep in mind that the context is doer-ship – Moses took credit and spoke with the tongue – “look what I did”. There is not a word in biblical Hebrew that could be translated into ego; the closest would be the word they translate into "sin". Since the ego is the source of darkness, therefore - the source of sin. The new earth will be ego-less which is the same as sinless. Jesus was without sin because he was ego-less. Ego is sin, the authentic source of darkness.
Transcendence resides within. Seeking and claiming the power within is the only way to transcend such things as: the ego, the senses, emotion, attachment, results of our action, other peoples perceptions, this world, sense objects.
Continually being in touch with our inner Self (spirit) and understanding this is where our reality is situated – comprehending the formless spirit that resides within is eternal is a way to transcend the ego. This fact of reality boggles the personality of the ego. Realizing that what we do, is not the I-ego, but giving the Glory and doer-ship to the Almighty Divine Creator, the ego loses its power. The source of doer-ship is the Creator that resides within.
Humility – the action of lowering oneself is vital and pivotal to change. Once a person is able to see a small aspect on how the ego operates, at that time, the person can work at transcending the ego. The struggle is ongoing - the ego never gives up.
Within the Bhagavad Gita, three different types of natures, or Gunas, dominate humankind. Clearly understanding the context of the natures can help a person to identify what they need to transcend within their life. Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita teaches about three gunas meaning natures that comprise of qualities. The three gunas, or nature of disposition, not only relate to nature, but also correspond three underlying attitudes of the mind that shape human behavior.
The three forces of nature exhibit a predominating behavior. The three gunas are explained as follows: Sattvic person, (a rare type) untainted, free from sorrow, calm, and harmonized; Rajasic person, (the majority of humanity) restless energy, marked by passion, born of craving and attachment, always in motion; Tamas person, (also common) ignorance-born, deluded, indolence, lethargic, dwelling under the deceptive darkness.
Each nature or behavior causes attachment, Sattvic can attach to joy, which is a pleasure; however, Sattvic is the goal compared to living in the lower two gunas. When Rajasic and Tamas are transcended, Sattvic will prevail.
Rajasic ruling trait is based on desire and materialism that bonds attachment to the results of action. Rajasic feeds on cravings, greed, constant activity—leads to grief, sorrow, and disappointment.
Tamas relates to utter darkness, laziness, dullness, stagnation, and confusion. When Tamas is the ruling trait the negative qualities bewilders the person ensnaring them in the hole of darkness.
Sattvic ruling trait provides an unobstructed view of our formless spirit, the inner person. When a person is in harmony with the light of our true formless spirit, then the person can subject this world of material—this person has attained the nature of Sattvic.
Transcending the obstacles, which relates to circumcising the heart that Moses taught, is the path to rise above from one nature to the next. The power of transcendence dwells within and streams from the Almighty Divine. Action is required for a person to overcome the two lower natures. Moses, The Buddha, Krishna, and Jesus taught acting within the context of integrity, honesty, and generosity conquers the darkness. An example is written at Genesis Chapter 4:6
Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it."
The darkness comprising of ego desires for control. Once a person can identify which guna is dominating, then that person can strive to rise to the nature of Sattvic, the Bhagavad Gita explains to go beyond the nature of Sattvic. The purpose of the earthly life is to transcend the two lower gunas and attain the serenity of Sattvic. The person that attains Sattvic is a rare person that has confronted and subjected this world of material. This person values wisdom, knowledge, and solitude. If a person can attain the nature of Sattvic, then one more step can be attained, but only the few have attained it.
To give up and surrender even the nature of Sattvic, a person becomes the watcher of the gunas. Subjecting all objects of this world along with the gunas, a person can attain the state of pure consciousness, which the Buddha described this as nirvana; Jesus used the term Kingdom of God. This state is indifferent to the nature of the gunas, not having a desire of the joyful calm of Sattvic, or the active nature of Rajasic. This state of pure consciousness is a state, or world of its own. The reality of pure consciousness is complete contrast to this world. An amazing concept: humans can enter and dwell in this reality. The individuals that are granted the ability to maintain and cope with the reality of pure consciousness and the material world are the extreme few; however, this should be the focus and goal in a person's life.
The rare person that attains the nature of Sattvic is a person that has taken life seriously by digging for truth: studying all scripture that is available, giving up all attachments, indifferent to pain, pleasure, success and failure. This person has an ability to enter the state of pure consciousness; however, it is a person choice.
The Sattvic person reveres the Almighty Divine Source, clearly understanding his true source and his inner identity—the formless spirit. This person will go out of his way for the stranger as a sacrifice without bonding to an attachment to the results of his action. This person does not expect anything in return. This person gives their whole self within the context of generosity.
The Rajasic person is concerned about results that stems from greed and selfishness. This person serves the gods of materialism and of money. This person may strive in religion only to serve the gods of religion. Always keeping oneself busy in the pursuits of the world—never taking time to seek what resides within.
The Tamas person is undisciplined, stupid, stubborn, and disrespectful toward others, good for nothing. This person is lazy, not having any concern for the consequences for their action; they go from ignorance to utter darkness never able to pull them out of the hole of delusion.
Considering that the few have entered the state of Pure Consciousness, the personal goal is transcending the natures of Rajasic and Tamas and attaining the nature of Sattvic. Attaining Sattvic a person will be blessed will the ultimate goal of their search and progress spirituality into a higher level of consciousness.
Matthew wrote about the three natures, which Jesus taught at Matthew chapter 13:1-23.
"Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown."
The same context of information the book of Matthew in relation to the Gunas, although, a different style of teaching. Jesus taught the three gunas within a different culture and era of time, although the context if identical.
Forgiveness defines as a pardon of transgressions, behavior that transgressed the commandments, such as adultery, murder, or thievery. However, required conditions exist to grant a pardon. Karma dictates a response to action. An action of good or bad—a person will receive in return what they deserve, good, or bad. The populace prefers the avoidance of understanding that actions are subjected to karma.
The mentality, because of religious dogma, prefers the stimulated appeal to a pardon of action, motivated by a belief of imperfection. Consequently, justification of the ego prevails over the scrutiny of individual, personal action. Eastern scriptures, the Dhammapada, Bhagavad Gita, and the Tao Te Ching focus directly to attaining a higher level of consciousness. Because of this path, the context of forgiveness is absent. Within the Hebrew and Greek scriptures the teaching of forgiveness is on an immense level, even so—prerequisite conditions are mandatory.
Moses, the Prophets, Jesus, and the Apostles, taught the context of forgiveness. Moses continually interceded for the Israelites so forgiveness would be granted. Forgiveness was granted; even so, the Divine Spirit will not leave the guilty unpunished. Written in the book of Numbers, Moses taught that the Divine did forgive the Israelites even though they saw the miracles with their very own eyes, although castigated them by not allowing the group to see the promise land. The group of the Israelites was pardoned upon the faith of Moses. However, personal karma appended on to each individual according to personal behavior.
“Then the LORD said, I have pardoned, according to your word. But truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD, none of the men who have seen my glory and my signs that I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and yet have put me to the test these ten times and have not obeyed my voice, shall see the land that I swore to give to their fathers. And none of those who despised me shall see it.” — Numbers 17:20-23
“And he said, If now I have found favor in your sight, O Lord, please let the Lord go in the midst of us, for it is a stiff-necked people, and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your inheritance.” — Exodus 34:9
Moses taught a required quality for a pardon to be granted—a person must forgive their fellow citizen. Moses taught this context of forgiveness within a story format. Jesus expounded this lesson: a pardon is conditional upon the forgiveness of thy neighbor.
“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”—Matthew 6:14-15
The stories of King David and King Saul are excellent examples of how transgressions are pardoned. David committed murder, adultery, and took a census of Israel—forgiveness was granted and David remained as King; although, David experienced karmic bonds that produced grief and sorrow throughout the rest of his life. David was humble, generous, responsible, faithful, and forgave his companions. In contrast, King Saul was not forgiven for his arrogance, selfishness, jealousy, irresponsibility, and impatience. Interesting enough, King Saul avoided Idolatry, and worshiping other gods. King Saul experienced an evil spirit because the Divine Spirit departed, and karmic bonds attached to Saul’s behavior. Two different examples of David and Saul that teach the context of forgiveness and karmic bonds.
King Manasseh of the kingdom of Judah teaches a required quality to be pardoned is humility. King Manasseh committed the worse transgressions of all the Kings of Judah. He sacrificed his children to the Canaanite gods, and pursed idolatry that plunged the two-tribe kingdom of Judah beyond pardon. Because of Manasseh, Judah was destroyed by the Babylonians, despite the reforms of King Josiah. During Assyrian captivity, Manasseh humbled himself and prayed, because of humility, Manasseh was granted forgiveness, and the kingship restored in Jerusalem. —2 Chronicles 33:1-20
Matthew chapter 18:23-35, clearly teaches that treating our fellow citizen kindly is crucial to be granted a pardon. The story of a servant owning money to his master and begged the master to be patient and he would pay everything back. The master had pity on his servant and forgave the debt. That servant went out and found one of his servants that owed money. He dealt harshly with his servant, throwing him into prison. Then the master called the servant, that he forgave, and called him a wicked person, and threw him into jail to be tortured until he paid everything back. Consequently, Jesus declares:
"This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." Each person will receive his or her karma and forgiveness is conditional.
Heartfelt forgiveness concerning our fellow citizen is a prerequisite to be granted Divine forgiveness. The heart can store resentment and bitterness that create a grudge. A grudge produces: spite, malice, envy, covetous, jealousy—emotions stored the heart that prevents Divine forgiveness. Humility is an indispensable quality. A person must cultivate, and display humility, to be granted with Divine forgiveness.
Humility—transcendence of the ego—will motivate a person to avoid inner corrupting emotions that prevents inner heartfelt forgiveness. The ego that produces arrogance that is opposed to humility—the ego deludes reality. The ego prevents a heart to admit mistakes, thus, voids out a pardon. Karmic bonds will dictate the person’s life.
The apostle John writes—If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. —First John 1:9. The context of forgiveness must be contemplated to understand the simplicity of this verse. Consequently, Christianity teaches a form of justification disguised as forgiveness.
Taking in Knowledge is the crucial to being grated with wisdom. The world is under the domination of the wicked ones that the lower entities have control of the religions in the earth. The world religions teach falsehood, ear-tickling dogma that allows justification. For a person who is striving for the ultimate goal, understanding the context of forgiveness is pivotal. Cultivating the qualities of King David is paramount to be granted a Divine pardon. Nevertheless, karmic bonds are attached to human behavior—good or bad.
The destiny of the children of the light is an absolute contrast than the children of the darkness. The destiny of the children of the darkness is the easy path of ego, greed, and selfishness. The path of darkness will be of shame, grief, fear, and dread - living in their own kingdom. The destiny of the children of the light will be in the ego-less new earth of love, joy, and peace. However, the path is of suffering, pain, and death.
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism believes in being saved from death and enters heaven after living one life. The requirement is for Christians to believe in Jesus and for Muslims to believe in Muhammad. Because of the dogma that is taught for generations, the context of the truth is absent. Consequently, religion and the public believe they will be saved without going through any hardship and death during the judgment.
Considering that Christianity is blinded from the context of the New Testament, the members are duped into thinking they are saved by grace, because of the writings of Paul. The Apostle Paul was teaching concerning the chosen during his era, his perception was that all the followers of Jesus were chosen or Anointed by the spirit, which is taught at Romans Chapter Eight. In the first century, in the early days of the apostles, the return of Jesus was the predominant subject. Thus, the subject of being saved was paramount. Consequently, people around the world believe they will be saved without suffering or tested to death when the Man of Lawlessness arrives. The Prophet Zechariah teaches concerning the destiny of the children of light.
The Shepherd Struck, the Sheep Scattered, "Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man Who is close to me!" declares the LORD Almighty. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones. In the whole land," declares the LORD, "two-thirds will be struck down and perish, yet one-third will be left in it.
This third I will bring into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them; I will say, They are my people, and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' - Zechariah 13:7-9
Notice Zechariah writes about two groups, which Jesus taught concerning a little flock and other sheep. The two-thirds relate to the other sheep that are destined for the new ego-less earth. They will go through a swift death without suffering at the hands of men, although tested by facing death during the time of the man of lawlessness. Most of the other sheep are stuck in religion, although their heart condition and belief will save them. This is what it means to be saved. Paul, Peter, John, and the others wrote about being saved in respects to the time of Judgment - the main issue during the first century. The Christians and Islam are deceived along with all the other religions.
The chosen (little flock) offer themselves to share in the sufferings of their Master Jesus. Thus, Zechariah teaches that one-third of the children of light (chosen) will be tested like gold and put through the fire - refined like silver, which defines as suffering. The chosen share in the sufferings of Jesus, and for the other sheep, which allows the multitude of the other sheep die a swift death. Cutting off a person's head is much different from nails run through the flesh and hung on a stake.
The majority cannot comprehend why the Almighty Divine Spirit ordains pain and suffering for the side of righteousness. The children of the light must be tested concerning their faith, and integrity. The children of the light must suffer and experience discipline to live in the new earth. The inner hearts of humanity are being maneuvered for the judgment time of the Man of Lawlessness. Which one of the kingdoms will the inner heart desire, the easy path of darkness or the narrow road of the light?
For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.- I Peter 2:19
It is commendable if a person suffers, especially if a person is innocent - blameless. Discipline is essential. Jesus set the example having to suffer and die to be raised. Additionally, the apostles suffered by the hands of the children of the darkness. During the time of the Man of Lawlessness the children of the light will suffer, and be murdered by the children of the darkness.
It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. - Hebrews 12:7-11
The destiny of the Chosen compared to the other sheep is different. The other sheep will live on the ego-less new earth in harmony with the Sacred Spirits who will live in the new heavens, Isaiah clearly taught concerning a new earth and new heavens.
Indeed, the chosen is a person that is spiritually solo - abandoning idolatrous religion, lives a life of non-attachment, has surrendered being positioned, and continually transcends the ego. Humility and acting unselfishly concerning the stranger is a predominant quality among the chosen. The chosen are the ones that give their whole self and that are granted with wisdom to understand the truth - the hidden context of the Almighty Divine is revealed. They offer themselves to suffer for others, which is a choice; thus, the life of the chosen becomes a sacrifice. This is the context concerning Jesus offered as a sacrifice. Christianity perceives that Jesus was a human sacrifice. Human sacrifice is against the commandments. Jesus chose to take on the suffering for the other sheep that will live on the ego-less new earth. Jesus being anointed was raised as, not only King, but as high priest. Jesus transformed the temple that allows humans to be forgiven through him. Before this, humans had to bring an animal sacrifice to the temple for forgiveness. Leaving religion and any kind of position is vital, because it is impossible to be considered for the privilege of the chosen.
The Destiny of the chosen is to rule as spirit with Jesus. This is what is meant by being born again, worshiping in spirit and truth. The chosen is referred to in Ephesians Chapter 2, notably Verse 8-10. The Prophets wrote that the minds will be blinded and hearts cannot perceive. People’s ears hear, but do not listen. Because of this, each person has to seek the truth. The Almighty Divine can open a person's eyes and take off the veil of deception. Religions will never understand, nor except the truth.
