From unameit@tctc.com Fri Jan 10 07:10:33 1997 Return-Path: Received: from kudonet.com by kudo20.kudonet.com (SMI-8.6/SMI-SVR4) id HAA28897; Fri, 10 Jan 1997 07:10:33 -0800 Received: from vera.nni.com by kudonet.com (SMI-8.6/SMI-SVR4) id HAA28350; Fri, 10 Jan 1997 07:19:09 -0800 Received: from linux.tctc.com ([205.243.39.34]) by vera.nni.com (Netscape Mail Server v2.0) with ESMTP id AAA286 for ; Fri, 10 Jan 1997 10:15:30 -0500 Received: from dial1-15.tctc.com (dial1-15.tctc.com [205.243.39.15]) by linux.tctc.com (8.7.6/8.7.1) with SMTP id KAA27872 for ; Fri, 10 Jan 1997 10:15:53 -0500 From: unameit@tctc.com (Brett Lane Robertson) To: tyagi@houseofkaos.abyss.com (xiwangmu) Newsgroups: alt.magick,alt.magick.tantra,alt.religion.sexuality,alt.philosophy.taoism,sci.psychology.transpersonal,alt.consciousness.mysticism,alt.religion.gnostic Subject: Re: OTO Supreme Secret (IX') (LONG) Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 14:57:07 GMT Message-ID: <32d644bb.31742370@news.tctc.com> References: X-Mailer: Forte Free Agent 1.1/32.230 content-length: 5872 Status: RO "xiwangmu: >#>apparently the 'Supreme Secret >#>of the OTO' is 'sacred sex within ritual circumstances' and, likely, >#>possibly coincident with bodily energetic disciplines along the lines of >#>kundalini yoga. >#> >#>this rite is supposed to fabricate the Elixir of Life, contained within >#>the comingled sexual effluvia of the participant male and female... As in the Catholic Church, "rites" and "ritual(s)" are not what they appear to be. They are a means to hide truths which those in power would suppress. Other means are in myth (where the truth is made into a metaphor), children's games(like "ring-around-the-rosie" and playing cards/Tarot), and verbal traditions (words and sayings which remain in the vocabulary even after their true meaning has been "forgotten"). These secrets are practiced by the ignorant and passed on to future generations who can then extract their true significance. As educated practitioners of magick, we must understand ritual for what it is--obsessions and compulsions, actions which have no meaningful mental outlet and which therefore demand endless repetition in search of satisfaction. The truth of these rituals can no longer be couched in such terms as "Supreme Secret," "Kundalini," or "Elixir of Life" which, although hinting at truth, are superstitions--the likes of which have little modern significance when interpreted by 20th century mindsets into modern English (Spanish, etc.). Such "secrets" of philosophy (how to maintain an inborn ability to form logical mental connections) and power (how to act in accordance with the physical environment so that one's actions have the force of continuance through time) can better be interpreted by minds trained in logic, science, psychology, philosophy, etc., than minds steeped in tradition though laking in education. Using a literal interpretation of texts concerning sacred ritual, the elixir of life may well be the male seamen...which "is neither solid nor liquid (a description of the philosopher's stone). However, many rituals describe using this essence in burning (as in incense which is pleasing to the gods), eating (as on communion wafers), saving (coitus reservatus), for mixing with "female effluvia" (as above) or with menstrual blood (in other rituals). As the seamen also has a moon-like appearance, certain aspects of moon worship may also be attributed to its significance. Certainly science has shown some healing properties of seamen; though as a health food it leaves much to be desired. The psychological significance of the above ritual hints at flagrant opposition to sexual repression--sexual confusion and/or worship, again, having more mental (both conscious and unconscious) effects than physical (which can, basically, be confined to stimulation and release). The obvious effects of sexual suppression are: 1) the inability to think clearly*, and 2) the inability to act purposefully** (assuming in both only a heightened interest in sex and an inability to act on this interest). While rituals help to temporarily counteract this repression, the channeling of said energy into ritual itself has indirect effects on the physical environment, at best. Hinting at such metaphysical concepts as "The Holy Grail" and "The Arc of the Covenant" I propose the following modern interpretation: Males attach shame to the sexual organs, repress their desire, and project it onto a socially acceptable object (namely the female, usually within the "sanctity" of marriage but, as above, also in ritual where the supposed shame of said acts are circumvented). Females (as well as others in power...churches, rulers, etc) capitalize on this shame to manipulate and control adherents. Keeping the sexual act and its products "holy" (or "un" holy) or using them in a covenant (contract) with those in power allow for their expression without violating the institutionalized power structure; therefore, without fear of retribution or in hopes of sharing this power. The giving up of power over ones body through shaming, repressing, and projection is a secret used by the powerful to control others--who seek those maintaining power over their own and other's bodies for permission to express the repressed sexuality; without which it becomes obsessive producing blind obedience. As such, the revealing of this secret is guarded. It is then ritualized to be passed on to future generations. The path of the hermit reveals the ultimate secret of releasing penile stimulation for its obvious benefits (self pleasure).*** By this means, the individual male ceases his fruitless search for something outside himself which might satisfy his desires. His mental energy is not shamed and repressed. It is not misdirected toward external objects of worship. His actions are not delusional, are in accordance with his own capacity to satisfy the mind and body. Philosophy and Power naturally follow (as for the adolescent who has not yet shamed his sexuality or subjugated himself to a boss promising something which is not the bosses to give). This interpretation in no way denies the power of ritual. It applies equally to females who repress their sexuality (though this is not as common socially--females paint their faces, for example, in colors which mimic sexual excitement...red lips, blushed cheeks, etc.). It should be seen as verifying the intelligence of pagans (peasants, the common folk), and not as condemning "superstition". It is an "interpretation," a translation from one language to another, and is in no way superior to the original; though (hopefully), more easily understood by modern humanity. Its expression is no longer a threat to those in power, or my intellect would be too frightened to reveal itself to me. rBERTS%n *inability to "philosophize" **inability to act with "power" ***masturbating