Astrological Mythology The Meaning of ... - Mandhata Global

The medium of expression for imparting spiritual knowledge follows a
certain pattern. Religious scriptures, mythology, philosophical discourses
and yoga expositions are expressed in a similar language. Terms and
concepts used in one area are applicable to the others. Astrological symbols
form an important part of this unified system.
These teachings have to describe spiritual principles in an everyday
language. This creates enormous problems. Deeper realities, which can only
be comprehended with intuition, insight and awareness, elude superficial
students. To the great spiritual teachers, written language and the spoken
word are merely suggestive. The effective exploration has to be undertaken
by students themselves within their own minds. In spiritual literature, the
medium of expression has the difficult task to lead students in the right
direction and provide them a useful way to explore the depth and expanse of
the subject. The language of the spirit is not like a sculpture, a concrete
object, but like a poem which arouses the sensitivity and imagination of the
reader. Myths, allegories and parables, in their flexibility and
multidimensionality allow a wide range of interpretation, a suitable base for
such knowledge.
The finer forces of nature are ever active and involved in creative
relationships. They are not restricted by time and space. They act on
subjective realms of experience as well as on objective phenomena. Nature
is never inert or static. A language that describes the dynamic impulses of
nature has to recognize this. Concepts used to explain the profound and ever
changing creative impetus must have an affinity with it. They must reveal
the nature and characteristics of the underlying realities if approached
correctly. They are, however, merely indicators, and not the realities
themselves. Depending on the intensity and depth of contemplation, they
reveal the inner truth.
The ancient seers gave us knowledge of the Divine plan of evolution. Many
who are ready to receive it come from different geographical, social and
personal backgrounds. To teach them requires a consistency of terms and
concepts. In the absence of a common medium of expression, there can be
more confusion than illumination. A symbolic language was used for this
purpose as it reflects the truth in terms which are universal, but to reach its
universal core requires a certain insight. A proper study of astrological
symbols requires adequate knowledge of related teachings and the spiritual
implications of allegories employed but, above all, rests on true intuition.
A modern student has to realize his potential limitations. He may not possess
the necessary inner preparation and spiritual training. His geographical,