Reflections on The Voice of the Silence: Fragment One, Part Two

                  a zoom talk by Gary Kidgell

When we seek spiritual transformation it is important to be aware that matters in life that are particularly testing can be equally elevating to the Soul towards enabling the realisation of its purpose. Adversity in our lives represents opportunity on our spiritual journey. This presentation considers the striking, apposite symbolism and the invaluable time-honoured spiritual instructions contained within The Voice of the Silence and its exposition of the immeasurable benefits of successfully treading the Path. Gary employs content from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; the story of Prince Siddartha’s temptation and subsequent enlightenment; the symbolism of the Grail Quest; and Theosophical teachings. These serve to elucidate the content of the classic text illustrating its unsurpassed description of what Socrates described as the “Jewelled Way.” Only by overcoming the challenges of the Path may one rest beneath the symbolic Boddhi tree at the Immovable spot — the interface between transcendence and manifest creation — as a ‘Master of SAMÂDHI’ whereby the illusion of separateness induced by maya is extinguished. One then perceives the underlying divinity of all life forms and is rendered sensitive and compassionate towards the pain and suffering of all others as exemplified by the Bodhisattva of Mahayana Buddhism..

Gary Kidgell is a member of the Dundee Lodge having joined the Theosophical Society in 1994. He is the current Organising Secretary of the Scottish Regional Association and the Librarian for the Theosophical Society in Scotland Charity. Gary has written two books: The Inner Journey: Pathways to the Higher and Greek Hero Myths: Pathways to Higher Consciousness. He has lectured extensively throughout the U.K. and Europe. Gary is a professional astrologer specialising in esoteric astrology and a former student of the English theosophist and esoteric teacher Dr Douglas Baker. He is the Director of Studies for the Claregate Metaphysics Group for whom he has compiled two online audio-visual courses: Foundations in Esoteric Studies and Esoteric Psychology — The Seven Rays.

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