Common elements of the different theosophies

  • 2017

Want to know more about theosophy? But is there only one? Or we can say that there are several and diverse. Rather we could accept this second question. But although different, they all have similarities. Therefore, today we bring you the common elements of the different theosophies . So you can learn more about the different religious theories and their doctrines.

All about the common elements of the different theosophies

One of the most striking points when we talk about religious teachings, that is, about the teachings of those who are touched by divine wisdom, is that there is no unity of doctrine

For example, Jacob Brucker, one of the first historians of philosophy in the West, assured the following about Christian theosophy: there are as many theosophical systems as there are a number of theosophists . This, in addition to developer, is applicable to other theosophies.

We can ask ourselves, then, what happens when trying to compare different theosophies. All this, with their different languages, and within their own religious or philosophical context. Well, Brucker did know that he saw some common doctrines in all Christian theosophical teachings. It is a series of principles that are also found in the Neoplatinic and modern Theosophy .

These principles encompass the idea that everything emanates from a common source and must be returned to it . It also ensures that one can obtain an immediate revelation of the soul by divine means. But not for philosophical reasons. Moreover, it ensures that the universal spirit resides in all things . In addition, he asserts that there are signatures and signs of the divine everywhere.

Basically, it must be affirmed that there is a lack of doctrinal uniformity . This is one of the most notable characteristics among the theoretical teachers.

Keep in mind that your knowledge comes from your supra-conceptual wisdom. Therefore, people who are in contact with her, have to see how to describe their original spiritual perceptions . This occurs above all because a spiritual reality cannot be expressed through words. Therefore, each one teaches a different way.

Consequences of real spiritual descriptions

Since there are language limitations that prevent us from describing spiritual realities, there are a number of consequences. For example, or words are not taken literally . We often end up recommending an esoteric understanding of the scriptures and sacred myths.

Another common element that we can take into account is that theosophical authors tend to be eclectic . These authors tend to be part of different elements. Elements that, on the other hand, are found within a more harmonious general whole. Theosophy is essentially a holistic trend . It usually offers a kind of synthesis of Religion, Philosophy and Science.

People who are in contact with theosophy seek to achieve union with the divine . In this way they become capable of being spectators of the mysteries of creation. They are perceptions that are not created by the brain, but by divine revelations.

Always within the theosophical conceptions, human beings are an expression of the universe . A reflection of it. In them every element present in the cosmos.

Keep in mind that the direction of this inner path. It is given from the body consciousness to an enlightened and spiritual consciousness.

We can observe that despite the diversity of authors, there are a good number of common elements of the different theosophies that serve to familiarize us with them. Therefore, be it the work we choose one or the other, there will be similar places to find guidance.

Seen in El Teósofo Magazine, by Pedro, editor of the Great White Brotherhood

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