________________
ISAVASYA UPANISHAD
the beings. In Christian terms it is called Sin - Selfishness - I am separate from the rest of the cosmos.
Rom 8:20-24 for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and obtain the glorious liberty of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning in travail together until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved.
Isa Upanishad verses 15-18 are recited at the time of death, even today by Hindus, in their funeral rites. We are required to remember our past deeds follow the departing soul and they determine the nature of the future life. This was added much later
MANTRA FIFTEEN
hiranmayena patrena satyasyapihitam mukham tat tvam pusannapavrnu satyadharmaya drstaye || 15 |
The Truth is concealed with a golden cover. Unveil it, O sustainer, so that the true worshippers may behold the Truth.
The door of the True is covered with a golden disk. Open that, O Pushan, that we may see the nature of the True.(trans. Max Muller)
The Gnostics cover the truth with great many words of apparent wisdom and logic. Once those golden cover is removed, we will be able to see the truth. Truth is for everyone and for the select few or initiated. You can however hinder the truth from being seen with golden cover as is done by the gnosis people.
Why do you submit to regulations, Col 2:21-23 "Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch" (referring to things which all perish as they are used), according to human precepts and doctrines? These have indeed an appearance of wisdom in promoting rigor of devotion and self-abasement and severity to the body, but they are of no value in checking the indulgence of the flesh.
532
