The state of mind, in scriptures represented by the gold, in which the individual enters the divine realm and becomes the diety himself, can be achieved with the use of psychedelic substance of DMT, deep meditation, and Yoga. A colorful example of the emergence of such state is the peacock’s tail, and many other things in nature such as brocolli. A painter by the name Alex Gray also did his job of representing the Divine Moments of Truth with the smallest use of allegories and metaphors. Actually, alchemists are doing what shamans have been practicing for nearly 40k years.

No books, no metaphors, no allegories.

Occulus means eye or I. Direct perception. Experience.

Conquer the space and you’re left with Here. Conquer the time and you’re left with Now.

Simplicity, remember that. And just…

KNOW THYSELF

Dear Forum member from Greece.

You make a good point about metaphors—it seems men have learned by the use of metaphor for as long as men have been around. So while Freemasonry’s use of metaphor is not unusual, it is a little different in that the metaphorical teachings are focused mainly on the extended and practical applications of just one science—geometry (or Masonry). I would venture to say that one of the reasons Masonry has survived and been as popular as it has been for so long is that Masonic tools, implements and buildings make metaphors that are both visual and easy to understand. When making a building, for example, both the philosopher, the architect, and the workman can agree on the importance of making something square.

Thanks for your imput and interest in Freemasonry.

Bob Heruska
Boston, MA