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Recieved: 2000/07/19 19:36
Subject: Re: [K-list] Inner Sounds and Meaning
From: Mrkstavish
On 2000/07/19 19:36, Mrkstavish posted thus to the K-list:
Dear List,
Vivikenanda (Raja Yoga) comments on aphorism 35 by stating that in yoga it is
thought that by concentrating on the root of the tongue one will begin to
hear sounds.
He further states that sounds are only important if a specific symbol and
experience are associated with them, so that by recalling the symbol, one can
recall the experience and the sound. Hence the somewhat complicated systems
of vowel sounds (mantras) and imagery that has evovled in the various tantras
as well as Qabalistic schools. Thus, the meaning of sounds is somewhat
relative. Their cause however, might be more objective, if we consider the
effect of blood pressure on the inner ear, as well as the medulla oblongota,
and the areas of the brain immediatly around it.
Joscelyn Godwin in "The Mystery of the Seven Vowel Sounds" (Phanes Press)
points out that the natural acoustic pitch for vowels, regardless of being in
Hebrew, Greek, Latin, or English is "EE -AH-OH" (or I.A.O. the name of the
ancient Gnostic god). Pitch boundaries do not effect the order either.
Sincerely,
Mark Stavish
The Wyoming Valley Society for Esoteric Studies
http://hometown.aol.com/esoteric777/myhomepage/index.html
http://www.hermetic.com/stavish/
"Oser, Vouloir, Se Taire. - Dare, Will, Keep Silent"
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