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Newsletter Nr. 982
Amsterdam, May 24th, 2022


ADI DA AS TRANSMISSION-MASTER - Spiritual Choices, Part 2 - BRAD REYNOLDS


Known in Sanskrit as Shaktipat, meaning a “fall” (pata) of psychic-spiritual energy (shakti), this sacred power is only present in highly developed Yogis, Saints, Sages, Siddhas, etc., or those who have experienced the evolution of consciousness for themselves. Usually transmitted through a mantra, look, thought, or touch from a Guru to their student-devotee (or anyone), such powerful Spirit-Energy, or Spirit-Baptism, has not been adequately diagramed or accounted for in Anthony’s typology… The fully Enlightened and genuine “charismatic” personality is actually a Transmission-Master, not just an attractive person with a magnetic presence. Hence, this vital spiritual quality, this transmission of psychic energy—also known as a Siddhi (or “accomplishment, attainment”)—is a sign of a Yogi’s or a Guru’s advanced level of development (in the scale of human possibilities). Therefore, it needs to be taken into account in our psychological typologies or “maps” regarding authentic spiritual authorities.

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