The path toward enlightenment
Might look like this
This entry is directly inspired by Dr. Muata Ashby’s book, “Initiation into Egyptian Yoga and Neterian Spirituality”.
According to Dr. Ashby, the following list is considered requisite for an initiate of enlightenment on the Neterian spiritual path. This list vague enough whereby it could be adapted to another spiritual tradition.
Does this have to be followed exactly? Well, the more time spent on the path the more you realize there is something to discipline. If you are truly interested in the goal of yoga and tantra and some other spiritual practices which say it is enlightenment, then should you not try? It’s only hard until it’s not. Once it becomes habit, it’s just who you are and what you do now.
Where am “i” in all of this? Working on it. Posting this is a hand stretched out, an invite saying, “Come with me.” #LetsSadhana
Daily Practices
Ethical observances (i.e. 42 Precepts of MAAT - no lying, cheating, stealing, violence, slander, gossip -an aspiration toward a gentle nature )
One hour of silence during waking hours (no talking - even to yourself)
Daily worship / ritual (i.e. puja, mantra)
Physical exercise 15 min/day
A practice of rhythmic breathing 10 min/day 2x/day
Silent meditation 2x/day for 20 min
Do not associate with negative personalities
Study spiritual scriptures
Good nutrition (no smoking, drinking, drugs)
Good sleep (wake before 8am and go to bed before 12pm - 8 hours of sleep)
Weekly Practices
Keep company with elevated personalities 1/hour per week
Selfless service 1/hour per week
Fasting 1/ day per week
Monthly Practices
Give a donation of 10%
Sex 1x/ month
Annual Practices
Attend a conference or gathering
Observe important ritual dates (in this example, Kemetic New Year)
