Implantation and Expulsion
Although the human mind, at this stage of its development, is inevitably infected by Yetzer hara by virtue of its liminal nature and the duality of its manifestation, the expressions of this “seed of evil” can vary in intensity.
In some cases Yetzer hara only sprouts in the form of a Lamassu, a Parasite of mind, a destructive part whose struggle must provide impetus for the mind’s development and refinement.
And although the Parasite of mind is an “obligate” inhabitant of the Psychocosmos, charged with detecting disharmonious elements in order to hasten their improvement, it usually turns from an auxiliary element that prevents stagnation into a mere “thorn in the flesh” — into the ruler and master of the Inner universe, enslaving the individual mind and disrupting it.
We have said many times that this seizure of power by the Parasite occurs through a series of agreements between the mind and the Parasite, the formation of a broad shaded area of the Psychocosmos, and the displacement of the evolving part of the mind to its periphery — into a “ghetto.” Instead of striving for perfection in the struggle with the Lamassu, the mind prefers to acquiesce to it and surrenders to destructive forces.
However, in a large number of cases the sprouting of Yetzer hara is not limited to the growth, development, and dictatorship of the Parasite.
Often the being is also invaded by “superparasites” — Demons — which do not merely exploit energy dissipated by an inefficient mind, as the Lamassu does, but force the being to work solely to satisfy the usurper’s needs, much like a virus that retools a cell to synthesize only foreign proteins.
Even when we are not dealing with true possession, such as Ibbur, the demons’ control over the mind can be considerable. We have already said that, for example, submission of the mind to Astaroth dulls the intellect, to Asmodeus drains the heart, to Belfegor it causes reason to decay, and so on.
It is clear that overthrowing a fully empowered ruler, “revolution” in the mind, requires significant effort and resources. And while effort can still be applied, an enslaved mind is typically short of resources, and for a “coup” it usually needs external assistance.
At the same time, if one manages to notice the process of destructive elements implanting themselves into the mind, preventing them from taking root is much easier than later uprooting the overgrown weeds.
Moreover, the struggle with the thousand-armed octopus — the Lamassu — can also be very effective if its bonds are removed one by one, undermining the usurper’s power.
Accordingly, the Magus’s key task is to track down destructive elements — preferably at the stage of their implantation — and remove them from the mind.
As mentioned — a typical sign of a destructive element’s activity is the “cooling” of the mind, the reduction or loss of the capacity for love and compassion.
Therefore, if the mind manages to detect signs of hardening within itself, it must, first, examine their cause thoroughly, and, second, make every effort to eradicate them.
So everything begins with coldness. Often the enemy’s implantation is masked as “disappointment,” a sense that one has been “unfairly wronged,” “betrayed,” and the like. And although it may seem obvious that no setbacks should harden someone, usually it is the bruises and wounds that become the “gates of infection,” and, in fear of repeating the pain, the mind closes itself to the light and thus breeds darkness within. At this stage implantation can still be stopped by making an effort to understand the importance of love and compassion as necessary conditions for the mind’s growth.
The next stage of the predator’s implantation is active resistance to the mind’s growth, manifesting as megalomania. This stage is traditionally called “delusion” and consists of creating within the mind a stable “dam,” a dead end that blocks the free flow of nus energy. Indeed, only the recognition of one’s imperfection can provide the motive for growth, and if perfection is already absolute in every respect — then nothing needs to be done, and if the world fails to acknowledge that perfection — it is to blame, worthless and deserving of contempt.
It is no accident that pride is regarded in Christianity as the “mother of all sins,” and its inspirer — Lucifer — the supreme Demon.
Inner coldness, covered by a thick shell of arrogance and haughtiness, constitutes an optimal environment for predators and parasites. The mind is imprisoned and, in effect, immobilized.
At this stage the only chance is the breaking down the walls, which usually requires external help. However, a being that suddenly notices its dire condition is in principle capable of mustering the strength itself and shattering the binding wall, since illuminating darkness with the mind’s light drives away the predators nesting in the gloom.
In any case, the principal condition for the mind to overcome its limitations is admission of those limitations — and this admission not as a cause for regret, but as a spur to action. As soon as a being comes face to face with its limitations, it must muster the strength to overcome them, enter the battle for its freedom, and not retreat until the walls are broken and authority in the Psychocosmos returns to the individual mind — its lawful master.
“At the same time, if you manage to notice the very process of introducing destructive elements into consciousness, it is much easier to prevent their rooting than to uproot the overgrown weeds later.”
If consciousness is a land plot on which useful crops and weeds grow, then order can be established: beds for crops in designated places, giving them fertile soil, and carefully monitoring the emergence of weeds. Just water the beds, and do not pour water near the beds. If you do not spill it nearby, the weeds will not grow. However, in fact, weeds can also be useful, while small they help small cultivated plants retain moisture and protect from the scorching sun. But once the cultivated plants strengthen – uproot the weeds with roots.
“Moreover, fighting the thousand-armed octopus – Lamassu – can also be quite effective if you remove its bindings one by one, undermining the power of the usurper.”
Good comparison, thank you.
Well, of course, agricultural comparisons are not always ideal, primarily because the ‘gardener’ is an equally participating participant in the whole process as the ‘plants.’ Those systems that are ‘useful’ and those that are ‘weeds’ are not just passive material that can be dealt with easily. They can strike back and can be locked in a basement.
Very interesting article. Tell me, why is it that when there is an internal struggle, an external irritant always appears, and almost always something that cannot go unreacted?
Eiol, the external is merely a reflection of the internal. The battle goes on all planes. You can react, but not with the reaction that your opponent expects from you, but the opposite: to mockery – with laughter, to malice – with a joke, etc.
Free Shooter: You misunderstand a bit, I’m not talking about ways to counteract, but how it is at all possible? In fact, for such a ‘random’ coincidence, the inner enemy must directly influence the macrocosm – in the sense that if these are just shadow aspects of consciousness, where do they get a contour of directed will other than instinct? How can they build such complex interactions without falling into the ‘light’ of attention, and how do they generally make changes in the World if entry-exit, as I understood, is one – attention (eidolon)?
Eiol, the appearance of an external irritant is associated with the similarity of energies: micro- and macrocosmic. Like attracts like.
When there is an internal struggle, anything can become an irritant since the cause is not in external influences but in our reaction to them. Among other things, if the external, third-party irritant is another person, or the result of their actions, it is necessary to consider the likelihood of interactions between the parasites of various people, their mutual interest in taking energy and their ability to infiltrate our thought forms, pushing towards destructive actions. These are not just “shadow aspects of consciousness”; these can be quite rational external entities.