In his works, he addresses the practice of the "Tantric Dream Discipline" as one of the most powerful methods for spiritual development and transcendence of the ordinary mind. This technique, which involves the conscious use of dreams, not only allows the aspirant to initiate a deep process of self-knowledge but also enables them to understand and traverse death with the same consciousness they maintain during their dream states.
For the Gnostic, the first step on the journey to expand consciousness is the recording of dreams. The practice of writing down dreams daily in a notebook, as instructed by Samael Aun Weor, is essential because it allows the disciple to identify recurring patterns. One of these patterns is the "initiatory dream," the dream that repeats with notable frequency, serving as an entry point to higher consciousness. This dream, according to Aun Weor, is the Initiatory Element, a spiritual guide that, when used wisely, becomes the key to unlocking the portals of cosmic perception.
Once the recurring dream is identified, the Gnostic is encouraged to meditate intentionally upon it before sleep, with the aim of consciously reliving it. This is done through the technique of re-experiencing the dream with the same realism, rather than simply imagining it. For the initiate, it is not merely about recalling the dream, but about reliving it with the same intensity and clarity as the first time. The intentional repetition of the dream, through deep meditation, is the first step toward awakening consciousness within the dream state. When the mystic is able to detach from the scene of the dream and begin actively exploring the Supra-Sensible Worlds, they take the second step on this journey, advancing to higher dimensions of perception.
However, the training of consciousness is not an easy task. Many aspirants may begin practicing the technique of dream control, but face difficulties when trying to detach from the dream scene or explore higher realms. For these disciples, Samael Aun Weor recommends the use of deep meditation before sleep, with an intense focus on what he calls the "Initiatory Element." During this meditation, the Gnostic must engage in profound introspection, reflecting on their own unconsciousness and sincerely invoking the help of their Divine Mother Tonantzin (or Devi Kundalini). She is seen as the source of inner power that assists the disciple in breaking free from the illusion of egoic consciousness and reaching higher states of perception.
Samael Aun Weor also explores the doctrine of the "Four Lights of the Dream," a deep teaching that refers to the stages of progressive illumination within the dream experience. These lights represent different levels of spiritual achievement that the Gnostic experiences as their consciousness expands in the dream state.
The first light, called the Light of Revelation, appears in the early hours of sleep, when the consciousness is still dissolving the residual influences of the waking state. At this stage, the dreamer's mind becomes clearer and more prepared for the process of revelation. As the dream deepens, the second light, Light of Increase, begins to shine. In this stage, the Gnostic experiences an expansion of consciousness, where their perception becomes deeper and their view of the dream world becomes sharper.
The trained Gnostic, through continuous discipline and effort, can reach the remaining two lights. The third light, Light of Immediate Realization, occurs when the disciple achieves a direct perception of the truth, clearly and without the need for intermediaries. They perceive the reality of the Higher Worlds as something tangible and real, a reality that transcends the limitations of the material mind. Finally, the fourth light, Light of Deep Inner Illumination, is reached when the initiate experiences full mystical union and becomes one with universal consciousness. This light represents the culmination of the dream journey, a state in which the individual feels fully unified with the cosmos.
The Tantric Dream Discipline, as presented by Samael Aun Weor, is not only a technique for achieving higher states of consciousness but also a preparation for the greatest mystery of life: death. In fact, death is treated as the "final dream," and the Gnostic practice aims to prepare the disciple to cross over death with the same consciousness and control that they exercise during their dreams. The central idea here is that, just as the Gnostic learns to navigate the Supra-Sensible Worlds and spiritual dimensions during dreams, they will also be able to do the same at the moment of their death, facing it with the certainty that it is not the end, but merely a transition to a new form of existence.
This view is closely linked to ancient esoteric and mystical traditions, which also address the fate of souls after death. Aun Weor, by referencing the teachings of Hermes and Aztec myths, compares the process of death to the ritual passage through different spiritual realms. The Tlalocan, the Aztec paradise, and the Mictlan, the realm of the dead, are symbolic places where souls undergo trials before reaching their final destination. These passages, reminiscent of the descriptions in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, symbolize the process of purification and ascension of the souls after physical death.
For the conscious Gnostic, who has already mastered the Four Lights of the Dream, death becomes a continuation of the journey initiated in dreams. The mystic, upon dying, does not lose consciousness but simply transitions into a new cycle of existence, with the full clarity of someone who has mastered the Mysteries of Life and Death. They can deliberately visit spiritual worlds, such as Tlalocan, the realm of blissful souls, or Mictlan, the realm of the dead who undergo trials and purification before finding eternal rest. Death, therefore, is not an end but a conscious transformation and transition.
The Gnostic disciple, by mastering the Tantric Dream Discipline, not only gains a deeper understanding of life and death, but also learns to transcend the limitations of physical life and access cosmic consciousness, thereby achieving true spiritual freedom. The dream, in this context, is much more than a simple nocturnal experience; it is the field where the disciple prepares for true spiritual initiation.
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