Infinitum
Possessed Bookworm
I wanted to put this in the Magic DIR to give a chance for all practitioners of magic(k) to respond.
I've been thinking about the concept of Ipsissimus and while it intrigues me, I'm not entirely sure what to think of it. According to what I've found the Ipsissimus is an enlightened being as well as a magician (according to Crowley?). If nirvana, Ipsissimus and the highest stage of magical power go hand in hand, how and why are they connected? While I think I see the reason for it, part of me also thinks it silly that magic requires a perfect mental stability as well - if that's the right word to call it.
Let's say you need nirvana, or freedom of craving or pain or just general balance in your life. As someone walking the Left-Hand Path, what does it mean to me or other LHP people? Our goals are somewhat different. Does that mean none of us can become Ipsissimus then (which Crowley again seems to imply in Magick Without Tears)? The concept is in use within Setianism, but I'm not familiar with the requirements in ToS.
What is an Ipsissimus in your mind? Is the concept even useful? And if it's something to look for, how do you think the Left-Hand Path relates to it?
I'm looking forward to some minor debate here. Let's get the discussion going.
I've been thinking about the concept of Ipsissimus and while it intrigues me, I'm not entirely sure what to think of it. According to what I've found the Ipsissimus is an enlightened being as well as a magician (according to Crowley?). If nirvana, Ipsissimus and the highest stage of magical power go hand in hand, how and why are they connected? While I think I see the reason for it, part of me also thinks it silly that magic requires a perfect mental stability as well - if that's the right word to call it.
Let's say you need nirvana, or freedom of craving or pain or just general balance in your life. As someone walking the Left-Hand Path, what does it mean to me or other LHP people? Our goals are somewhat different. Does that mean none of us can become Ipsissimus then (which Crowley again seems to imply in Magick Without Tears)? The concept is in use within Setianism, but I'm not familiar with the requirements in ToS.
What is an Ipsissimus in your mind? Is the concept even useful? And if it's something to look for, how do you think the Left-Hand Path relates to it?
I'm looking forward to some minor debate here. Let's get the discussion going.