Mystical Paths include several religions that teach, to truly know God, one must know themself. This includes Hinduism, Buddhism, Kabbalists, Saints (from Christianity), Native American teachings, and others. What follows are examples of what must be done to purify some of these religions so that unification can be accomplished as God desires. As time goes on, and we learn more about the other religions, we will include those aspects that are basically man made dogmas.
Hinduism is based upon the Upanishads, of which there are about 1,000 different writings while only 100 are considered to be original. The others have been added by those who came after Noah. Noah is the First Angel sent by God to guide humanity back to their true place of walking beside God. It is generally accepted that the Bhagavad Gita encompasses the teachings of Hinduism. Although looking today at the religion, we find that seemingly several Gods are worshipped under the one banner, however, each name is but one aspect of the one true God.
Within Hinduism and Buddhism we find the practice of meditation which in turn assists the aspirant to reach Pure Consciousness. Unfortunately, as with humanity in general, it is taken to the extreme and can lead one into becoming an escapist. One who is an escapist, shuns society for solitude and trys to reach Pure Consciousness alone. While very few may reach this goal, it is only within society, including all of humanity, that one can truly reach the ultimate goal.
This coupled with the divisions between which aspect of God is greater, has divided Hinduism into what it is today. Buddha tried to correct this problem about 2,500 years ago when He walked the earth. He is quoted as saying that one should forget God but continue on the Path. Actually what He meant in this, is that one should not be concerned with one aspect or another that God posseses, but to focus on Him in His entirety. Speaking of this quote, brings to mind another saying that is falsely attributed to Buddha. This saying states that: If you see Buddha on the road, kill Him. I can only speculate that what was meant by this follower of Buddha, was that we should not be so engrossed in the Messenger that it then becomes the obstacle on the Path.
