Roots of Yoga....message from Sebai Muata Ashby

[Guest guest]

Sat Nam everyone,

As I am not an historian and really want to get the story correct, I

wrote to Dr. Sebai Muata Ashby, forwarded some of our comments to him

and left it open for him to respond. Well, it was a little like

Christmas this morning to find his detailed response in my Inbox . I

have forwarded his words below.

Big Thanks to Muata,

Sat Nam, Hotep, Namaste', Right on!

Dharam Singh

 

sevasimransingh wrote:

 

>Don't forget that both the Egyptian and Atlantean cultures destroyed

>themselves as an outcome of their mastery over the life force. As

>well, they turned what was once a lush paradise into a virtuallly

>lifeless desert. Personally, I think we should study what went wrong

>in their consciousness before we even think of emulating them -

>something every serious kundalini yogi should think deeply on.>

>

and

 

>>Marily Pouplis wrote:

>>

>>

>> wow! that was really valuable information for the seeker...and it really

makes sense because it complements the theory that Kundalini was the spiritual

practice of the Atlantians and after Atlantis was destroyed, the people who

survived migrated and passed their sacred knowledge to Egypt, South America

(Mayas) and Asia (India-Tibet).

>>love and light

>>

>>

>>

Greetings,

 

I truly appreciate your interest.

 

As you are beginning to discover, what is today known as Kundalini Yoga

or the Serpent Power, was discovered and practiced in Ancient Egypt. It

was thrilling for me when I first discovered this so many years ago. As

a scholar of African culture and spirituality as well as world religion

and mysticism, I discovered correlations between Ancient Egyptian

(African) and Indian culture, so many in fact that these became the

subject of 2 books. As my main discipline of personal practice, Arat

Sekhem (Kemetic Serpent Power Yoga) I was surprised to discover so much

documentation and scriptural discourse on the subject from the Ancient

Egyptian priests and priestesses themselves. This is perhaps because the

evidences, which were plain for all to see, had been misunderstood or

dismissed by them. In any case, I set out to document and espouse the

science, at least that part which is safe and effective, for those

interested in this form of spiritual practice. The first documented

evidences appear in 10,000 B.C.E. The teaching of Arat Sekhem was

advanced and formed the basis of the spiritual and material culture of

Kamitan society. This is all documented in the book "The Serpent Power."

 

In reference to the legend of Atlantis, in fact, to this date a lost or

destroyed culture, kingdom or continent called Atlantis has never been

discovered either on land or under the sea, and the same is true for the

legend of Lemuria. The story of Atlantis was given to Plato by Solon who

got it from and Ancient Egyptian priest who was talking about the

Proto-Greek civilization today known as the Minoan-Theran who developed

a thriving and prosperous culture that was related to Ancient Egypt at

about 2000 B.C.E. The Ancient Egyptian priest never said that Atlantis

came before Egypt but rather that it was an island in the Mediterranean

that was destroyed by earthquake. This fits the Minoan culture in all

respects.

 

At about 1,400 B.C.E. Thera was destroyed by a volcano and the Minoan

people on Crete also were also destroyed. Classical Greek culture then

emerged from the Ashes. ALL of the books and other works of fiction

writers related to the legend of Atlantis are rooted in the writings of

Plato, so the mystery about Atlantis is embellished based on the simple

history given by Plato and there is no substantiation for the additional

writings whatsoever. The teaching of Plato is a prehistory of Classical

Greece and the archeological evidence in Ancient Egypt and Crete as well

as Thera do substantiate tha the Minoans and the Atlantians are one and

the same.

 

As for the idea that the Ancient Egyptians destroyed themselves and

their ecology, this idea is contradicted by 10,000 years of successful

history in which the use of the Serpent Power was known since the

earliest times, 10,000 B.C.E. During this time there was prosperity and

order. In fact, the archeological evidence shows that North Africa

became a desert thousands of years before the Ancient Nubians colonized

North-East Africa to create Kamit (Ancient Egypt). It was not until the

last 1500 years of Ancient Egyptian history that we notice a sharp

decline in culture and this coincides with the invading hoards of

Asiatics (Hyksos, Persians) and the Europeans (Greeks and Romans),

followed by the Christian zealots and later the Muslim conquering armies

attached, destroyed and forcibly closed the Neterian (Ancient Egyptian

Religion) temples and forcibly converted people whom they referred to as

pagans or nonbelievers, leading to the time when the Ancient Egyptian

culture finally fell in 450 A.C.E. Therefore, it seems that perhaps the

downfall should be studies so that we may know where the world has gone

wrong to bring humanity to the brink of ecological and social

destruction and to discover what was going right for over 10,000 years.

Further, we should perhaps study what there is in modern day religions

that owe not only their existence to Neterian religion but also several

of their most important tenets. Then we may discover great insights into

the world faiths that will augment them an allow us all to see a more

ecumenical vision of spirituality that would lead to greater peace and

understanding.

 

As for the ecology of North Africa, the climactic changes have been

shown to coincide with natural changes around the world over a period of

thousands of years. The spiritual culture of Ancient Kamit was the first

to affirm the protection of the environment and this is demonstrated in

the Precepts of Maat and the Wisdom Texts.

 

All of the proof and documentation for the points discussed above have

been carefully substantiated and catalogued in the book "African Origins

of Civilization, Religion, Yoga Spirituality and Ethics Philosophy."

 

I hope this has been helpful in some way. If I can be of further

assistance I would be most willing to answer any questions.

 

Peace and Blessings

 

HTP Si Neter iri Ankh Udja Senab

 

Sebai Muata Ashby

[Guest guest]

It was at the University of Amsterdam museum, in the

Egyptian section, that I saw a very old vase ( ~3500

BC)

with a highly sophisticated color etching of an

egyptian woman in

wheel pose. Later, I came across a book by Vandana

Scaravelli ( I forgot the name

of the book, but it has 'spine' somewhere on it),

where she this etching pictured and also details how

the Egyptian sculptures always have

a long straight back (only with a slight natural curve

on the lower lumbar back). Having an erect spine, with

the head

balanced directly over the neck, chest, belly, pelvis,

knees, and ankles, is the ultimate state in evolution,

where

the energy flows freely. The apes had to stretch a

little to the left, and then to the right, try

reaching

a little more higher to pluck a fruit. Similar such

stretches had led to straightening the back and

evolving them into an erect

homoerectus. So, probably, the basis of yoga

AMONG HUMANS had the african origin. Although, the

basis of yoga had been there from time immemorial for

things to evolve from one state to the other. It is

just that it is only in the human state, we have this

exceptional capability to become aware of this

process. Once erect,

humans probably took this posture for granted and

let things slip. And so, we reinvent the wheel.

 

Gai

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Let's see......

"Fire Engines are red, and the Russians are reds.....therefore the

Russians are

fire engines"

 

We were talkin' about the ROOTS of YOGA, weren't we?

 

Every "civilization" has some screwed up things and some cool stuff,

too. You can't throw out the baby with the bath water. Besides, who

doesn't have a little goat sacrifice every now and then...who doesn't?

You gonna tell me you don't?

 

At any rate I've invited Muata to respond.

While I am waiting could offer some examples of cultures that are more

in line with the MA energy and what that looks like.

Sat........ Nam

Dharam Singh

 

sevasimransingh wrote:

 

>Well....no offence to anyone, but the good Doctor's response is

>typical of the Egyptian patriarchy: "Our civilisation was the

>greatest until it was invaded by pillaging hords. Atlantis did not

>exist because we were the first. The desertification had nothing to

>do with us, .... and so on." Where did all the gold come from and why

>was it buried with the king, rather than left to the people? Why is

>African spirituality riddled with dark sorcery? Why, if they were

>such an ecological people, did they decide to stop worshipping MA and

>worship RA only. Egyptian spirituality may indeed have been a high

>art, and their priests great masters. However, at some point the

>Egyptians got corrupted and destroyed themselves. They should stop

>blaming it on others.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Russians are fire engines? Who is throwing out the baby with the

bathwater? I'm not attacking his statements about there being an

Egyptian connection. Did I ever say that? I am not allowed to refute

the arrogant and patriarchal aspects of that gentleman's statement?

How can we evaluate his work without challenging his assumptions?

Goat sacrifice? What the hell do you mean by that? Every culture has

good and bad? Why are you stating the obvious? There is a shadow side

to kundalini yoga, as there is a shadow side to every practice that

involves power, or don't you believe that? By looking at that shadow

up close and personal we hopefully will not make the same mistakes as

we did in the past.But to deny it is a very big mistake. It is not a

condemnation of the good; it is a condemnation of the bad; and

distinguishing the two. I don't want a RA culture any more than I

want a MA culture. I want a RAMA culture. Are you taking this

personally in some way?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Gayathri,

Your observations are fascinating regarding "having an erect spine,

with the head balanced directly over the neck, chest, belly, pelvis,

knees, and ankles, is the ultimate state in evolution, where the energy

flows freely". I have forwarded your words onto Muata.

YOGA is a HUE-MAN event. It begins in Utero. I think Yogiji said we

do 84 postures in those nine months.

It's a wonderful way to orient one's whole culture and artistic

expression, and probably had a lot to do with the ancients in Egypt

having survived as a civilization for some 10,000 years.

I often like to refer to the quote by Mohandas Ghandi (I hope it true,

anyway)

A reporter asks him "What do you think of Western Civilization"

Ghandi answers "I think it would be a very good idea"

Sat Nam,

Dharam

 

Gayathri Narayanan wrote:

 

>It was at the University of Amsterdam museum, in the Egyptian section, that I

saw a very old vase ( ~3500 BC) with a highly sophisticated color etching of an

egyptian woman in wheel pose. Later, I came across a book by Vandana Scaravelli

( I forgot the name of the book, but it has 'spine' somewhere on it), where she

this etching pictured and also details how the Egyptian sculptures always have a

long straight back (only with a slight natural curve on the lower lumbar back).

Having an erect spine, with the head balanced directly over the neck, chest,

belly, pelvis, knees, and ankles, is the ultimate state in evolution, where the

energy flows freely. The apes had to stretch a little to the left, and then to

the right, try reaching a little more higher to pluck a fruit. Similar such

stretches had led to straightening the back and evolving them into an erect

homoerectus. So, probably, the basis of yoga AMONG HUMANS had the african

origin. Although, the basis of yoga had been there from time immemorial for

things to evolve from one state to the other. It is just that it is only in the

human state, we have this exceptional capability to become aware of this

process. Once erect, humans probably took this posture for granted and let

things slip. And so, we reinvent the wheel.

>

>

>Gai

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sat Nam Gayatri!

It is amazing what you said about the erect spine and it really klicked to me

because a few months ago during my meditation and relaxation, I had some

flashbacks which could be pastlife experiences from ancient egypt..so I decided

to draw some sketches of them to record the data. The one thing that I noticed

and yet couldn't understand was why each person I sketched had a very long and

erect spine! And what you said really makes sense...so now I know why. Thanks!

Love and Light

Marily Sat Atma

 

 

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