Esoteric Work requires a deep and sincere commitment, going beyond superficial practices or fleeting trends. As Samael Aun Weor teaches, seriousness is one of the essential keys to achieving genuine and lasting transformation.
It's not enough to practice occultism or esotericism in a trivial way; it’s necessary to have a sharp and rigorous approach to the deeper dimensions of the self, especially concerning our inner psychology.
Those who walk the path of Gnosis cannot fall into the trap of superficiality. There is a general tendency to disregard the importance of psychology because it is not easily perceived by the physical senses. However, this negligent attitude is a grave mistake. The study and deep observation of our psyche are essential for self-knowledge, a process necessary for eliminating the psychological flaws that keep us bound to pain and suffering.
On our inner journey, we often underestimate the psychological flaws that limit us. These flaws are invisible, but their presence is undeniable, as they directly impact our actions, decisions, and relationships. When we identify a defect in ourselves, we take the first crucial step toward elimination and transformation. At this point, true self-criticism emerges, allowing us to study and understand these flaws with the help of Devi Kundalini, the energy that assists in our purification.
Unfortunately, many Gnostic students fail in this area of seriousness. Often, they focus on trivial matters such as appearance, status, or superficial entertainment. The relentless pursuit of social recognition or momentary satisfaction prevents them from seeing the real mission of Gnosis: the awakening of consciousness and inner transformation. The ego, which feeds on these trivialities, ends up extinguishing the spark of true spiritual light given to us to ignite within our being.
Samael Aun Weor warns us about the relentless presence of the Psychological Moon, which represents the mechanistic and negative aspects of our personality. It feeds on the psychological deficiencies we nurture within ourselves, and its destructive action prevents us from accessing the true solar light, the spiritual force that leads us to authentic humanity. If we don’t become aware of the flaws residing in our psyche, we will continue to be consumed by this lunar side, which turns us into automatic beings, unable to live with full consciousness and freedom.
Gnosis teaches us that true esoteric work is not a quest for power or control over the external world, but an inner journey that requires constant sincerity and dedication. The elimination of the ego, the dissolution of masks and false personalities, is the only way to achieve true spiritual fulfillment. The "I", in all its manifestations, must be thoroughly understood, worked on, and transcended.
Seriousness in Esoteric Work does not refer to rigidity or dogmatism but to the ability to face life and ourselves with a deep and enlightened perspective. Being serious in the Gnostic path means constantly observing our mistakes and flaws without falling into the temptation of blaming others or external circumstances. Instead, we must realize that what we see in others is merely a reflection of what we carry inside. The criticism we direct at others is often the projection of our own flaws that we cannot see in ourselves.
Only with continuous and unillusioned self-observation can we illuminate the hidden side of our psyche. Self-knowledge is the key to true spiritual evolution, as it is through it that consciousness expands and allows us to see beyond the limitations of the ego. By becoming more aware of our own flaws, we also become more capable of acting with wisdom and compassion in the external world.
The ultimate goal of Esoteric Work in Gnosis is to achieve a radical and definitive transformation. This does not happen superficially or gradually, but through the symbolic death of the ego and the elimination of the layers of false identities we have built over time. This process demands total commitment and surrender, for only when we die to our psychological limitations can we be reborn as truly enlightened beings.
True seriousness in the Gnostic path, therefore, is not merely a state of external discipline but an internal posture of humility, dedication, and a constant search for the light of consciousness. By placing our magnetic center in the Essence, the genuine being within us, we can finally transcend the limitations of the false personality and achieve the state of authentic Human beings.
Esoteric Work, according to Samael Aun Weor, is a path of deep self-transformation, requiring sincere and constant commitment to observing and eliminating psychological flaws. Only through this seriousness can we achieve true spiritual evolution, becoming conscious, free, and enlightened beings. By abandoning distractions and superficialities of everyday life and continuously seeking self-knowledge, we can accomplish the most important work of all: the transformation of our own psyche and the ascent to true solar light.
