17.mycal8 -- Following

 

Hexagram 17, Following

Hexagram 17 + Video Insight Principle:

The act of watching, learning, and applying is itself a form of Following.

• You follow → you absorb
• You align → you grow
• You apply → you lead

This fits perfectly with your “Merkabah-like ascent” idea:

• Input (video) → Alignment (understanding) → Output (action)

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Merkabah ascent, or "Chariot mysticism," is an early Jewish mystical practice (c. 100 BCE–1000 CE) where mystics ("Yorede Merkabah") used meditation and prayer to simulate a spiritual journey through seven heavenly palaces ("Hekhalot") to behold the Throne of God. It is inspired by Ezekiel’s vision of a divine chariot (Merkabah). [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key Aspects & Synonyms:

• Definition: A visionary, ecstatic journey aiming for union or direct experience with the Divine.
• Synonyms/Related Terms: Chariot Mysticism, Hekhalot literature, Yorede Merkabah (those who descend/ride the chariot), Vision of the Merkabah (Ẓefiyat ha-Merkabah).
• The Goal: To safely traverse hostile angelic guards by using magic seals/names to stand before the Divine Throne.
• Modern Interpretation: Often viewed as a "divine light vehicle" or counter-rotating tetrahedron field (star tetrahedron) used in meditation to achieve higher states of consciousness and spiritual protection. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Usage Examples & Techniques (Historical and Modern):

• Historical Techniques: Ascetics used specific postures (head between knees), fasting, and repetitive prayers to induce visions of the seven palaces.
• Modern Meditation: Involves visualizing two interlocking tetrahedra spinning around the body, rotating in opposite directions, and breathing deeply to activate the field.
• Intention Setting: Practitioners set intentions such as protection, healing, or personal ascension.
• Hekhalot Literature: Studying texts like Hekhalot Rabbati or Hekhalot Zutarti to understand the mystical journey. [1, 5, 7, 8, 9]

The Merkaba symbol is believed to be a "divine light vehicle" that transports individuals from one dimension to another. It is often described as a "spiritual spaceship" of sorts. [5]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/10698-merkabah

[2] https://www.crystalinks.com/merkabah.html

[3] https://www.britannica.com/topic/Merkava-Jewish-mysticism

[4] https://study.com/academy/lesson/merkabah-mysticism-overview-history.html

[5] https://tealswan.com/resources/articles/what-is-the-merkabah/

[6] https://insighttimer.com/guided-meditations/browse/merkabah

[7] https://www.gaia.com/article/what-is-the-merkaba

[8] https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/48144646e39041cda3e3e68c2797415e

[9] https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Merkabah