Kabbalistic Judaism from a Shaivite Point of view

By Shivgan Joshi (shivgan3@yahoo.com)

Content IntroductionBanaras and Jerusalem Comparison of aspects of

Hinduism Conclusion References

Banaras for JewsJerusalem & Banaras, two most holiest

placesBoth were under attack from the

barbaric invaders Moksha (merging with God) vs.

Closeness with God (Gigul: Kabbalistic concept of reincarnation)

Place equally holy and respected for various faiths within Hinduism

God resides in the placeMay help to realize the Chakras / Z

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monistichttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgul

Similarities about Banaras & Jerusalem Both the holiest placesBoth are the places where God

dwells Praying at both places gives Love

of God

Explanation of KarmaExplanation of the reasons of the

pain, which cannot be only understood as a test but a manifestation of our old karmas

Hindu View on Reincarnation & Kundalini & Moksha Cycle form of human soulReincarnation and its mechanism

using astrologyKundalini to understand the

God’s divine energy within us, which can also be called as consciousness

God in both faithsGod is non-physical, non-

corporeal, and eternal

Shechina & ShaktiFeminine aspect of the God’s

powerWhich dwells and inhabits in

every human and the worldView froms Hasidic Judaism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shekhinah

Chokhmah & ChakrasIn the Kabbalah of Judaism, is the

uppermost of the SephirotIt represents wisdom It may represent one of the

chakras

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chokhmah_(Kabbalah)

YHWH & Shiv (or his mantra)Rabbinical tradition etymologizes

the name YHWH as "the self-existent One" based on Exodus 3:14-15

YHWH appears as a “pillar of fire” in Exodus 13:21-22 and 14:24

http://hinduismtheopensourcefaith.blogspot.com/2010/09/are-jews-shivaites-is-yhwh-jewish-blue.html

Godhead (of Judaism) vs. Hinduism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godhead_%28Judaism%29

Hashgochoh Protis / Hashgachah Pratit, lit. Divine supervision of the

individualCause and EffectTwo Scholars: Nachmanides and

NachmanidesGod interventions in human

affairs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_providence_%28Judaism%29

Ein SofBrahm-Jyoti (Infinite light)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ein_Sof

Sephirot

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sephirah_%28Kabbalah%29

Planes of existence Atziluth (תL or World of Emanation. On this level ,(אRצPילו

the light of the Ein Sof (Infinite Divine or literally translated "without end") radiates and is still united with its source. This supernal revelation therefore precludes the souls and Divine emanations in Atzilus from sensing their own existence.

Beri'ah (הVיאPרXLב or alternatively[3] הVL or World of (בXLרPיCreation. On this level is the first concept of creatio ex nihilo however without any shape or form. This is also where the Highest Ranking Angels are to be found.

Yetzirah (הVירPצX or World of Formation. On this level the (יcreated being assumes shape and form.

Assiah (הVL or World of Action. On this level the (עRש\Pיcreation is complete; however, it is still on a spiritual level. At a later stage there is the 'physical Assiah' comprising our physical Universe with all its creatures.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Worlds

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodicy

MetatronA Prince of Divine PresenceJophiel is said in Jewish lore to be a

companion to the Angel MetatronIf he is a Cherub or a Throne then he is also

a "prince of heaven" found in Jewish law and is a caretaker of the seven heavens and the angelic choirs.

Hashmallim (Pavan Dev)Rudra / Sheesh nag

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeraphimNarad muney

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malakh)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metatron

Devas AngelsGod’s Angels assists him during

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish_angelic_hierarchy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabbalistic_angelic_hierarchy

Shiv (formless & non-percieveable )God is an absolute one indivisible

incomparable being who is the ultimate cause of all existence. Jewish tradition teaches that the true aspect of God is incomprehensible and unknowable, and that it is only God's revealed aspect that brought the universe into existence, and interacts with mankind and the world.

Article on connections between Judaism and Saivism

by Saint Francis of Assisi Ecumenical Retreathttp://thebluegodofjudaism.blogspot.com/

Options ahead of youDemi Gods for temporary desires MokshaHeavenOne kalp (which is a very long

time of the cycle of world creation and destruction)

ConclusionExplored into areas of similarities

between the two faithsIntended to bring people of two

faiths closer Attempt to revive the dormant

comparative religion studies in the area

Important for people of both religion to understand one other as to get closer

References All the respective references are

given below on each slide

http://personalpages.tds.net/~theseeker/Abraham.htm

http://www.veda.harekrsna.cz/connections/Judaism.php

http://www.harekrsna.com/sun/editorials/05-08/editorials2960.htm

http://www.donmeh-west.com/sevenchak.shtml

http://www.yogiphilosophy.com/docs/ParallelsinBuddhismHinduismKabbalah_web.pdf

http://iraisrael.com/pdf/hinduism.pdf.http://thebluegodofjudaism.blogspot.

com/