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FOOD OF THE GODS
A symbol of Wisdom and Love, or Truth and Goodness, as sustenance of the soul's Ideals which grow up from within.
“Come unto me, Lord Hermes, who dost collect the food of Gods and men.' - Magical Papyrus.
Footnote by Mr. Mead:
"In its highest sense the heavenly food, or Wisdom, the ' super-substantial bread' or bread of Life.'" - G. R. S. MEAD, T. G. Hermes, Vol. I. p. 86.
"Hermes" signifies the higher mind which collects the spiritual sustenance from above, and the experiences from below.
“Tis Fire alone, in that it is borne upwards, giveth life; that which is carried downwards is subservient to Fire. Further, whatever doth descend from the above, begetteth; what floweth upwards, nourisheth (The Perfect Sermon). - Ibid., Vol. II. p. 310.
The buddhic vibrations bear the qualities upwards and are the Divine life of the soul. The lower qualities subserve the higher. Truth flowing downwards increases knowledge. Aspiration for Love and Wisdom brings food to the soul.
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AMBROSIA, FIRE, GODS, HERMES, SACRIFICE, Usert.
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