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Poimandres - Hermes Trismegistus
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002840
Type of Spiritual Experience
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A description of the experience
Poimandres – Gnostic work by Hermes Trismegistus
Once while meditating on 'what is'
my soul soared,
my senses stood firm, like those
of a man drunk with sleep
from too much food and
physical exertion
A huge being of limitless
size appeared, called my name
and said 'what do you wish to
hear, see, learn and know from
your comprehension?'
I asked 'who are you?'
'I am Poimandres
Being of kingship
mind of Gnosis
I know all your needs
I'm with you everywhere..........
Suddenly he was transformed
into brightest light
From this vision
radiant, clear and joyful
I felt wide open..........
Then the darkness
seemed to liquefy vigorously
emitting smoke
It roared unspeakably
Then a voice like the
crackle of fire spoke
'Have you understood
the meaning of your vision?'