The Complete Idiot's Guide to 2012 - Dr. Synthia Andrews Nd [17]
Cosmic Mythology
Every story of the Maya is an expression of a cosmological event. The Tree of Life, the creation story, the Hero Twins can all be found in the movement and drama of the celestial bodies. The bottom line is that for the Maya all things are connected. Daily life, the stars, the gods are all expressions of the same oneness. This can be a balanced perspective of integration, or it can be a constant battle to balance the forces through ritual and appeasement. At different times in Mayan history it has been both.
Cycles and Harmony
An important part of the Maya-view was based on their understanding of time. Time was cyclic, it breathed in and breathed out. It was alive, an outpouring of energy from the Bacab deity that governed each returning cycle. The calendar we use marks the passage of time, measuring the movement of days. In contrast, the Maya calendar marked the patterns of the emergence and disappearance of spiritual essence. For the Maya, each cycle of time was the expression of a certain spiritual quality that held specific lessons. Knowing which cycle was present guided decisions. Planting crops, going to war, building a temple—all were governed by the cycles of time.
Generational Qualities
Consider this thought in regard to the distinctiveness of different generations. The generation of the 1940s had a completely different “flavor” than the generation of the 1960s. From our modern-day worldview, changes in the way people think and behave, or changes in consciousness, create the generational flavor.
The Maya would say differently. They would say that each generation is governed by a different time cycle, a different Bacab with a different spiritual quality. The spiritual quality creates the flavor of the generation, which changes how people think and behave, guiding the evolution of consciousness.
Holy Time
Maya ritual and ceremony were woven into celestial and terrestrial cycles. Each cycle was inscribed into a calendar. The Maya priest had the job of interpreting these cycles and their interactions, and then giving a prophetic outlook on the future or past. The priest also had to determine if the “heavens” were in alignment with the performance of certain religious ceremonies.
The cycles of time interact with all the realms of the universe. They interact with the thirteen hierarchical levels of the heavens as well as the nine levels of the underworld. In a sense, time is the glue that holds the realms in relation to each other. It’s hard for us to appreciate the complexity that was coded into the calendars. It requires a shift in thinking that few are prepared to make.
The power of time to create patterns influenced all of Mayan life. All buildings, marriages, births, contracts, wars, and so on were consecrated with a date that determined the spiritual quality that would be expressed in the endeavor. They lived in a universe of “holy time.”
Maya Cosmovision
The term Maya cosmovision means the way in which the Maya see themselves in relation to the universe. In Maya-view, the universe is both alive and ordered. It’s governed by spiritual forces or guiding principles. The most important point, however, is that humans can interact with these forces. In fact, humans have a “galactic resonance” based on the 13 intersection points between our bodies and the galaxy. These intersection points can act as portals to communicate with the gods and unseen realms. How well you use these portals may depend on many factors, including the spiritual quality expressed in the time of your birth, the amount of k’ul you can accumulate and direct in your body, and the cosmic alignment at any given time.
Codex Cues
Other cultures also believe the human body has energy centers that resonate with the cosmos. You might want to experience this by meditating with the chakras. There are many good tapes