The God Formula

I have reviewed a number of Lars's previous books including his magisterial O Manuscript and subsequent shorter works on the laws of light. For those unfamiliar with his work, he has studied Aramaic and ancient Hebrew scriptures alongside his initiatory journey with his teacher Calle de Montsegur recounted in his first book. This latest book is short and profound both in theory and practice. It takes the form of a letter to the reader redefining the nature and role of Yeshua, moving from atonement to at-onement in a process of transformation and transfiguration. We learn that the Kingdom of Heaven reflects our Original State of Being. The God Formula of the title is explained as a union of masculine and feminine principles represented by air, fire and water. Lars explains the roots of the two Aramaic words Malkoot (Kingdom) and D'Shmeya (Heaven) coming together in the symbol of the circle (feminine) with a point (masculine) in the centre. This passage requires deep absorption and meditation in order to plumb its depths and enable them to come alive within oneself.

These insights lead on to a number of practices involving the breath and unfolding our divine qualities. We discover that we ourselves are both the abyss and the bridge, so we need to begin with responsibility for our thoughts, feelings and actions. Our activity can then stem from a place of stillness where we breathe in the Holy Spirit – Rookha D'Koodsha – and breathe out the Kingdom of Heaven – Malkoot D'Shmeya. There are further beautiful practices involving the bridal chamber, the mirror of the soul and sacred oils; then a section on healing, various invocations, prayers and blessings. This special book is a precious gift to serious and committed seekers wishing to deepen their understanding of esoteric Christianity by means of embodied sacred practices.