One
of the most popular series of movies in the history of the movie
industry has been the Star Wars series by George Lucas. One might
ask what it is about these movies that has caught the imagination
and spirit of so many moviegoers. The special effects are certainly
wonderful however; there have been other movies with great special
effects that have not been nearly as successful. So what else
could be the reason?
In
my opinion the true fascination and success of this series is
the profound spiritual paradigm that pervades the story and the
dialog. The story is really the journey of every disciple and
initiate on Earth. In the movie this was portrayed by Luke Skywalker
and his sister Leah. The movie told the story of his training
in becoming a Jedi Knight. In real life every soul on Earth is
going through a similar training to become a Self-realized being
and/or Ascended Master. Luke trains with his teachers Obi Wan
and Master Yoda. These were, of course, his Spiritual teachers.
One
of the main themes of all of the movies was the concept of "The
Force." It pervades all things and binds all things together.
This, of course, is the GOD or Spiritual component of life. When
Master Yoda told Luke not to get seduced by the dark side of "The
Force" this was indeed a very true statement. It is a perfect
metaphor for the way life really is. The dark side of "The Force"
is, of course, the seduction of the negative ego, fear based,
separative, lower self-aspect of life. Master Yoda also told Luke
not to give into his anger and fear or it would take him on a
path to his ultimate destruction. This is indeed a true statement
for anger and fear are the two sides of the negative ego that
must be transcended to fully realize GOD. This is again why Sai
Baba has said, "GOD equals man minus ego."
The
Star Wars movies are the story of Luke's spiritual growth from
discipleship, to becoming an initiate and then finally becoming
a full-fledged Jedi Knight or Spiritual Master. We see how Obi
Wan many times appeared to Luke from the spiritual world after
he physically died. At the end of the third film, "Return of the
Jedi" we saw Obi Wan, Master Yoda and Luke's father Darth Vader
appear again from the spiritual world in their light bodies. So
the Star Wars movies show the battle between the forces of the
negative ego and the forces of Spirit and the Jedi Knights and/or
Ascended Masters.
The
Emperor, Darth Vader for awhile, and in the newest film Darth
Maul were all initiates of the negative ego side. The term "initiate"
is being freely used here; however, it is not the same meaning
as "initiate" of the inner plane Ascended Masters. In real life
this indeed exists. There are beings on the side of the negative
ego that have formed their own hierarchy for purposes opposed
to GOD and the inner plane Ascended Masters. This movie is depicting
this battle, so to speak. In our modern society we call this the
battle of Armageddon. It is a battle that is going on within each
person, a battle that is going on in our world and a battle that
is going on, on the inner plane.
Every
person who incarnates into this world must learn to master their
lower self and become their Higher Self. Every person in this
world must learn to master fear and become unconditional love.
Every person in this world must learn to master separative thinking
and must learn oneness thinking and feeling. Every person in this
world must learn to transcend the negative ego thought system
and selfishness, and evolve their consciousness to think and feel
only from the Melchizedek/Christ/Buddha consciousness. To do this
one must become right with self and right with GOD within Self
first before one can be effective and successful in all outer
endeavors.
In
the Star Wars movie this was beautifully depicted when Luke had
that experience of having to battle the image of Darth Vader in
his own consciousness before he would be ready to fight the real
Darth Vader. This is true in real life for every disciple and
initiate on the Spiritual Path must master what is esoterically
called "The Dweller on the Threshold." "The Dweller on the Threshold"
is the conglomeration of all the glamour, maya, illusion, and
negative ego within ones being. In essence, everyone must win
the battle of Armageddon within self first before one can help
the world and other people to win this battle.
Han
Solo is the more worldly third dimensional figure who is not as
spiritually advanced as Luke was, however, even though he was
more self-centered, in the end his spiritual nature came through
as he came back to save Luke and joined the battle to fight the
Empire. These types of selfless acts that put selfish desire and
greed before such things touches a deep spiritual chord within
people.
Another
aspect of these films that touches a very deep spiritual chord
is the bar scenes in the movies showing all the different types
of extraterrestrial beings. These scenes are not only entertaining
but they are also true in real life. Our material universe is
filled with extraterrestrial life and not all extraterrestrial
life looks like the beings on this planet. The higher parts of
ourselves know this and relate to this movie because of the more
full spectrum prism consciousness of the true nature of our galaxy
and universe.
Adding
to this there have actually been extraterrestrial battles for
planets and sectors of our galaxy and our universe. Some of the
Star Wars movies related very much to the actual Orion Wars that
really did take place. Again, a higher part of us knows these
facts. Many of us have had incarnations on other planets and in
different types of bodies. Many of us have had contact with ETs
on subtle and not so subtle levels in this lifetime. So the Star
Wars movies are not only a perfect symbol for each personšs spiritual
path, they are also a symbol and representation for our universal
and galactic extraterrestrial heritage and brothers and sisters.
At
the end of the movie "Return of the Jedi", Luke has his final
battle and confrontation with Darth Vader who used to be a Jedi
Knight, however, was seduced by the negative ego side of "The
Force." This reminds me very much of the true story of Lucifer,
who was an Archangel, however got seduced as well by the forces
of the negative ego. In the story once Lucifer was turned he had
a first lieutenant in the negative ego side by the name of Satan
who was assigned to Earth. Satan, being an angel who was turned
to the negative ego side.
This
reminds me very much of the most recent film and the relationship
between the Emperor and Darth Maul. Anyway, in the final battle
scene Luke is fighting Darth Vader but part of him is hoping that
Darth Vader will re-choose his allegiance to "The Force." When
Luke will not give into his anger and fear, and will not join
the Emperoršs allegiance as an apprentice, and destroy Vader,
the Emperor steps in to kill Luke with his negative energy. Darth
Vader, Luke's Earthly father now has the great existential choice
to keep his allegiance to the Emperor or save his son. In the
film, his conflict is beautifully depicted however, in the end
the forces of compassion and love win out as Darth Vader picks
up the Emperor and throws him into the plasma core abyss.
This,
of course, also touches a very deep core in all movie watchers
for we each have a choice every moment of our lives whether to
choose GOD or negative ego. No matter how much negative action
we have taken in the past there is always the possibility and
potential for redemption. This reminds me of the story of the
Prodigal Son or Daughter who is always welcomed home by GOD. This
whole theme of redemption and forgiveness also touches a very
deep spiritual chord and truth within movie watchers.
The
final culmination of this teaching is seen at the very end of
the movie with Obi Wan, Master Yoda and even Darth Vader now in
his light body joining the other Jedi Knights and inner plane
Ascended Masters as they watch the celebration.
So
my Beloved Readers, the Star Wars movies are, in truth, a modern
day fairy tale that perfectly depicts the Spiritual Path of every
soul on Earth and their material galactic and universal heritage.
So in conclusion, strive to become, every moment of your life,
a Jedi Knight. Take hold of your light saber, which is much like
the sword of Lord Michael, and take a stand for GOD, unconditional
love, service, and goodness. I close this chapter by saying,
"May
The Force be with you always!"
