Likewise, all of metaphysics follows from fundamental principles of existence. The structures of geometry follow from basic axioms.
In studying geometry, the student was not learning something new, but rather penetrating into his or her own intuitive understanding of the order of the universe. The human mind was seen as capable of penetrating into the mysteries of universe.
Over the entrance to Plato’s Academy, the following phrase was posted: “Let no one unversed in geometry enter here.” The study of mathematics and geometry were seen as foundational practices, through which a student could train their mind to the point that they could grasp the highest principles of metaphysics. To these ancient philosophers, the study of geometry was the study of the fundamental principles that governed the creation of the universe. This was known to many ancient civilizations, although it is perhaps most evident in the philosophy of the Greeks. The symbols of sacred geometry are also connected to the five elements and patterns in nature.įrom the simplest atoms to the largest galaxies, geometry determines the structure and function of the universe. The Sri Yantra, for example, is a depiction of the soul’s journey from an outer focus to the subtle energies of the inner world. Sacred geometry symbols including circles, triangles, squares and other forms that carry specific energies. The sum total of the forms used to create larger works of art produce a circuit of energy. Every aspect of sacred geometry is purposeful and meaningful.
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