All thelemites are familiar with this phrase but how many actually know what it means? It can be found within the text of Liber al vel Legis or Book of the Law.
2007-09-06 02:15:13 · 13 answers · asked by doorofperception13 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
okay LabGirl here is the complete text...lol
42. Let it be that state of manyhood bound and loathing. So with thy all; thou hast no right but to do thy will.
43. Do that, and no other shall say nay.
44. For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.
2007-09-06 02:33:12 · update #1
It's not Satanism you moron...it was around long before LeVay distorted it. Try some real research.
2007-09-06 02:34:17 · update #2
It's about finding our true purpose and working towards it. Thelemites believe that we all have a specific purpose in life, and that working towards it is our way to reach self-fulfillment.
"Do what thout wilt" is about applying your will to your life and living your purpose. It's also added that "Love is the Law, love under will." In other words, as long as you are working towards your goal and not impeding others, you should be able to maintain an attitude of perfect love, perfect trust.
2007-09-06 02:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Little.
It is missing 8 words.
Edit: "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Love is the Law. Love under Will."
Without an understanding of the meaning of will, love and law in the quotation, it means nothing. Heck, you even need the shall.
To others: The Wiccan Rede is "an it harm none, do as you will." Sharing a clause incompletely does not mean things are the same. A little study shows a world of difference.
2007-09-06 09:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm surprised no one said anything about Crowley on this question. Sorta off the subject but I think that he was searching for the ultimate religion. I respect that about him even with all the other stuff he was accused of (sexism, racism).
Aren't we not supposed to discuss the book?
2007-09-06 20:50:37 · answer #3 · answered by nothingconstant 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a rather a circular idea. It is not possible to do something that thou dost not will, even under compulsion. Under compulsions, you do it because the alternative is in some way worse.
2007-09-06 09:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An it harm none do as thy will. A wiccan law. a law of majic.
do as you will. I will to wake up in the morning. I will to go to work every day. I will to love to my boyfriend.
A robber wills to take your belongings, A grocer wills to sell you food........
get my drift?
An it harm none, do as thy will
2007-09-06 11:19:44 · answer #5 · answered by R W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the context.
I know many Wiccans who'd use part of that phrase - it's the extended version of the Wiccan Reed/Creed
'Do what thou wilt bid thee harm none"
Means do what you want, just don't harm anyone.
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2007-09-06 09:35:23 · answer #6 · answered by Rai A 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The original form is basically just the golden rule.
2007-09-06 09:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by wondermus 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't know the source or meaning intended, but the way it is applied now puts the narcissistic ego in charge instead of the Spirit.
2007-09-06 09:30:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
That is from the Satanic Bible. Look up Anton Le Vey, he started the sort of official Satanic Church in San Francisco. Please don't follow his teachings.
Obviously, it goes directly against God laws. He's dead now, and I guess he knows the truth. Poor fellow. And all that time he spent supporting the very evil person who is now persecuting him.
2007-09-06 09:33:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
sounds an awful lot like
"and it harm none, do as ye will" / so mote it be / blessed be
2007-09-06 09:33:31 · answer #10 · answered by voice_of_reason 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋