The Hidden Meaning of The Wizard of Oz: An Esoteric Allegory ~ A Shunyamurti Film Night Introduction

Happy Holy Days from Shunyamurti and the Sat Yoga Sangha!

Excerpt: How many have seen The Wizard of Oz? But you haven’t seen it like you’re going to see it tonight. And the reason is, that the author—a man named Lyman Frank Baum—who was born in 1856 and was a very extraordinary being in the US at that time. He was a Druidic theosophist, he was actually a member of the Theosophical Society, led by Madame Blavatsky, and he comes from Scots-Irish ancestry, was very tuned into the Druids, and of course the Tuatha De Dannana, as the worshippers of the Goddess—this worship and understanding of the nature of the Goddess was embedded in the film—as well as the understanding of the advaita path, which was also embedded in theosophical and druidic thought.

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[magnolia]

"All adults are either evil or weak. Dorothy has the purity of heart to dare to yearn for heaven on Earth and the power to make it a reality." Indeed, sir!

[sayusayme]

Took me years to grow into the true meaning of this film. Home is within…we’re all on our own “ yellow brick road”. Love this

[veemcmuzy]

Wow no one is your enemy, you are neither more nor less than another, and change your views for a better world...mind blown👏🏾

[hannahwinchester]

Last night i was just wishing i had someone to talk to about this movie and whammo:) And i didn't cluck this video on purpose; i accidently clicked it when i was moving my phone!

[michelelane]

Excellent analysis of this classic movie. Probably the best thing I’ve ever listened to. Beautifully explained and thank you so very much for sharing. Much love and appreciation from California.❤️🍀🌈😇🙏❣️

[RachelGorgeousLOVE]

this guy... love him! love love this interpretation - perfect christmas morning listening

[maxamillion]

Saving your own soul IS SAVING THE WORLD!

[雌わ雄]

ive always had this deep feeling about the story, and i wondered why this interpretation wasnt common

[omarassemujjuadrian]

This teaching is better than the movie, and I'm only halfway through.

[kaleighphillips]

I love everything y’all put out . I’m sick right now and this and other teachings helped me get beyond physical discomfort and pain and learn these beautiful lessons . Thank you 🙏

[premasatyoga]

Brilliant! Thank you for expanding on every relevant detail and explaining how it relates to psycho-spiritual development. My gratitude for this unparalleled wisdom.

[alainl.]

I  for one do not hold such high expectations for Hollywood to educate humanity in true transcendent understanding. There have produced some jewels among the slew of productions over the decades. I have totally stopped watching any television in recent years due to a kind of the insidious effect it carries with it on the imaginal realm. The one discussed here is among those jewels and as usual a brilliant analysis done by Shunyamurti. Happy holidays brothers and sisters.

[garycarpenter]

This is my favorite book and the best story I've ever read. The movie is my favorite of all time. Loved the cast, talent, music and the story line

[habibiyaeini]

Dorothy represents the soul on its journey to enlightenment and toto is her intuition, imagination, god self

[dawnstone]

That was beautiful and so amazingly on point...i have been going through this realization with this movie exactly recently and the synchronicity of finding this now is truly magical for me

[SPN]

The Wizard of Oz has forever held my interest and thanks to this stunning presentation I now know why! Greatest respect and gratitude 🙏. 💕😺💫

[brettyeaton]

This is all becoming real for me, and I wouldn't be here without you all thank you so much

[bearskyshebearsky]

The most supreme spiritual teaching I came across - probably in my life time. It IS true - Dream Your Most Beautiful and Highest Dreams for the Mind is THAT Powerful! The Wizard of Oz was adapted for the Russian readers in the Soviet Union where I was born and grew up. I can tell you, this book, the beautiful message and my love for my cats carried me through the Years in a most wonderful way. Thank you so much for this! I hope I will be able to manifest myself to be in your physical presence soon! Love from Mexico xoxoxox

[chilly]

Well this was fascinating. He totally glued me here for an hour. Namaste 🙏💫🦋💗

[havajava]

Absolutely fascinating, what a stunning review.