Threefold Wayfare
| Classification | New Age |
|---|---|
| Scripture | Various |
| Theology | Threefold Wayfare theology |
| Region | Raipatna Independence Army territory on Vasati |
The “psychotheology” of the Threefold Wayfare hinges on the transformation of the individual into a seamlessness with existence. Such transformation is conducted through three interconnected stages: Cleansing, Enlightening, and Binding. This progression is assumptive of a deeply intertwined relationship that exists between all individuals and the wider notion of existence.
Theology
Cleansing: This initial stage emphasizes purification and the shedding of material and spiritual impurities. It posits that individuals must cleanse their physical manifestation, thereby aligning themselves with a more profound, universal essence that permeates all things. This cleansing is perceived to be much more than a merely physical act, as it possesses direct metaphysical implications by shifting the very self of the adherent, preparing them for subsequent stages.
Enlightening: Following the purification of the body, the soul undergoes enlightenment, where truth itself illuminates the adherent's inner being. This stage is characterized by a profound epiphany or series of realizations, where the boundaries between the self and the cosmos begin to blur, and a higher state of consciousness close to being achieved. The soul, enlightened by the ultimate truth, perceives the interconnectedness of all things, transcending the limitations of the physical realm.
Binding: The final stage culminates in the unification of the physical body and metaphysical soul with the greater world, facilitated by a deep, abiding love for all that is. This binding is not merely a passive connection, but rather an active engagement, where the individual (now fully integrated with the universe's essence) is to participate in the cosmic order. It is here that the individual fully actualizes their potential, achieving a state of holiness and oneness with all existence.
It is important to note that the tenets of the Wayfare betray only a superficial sense of pantheism; in its teachings, there are no presumptions of divinity in any specific form, nor are there notions of a God or gods. The closest resemblance of a divine nature is the seamlessness that one may experience when reaching the finality of the Threefold Wayfare.
Political extrapolations
The theological underpinnings of the Threefold Wayfare manifest on Vasati a very unique political expression: this is particularly evident within the context of the Raipatna Independence Army, led by the cult's leader, Daishee. The adoption of the leader's interpretations of a “Dominion of the Mind”—a theocratic derivative system where psychic potential and spiritual enlightenment determine one's place—reflects the Threefold Wayfare's emphasis on spiritual progression and the binding of individual power with a larger cosmic purpose.
Internally, the Raipatna Independence Army's stance against the Coalition of Congressional Nations is viewed as an existential struggle for the right to pursue their inner evolution, free from external interference by the materialistic influence of other human polities. Given that the true nature of the Threefold Wayfare and its associated phenomena are not widely acknowledged or understood, the cult exploits this ambiguity in its diplomatic existence; the Coalition, its main geopolitical opponent, natively perceiving them as an ephemeral separatist group; only a select few within the Coalition understand the true dichotomy between the organization and other secessionist movements.