Title: The Crisis of Modern Man and the Path to Transcendence Tags: #Evola #Tradition #InitiaticKnowledge #SelfTransformation #HigherConsciousness 1. The Existential Crisis: Modern individuals often face moments where their certainties crumble, revealing the void beneath their daily distractions. This crisis forces them to confront the fundamental question: What am I? 2. The Illusion of Purpose: Daily routines, moral codes, and even higher pursuits often serve as distractions, masking the inner darkness and the solitude of existence. These constructs allow individuals to avoid confronting the true nature of the Self. 3. The Evasion of Truth: Many attempt to escape this crisis by turning it into a mere philosophical problem, seeking new systems or truths to cling to. Others passively rely on traditional structures, avoiding the radical transformation required. 4. The Path of the Few: Some, however, hold their ground. They abandon all faiths and hopes, seeking self-knowledge and the knowledge of Being. For them, there is no turning back. 5. Initiatic Disciplines: This crisis often leads individuals to initiatic disciplines, which offer a path beyond the human condition. These disciplines require a radical transformation of one’s being and consciousness. 6. The Nature of Higher Knowledge: Higher knowledge transcends reason, beliefs, and modern science. It resolves the anguish of existence by transforming the individual’s state of being. This knowledge is not speculative but experiential. 7. The Necessity of Detachment: To achieve this knowledge, one must detach from all conditioned and extrinsic relationships. A radical upheaval is necessary to break free from the limitations of the human condition. 8. The Traditional Science: This path corresponds to a rigorous, methodical science transmitted through initiatic chains. It focuses on the deepest energies of human interiority, operating with objectivity and impersonality. 9. The Role of Crisis as Cat