The crucifixion part of the NT always seemed slightly sketchy to me, and the "narrative ends quickly..is the crucifixion merely a convenient way to end the story? Is it just saying ,Jesus left'... /went to india or whatever/..
Any opinions on this?
A good question. My interpretation is as follows.
Firstly - putting the editing and image making of Orthodoxy to one side - you must remember the role of Jesus was that of teacher (of Christ Consciousness). So many aspects of his life and travels, though intriguing, have no direct bearing on that role and purpose. The jewel is the message.
Secondly, like so much of the New Testament, there is both an exoteric and an esoteric meaning.
The Crucifixion and later 'Resurrection' contains several hidden meanings.
To highlight survival and the continuity of life is the obvious one.
Another is to oppose the abominable blood sacrifices. (As if God were a bloodthirsty monster to want such things.) Christ, the Lamb of God, gave himself as the sacrifice, as atonement for the sin against love. Exemplifying that what is required of man is not a blood sacrifice, but a love sacrifice i.e. Service.
Which leads us to the main allegory. That, if we earnestly wish to advance upon the spiritual path, then we must 'crucify' the lower self to allow the higher self to come to ascendency.
Beautiful spiritual truths. The very core of Christ Consciousness teaching is there.
