The Coiled Serpent: A Philosophy Of Conservation And Transmutation Of Reproductive Energy

by C. Van Vliet

The Coiled Serpent is a philosophical book that delves into the concept of conservation and transmutation of reproductive energy. Written by C.J. Van Vliet, the book explores the idea that sexual energy is a powerful force that can be harnessed and transformed for personal growth and spiritual development. The author draws from various spiritual traditions and teachings to present a comprehensive philosophy that encourages readers to embrace their sexual energy and use it to achieve higher levels of consciousness. The book also discusses the potential dangers of misusing sexual energy and provides practical advice on how to avoid negative consequences. Overall, The Coiled Serpent is a thought-provoking and insightful read for anyone interested in exploring the relationship between sexuality and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

332 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Augustus · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't give this book 5 stars because it tends to be repetitive but I kinda get its message: we mustn't use our sexual force unless we like to have an offspring; also to attain higher consciousness and to be blessed spiritually, we must be chaste.

I admit that I'm struggling with the lessons found in this book but I'll try my best.

[Kaushik · Rating 5 out of 5]

A deep dive in to occidental and oriental philosophy and spirituality

[Stiltzkin Vanserine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A remarkable book on the subject of spirituality.

While the writing is somewhat antiquated and some of the arguments don't seem to be backed by credible scientific proof, this book presents some truly fascinating ideas. I do not agree with everything written in it, but some concepts really intrigued me. For instance, the writer claims that every human has a soul, and every soul is sexless. Sex exists only in the bodily flesh, not on the spiritual plane. True or not, I like this interpretation (it can probably never be proven or disproven, anyway). Another example is how the author iterates that the goal of alchemy is not to transform mundane elements into gold, but, in fact, to refine the human soul and lead it to spiritual transcendence. Could be just balderdash, but hey, at least it's cool balderdash.

In a nutshell, this book is about the importance of celibacy.

Celibacy is certainly not for everyone. Everything (almost everything, I guess) works best in moderation. However, there is no denying that we live in a hypersexualized modern world, and this cultural shift has dire consequences. Just look at the wide-spread pandemic that is pornography. Porn is a dangerous type of superstimulation that bombards the human brain with dopamine and devastates its reward system. Much like the butterflies that attempt coitus with cardboard facsimiles, many a human are choosing porn over real sex and real life relationships. This is no joke. Porn is not only the bane of modern society, it is an insult to human intelligence.

[ALM · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have read on this subject. It is a massive collection of citations from an immense number of books, organized into chapters on different topics. The arguments are very strong and well-founded, leaving a lasting impression of spiritual clarity.

[Ethan Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

unbelievably good