While the term “Aryan” historically refers to a group of people speaking Indo-European languages, in contemporary usage, especially within some occult narratives, it has been appropriated to describe an idealized, or elevated human being, aligning with certain metaphysical beliefs.
The ONA posits that the “Aryan” represents a pinnacle of human spiritual development.
Followers believe that this ideal is bound to the concept of “aeons,” suggesting that civilizations evolve through various stages, each corresponding to different spiritual and physical attributes.
The ONA associates the “Aryan” identity with the establishment of a new world order or “Imperium”, one that is derived from esoteric traditions.
Aryan ideology often rejects contemporary values rooted in Judeo-Christian ethics, asserting that such influences weaken societal structures.
Being “Aryan” is less about ethnicity, and more about an ideological and spiritual commitment.
The “Aryan” serves and represents, not just a racial or ethnic identity, but also a specific pathway of spiritual enlightenment and societal transformation, deeply rooted in traditional ideological beliefs.
Ariosophy, established in the early 20th century primarily by Jörg Lanz von Liebenfels, defines an Aryan as a member of a supposed superior racial group, which is often characterized as the Indo-European peoples. This ideology connects Aryans to ancient Germanic tribes and promotes a mystical belief in their cultural and spiritual superiority.
In the context of Ariosophy, Aryans, as the Aryan Race, are viewed as the pinnacle of humanity, endowed with unique spiritual and intellectual traits. This reflects a conception from racial theories that sought to only categorize humans based on physical characteristics.
Ariosophy synthesizes elements of Germanic paganism, mystical traditions, and theosophical concepts. This blend often incorporates symbols such as the swastika and runic letters as part of its esoteric practices.
Ariosophy emerged during a period of heightened interest in occultism and esotericism in Europe, particularly in Austria and Germany. It reflects a reaction against modernity and a yearning to return to a glorious past and future.
Ariosophy has significantly influenced various esoteric and nationalist movements, laying some groundwork for later extreme ideologies, particularly through racial theories that erroneously claimed certain ethnic groups to be superior, due to both spiritual and material reasons.
In summary, in Ariosophy, an Aryan is not just seen through the lens of race but as part of a larger mythological and cultural narrative that reclaims an idealized ancient past, which will be the future.