IDIL(ideal) is pronounced “ideal”

The second half first:

(ideal)
- Noun -
Merriam-Webster 1: a standard of perfection, beauty, or excellence
Merriam-Webster 2: an ultimate object or aim of endeavor : goal

- Adjective -
Merriam-Webster 2a: existing as a mental image or in fancy or imagination only
Merriam-Webster 3b: conforming exactly to an ideal, law, or standard : Perfect


And now, the first half second:

I.D.I.L. - In Darkness and In Light
In much spiritual, theosophical, and philosophical lore (contrary to the ever popular Good/Evil mythos), Darkness represents the manifest, all that is perceived by the human mind, the particle state of energy, “Earth”, “Ground” and so on.

Light, on the other hand, represents the un-manifest, all possibility, that which cannot be perceived, the wave state of energy, “Heaven”, “Potential”, et c.

These are the two aspects of God or Divinity. The line that splits this Godhead in half, the place in between, the realm in which we exist, is Human awareness.

With this understanding classic definitions take on an interesting light.

Looking from a Yogic perspective:
As paraphrased from the ancient text of the Guru Gita – The syllable "Gu" is Darkness, and "Ru" is light.

As standard Sanskrit definitions:
"Sat" means existence
"Dev" means God or Godhead

Satguru is one who exists In Darkness and In Light
Satgurudev is one who exists as Godhead in the union of Darkness and Light

Yoga is union or yoke. The practice of Yoga creates the union of Darkness and Light, thus creating the state of Satgurudev

For a student of Yogic thought the implications of this understanding are vast (as compared to the semi-traditional definition of the Guru as an external figure who is "the remover of the darkness of ignorance", and which implications are also vast), but the depths of that discussion are for another time.

Most major faiths have a parallel that can be interpreted in a similar fashion. The Tao, The One, and  the Ten Thousand Things from Taosim. Genesis 1:1 (not to be confused with Genesis 1:4 where the Naming begins) and Genesis 1:27 (God creating mankind and giving us the same power and dominion as itself. If God is in fact an external or separate aspect) from the Islamic/Judeo-Christian Faiths. Portions of Sikhism, Jainism, and Buddhism. The communion with nature from many international Native and Tribal faiths. And it goes on…

It is both a fascinating subject of study, and leads to a fascinating spiritual practice that can achieve quite significant results (depending on what you want/are looking for). And, of course, it can be understood and interpreted in many, many different ways.  As a matter of fact, no matter what the stated agreement, these things get understood by ever individual in an entirely unique manner.

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So, when you put the two elements together, IDIL and (ideal), it creates a concept and a vision. A path of understanding and awareness that leads the way to manifest Self-awareness. It exemplifies that state of Highest Perfection, however the individual might interpret it.


Is this understanding “correct”? Maybe, maybe not, but it certainly works for us.

Jai!
~Gopal