Shem is a name extension of G_d. Shem attached to a word makes it a name of G_d or aspect of divinity. Shem in Hebrew means: name; upright; righteous; sign. The idea of name; an aspect of divinity; an extension of G_d takes on even greater meaning when we remember that Shem is the name of Noah's son in Genesis 5:32: "And Noah got to be 500 years old. After that Noah became father to Shem, Ham and Ja'peth."

           Five hundred represents a change in divine proportions. In this instance it represents a purified genetic blueprint that was being encoded in humanity. This genetic encoding would allow for the continuation of G_d?s plan after the 40-day flood. Names have always been associated with power. Naming a son of Noah, "Shem" (aspect or extension of G_d), instilled a father of a new cycle with a genetically encoded memory of conscious identity with G_d. The power of sound (symbolized by a name) would ignite geometric patterns (ideas) and thus maintain the vibratory link needed for humanity's ultimate unification with the higher heavens. Shem was the grandfather of Abraham, thus signifying that the genetic blueprint did indeed transfer as planned.

           The pattern of genetic coding (I'm talking species, not race), its key to unlocking the internalized plan, and the ultimate result of the plan being fully operational, can be deciphered in part by a series of Hebrew words appearing in the Torah that all start with "shem." When we place the words in alphabetical order, they become like a road map to unlocking our own genetic blueprint.

          The above list can be read: Our extension of G_d (Shem) can be awakened through sound and music (Shema). By hearing and obeying this awakened portion (of ourselves), we start to understand and receive messages (Shemaah). If we show obedience to G_d and hearken to G_d (Shemaiah), G_d will keep guard over us and we will be safe (Shemariah). This alignment with G_d's plan will allow us Spiritual Understanding and Discernment of light frequencies not in total resonance with G_d (Shemida). When we have connected with our higher Overself and ignited our eighth chakra, we will be in harmony with Spirit (Sheminith). Finally we come to Shemiramoth, which is the name of the Most High, the heights of heaven that man (in this cycle) can enter vibrationally to experience the fullness of G_d's plan (Paradise).

           The second word we intone with our visualization is "Or," which means Light. This Light represents the frequencies of Light transmitted from the higher heavens to the planetary worlds of manifestation. These frequencies of Light are part of the Ain Soph Aur (Or). Since it is proceded by the word Shem, for Shem Or, we can ensure that this is indeed the divine Light of G_d we are contemplating.

           Menorah means lampstand. Much fruitful information can be gleaned by studying each syllable. "Men" means portion; since it preceeds the second syllable of "or" (Light), we can surmise that this word is talking about a portion of Light frequencies that are part of the Ain Soph. According to the Scrolls of Adam and Eve, G_d allowed one seventh of the Light of the higher heavens to remain in the lower heavens. This portion of Light is the Seventh Ray (Or) which can be utilized as an interdimensional frequency to communicate with the higher heavens. The last syllable, "ah," is made up of two significant Hebrew letters in English. The aleph (a) represents the breath of Life, all in potentia...; the He (h), the window the Shekinah (presence of G_d) can manifest through.

Thus we can discern that the menorah is far more than a lampstand. It is symbolic of the portion of Light that is in the breath of form.

           At this point we can look at the entire phrase, "Shem Or Menorah," and start to perceive the many layers of teaching this song is capable of unfolding...G_d's divine Light reveals that portion 
of divine Light that permeates the universe!