Meditation Alone Will Not Aid True Spiritual Development
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Meditation Alone Will Not Aid True Spiritual Development
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Author : Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, William Q. Judge, Damodar K. Mavalankar, Godolphin Mitford, Clara M. Codd, Proclus Lycaeus
language : en
Publisher: Philaletheians UK
Release Date : 2023-05-15
Meditation Alone Will Not Aid True Spiritual Development written by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, William Q. Judge, Damodar K. Mavalankar, Godolphin Mitford, Clara M. Codd, Proclus Lycaeus and has been published by Philaletheians UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-15 with Religion categories.
Nature strives to contain Spirit and detain it here on earth, but Spirit ever strives to be freed from its earthly prison and return to its divine abode. The correct apprehension of Philosophy can help devotees to Duty and Truth to distinguish between Spiritual and Psychic wisdom. Only True philosophy, i.e., the Wisdom of Love, can help remove the weeds of dogma and correct the errors of human fancy. She is Penelope-Sophia, the loyal wife waiting for Odysseus-Christos’ return. Meditation proper is Spiritual Seership. It leads to conscious realisation of the Truths that underpin and sustain Cosmos and Man, Ideas and Forms. It bridges “the known” or phenomenon, with “the unknown” or noumenon, and instructs inwardly focused minds to identify with All, work with Nature, and live for All. Meditation is silent and unuttered prayer, the ardent turning of the soul towards the divine. It uplifts lower minds to higher realms of pure consciousness by catalepsy of the physical body. Then, by suspending the brain’s mechanical action, the Adept can see as clearly as Truth Itself. Such a deliberate withdrawal of consciousness is a magical skill that leads to the contemplation of celestial powers. Meditation is Theurgy or White Magic, Iamblichus’ Manteia, Apollonius’ and Plotinus’ Union to the Deity, Theosophy’s Raja-Yoga, the Ishvara of the ancient Yogin, the Samadhi of the modern. Psychic powers are far more subtle intoxicants than the gross physical energies. Despite of the name, clairvoyant vision is nothing but clear. Inactivity of the physical body does not indicate a condition of inactivity. For the uninitiated, “sitting for yoga” is invariably fatal. It encourages mental passivity which, in turn, aids the development of mediumistic states where one can readily fall prey to the caprice and malice of mischievous embryos of human beings. All yoga practices have disastrous results unless guided by a competent teacher. A Master of Wisdom advises concentration upon the Higher Self within the Heart: Place your love, trust, and confidence in your heart, and retire there when the battle grows fierce. Practise the habit of careful and constant concentration of mind upon every duty and act in life, and one day you might be able to kindle the Sacred Fire. But unless you are capable of unremitting devotion to truth and virtue, and of guarding Self against self, you are more likely to lose your way in the shadows than to see any real light or gain insight. Those who wallow in the mire of exotericism know not what it is to live in the world and yet be not of the world. Beware, O Lanoo! Read Nature’s Finer Forces. There are no extant works on effective and safe practice and those purporting to be are full of blinds. Which of the Two Paths wilt thou choose, O Lanoo?
Real Life Thrills In The Seven Brains Of The Heart Not In The Whims And Wobbles Of The Mind
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Author : William Quan Judge
language : en
Publisher: Philaletheians UK
Release Date : 2021-08-07
Real Life Thrills In The Seven Brains Of The Heart Not In The Whims And Wobbles Of The Mind written by William Quan Judge and has been published by Philaletheians UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-07 with Religion categories.
Do not think too much of me, direct your thoughts to the Eternal Truth. For only he who is free from the heresy of separateness, brought forth by false self-identity and self-importance, can rise above the trappings of personal life and live for others. Never seek knowledge or power for any other purpose than to sacrifice it on the altar of the Great Heart, which is humanity at large. Do not fear nor fail because you feel dark and heavy. After a while, the very rage you feel will break the shrine that covers the mystery. No one can really help you till then. The “moment of choice” between good and evil, between white and black magic, is neither in space nor in time, it is the momentum of all those moments in the battle between unselfish and selfish impulses taking place in those who try to follow the higher purposes of Nature. I am my friends and my enemies, I feel them all. I am the poor, the wicked, the ignorant. Those moments of gloom are the moments when I am influenced by those ignorant ones, who are myself. Duty lies in the act itself. Our duty is to never consider our ability, but to do what needs to be done in whatever way we can, no matter how inadequate the work may appear to others. We are not the only ones to suffer upon the path. Like ourselves Masters have wept, though They do not weep any longer. Sadness comes from an appreciation of the difficulties in our way, and of the unspeakable wickedness of the human heart. The Divine Spirit, which overshadows the soul of every man, is the throne of the Invisible and Unknown God. If you reflect on That, little room will be left for sorrow or delusion. Please don’t be anxious. Insist on Carelessness. Anxiety obscures and deters. Fear and anxiety are a formidable barrier against progress, by perturbation and straining harshly. Anxiety densifies and perturbs our magnetic sphere (aura), thus rendering us less permeable to the efflux of inner life and love. Immediate rebirth is for those who are working with their heart on Master’s work and are free from self interest. Nothing foreign to Master can pollute the pure heart; our faults are not there. The heart reaches Him always, and He replies. He needs not to stoop to see our devotion for devotional love, being of a supernal quality, reaches anywhere. Even in the most menial sorts of labour, the moment a man begins working, his soul enters into a state of harmony and peace. On the plane of social intercourse words are things, but soulless and dead because that convention in which they have their birth has made abortions of them. Let us then choose with care those living messengers called words. When the soul turns its attention to the astral plane, its energy is transferred from the gross material plane to a more subtle plane composed of imponderable matter, and we then have an influx of many confused dreams and strange experiences, whether awake or asleep. Clairvoyants and untrained seers cannot distinguish between psychic and spiritual perceptions. The age is black as hell, hard as iron. Yet noble hearts keep fighting the ancient fight. They seek each other and help each other. We will not fail them. To fail would be nothing, but to stop working for Humanity and the Brotherhood of Man would be awful; we cannot and will not. The student of Occultism must either reach the goal or perish. Those who rush unprepared and before the ripe moment risk insanity. But then that insanity is their safety for the next life, or for their return to sanity. The road to heavens is dark and difficult because we do not live up to our highest ideals. And as we hamstrung by our own weaknesses, it’s no use blaming others for our own shortcomings. Egoism is a sign of shameful cowardice. The egocentric man is insignificant and helpless. All our obstructions are of our own making. All our power is drawn from the storehouse of the past. Let us love and worship humanity, instead of self, and all shall be well. Even selfishness is love, though tainted and misdirected. Let us live for each other, forgetting ourselves in the midst of so many selves who, as formerly and forever, are but our own phantasms of thinking throblets, and all shall be well. Drink the cup of life without a murmur to the last drop, whatever Karma may have in store for you. The lesson in your present life is sweet Patience that nothing can ruffle. Higher Patience is a fine line between pride and humility. Both are extremes and mistakes. How shall we be proud when we are so small? How dare we be humble when we are so great? In both we blaspheme. Regret is productive only of error. Regret is a thought, hence an energy. If we turn its tide upon the past, it plays upon the seeds of that past and vivifies them; it causes them to sprout and grow in the mind and, from thence, expression in action is but a step. Evil is the infernal end of the polarity of spirit-matter. Evil-devil is the dark side of good, yet a mighty motor on the eternal struggle of the two ever-Opposing Forces — Light versus Darkness, Buddhi versus Kama-Manas — dual aspects of the One Manifested Creative Power, which keeps building worlds and thinks through man. Like Ormuzd and Ahriman, good and evil are inseparable and interdependent. We cannot murder Life but we can destroy a vehicle of the divine Principle of Life and impede the course of a soul using that vehicle. We far more injured by this atrocious deed than by any other. It is the man of clay that sins, not the innocent Higher Ego self-imprisoned within us and spectator of our life, who suffers and weeps silently at our cruelty. Condemn the sin not the Sinner. Higher, as within us all, the divine spirit looks down in the secure knowledge that, when the lower nature has subsided into its spiritual source, all this struggle and play of force and will, this waxing and waning of forms, this progression of consciousness that throws up clouds and fumes of illusion before the eye of the soul, will have come to an end. But the real test of a man is his motive, which we neither see, nor do his acts always represent it. If acts of valour are motivated by self-interest, they are still virtuous acts, but they will not elevate the actor and will throw his calculations off-kilter. Nature strives to contain spirit, and spirit strives to be free. Despondency, doubt, fear, vanity, pride, self-satisfaction, are traps used by Nature to detain us on earth. The kind of thoughts that appeal to our senses, and which fascinate and transfix us, is another snare set by Nature lest we discover her inmost secret and rule her. Spirituality is no virtue, it is divine impersonality. Spirituality is the rootless root of all things, unborn, exempt from dissolution, eternal, and beyond the condition of spirit. In essence and substance, It is the Whole of this Universe. Death disappoints the Self for it is neither productive of real knowledge nor of service to the living. Death is the sudden lowering of a stage curtain only to be raised again at the beginning of the next act. The living have a greater part in the dead than the dead have in the living. Rise, then, from this despondency. With the sword of Knowledge and with Love, you can “become one with the great tides of being, and reach the peaceful place of safe self-forgetfulness at last.” In dreams we see the truth and taste the joys of heaven. In waking life we gradually distil that dew into our consciousness. Let thy pulses beat to heaven’s own music. Despise the life that only seeks its own. Listen to the words of the Great Teachers. Good company removes the dullness of intellect, infuses truth into speech, bestows great honour, removes sin, purifies the heart, and spreads fame in all directions. Evil company should be shunned because it gives rise to lust, anger, delusion, memory loss, discrimination loss and, at long last, total loss of one’s “Infinite Potency born from the concealed Potentiality.” Spreading like ripples at first, evil company swells vices to large-scale waves in an ocean of misery. Is there any hope for the aspirant who has no heredity of psychical development to call upon, who is not introspective by nature, and with no access to chelas for guidance reach? There is, if he purifies his motive, and cultivates an ardent and unwavering faith and devotion to the Masters who are Truth personified, though They are not yet known to him. They are generous and honest debtors, and always repay. Beyond the Hall of Learning is the Great White Lodge, the magnificent hierarchy of Masters, Gurus, and Chelas all over the world. Every aspirant to chelaship has a Guru, although he many not be aware of it. Guru is chela’s benefactor. If we have reverenced our teacher, we will now revere our unknown Guru. We must place our hand in his hand with all love, and trust, and confidence, for it is to mighty Karma we have appealed, and the Guru is an agent of Karma. Madame Blavatsky sacrificed all that mankind holds dear to bring the glad tidings of Theosophy to the West through the Theosophical Society, which thereby stands to her as a chela to his Guru. She is our next higher link in the Guruparampara chain, of which no link can be missed or by-passed. Those who try to reach The Masters by other means while disregarding or underrating scornfully her high services, violate an occult rule that cannot be broken with impunity. The limitations of self impede progress. Unless the intention is entirely unalloyed, the spiritual will transform itself into the psychic and, by acting on the astral plane, dire results may be produced by it. The highest aspirations for the welfare of humanity will become sullied with selfishness if, in the mind of the philanthropist, there lurks the shadow of a desire for self-benefit, or a tendency to do injustice, even when these exist unconsciously to himself. The powers of evil revenge themselves upon the ignorant man and his friends, and not upon those who are beyond their reach. As long we hope and desire, we shall remain apart from the Self. We are rich in hope, knowing the prize at the end of time, and are not deterred by the clouds, the storms, the miasmas, and the dreadful beasts of prey that line the road. Let us then, at the very outset, wash out of our souls all desire for reward, all hope that we may attain what we sought. We may perhaps have found one spot we may call our own, and possess no other qualification for the task. That spot is enough, it is our wholly unshaken belief in Self and the Masters. That spot is our Higher Ego, symbolised by Homer as the wild fig tree, which Odysseus took hold of it and clung to it like a bat, in order to escape falling into the whirlpool of passions below. Beware of the dreadful lures, the great causes of misery, inflamed by the malignant fever of scepticism. They keep us ensnared in our earthy prison. Compassion is the Divine Law of Universal Sympathy and Sacrifice. Overseen by Spiritual Intelligences above, Compassion is enacted by the Intelligence of Nature and Her dual forces below. Deity is Unerring Karma or Abstract Nature — the Mind and Soul of the Universe.
Meditation Alone Will Not Lead To Theosophic Development
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Author : Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
language : en
Publisher: Philaletheians UK
Release Date : 2024-02-13
Meditation Alone Will Not Lead To Theosophic Development written by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky and has been published by Philaletheians UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-13 with Religion categories.
Meditation Insights And Inspiration
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Author : Amit Ray
language : en
Publisher: INNER LIGHT PUBLISHERS
Release Date : 2010-07-04
Meditation Insights And Inspiration written by Amit Ray and has been published by INNER LIGHT PUBLISHERS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-04 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
This is the classic in-depth text reference in meditation. By presenting the key meditation concepts clearly Dr. Ray enables readers to guide into the big picture of meditation. Written in clear and concise language, and beautifully illustrated, the book is enjoyable to read, and it provides a clear sense of the excitement of meditation in the light of modern science. As this book progresses though, it offers many more meditation techniques, and insights that will be useful even to those who have meditated for a long time.
The Pilgrim S Progress In The Nineteenth Century
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Author : William Raymond Weeks
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1848
The Pilgrim S Progress In The Nineteenth Century written by William Raymond Weeks and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1848 with Christian life categories.
Psychic Attack
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Author : Draja Mickaharic
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2013-02-08
Psychic Attack written by Draja Mickaharic and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-08 with Self-Help categories.
This book contains a description of the various kind of psychic attack along with suggestions and a few remedies for eliminating it from your life Included are exercises for mental training, that can make your mind impervious to psychic attack.
Stephen Knapp Reading List The Key To Real Happiness Yoga And Meditation Krishna Deities And Their Miracles
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Author : Stephen Knapp
language : en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date : 2022-09-13
Stephen Knapp Reading List The Key To Real Happiness Yoga And Meditation Krishna Deities And Their Miracles written by Stephen Knapp and has been published by Prabhat Prakashan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-13 with Self-Help categories.
STEPHEN KNAPP READING LIST: The Key to Real Happiness by Stephen Knapp: In this book, Stephen Knapp offers insights and practical wisdom to discover true and lasting happiness. Through spiritual principles and practices, he guides readers on a journey to find inner peace, contentment, and fulfillment in life. Yoga and Meditation by Stephen Knapp: Stephen Knapp explores the profound teachings of yoga and meditation in this book. He delves into various aspects of yoga, including its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits, as well as meditation techniques to attain higher states of consciousness and self-realization. Krishna Deities and Their Miracles by Stephen Knapp: In this work, Stephen Knapp examines the significance of Krishna deities in Hinduism and their miraculous occurrences. Through captivating stories and historical accounts, Knapp sheds light on the divine manifestations and spiritual experiences associated with Krishna worship. Stephen Knapp is a prominent author, researcher, and spiritual practitioner known for his extensive work on Vedic culture, Hinduism, and spiritual philosophy. He has authored numerous books exploring various aspects of Vedic wisdom, yoga, and meditation. Knapp's writings offer valuable insights into the ancient spiritual traditions of India and provide practical guidance for modern seekers in their pursuit of spiritual growth and enlightenment.
Radical Friendship
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Author : Kate Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2021-08-24
Radical Friendship written by Kate Johnson and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-24 with Family & Relationships categories.
A case for friendship as a radical practice of love, courage, and trust, and seven strategies that pave the way for profound social change. Grounded in the Buddha’s teachings on spiritual friendship, Radical Friendship shares seven strategies to help us embody our deepest values in all of our relationships. Drawing on her experiences as a leading meditation teacher, as well as personal stories of growing up multiracial in a racist world, Kate Johnson brings a fresh take on time-honored wisdom to help us connect more authentically with ourselves, with our friends and family, and within our communities. The divides we experience within us and between us are not only a threat to our physical and emotional health—they are also the weapons and the outcomes of structural oppression. But through wise relationships, it is possible to transform the barriers created by societal injustice. Johnson leads us on a journey to becoming better friends by offering ways to show up for our own and each other’s liberation at every stage of a relationship. Each chapter ends with a meditation or reflection practice to help readers cultivate vibrant, harmonious, revolutionary friendships. Radical Friendship offers a path of depth and hope and shows us the importance of working toward collective wellbeing, one relationship at a time.
Truth S Pathway To Peace And Happiness
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Author : John A. Love
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2008-09-30
Truth S Pathway To Peace And Happiness written by John A. Love and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-30 with Religion categories.
Enlightened teachers proclaim that lifes purpose is to awaken spiritually. But how is this lofty goal achieved? According to one Master Teacher, the answer is simple. Embrace the world with unconditional love and forgiveness. And each day presents an abundance of opportunities to love and forgive. Though the way is clearly marked, the path is not easy to follow. For lifes journey has roadblocks--obstacles that cause painful detours. They result in stress, frustration, disappointment, fear, anger, suffering, and of course, wasted time. But there is wisdom--a trustworthy guide--which allows your journey to unfold peacefully and with lasting happiness. For thousands of years, historys revered Masters have taught these profound lessons. Have you not studied them? Now is the perfect time to read their uplifting message of love and reality. Now is the right time to learn the secret of how to live joyously! REVIEWS Dr. Jon Mundyordained minister, distinguished professor, and prolific authorwrites, John Love has done us all a favor by asking questions of Truth and receiving answers which reflect the light of A Course in Miracles, the wisdom of our Master Teachers, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Reading Truths Pathway to Peace and Happiness will profoundly deepen anyones spiritual journey. John Love delivers a beautifully written and powerful message--one which moves mountains! Truths Pathway to Peace and Happiness offers life lessons that are a blessing, a gift youll want to share with loved ones." Rev. Julie Keene
From Darkness To Light
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Author : Despo Pishiri
language : en
Publisher: Balboa Press
Release Date : 2021-08-16
From Darkness To Light written by Despo Pishiri and has been published by Balboa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-16 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
During a client hypnosis session, author Despo Pishiri unintentionally managed to communicate with her Higher Self. The client was in a deep state of hypnosis, and Despo’s Higher Self used this opportunity to talk to her through her client. The Higher Self provided valuable information about Despo’s past lives which triggered her curiosity to understand the mechanisms involved in the process of spiritual development. This initial channeling encouraged her to find her true self, and it became the catalyst for writing this, her first book, From Darkness to Light. With a blend of personal and professional testimony, she reinforces the message of love, compassion, and tolerance inherent in the three religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity against the backdrop of knowing who you are. She stresses the similarities between the three religions and reinforces the ideas of their teachings. Useful and enlightening, From Darkness to Light shares Despo’s personal discoveries as well as offers principles about self and healing your body, mind and spirit.