Fellowship of Cosmic Fire
Commentary Semester III Section X
TCF 308-318 : S3S10
24 August to
S3S9 was a Review Fortnight
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1.
We
begin Section Two proper now, following the nine Introductory Questions.
2.
We
have completed the first section of TCF, focusing particularly on the Fires of
Matter. Our work is now with the largest section of the book focussing on the
Fires of Mind—the middle fires, especially, solar
fire.
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DIVISION A - MANAS OR MIND AND ITS NATURE
I.
Three manifestations of manas.
II.
Some definitions of manas:
1.
Manas is the fifth principle.
3.
In
such an enumeration, we are numbering from ‘below’; buddhi is the sixth and
atma the seventh.
2.
Manas is electricity.
4.
This
links manas to the Pleiades and also to the first ray energy of electric fire.
3.
Manas is that which produces cohesion.
5.
This
links manas to the second ray energy which brings about coherence to attractive
love.
4.
Manas is the key opening the door into the fifth
kingdom.
6.
This
is an important statement which shows the necessity of mind if there is to be
penetration into the
5.
Manas is the synthetic vibration of five rays.
7.
This
relates manas to the third ray which is, for Brahma, the Ray of Synthesis.
8.
The five
rays here given are the four Rays of Attribute and the third ray (a Ray of
Attribute which includes the four.
6.
Manas is the intelligent will or ordered purpose of an
existence.
9.
This
links manas to the first ray (the ray of purpose) as well as to the seventh ray
(the ray of order).
We
enter now upon a very important division of our subject, and take up for
consideration the Fire of Mind,
cosmically, systemically, and humanly considered.
10.
We
recall this threefold divisioning of the major layers of lives that concern us.
A fourth division (the life of the atom of matter/substance) is also sometimes
referenced, as is, occasionally, the life of a Cosmic Logos or the still
greater One About Whom Naught May Be Said.
11.
In
this division the Solar Logos may be considered a “cosmic” Life, the Planetary
Logos a “systemic” Life and man, of course, a human life. There are also
justifications for considering a Planetary Logos a cosmic life.
12.
In
the descriptions so far offered in the TCF, we have not often considered analogies
as they apply to constellational lives (who are the true Cosmic Logoi—in the
ascending scale of lives, one step beyond the Solar Logos).
We have dealt with the fire of matter, and studied for a
while its purpose, origin and work.
13.
Can
we describe for ourselves the purpose, origin and work of the fire of matter?
14.
This
is an ‘old’ fire and is related to the “Primordial Ray”, the third, and to the
first in a series of three major
solar systems.
We considered somewhat the factor of
Consciousness, and saw that the great work of a solar Logos, with all included
manifesting lives, was the development
of a conscious control, and a psychic
awareness within certain set limits.
15.
We
see that the Tibetan is definitely conducting a much-needed review.
16.
In
our particular solar system, the purpose of the Solar Logos centers on the
development of consciousness.
17.
Like
the human being and the Planetary Logos, the Solar Logos seeks the development
of conscious control and the augmentation of psychic awareness. The word
“psychic” relates mainly to the dimension of soul and to consciousness in
general.
18.
The
control relates to the cosmic physical plane and the awareness to the cosmic
astral plane (the cosmic plane whereon He is polarized). He is also seeking
cosmic mental polarization which He has not yet achieved.
We
have been told that the solar Logos, on the cosmic planes, works at the problem
of cosmic mind; that He functions in His physical solar system, is polarised in His cosmic astral, or
emotional body, and is developing cosmic mind. (LOM 52-53)
Having
laid down these preliminary foundation thoughts, we need now to block out, for
the sake of clarity, the mass of material that is available on the subject of
the manasic fire, which is the
animating principle of consciousness itself. Let us first of all get one broad general
outline and then proceed to fill in the details. [Page 309]
19.
DK
follows a general didactic method, proceeding from the general to the
particular.
20.
We
are told that manasic fire “is the animating principle of consciousness
itself”. This statement, quietly mentioned, could escape notice, but it is
profound. If consciousness is present, is manasic fire also present? Is there
no consciousness unless it is animated by manasic fire? Or is it human consciousness which seems
inescapably related to manasic fire? Are there types of consciousness in which
the factor of manas is minimal?
21.
The
word “animating” is important as it relates to “anima” or soul. Manasic fire
provides soul-animated consciousness.
22.
VSK
queries: “And can we anticipate, what would details to
such systems be?
23.
VSK
continues: “This method of ‘pre-thinking’ what may be coming, before reading
ahead, is one way for serious students of TCF to deepen their perception of how
The Tibetan’s mind structures the study.”
I. THREE MANIFESTATIONS OF MANAS 20
20: "Manas is the individuality or the spiritual Ego on the
side of the higher Triad, and the personality
or the kamic ego on the side of the lower quaternary.
24.
We
note immediately the divisibility of manas. There are many different aspects or
expressions of manas, however whole it may be in essence.
25.
Higher
manas is the individuality, the soul consciousness, the “spiritual Ego” when
viewed from the perspective of the spiritual triad.
26.
There
is also a quality of manas which pertains to the personality or lower
quaternary. Interestingly the personality is called the “kamic ego” which means that it is much directed by desire or
27.
According
to HPB, manas tends both towards the
spiritual triad (the “Higher Triad”) and towards the lower quaternary (the
personality). It is divided in its orientation.
Manas is the pivot of the human structure, or
the centre on which the spiritual and material parts of man are made to
turn."
28.
According
to the quality of his manas, a man will turn either towards the spiritual or
the material.
29.
Although
the fifth plane is not the central plane within the cosmic physical planes, for
man it is the middle point. It is certainly the middle-point of the Brahmic
planes.
30.
It is
the quality and orientation of our manas which will decide whether we will
serve
"Lower
manas is only a ray of the higher manas let into the fleshly tabernacle for illuminating its being and giving it
thought, desire and memory."
31.
From
HPB we see that lower manas is derivative of higher manas.
32.
The
true estate of manas is outside the “fleshly tabernacle” (i.e., the
personality, from one perspective and the dense physical nature, from another).
The entire personality is considered, from one perspective, “body”.
33.
We
are told that if the ray of higher manas were not admitted into the domain of
the lunar vehicles, there would be no thought, desire and memory. It is easy to
see that there would be no thought and (consciousness) memory, but that there
would be no desire is interesting (shall we say, ‘no desire beyond instinctual
desire’?).
34.
The
kind of desire meant is probably kama-manas, or desire-mind. For average man,
his desires are tinged by mind and his thoughts by desire. The separation of
mind from desire has not yet been effected.
35.
We
are being told that manas, as far as man is concerned, is of triadal origin.
36.
The
personality is not inherently intelligent (at least not consciously so). It is
the ray of higher manas admitted into the personality that renders it
intelligent.
"It
is because manas is the turning point
in the cycle that H. P. B.
has considered it under the two aspects—higher and lower—the higher the
attainer and experiencer of spiritual heights and the lower, the soul of the lower three, the
triangle that completes embodiment.
37.
Manas
is the “turning point in the cycle” because through its aid there can be a
reorientation from material desire.
38.
Manas
is called here “the attainer and experiencer of spiritual heights”; this means
that the consciousness ego attains and experiences spiritual heights.
39.
Manas
is the “soul of the lower three” in as much as the intelligent ego (the soul in
incarnation) is the principle of identity within the personality.
40.
We
are learning of the different (and crucial) orientations of higher and lower
manas and the reason why HPB always considered manas in two aspects.
41.
The
program of initiation could be introduced in Atlantis because manas (the fifth principle) reached a sufficient
point of development to assist in the orientation of man towards the fifth kingdom (of souls)
Manas is therefore the battle-ground of
forces contained in the microcosm....The stage of evolution which we have
reached is the very starting point of the great struggle."—Some Thoughts
on the Gita
42.
If we
think carefully we shall understand that there are two battlegrounds. For
average, undeveloped man, the astral plane of
43.
When
manas is the battleground, it is so especially for advanced human beings and
disciples, and the battle occurs in relation to Scorpio (in which sign,
Mercury, the major planet of mind, is the hierarchical ruler).
44.
The
plane of mind is divided between lower and higher manas. It is necessary for
there to be some degree of mental focus for the great struggle between lower
and higher mind to become momentous.
45.
In
one way we can embody the struggle between the Black Lodge and the Great White
Lodge as the struggle between lower and higher manas. The members of the Black
Lodge are extremely intelligent, but they do not possess the ‘mind of love’
(the power of Venus). They are focussed in lower manas which is used as the
instrument of selfish well.
46.
The
great battle fought out in Atlantis (largely on the plane of emotion) is today
repeated on a higher turn of the spiral. The current battle involves for many more
people, the planet of mind—Mercury.
47.
In
the next round (so we are told) the “Judgment Day” will focus precisely on the
mental plane, and three-fifths will choose the way of higher manas, while
two-fifths, remaining focussed in lower manas, will be transferred for further
development to another planet.
48.
In
practical terms, does desire influence mind or is it influenced by spiritual
love? Mind, balanced in Libra, must
eventually go in one direction or the other.
1.
The fire of mind, cosmically considered.
2.
The fire of mind viewed systemically.
3.
The fire of mind in connection with a human being.
49.
VSK
suggests: “We must keep before us at all times that we are speaking about the
fire of mind, which is the Second Fire—the Fire of Love. The realisation of the
Fire of Mind being the Fire of Love can be pondered best in this light.
50.
When
we consider the fire of mind “cosmically”, we are considering that fire as it
relates to the Solar Logos. It is not to be forgotten that the Solar Logos is a
cosmic being. From a certain
perspective, Planetary Logoi are also cosmic Beings. They are far closer in
development to a Solar Logos than man is to them, and their causal bodies are
found on the cosmic mental plane.
In
other words, what we are endeavoring to do is to study Mind in a solar Logos, a planetary Logos and in the Microcosm. Each of these three main divisions may be
dealt with under four lesser heads which may be expressed as follows:
a.
The origin of cosmic, systemic and
microcosmic mind.
b.
The place of mind in evolution in
all three cases.
c.
The present stage of development of
mind in each of the three groups.
d.
The future of mind, or of manasic
unfoldment.
51.
We
will study three principle types of beings: the Solar Logos, a Planetary Logos
and man, the human being.
52.
Under
each of these categories there will be four modes of study. We will study mind
in terms of:
a.
Its
origin
b.
Its
place in evolution
c.
Its
present stage of development
d.
Its
future
53.
We
gather that mind, in all three of these types of being, is evolving, becoming
more intelligent and more sensitive.
When we have taken up
these points, we should have a clearer idea as to the purpose and place of the
fire of the intelligence, and should be able accurately to comprehend its
correlating synthetic work.
54.
We
have been speaking of the “fire of mind”. We note that, here, the Tibetan calls
it the “fire of intelligence”. We wish to see whether these are really
synonymous phrases.
55.
What
is the work of the fire of intelligence or the fire of mind:
a.
It is
correlating work
b.
It is
synthetic work
56.
We
notice that the emphasis here is not on analysis and differentiation, as is the
tendency of the lower mind.; The excellent functioning of these is presumed.
57.
The
type of mind here studied is the mind that fuses.
58.
Thus,
particularly, we are studying the second
aspect of mind.
59.
VSK
queries: “How do we see the purpose and place of intelligent love, in its
correlating synthetic work?”
60.
May
it be suggested that through a study of the functioning of the planet Venus,
the answer to this question may be approached.
Before,
however, following up these ideas it might prove of value to us if we sought to
define this principle of manas and see what is already understood by it.
61.
We
proceed with definitions of manas in order to clear our way.
II. DEFINITIONS OF MANAS
OR MIND
1. Manas, as we already
know, is the fifth principle.
62.
Interestingly,
MANAS, numerologically, sums to 3. MANAS = 41511=12=3. We note the emphasis on
the first aspect—three ones and a five; are found within this word. The word
begins with a four relating it to man
(the fourth kingdom) of which it is
the most characteristic quality.
63.
The
first sum of the reduced number is 12, a number of synthesis representing the
completed cycle. It also suggests the presence of the first and second rays (1
and 2) in this factor which sums to the number of intelligence, 3.
64.
The
alpha number of MANAS is 13 + 1 + 14 + 1 + 19 = 48, which reduces to 12 and 3.
The 4 and 8 are both numbers of manifestation, suggesting the cross (the 4) and
the combination of the Cardinal Cross and Fixed Cross (the 8). The 8 within the
4 is the Christ Consciousness within humanity.
65.
A
principle we recall is a direct expression of Spirit’s inherent quality.
66.
Manas
as the fifth principle is, in a way, the fifth
to develop, though it is the third to
emerge (and the descending arc).
Here
enter in certain factors and analogies that it would be of profit to us to
mention at this juncture.
This
fifth principle embodies the basic vibration of the fifth plane, either
cosmically or systemically considered.
67.
The
fifth plane is the plane of mind—the mental plane, whether systemic or cosmic.
A certain sound of the logoic Word, when it [Page 310] reaches the
mental plane, causes a vibration in the matter of that plane, arrests
its tendency to dissipate, causes it to take spheroidal form, and
builds it literally into a body which is held in coherent shape by a mighty
deva Entity, the Raja Lord of the mental plane.
68.
We
are dealing here with the formation of the mental plane.
69.
The
Logos involved in sounding this logoic Word may be considered the Solar Logos.
There are many spherical mental planes depending upon the stature of the
sounding Logos.
70.
The
possibility, however, be dismissed that the Logos sounding the Word is the
Planetary Logos.
71.
Let
us for clarity tabulate the effects of the sounding of this logoic Word:
a.
It
reaches the mental plane
b.
It
causes a vibration in the matter of that plane
c.
It arrests
the tendency of the matter of the mental plane to dissipate [thus it must have
a cohesive effect]
d.
It
causes the matter of the mental plane to take spheroidal form [this suggests a
cohesive Jupiterian energy—‘sphere-forming’]
e.
It
builds the matter of the mental plane into a spheroidal body which is held in
coherent shape by the Raja Deva Lord of the mental plane—Agni.
72.
We
see that mental matter, left to its own tendencies, is dissipative, and tends
to lack coherence. In this respect is responds to the individualistic third
ray.
73.
We
see the mental plane is involved with concretizing spheroidal forms, condensing
thoughtforms.
74.
One
of the functions of the Raja Deva Lords is here revealed; it holds a spherical
plane in coherence.
75.
A
plane within the ring-pass-not of any entity is spherical within that entity.
The plane, of course, extends well beyond the ring-pass-not of that entity, but
the part of the plane that concerns the entity is spherical in nature.
76.
One
might wonder whether all that could possibly be related to the planar structure
of cosmos is as one great universal sphere.
77.
VSK
suggests: “This is a manifesting tendency of the fifth ray, making things practical. It is a major ray of the
Aquarian Era. Relation to White Magic and occultism etc.
78.
VSK
asks: “Is this is saying that ‘our’ mind is part of a spheroidal body? What are
the images or other wordings that come to mind? Analogies?”
Exactly
the same procedure ensued on cosmic levels, when a still mightier sound was
uttered by the ONE ABOUT WHOM NAUGHT MAY BE SAID, and the utterance of this
caused a vibration on the fifth cosmic plane.
79.
We
understand that there is such a thing as a solar logoic Solar Angel. The
sounding forth of the cosmic logoic Word of the One About Whom Naught May Be
Said (whichever of the ‘Ones’ that may be), may relate to the possibility of
the activation of this solar logoic Solar Angel and the beginning of the
incarnation of the Solar Logos through a cosmic personality (and also of six
other major Solar Logoi through their cosmic personalities.
A solar Logos uses for His energy centres the planetary
schemes, each of which embodies a peculiar type of energy, and each of which,
therefore, vibrates to the key of the
logoic solar Angel, of which
the human solar Angel is a dim reflection. (TCF 1161)
Certain great Entities became active,
including such relatively unimportant Beings as our solar Logos and His group.
80.
Perhaps
the One About Whom Naught May Be Said here sounding is, indeed, the
Super-Cosmic Logos and not just a Cosmic Logos. A Super-Cosmic Logos manifests
through seven constellations, each of which is as a major chakra. A Cosmic
Logos manifests through seven Solar Logoi, each of which is as a major chakra.
81.
What
is the “group” of our Solar Logos? We can think of it as the Seven Solar
Systems of Which Ours is One, and what is being said here is that the sounding
of the great cosmic logoic Word (really—it should be called a super-cosmic
logoic Word if we accept the hypothesis that a Super-Cosmic Logos is the One
sounding it) brings about the higher mental plane structure of our Solar Logos
and the six other Solar Logoi Who accompany Him as part of the Seven Solar
Systems of Which Ours is One.
82.
What
is clear is the One About Whom Naught May Be Said (as that term is used here)
is different from the “group” of our
solar Logos (and its informing Life. The solar logoic “group” is a lower
aggregation included somehow within the being of a Super-Cosmic Logos—the One
Who sounds the Word here discussed.
83.
There
is also the possibility, and it cannot be immediately dismissed, that the One
Who sounds the Word is only the Cosmic Logos Who includes within His being the
Seven Solar Systems of Which Ours is One.
84.
The
phrase “One About Whom Naught May Be Said” has (as we will discover from the
contexts in which it is used) two or even three levels of meaning:
a.
A
Cosmic Logos
b.
A
Super-Cosmic Logos
c.
Our
Galactic Logos
85.
To
these levels we could add others, until finally we truly reach the ONE about
WHOM absolutely nothing (true) may be said.
86.
VSK
calls to our attention: “Referencing chart Evolution of Matter, TCR 56, we note
the 6th Tanmatra caused the outpicturing of the ‘Agni-tattvic’ plane”.
87.
It
should be noted that this chart refers only to the cosmic physical plane.
88.
Could
a correspondence to this outpicturing also refer to cosmic levels?
This fifth principle is the distinctive
coloring of a particular group of
solar Logoi on the causal level of the cosmic mental, and is the
animating factor of Their Existence, the reason of Their manifesting through
various solar systems, and the great Will-to-be that brings Them forth into
objectivity.
89.
We
are speaking of a “particular group
of Solar Logoi on the cosmic mental” plane. Is the “group” of Solar Logoi to
which our Solar Logos belongs?
90.
It is
probable (because Sirius is so close to our Solar Logos—only 8 ly away) that
our Solar Logos belongs to the same group of Solar Logoi as Sirius does. But is
it a group in which the fifth
principle and ray are prominent?
91.
Sirius
is likely to be the leading star in this group, thus, this group has been
called by thoughtful theorists the “Sirian System” (as opposed to the Logos of
the star, Sirius, which is hypothetically simply a part of the “Sirian System”).
92.
We
know that the star Sirius in informed by a Solar Logos closely identified with
the principle of manas, in this case, cosmic
manas.
93.
Perhaps
the quality of the “Sirian System” (taking its coloration from its hypothetically
leading star, Sirius) has much fifth
principle and fifth ray in it?
94.
If we
hypothesize that the group of Solar Logoi to which our Solar Logos and the
Solar Logos of the star, Sirius, belongs, is much qualified by the fifth principle and fifth ray, we would have to correlate this hypothesis with the
thought that the Cosmic Logos of the Sirian System may well correlate with the
cosmic solar plexus center of the One About Whom Naught May Be Said. We seem,
here, to have a prescription for kama-manas.
95.
This
seems a difficult correlation until it is remembered that the solar plexus
center (though it expresses the sixth ray as do all solar plexus centers) is
nevertheless the fifth center
numbering the chakras from above.
96.
So,
perhaps, these two hypotheses can be reconciled—namely, a cosmic solar plexus
center which is associated with the fifth principle and fifth ray. Or perhaps,
not.
97.
It
may be that the our solar system is not a member of that group of Solar Logoi
Who are particularly qualified by the fifth ray. If not, we would wonder why DK
is meaning that group here.
98.
We
are speaking of a group of Solar Logoi, the coloring of which is closely
related to the fifth principle. Let us correlate what is said of this
particular group of Solar Logoi on cosmic mental levels:
a.
It
has for its distinctive coloring the fifth principle
b.
The
fifth principle is the animating factor of Their Existence
c.
The
fifth principle is the reason for the manifesting of the members of this group
of Solar Logoi through various solar systems.
d.
The
fifth principle is the great Will-to-be that brings the members of this group
of Solar Logoi forth into objectivity.
99.
We could
be saying that the Cosmic Logos that works through the Seven Solar Systems of
Which Ours is One, is largely colored by the fifth principle.
100.
With
this must be reconciled the idea that our particular Solar Logos is very
astral-buddhic in nature and may not have much of the fifth ray, per se, and is
only now working on cosmic mind.
101.
If
this set up has merit, then each of seven constellational systems representing
the seven chakras in the One About Whom Naught May Be Said, may be dedicated to
the expression of a particular principle, and the principle and the chakra
number may correlate.
102.
In
other words, the group of seven solar systems which represents the sacral
center of the One About Whom Naught May Be Said will be the group through which
the sixth principle (numbering from
above) will express—this principle will be cosmic kama (through we could also
call it the second principle if we
numbered from below).
103.
VSK
offers some fascinating thoughts on color:
a.
“Likely
colours for the fifth plane and
principle and mind are the dual Indigo-Blue, and complements Yellow or Gold,
and
b.
We can think of these two colours also as
‘flames in the sky’, the ‘agnishvattas from heaven’ who embody the colours of
fire in the vast plane of mind, the sky.
c.
The Fifth principle is that which the Second
Ray uses and is most emphasized in the second solar system. Hence, the Blue of
the Second Ray, tied to the Indigo-Blue of the abstract and concretizing mind.
Manas
has been defined as mind, or that faculty
of logical deduction and reasoning, and of rational activity that distinguishes
man from the animals.
104.
We
have here a preliminary definition of
manas.
105.
Man
has—
a.
Logical
faculty
b.
Deductive
faculty
c.
Reasoning
faculty
106.
Animals
do not (or if so, only in embryo).
107.
These
faculties structure the relations between ‘presentations to consciousness’.
108.
Animals
do not consciousness know how one set
of circumstances leads to another. A rational human being using reasoned
deduction and induction learns the causal relations between one set of
circumstances and another. A human being learns ‘what leads to what’.
Yet it is something much more than that for it underlies all manifestation,
and the very shape of an amoeba, and the discriminative faculty of the
lowest atom or cell, is actuated by mind of some kind or another.
109.
We
are given an extension of the meaning of manas. We are told that manas—
a.
Underlies
all manifestation
b.
Is
responsible for the kind of discriminative faculty to be found in the lowest
atom or cell
110.
So
manifestation and discrimination are two factors to be associated with manas
when it is understood more broadly.
It is only as the place of that
discriminating cell or atom within
its greater sphere is apprehended, and recognised, that any clear
conception will be gained of what that coherent
rational inclusive mentality may be.
111.
To
what sort of entity does “that coherent rational inclusive mentality” belong?
It seems to be the mentality expressed within and by the “greater sphere”,
rather than that pertaining to the “discriminating cell or atom”, for the words
“coherent”, “rational” and “inclusive” are mentioned, which hardly seem
relevant to the low level of manas expressed through a discriminating cell or
atom.
112.
VSK
would have us note that “the use of the phrases like ‘discriminative faculty’, ‘discriminating
cell’, ‘coherent rational inclusive mentality’, all are echoes of the fifth ray”.
2. Manas is electricity. 21
21: Electricity:
..."We know of no phenomenon in
nature—entirely unconnected with either magnetism or electricity—since,
where there are motion, heat, friction, light, there magnetism and its Alter
Ego (according to our humble opinion)—electricity
will always appear, as either cause or effect—or rather both if we but
fathom the manifestation to its origin.
113.
It is
fascinating to consider that electricity is the “Alter Ego” of magnetism.
114.
The
term “alter ego” is used in esoteric astrology in relation to the pairs Earth
and Venus; and Pluto and Mars. Venus is the alter ego of Earth and Mars is the
alter ego of Pluto.
115.
That
one of the pair which is usually called the “alter ego” is generally higher in its development.
116.
Can
electricity (the alter ego of magnetism) then be considered as a more developed
phenomenon than magnetism? A strange question, really.
117.
In
this excerpt electricity is referred to as both cause and effect in relation to
motion, heat, friction and light.
118.
When
electricity flows, magnetism is generated. We also know that magnetism can
induce the flow of electricity.
119.
With
both electricity and magnetism we have the fundamental
relations between things (a relation to be understood at a foundational
level).
All the phenomena of earth currents,
terrestrial magnetism and atmospheric electricity, are due to the fact that the
earth is an electrified conductor, whose potential is ever changing owing to
its rotation and its annual orbital motion, the successive cooling and heating
of the air, the formation of clouds and rain, storms and winds, etc.
120.
The
following phenomena are due to the fact that earth is an electrified conductor
with an ever changing potential due to its:
a.
rotation
b.
its
annual orbital motion
c.
the
successive cooling and heating of air
d.
the
formation of clouds and rain, storms and winds
121.
These
phenomena are:
a.
Earth
currents
b.
Terrestrial
magnetism
c.
Atmospheric
electricity
This you may perhaps find in some text
book. But then Science would be
unwilling to admit that all these
changes are due to Akasic magnetism incessantly generating electric currents
which tend to restore the disturbed equilibrium."
122.
We
are considering a number of changes associated with Earth processes. A. P.
Sinnett is saying that they are all generated by “Akasic magnetism incessantly
generating electric currents which tend to restore the disturbed equilibrium”.
123.
We
have, then, the idea of electrical current as a means of restoring disturbed
equilibrium. There is definitely a relation between electricity, the third ray
and the sign of equilibrium, Libra.
124.
When
we speak of “Akasic magnetism” are we talking of the Akasha to be associated
with the second etheric sub-plane, or the sub-atomic sub-plane? Perhaps. It
does not seem likely that we are speaking of the second or akashic sub-plane of
the cosmic physical plane—i.e., the monadic plane.
..."The
sun is neither a Solid nor a Liquid, nor yet a gaseous glow; but a gigantic
ball of electro-magnetic Forces, the store-house of universal Life and Motion,
from which the latter pulsate in all directions, feeding the smallest atom as
the greatest genius with the same material unto the end of the Maha Yug."—Mahatma
Letters to A. P. Sinnett,
125.
VSK
suggests: “Some one of the scientists among the group may wish to review the
basic statements here in terms of veracity to current thinking”. Lyn? Jose?
126.
This
description of the sun, though more than a century old, seems to refer to it in
terms of the fourth ether, with which most electrical phenomena with which we
are familiar are to be associated.
127.
In
fact, we seem to be dealing with what, in TCF, is called “active fire” or
“radiatory fire”.
128.
We
note the manner in which the term “universal” is used, and realize that it
relates to our solar system—our particular “universe”.
The fire of Mind is
fundamentally electricity, shown in its higher workings, and not
considered so much as [Page 311] force in matter.
129.
Here
is an important equivalence between Mind and electricity. We see that there are
higher and lower forms of electricity. This is definitely to be borne in mind.
130.
Mind
is electricity in some of its higher workings; normal electricity is force in
matter—but even so may not be entirely divorced from Mind.
131.
Mind
(we might way) works through the electro-magnetic aggregation of the contents
of consciousness.
Electricity in the solar system
shows itself in seven major forms, which might be expressed as follows:
132.
Every
one of the seven sub-planes of the cosmic physical plane is an electrical
phenomenon. Let us ponder on this.
Electricity
on the first plane, the logoic or divine, demonstrates as the Will-to-be, the primary aspect of that force which
eventually results in objectivity.
Cosmically considered, it is that initial impulse or vibration, which emanates from the logoic causal body on
the cosmic mental plane, and makes contact with the first cosmic
etheric, or the solar plane of adi.
133.
We
note how in the discussion of Manas we are immediately led into a discussion of
electricity.
134.
We
are given a technical definition the first type of electricity as it appears on
the first sub-plane of the cosmic physical plane (our logoic plane).
135.
The
electricity of the first cosmic physical sub-plane demonstrates as the
“Will-to-be which substands that force which eventually results in objectivity.
136.
So
there are three things here to be considered:
a.
The
Will-to-be
b.
That
force producing objectivity which the Will-to-be substands
c.
Objectivity
itself.
137.
It
would seem that the Will-to-be substands the fifth principle just as the first
ray substands the fifth.
138.
VSK
asks: “How might this be related to Son of Necessity?”
139.
The
electricity of the first cosmic physical sub-plane is emanated from the cosmic
mental plane, presumably from the solar logoic causal body.
140.
We
see the manner in which that which for us (focussed as we are on the cosmic
physical plane) is Will and a demonstration of the first aspect, really has its
origin on the level of cosmic mind. We have seen this before when seeking the
practical origin of the fifth fire (of Spirit)—the fire above the two material
fires and the two mental fires.
141.
This
first type of electricity must naturally be connected with the first Creative
Hierarchy or Divine Flames who express through the “
142.
We
could say that this first type of cosmic electricity is the
143.
We
will see that different types of motion and dynamics are associated with each
of the types of electricity representative of the various sub-planes of the
cosmic physical plane.
144.
We
will have to research the electrical condition of the particles or constituents
of the “
Electricity on the
monadic plane demonstrates as the first
manifestation of form, as that
which causes forms to cohere.
145.
Where
is “Form” (in the Platonic sense) to be found. Some might look for it much
lower than the monadic plane, but we are given to understand that the monadic
plane is the origin of form. We might say that on the monadic plane the
‘noumenon of form’ originates.
146.
Form, per se (and as it appears on the monadic plane) is that
which causes forms (note the plural)
to cohere. We might consider that the noumenon of magnetism (as relevant to the
cosmic physical plane) appears on the second or monadic level.
Matter (electrified by "fire by
friction") and the electric fire of spirit meet and blend, and form
appears.
147.
What
is the usual relation of matter to “fire by friction”? Matter is “electrified”
by “fire by friction”! Matter, per se, is not
fire by friction.
148.
Two
types of electricity (the first and third types) produce, it seems, the second
type which is responsible for the production of form.
149.
When
dealing with the first, second and third sub-planes of the cosmic physical
plane, we are dealing with archetypal
planes, planes which are causal to all developments in the four lower worlds.
Form
is the result of the desire for existence, hence the dynamic fire of Will is transmuted into the burning fire of Desire.
150.
The
number six is implicated in the
“desire for existence”. This six is
related to the one of the logoic
plane.
151.
The
“dynamic fire of Will” is ‘sub-standed’ by the “desire for existence” (which we
may consider as emanating from the cosmic astral plane, though its source is
certainly much higher).
152.
We
learn that dynamism is transmuted into burning. This transmutation is occurring
in the reverse direction, for the “dynamic fire of Will” pertains to the first
or logoic plane, and the “burning fire of Desire” pertains to the second. We
are dealing with a kind of ‘downward
transmutation’ or a ‘manifestory transmutation’.
153.
Without
form there is no way for the desire for existence to be fulfilled.
154.
The
“burning fire of Desire” makes existence in form possible.
I would
call attention to the choice of those two phrases, which might also be
expressed under the terms:
Dynamic electrical
manifestation.
155.
The
first Creative Hierarchy is “dynamic” in expression, and (we may infer) very positive—electrically.
156.
The
second Creative Hierarchy is “burning” in expression. This “burning” relates to
purification, which is that shamballic quality associated with the second ray,
even as destruction is associated with the first ray and organization with the
third.
Burning electrical
manifestation.
157.
We
must remember that we are speaking of electricity: the first type of “dynamic
electrical manifestation”; the second type of “burning electrical
manifestation”.
158.
We
might ask how is dynamism related to the Will, and “burning” related to Desire
and form?
159.
Dynamism
is related to the “Divine Lives” or “Divine Flames”—the member of the first
Creative Hierarchy. Desire/form is related to the “Divine Builders” who are the
“Burning sons of desire”.
160.
The
property of “burning” is usually associated with the number six and Mars. It is unusual to see it
associated with the number two, but
then the second systemic plane is really the sixth, from another perspective.
161.
The “
162.
The
property of “burning” in some way preserves
the coherence of the seven archetypal “forms” found on this plane. That
which would conduce to homogeneity is burned away and prevented from reducing
the distinctive “forms” to oneness (as may be found in the “
163.
This
type of “burning” is magnetic. The “burning” burns away all but the intent to
manifest in specific ways through specific forms. The “burning” preserves
distinctive archetypal forms, promoting their purity and coherency by
destroying that which would compromise their purity and coherency.
164.
VSK
says the following: “Notice that here follows a long section dealing
exclusively with the manifestation on the second subplane, the monadic. The
third plane, the atmic, is addressed much further down. This section of study,
S3S10, covers only to the third subplane of the physical.”
165.
We
shall advance in our understanding by gathering a number of related ideas.
Here on the second plane, the sea of electrical
fire, which distinguished the first plane, is transformed into the akasha, or burning etheric matter.
166.
At
first we spoke of the “dynamic fire of Will” being transmuted into the “burning fire of Desire”. Now we speak of the
same process in terms of transformation.
A first sight, the term “transformed” seems more appropriate.
167.
We
have an important process: the “sea of fire” is transformed into “akasha”.
168.
Akasha
is defined as “burning etheric matter”. We note that the matter is cosmic etheric matter. Akasha relates
most intimately to the second systemic plane as does “burning”, and the second
systemic plane is a cosmic ether. Hence, the phrase “burning etheric matter”.
169.
We
might ask, “Does the matter of the ‘
170.
The
“burning” on this second plane seems a process of purification by means of
which the matter related to the archetypal forms there found preserves its
magnetic purity so that it can cohere in the appropriate types of archetypal
forms.
171.
We
will have to remain alert for other possible meanings of “burning”. Usually the
process of burning reduces to essence. On the second plane there are seven
distinct types and so, perhaps, seven types of essence (preserved in
distinction, perhaps, by burning).
It is the plane of the flaming Sun, just
as the first plane is that of the fire mist [Page 312] or the nebulae. This idea will be easier to comprehend if it
is borne in mind that we are dealing with the cosmic physical plane.
172.
We
would not know what to think of such a statement in relation to the cosmic
astral plane, for instance.
173.
We
are given an important distinction. The “fire mist” does not suggest form; the “flaming Sun” does suggest form.
174.
The “
175.
VSK
advises: “Reference Chart XII, page 1230. The lowest plane is the Kosmic Plane.
It is, in this case numbered “7th Kosmic Plane”. Remember the
physical is both the number one and seven, but always at the base of our
charts”.
176.
The
Sun is naturally associated with the second ray, with akasha, with “burning”,
with the “burning sons of desire”, and with the seven distinctive types of
archetypal forms. On this we may ponder with profit.
177.
The
second systemic plane is certainly a solar
plane, even though ruled by Virgo. Virgo then is related to “burning
etheric matter” and to the “akasha”. One would think these terms more
characteristic of Leo.
178.
Leo,
while normally related to the Sun, animates that Creative Hierarchy which is
associated not with the Sun but with the “fire mist”.
179.
Subjective
nebulae can be considered to exist in the “fire mist” stage. Perhaps the “seven
Suns” in a pre-formal stage exist there.
180.
The
fact that this Sun is a “flaming Sun”
should be remembered as it relates the Monad to the “Divine Flame”.
Certain things take place on the second plane which need realisation, even if already
theoretically conceded:
181.
We
have no choice but to work on a theoretical
level, given the present limitations of our human minds.
Heat or flaming
radiation is first seen.
182.
Again,
“heat” is usually associated with the number six, but the second planet is the sixth plane from another
perspective.
183.
“Heat”
is also considered “spiritual energy”, which fits, since we are considering the
monadic plane.
184.
“Flaming
radiation” characterizes the Monad, and presumably, all the archetypal forms
found on this second plane.
185.
The
akasha sounds; it burns; it has heat; it flames forth in radiation.
Form is taken, and the spheroidal shape of all
existence originates.
186.
The
spheroidicity of form relates directly to the influence of the planet Jupiter
as it relates on this plane to Virgo (the “Mother”).
The
first interplay between the polar opposites is felt.
187.
Apparently
this is not the case within the “
188.
Since
the monadic plane (resonating to the number two)
is the first planet of duality, it is natural that polarity would appear on
this plane. (This still leaves unanswered the nature of the electrical
manifestation on the first or logoic plane.)
189.
The
seven ray streams are divided into masculine and feminine qualities.
Differentiation is first seen, not only
in the recognised duality of all
things, but in differentiation in motion; two vibrations are recognised.
190.
The
appearance of “differentiation” accords well with the discriminative capacity
of the sign Virgo, which rules this plane. Virgo, we know, is an analytical
sign possessed with the power to divide.
191.
We do
not know what two types of motion appear here.
192.
The
two vibrations, however, can accord with the masculine and feminine qualities
informing the hard line rays (masculine) and the soft-line rays (feminine).
193.
There
can be no differentiation into seven
unless duality is operative.
194.
The
numbers two and seven both relate to this plane which is the seventh from one point of view and the second from another. It is also the sixth from still another.
Certain
vibratory factors begin to work such as attraction,
repulsion, discriminative rejection, coherent assimilation, and the allied
manifestation of revolving forms, orbital paths and the beginning of
that curious downward pull into
matter that results in evolution itself.
195.
Let
us tabulate these vibratory factors for clarity of assimilation:
a.
Attraction
b.
Repulsion
c.
Discriminative
rejection
d.
Coherent
assimilation
e.
Revolving
forms
f.
Orbital
paths
g.
The
Downward pull into matter.
196.
We
note that there are seven factors listed, which tempts one to correlate them
with the seven rays.
197.
We
recall that on this second plane, the numbers two and seven are closely
related.
198.
We
note that all these factors are “vibratory
factors” which suggests that they are correlated to the mathematics of
frequency.
199.
Again,
we have the implication that within the “
The primary seven
manifestations of logoic existence find
expression and the three, with the four, commence their work.
200.
Every
type of monadic plane will have seven archetypal forms upon it.
201.
The
word “primary” is important; it is a hint that we are dealing with the monadic
level of expression, for the monadic ray is the “primary” ray. Interestingly,
seven is a “prime” number—divisible only by itself. All the first four odd
numbers are.
202.
This
gives credence to the idea that there are seven types of Monads, though only three
of these types are major (and perhaps
relate more to the “
203.
We
are told of “the three with the four”. Clearly in this context, the four are
subsidiary to the three.
204.
The
division of seven into a three and a four gets its start on the monadic plane.
The seven wheels, or etheric centres in
the body etheric of that great cosmic
Entity, of Whom our solar Logos is a reflection, begin to vibrate and His life activity can be seen.
205.
This
is an extremely occult statement.
206.
There
are seven vortices of force (monadically comprised) on the second systemic or
monadic plane.
207.
Of
what type of cosmic Entity is our Solar Logos a reflection? A Cosmic Logos? Or
a Super-Cosmic Logos?
208.
If
man is a truer reflection of the Solar Logos than the Planetary Logos, then
perhaps the Solar Logos is a truer reflection of the Super-Cosmic Logos than
the Cosmic Logos. Hypothetically, one level is skipped.
209.
We
are being told that the monadic centers are really as etheric centers to some
great Being.
210.
Speculatively,
it could be examined whether:
a.
The
foundational chakras of the Planetary Logos would be found upon the higher
mental plane (in the egoic groups)
b.
The
foundational chakras of the Solar Logos would be found upon the buddhic plane
c.
The
foundational chakras of the Cosmic Logos would be found upon the atmic plane
d.
The
foundational chakras of the One About Whom Naught May Be Said would be found upon
the monadic plane
211.
VSK
Advises: “Look again at the chart on TCF, 56, and trace the lines of energy
that flow from the triangle above into each of the Cosmic Planes. How might
that chart help bring the list above alive?”
212.
VSK
asks: “Is there a discrepancy between the type of emanating energy and what
plane it manifests upon? For example, the sixth
Tanmatra as influx to the fifth
cosmic plane, and the seventh
Tanmatra into the sixth or cosmic
astral – with the lowest, Cosmic Physical Plane, a type of vestigial tail from
the originating ganglion?
213.
VSK
muses: “That gives a whole new meaning to the tail wagging the dog! Siriusly!”
214.
VSK
advises: “Note there are seven points
in this list. Does each relate or have resonance to a subplane as well?”
215.
May
it be suggested that while this chart of Tanmatras may have a higher
correspondence related to the cosmic astral plane, it seems to depict
occurrences on the cosmic physical plane? This could be debated, one supposes.
We are at this juncture
considering the manifestations of electricity on the different planes of the
cosmic physical plane, or on our solar systemic planes.
216.
When
we get into intricate detail, it never hurts to be reminded of the major theme
of our enquiry.
Hence, all that can be seen in manifestation
is fundamentally physical
electricity.
217.
Physical
electricity is electricity as it pertains to the cosmic physical plane—which is
physical.
218.
The
term “manifestation” as used in a cosmic context, is usually related to the
cosmic physical plane and not to the other cosmic planes.
We have seen that the primary manifestation is that which vitalised, tinctured,
and pervaded the matter of space, thus embodying—in connection with logoic
manifestation—that which is analogous to the vital heat, activity and radiation
of a human being, [Page 313] manifesting on the solar physical plane.
219.
This
“primary manifestation” seems to be correlated with the First Outpouring which
is Fohatic.
220.
Through
it come vital head, activity and radiation.
221.
Vital
heat, activity and radiation all seem justifiably related to fire by friction.
Certain electrical
phenomena distinguish a human being, only (as they have not been expressed or
considered in terms of electricity) the analogy has been lost sight of.
222.
We
are being told that electricity is far more pervasive than we imagine and that
many phenomena regularly noticed in relation to
a human being are really electrical
phenomena.
223.
We
have moved from a discussion of cosmic electricity as it is manifesting on the
cosmic ethers, to electrical demonstration in relation to a human being.
224.
All
of the following are electrical demonstrations in relation to a human being.
These
demonstrations might be considered as:
First, that coherent
VITALITY which holds the entire body revolving around the central unit
of force. It must here be remembered
that the entire manifestation of a solar system consists of the etheric body,
and the dense body of a Logos.
225.
“Coherent
VITALITY” is an electrical demonstration. Based on what is described below, we
could consider VITATLITY is as electricity in its first aspect.
226.
We
learn that vitality is cohesive and relates the point in revolution to its
nucleus.
227.
We
have a confirmation that when the term “solar system” is used, it usually does
not extend beyond the cosmic physical plane. In other words, it concerns only
the physical body and etheric body of the Solar Logos.
228.
It
may be that “coherent VITALITY” can be related to the atomic sub-plane of the
etheric plane, where man is concerned.
229.
It
would seem that we have transferred our discussion from the cosmic ethers to
systemic (or solar) ethers.
230.
From
the perspective here presented, vitality relates to the first ray.
231.
The
first aspect is the life aspect, and vitality is life.
Second, that radiatory
MAGNETISM which distinguishes man, and makes him active in two ways:
232.
Radiatory
MAGNETISM is an electrical demonstration. We could consider it electricity in
its second aspect.
233.
From
the perspective here presented, magnetism relates to the second ray.
In
relation to the matter of which his vehicles are composed.
234.
This
type of magnetism may be thought of as relating to the sub-atomic systemic
ether—man’s second ether.
235.
Again
the sign Virgo (ruling matter, in general) is implicated, because Virgo is
associated with the monadic plane, and thus with that sub-plane which on the
etheric-physical plane corresponds to the monadic plane.
236.
The
matter is held in coherency by magnetism.
237.
Just
as ACTIVITY, described below, is related to the physical plane, so MAGNETISM
may be related to the astral. Is VITALITY, then, related to the mental? The
higher three systemic planes are inversely reflected in the lower three.
In
relation to the units which form his group.
238.
In
the life of man, magnetism relates on a group level, holding in coherence the
units with which a man may be associated.
Third, that ACTIVITY on the physical plane
which results in due performance of the will and desire of the indwelling
entity, and which in man is the correspondence of the Brahma aspect.
239.
“ACTIVITY”
as here described in relation to man is an electrical demonstration. We could
consider it electricity in its third
aspect.
240.
ACTIVITY
is related to “performance” or that demonstration through form of the will and desire of the indwelling entity.
241.
Just
as ACTIVITY pertains to Brahma, so MAGNETISM pertains for Vishnu and VITALITY
to Shiva. In VITALITY is the idea of life,
which pertains to the first aspect of divinity.
242.
Another
name for VITALITY is “fohatic impulse”. Fohat and Brahma are closely related.
These three electrical
manifestations—vitality, magnetism, and fohatic impulse—are to be seen at work
in a solar Logos, a Heavenly Man and a human being.
243.
We
have been dealing with three kinds of electrical manifestation.
a.
Vitality—‘Shivic’
b.
Magnetism—‘of
Vishnu’
c.
Activity
or fohatic impulse—“Brahmic”
244.
All
three types of electrical demonstration are to be found in relation to the
three types of ‘atoms’ we are principally considering: the Solar Logos, the
Planetary Logos and man.
They
are the objective manifestations of the psychic nature, which (in a
solar Logos, for instance) we speak of in terms of quality, and call will, wisdom, activity.
245.
We
are still very much considering the physical plane—whether the cosmic physical
plane or the systemic physical plane.
246.
The
three electrical demonstrations—vitality, magnetism and activity—can be
understood as related to the three highest ethers of either the cosmic physical
plane or the systemic physical plane.
247.
The
true psychic nature pertains to the astral plane. Just as activity correlates
to the etheric-physical plane, so magnetism correlates to the astral and
vitality, apparently and interestingly, to the mental (for the mental body is
very much responsible for the vitalization of the etheric body).
248.
We
have noticed in these studies that, depending upon the perspective, the first
and third aspects are interchangeable. In this case, “vitality” and “activity”
could relate to some similar planes—interchangeably.
249.
The
analogy is interesting. In the psychic demonstration of a Solar Logos, the
three aspects are called will, wisdom and activity.
250.
Vitality
is the outer expression of will; magnetism is the outer expression of wisdom;
activity is the outer manifestation of fohatic impulse. Here, then, is a
correspondence and not a reflection.
251.
The
psychic nature is always discussed in terms of “quality”. The physical nature
is to be discussed in terms of appearance. The spiritual nature (above the
psychic) is to be discussed in terms of “life”.
Therefore,
it should be noted here that the first three planes of the cosmic physical
plane—the logoic, monadic, and atmic planes—are of prime importance and are the
basic planes from whence emanate the secondary four;
252.
The
four always come out of the three. This is so in the case of planes and also in
the case of rays.
253.
When
dealing with will, wisdom and activity (or fohatic impulse), and vitality,
magnetism and activity, we have been dealing with factors which relate to the
higher trinity and not primarily to the lower quaternary (except through
reflection or correspondence).
in other words, the first three cosmic ethers embody in a literal sense those three
Entities whom we know as Mahadeva, Vishnu, and Brahma.
254.
These
Entities may be considered Raja Deva Lords (from one perspective) since we have
been talking about electricity in relation to the sub-planes of the cosmic
physical plane.
255.
Mahadeva
and Shiva are equivalent terms
256.
One
sevenfold listing of such Entities might be the following
a.
Mahadeva—Shiva
b.
Vishnu
c.
Brahma
d.
Indra
e.
Agni
f.
Varuna
g.
Kshiti
In a similar sense these Three find Their
densest objectivity in the three physical ethers.
257.
The
higher three (expressive on the three cosmic ethers) find their densest
manifestation on the three highest ethers of the systemic physical plane
258.
Mahadeva
corresponds with the first systemic etheric sub-plane (the atomic sub-plane),
and all first ray constellational and planetary sources.
259.
Vishnu
corresponds with the second systemic etheric sub-plane (the sub-atomic
sub-plane) and all second ray constellational and planetary sources
260.
Brahma
corresponds with the third systemic etheric sub-plane (the super-etheric
sub-plane), and all third ray constellational and planetary sources
The lower four manifest during evolution, but
are eventually synthesised into the higher [Page 314] three.
261.
The
“lower four” consist of one ether and three more physical
demonstrations—gaseous, liquid and dense.
262.
There
will come a time when dense physicality will be absorbed into the ethers, and
the lower ethers will be absorbed into the higher.
263.
If we
learn exactly how this process of absorption works on one level, we can analogize to others.
264.
Learning
how the systemic ethers are absorbed may tell us something about how the
synthesizing planets absorb the lesser planets.
It
should be also remembered that on all the seven subplanes of a solar plane a
process, in connection with electrical phenomena in etheric matter, will
parallel all the processes on the major planes.
265.
This
is succinctly stated.
266.
The
four highest ethers are directly reflected in the four solar ethers (systemic
ethers).
267.
The
two kinds of electricity parallel each other. The electrical demonstrations in
the cosmic ethers are directly reflected in the electrical demonstrations in
the systemic ethers.
This is easily to be seen on the mental
plane, for instance, in connection with
268.
The
causal body is to be found on the second
‘ether’ of the systemic mental plane. That ether, ruled by the second ray, demonstrates the qualities
of absorption, magnetism, coherence and is Jupiterian in nature.
269.
This
mental ‘ether’ (the second) is also akashic (from one perspective) and hence
the origin of the “Word of the Soul”.
270.
We
can extrapolate to the kind of absorption which must occur on the monadic plane
since it is the second cosmic ether.
271.
“Enforced
objectivity in the three worlds” is of two kinds; one pertains to particular,
individual incarnations. The other, and greater, pertains to the entire process of reincarnation.
272.
After
every incarnational life cycle, there is an absorptive period, and for a time,
a discontinuance of enforced objectivity.
273.
After
the entire cycle of incarnational life, there is a much more significant
absorptive period and a permanent discontinuance of the enforced objectivity
with respect to the eighteen sub-planes. “Objectivity”, of course, is a very
relative term. The entirety of the eighteen lower cosmic sub-planes are
actually objective from the
perspective of Beings Who have Their causal bodies on the cosmic mental plane.
274.
Between
every incarnation there is a synthesizing period. As well, just before the
destruction of the causal body, there is a far greater synthesizing period
which relates to the unfoldment of the synthesizing petals of the egoic lotus
and which gathers together and synthesizes all that has been garnered during
the long evolutionary pilgrimage of the Monad into the lower three worlds.
275.
Absorption
always pertains to the second level of an etheric plane—whether viewing the
case systemically or cosmically.
On
the other planes it is not so obvious.
276.
Yet
it is inferred that such an
absorption or synthesis does occur.
On the buddhic plane, the Builders on the evolutionary arc, or a large part of the deva
evolution, undergo a paralleling synthesis.
277.
The
buddhic plane is much related to devic life.
278.
A
large part of the deva evolution can be called “Builders on the evolutionary
arc”.
279.
We
are discussing ‘absorptive synthesis’ in relation to different planes and
sub-planes.
280.
If we
follow the analogy, it can be presumed that this devic synthesis occurs in
relation to the higher three sub-planes of the buddhic plane.
281.
Nothing
is said of the highest two sub-planes of the buddhic plane. To the third
sub-plane the quality of idealism is
related.
282.
Probably,
we could analogize from the highest of the mental sub-planes (“response to
group vibration” and “spiritual telepathy”) to at least infer the quality which would be found on the highest of the two
buddhic sub-planes. What do we think?
283.
In
ascent, both man and deva are synthesized.
On the physical plane a mysterious synthesis
in connection with the "spirit of the Earth" is undergone, and the first three ethers are related to him in
a way as yet little understood.
284.
The
higher three are always the synthesizing three, just as the synthesizing
planets are always considered a higher three in relation to the many Planetary
Logoi.
285.
Presumably
this synthesis related to the “spirit of the Earth” is a relatively primitive
synthesis related to monadic essence and elemental essence.
286.
That
the first three ethers of the etheric
physical plane are related to the “spirit of the Earth” is reasonable
considering how identified is this being with the third aspect.
287.
In
this section we have been dealing with three types of electrical demonstration
in connection with two types of ethers. Most of the focus has been on the
second or magnetic type of demonstration.
We might sum it up thus:
First, the balancing of
electrical phenomena, or the achievement
of synthesis in connection with Man, transpires on the three higher
levels of the mental plane.
288.
Balancing
and synthesis are here equated.
289.
The
idea of balance relates to the Libra,
through which the third ray comes.
The third ray is related to the three
higher levels of the mental plane, the abstract mental plane—though only the
first sub-plane of the systemic mental plane is truly abstract.
290.
The
factor of synthesis always, we see, is related to the trinity, the three.
291.
With
respect to man the individual, the causal plane is the plane of synthesis. All
that man has been in the lower three worlds is eventually synthesized on the
causal planes, and especially on the third and second levels.
292.
In
relation to the any second sub-plane, we are dealing with equilibrised
electricity, which it neither positive or negative.
293.
The
higher mental plane is the domain of the soul which is the equilibrizer and,
therefore, related to Libra.
294.
VSK
queries: “Why the three higher levels of the mental and not the lower four?”
295.
May
it be said that we have constantly been speaking of synthesizing trinities in
relation to the higher three sublevels of various planes. The number three is, in this context, synthetic.
Second, a similar process in
connection with a Heavenly Man transpires on the three higher subplanes of the
monadic plane.
296.
This
is an important analogy. Man and the Heavenly Man, are in this instance,
separated by three planes with regard to parallel processes. The three highest
levels of the systemic mental plane are three systemic planes lower than the
three highest levels of the systemic monadic plane.
297.
The
three major types of Monads are related to the three higher sub-planes of the
monadic plane.
Viewed in a larger sense it takes place on
the three major planes—the atmic, buddhic. and manasic—just as in the three
worlds of human evolution—the physical, astral, and mental—the synthesising
process proceeds on the higher of the three involved.
298.
We
remember the special connection of the Heavenly Man (whichever Heavenly Man it
may be) to the triadal levels.
299.
There
seem to be several analogies here. The atmic, buddhic and manasic sub-planes of
the cosmic physical plane may be reflected in the higher three systemic sub-planes
of the systemic mental plane.
300.
As
well the higher three sub-planes of the monadic plane are reflected in the
atmic, buddhic and manasic systemic planes:
a.
The
first sub-level of the systemic monadic plane (home of first ray Monads) is
reflected in the systemic atmic plane
b.
The
second sub-level of the systemic monadic plane (home of second ray Monads) is
reflected in the systemic buddhic plane
c.
The
third sub-level of the systemic monadic plane (home of third ray Monads) is
reflected in the systemic mental plane.
301.
All
this is another way of saying that first ray Monads have a special connection
to the systemic atmic plane. This is confirmed in The Rays and the Initiations (cf. 310-311)
302.
Second
ray Monads are connected to the systemic buddhic plane.
303.
Third
ray Monads are connected to the systemic mental plane
304.
VSK
queries: “Why is this in connection with the Heavenly Man, specifically?”
305.
May
we suggest that the Heavenly Man always has an important resonance with the
monadic plane just as the individual human being has with the mental plane?
Third, in connection with a
solar Logos (within the system and not considering His cosmic synthesis)
the three higher subplanes of the
logoic plane see His final absorption or abstraction, and the three planes of the three Logoi are
similarly concerned.
306.
This
is another important quotation.
307.
The first, second and fifth planes
are therefore involved in the absorption of these three entities.
308.
The cosmic synthesis of a Solar Logos must
necessarily involve the cosmic
planes. The process of that greater synthesis has a dim reflection on the
logoic level of the cosmic physical plane.
309.
It is
clear that in this section we are talking about ‘less than cosmic
syntheses’—i.e., only those which pertain to the cosmic physical plane.
310.
The
logoic plane pertains to the Solar Logos and to the three Logoi—the Brahma,
Vishnu and Shiva of our solar system.
311.
Absorption
or abstraction mean an end (for these great Beings) of physical incarnation.
312.
What
are the “three planes of the three Logoi”? DK seems to be telling us of a
process related to the logoic, monadic and atmic planes which may well be the
center of focus for the three Logoi that surround our Solar Logos (cf. TCF
1238)
313.
Perhaps,
on each of these three cosmic physical sub-planes, an absorption goes on in
relation to the three Logoi (expressing the three aspects of the Solar Logos).
314.
This
would mean that the absorption for the second Logos (within the threefold
expression of the Solar Logos), would have some aspects parallel to the
absorption process undergone by a Planetary Logos.
315.
There
are two ways to view this: either the three Logoi work on the higher levels of
the logoic plane as does the Solar Logos, or the three Logoi have a special
relation to the three higher sub-planes of the cosmic physical plane—atmic,
buddhic, manasic. Both may be true.
It
should here be carefully borne in mind that we are dealing with electrical matter, and are
therefore concerned with cosmic
etheric substance; all matter in the system
is necessarily etheric.
316.
We
are reminded of our subject: “electrical matter” which is “cosmic etheric
substance”.
317.
Our
higher four planes are, therefore, all, necessarily, “electrical matter”.
318.
DK
says even more however—that all
matter in the solar system is “necessarily etheric”. Is this suggesting that
even what we call “dense matter” (the matter of the three lowest systemic
planes—cosmic gaseous, cosmic liquid and cosmic dense) is etheric—for, from the perspective of the Solar Logos, the
twenty-one lowest sub-planes are material rather than etheric.
319.
We
judge from this that all matter within the entire cosmic physical plane is both electrical matter and etheric matter—though,
usually, only the matter of the highest four sub-planes of the cosmic physical
plane is considered cosmically etheric.
320.
Over
and again our thoughts will revolved around what has been called the “mystery
of electricity”.
We are consequently dealing literally with physical phenomena on all planes
of [Page 315] the system.
321.
The
terms “physical” and “etheric” are sometimes considered equivalent.
322.
Physical
phenomena are necessarily electrical phenomena and, even, so it is suggested, etheric phenomena.
323.
When
dealing with the subject of electricity, we are dealing with physical
phenomena—i.e., the phenomena of the cosmic physical plane.
324.
The
term electricity is especially connected with the third or material aspect of
divinity.
In time and space we are concerned with units of different polarity
which—during the evolutionary process—seek
union, balance, equilibrium or synthesis, and eventually find it.
325.
Electrical
interplay depends upon the fact that there are units of different polarity. The
whole story of electrical interplay depends upon the quest described
immediately above.
326.
That
which we call electricity cannot exist outside of what is here called time and
space. In time and space polarity
exists.
327.
DK
seems to be saying that units of different polarity seek the Libran state
characterized by union, balance, equilibrium (all Libran words) and synthesis
(which is also related to the trinitarian nature of Libra.
328.
Electricity
(like time and space) is dependent for
its existence on bi-polarity—the existence of units of different polarity.
Without the cosmic process of Self-division, therefore, there would be no
electricity.
329.
So
‘Self-division into a bi-polar state’ is the root cause of electricity.
This electrical interplay between two units
causes that which we call light, and thereby objectivity.
330.
Notice
the very close connection between light and objectivity.
331.
Objectivity
(the universe) is light.
332.
The
relation between Father and Mother is electrical interplay.
333.
The
Son arises through electrical interplay.
334.
Light=matter=objectivity.
During
evolution this demonstrates as heat and magnetic interaction and is the source
of all vital growth;
335.
Electrical
interplay (during evolution) results in “heat and magnetic interaction”. We can
judge that the emergence of the “Son of Light” (the universe) is equivalent to
the emergence of “heat and magnetic interaction”.
336.
Heat
and magnetic interaction are the source of “all vital growth” but, ultimately, it is electrical interplay
which is the source of all vital growth.
337.
Without
the interplay of the poles there would be no heat, no magnetic interaction, no
vital growth.
at
the achievement of the desired goal, at union, or at-one-ment, two things
occur:
338.
We
are speaking of the desired result of electrical interplay.
First,
the approximation of the two poles, or their blending, causes a blazing forth, or radiant light.
339.
This
is the union of male and female, of Father and Mother, of the first aspect of
divinity and the third.
340.
We
are not here speaking of the initial
interplay which produced the Son. We are talking about the final stages of the interplay between the poles in which the poles merge and blend. During the universal process the poles interplay, but they
do not become as one until the conclusion of the process.
Second,
obscuration, or the final
disintegration of matter owing to intense heat.
341.
We
can wonder whether it is matter, per se, that disintegrates, or whether it is
the form into which matter was moulded that disintegrates.
342.
From
a certain perspective, matter is indestructible.
343.
But
disintegration is not destruction.
Matter is integrated into form, and
it is this integration which dis-integrates.
344.
It is
clear that when Father and Mother not only come together but actually merge and
become one, intense heat and light are produced.
345.
Consummation
is demonstrated through a display of heat and light.
346.
On a
still deeper level, we may also be
discussing that deeper process which returns matter as we know it (i.e.,
differentiated Mulaprakriti) to homogeneous Mulaprakriti—Mulaprakriti proper.
This
can be seen in connection with man, a Heavenly Man and a solar Logos, and their
bodies of objectivity.
347.
Again
the process applies in relation to the three types of entities we have been
studying
In man this polarity is achieved, the three different types of electrical
phenomena are demonstrated, and the light blazes forth, irradiating the causal body, and
lighting up the entire sutratma,
or thread (literally the Path) which connects the causal vehicle with the
physical brain.
348.
What
is said here is really technical and important.
349.
Is
there a suggestion that the interplay between the energy of the first mental
sub-plane and the third mental sub-plane causes the release of light and heat
found in relation to the second mental sub-plane (i.e., the destruction of the
causal body)?
350.
The
sutratma is the “life thread”. One aspect of the sutratma functions in relation
to incarnating man. This aspect connects the causal body with the physical
brain. It is an aspect utilized by the Solar Angel when individualization first
takes place, for the initial work of the Solar Angel focuses first within the
causal body and then within the physical brain of man.
351.
What
are the three different types of electrical phenomena? We have been studying
them under different names:
a.
Vitality,
magnetism and activity (or fohatic impulse)
b.
The
electrical demonstration of the first ether, the electrical demonstration of
third ether and the result of their interplay, the electrical demonstration
related to the second ether.
c.
From
another perspective, we have the electrical demonstration of the first aspect
interplaying with the electrical demonstration of the third aspect, producing
the electrical demonstration of the second aspect
352.
When
the causal body is irradiated, the sutratma also lights up. This sutratma will
have to be used even after the destruction of the causal body, for the life
aspect needs to be connected to the physical brain in the life of an Arhat who
physically survives his fourth initiation (or in the life of a Master who
became so in the same incarnation as He took the Arhat initiation). Even a
Master creating a mayavirupa needs the sutratma to connect to the magically
created physical brain.
353.
What
we have been understanding is that the creation of the causal body is the
result of electrical interplay, and the destruction of the causal body (at a much
later date) is also a demonstration of electrical interplay (in fact of the
merging of the positive and negative poles).
354.
We
can infer that the atomic triangle (related, one would think, to the third
sub-plane of the mental plane) and the manasic permanent atom related to the
first sub-plane, are involved in intensive interplay at the time of the
destruction of the causal body.
Then disintegration or destruction ensues;
the causal body vanishes in a blaze of electrical fire, and the real "man" or self is
abstracted from the three world-bodies.
355.
The fiery
blaze which consumes the causal body is, in this reference, called “electrical
fire”. It is fire caused by the intimate interplay and merging of the poles.
356.
Such
intense electrical interplay is the secret of abstraction.
357.
The
real man is that which informs the causal body.
358.
We
can judge that all spiritual progress is the result of electrical interplay.
All arrangement and re-arrangement in cosmos is an electrical process.
359.
We
also can judge that the Rod of Initiation promotes this electrical interplay
through the proper stimulation of polar factors within the candidate.
360.
The
abstraction of the self from its sheaths arises through electrical interplay.
361.
VSK
states: “The Sutratma is the ‘thread Path’, connecting the causal vehicle to
the physical brain. Hence the literalness of ‘playing with fire’ with certain
practices.”
So
will it be seen in the body of a Heavenly Man, a planetary scheme, and so
likewise in the body of the Logos, a solar system.
362.
The
analogy continues.
The
difficulty in apprehending these thoughts is great, for we are necessarily
handicapped by lack of adequate terms,
363.
Our
science has not proceeded sufficiently far to give us the necessary terms. The
processes to which such terms should apply have also not been clearly
delineated.
but the main ideas only are those I seek to
deal with,
364.
A
Treatise on Cosmic Fire is complex. In all this complexity we sometimes forget
that DK is really presenting only the main
ideas of the sciences He is elucidating.
and the one we are primarily concerned with in
this division is the electrical
manifestation of magnetism,
365.
We
are now in the second portion of the book—the portion that deals with the fire
of mind (higher mind particularly) and with the mental expression of the second
aspect of divinity.
366.
TCF
deals almost exclusively with electrical phenomena.
367.
Magnetism
is an electrical phenomenon—an electrical phenomenon pertaining very much to
the second aspect.
just
as earlier we dealt cursorily with the same electrical phenomena, manifesting
as the activity of matter.
368.
Activity,
we have seen, is also an electrical phenomenon—an electrical phenomenon
pertaining very much to the third aspect.
369.
The
first part of the book dealt with the fires of matter. Another way of saying
this is that it dealt with the electrical phenomena which demonstrated as the
activity of matter.
370.
Now
we are in a portion of the book which deals with the electrical phenomena which
demonstrate as the fires of mind and the manifestation of magnetism.
371.
From
this perspective, mind, as here defined, is magnetic. To entertain this thought
helps an individual move from a focus strictly within the lower mind to one
that re-polarizes within the higher mental plane.
Therefore
you have: [Page 316]
1.
Activity....electrical manifestation of matter.
2.
Magnetism...electrical manifestation of form.
3.
Vitality....electrical manifestation of existence.
372.
We
have here a straightforward tabulation, but some illuminating points of view
are being offered.
373.
That
“Activity” relates to the electrical manifestation of matter is
straightforward.
374.
“Magnetism”,
we realize (first appearing on the monadic plane) relates to the manifestation
of form, and it is on this plane that form first manifests.
375.
“Vitality”,
we learned, is related to the life aspect, and the term “existence” is, in this
context, is another name for life.
376.
In
this section of the book we are dealing with mind, magnetism and form. These
three ideas go together and are related to the “burning fire of Desire”.
377.
In
the earlier portion we were dealing with matter and activity.
378.
In
the next portion we shall deal with vitality, life and existence. (related to
the Will-to-be and the “dynamic fire of Will”).
This
is literally (as
pointed out by H. P. B.)22 [SDI 567 II 258] fire by friction, solar fire, and electric
fire.
379.
The
electrical manifestation of matter is “fire by friction” or activity.
380.
The
electrical manifestation of form is “solar fire” or magnetism.
381.
The
electrical manifestation of existence is “electric fire” (not electrical fire) or vitality.
382.
We
are trying to put a number of ideas together so that they remain associated in
the mind of the reader.
383.
What
the Tibetan says in one place must be brought into relation with what He says
in another.
Fire by friction is
electricity animating the atoms of matter, or the substance of the
solar system, and resulting in:
384.
Fire
by friction is a type of electricity.
Electricity is the animator and animates the atoms of matter.
385.
We
are to remember that the three fires are electrical.
386.
The
following are the results of the work of fire by friction:
The
spheroidal form of all manifestation.
The
innate heat of all spheres.
Differentiation
of all atoms one from another.
387.
Much
of what is described immediately above was described in relation to the monadic
plane, whereon spheroidal forms were produced and whereon differentiation first
occurred.
388.
The
following quotes were taken from text appearing earlier in this section and
relate to the monadic plane. We see how close is the relation to what is
described as the result of fire by friction.
Form is taken, and the spheroidal shape of all
existence originates.
Differentiation is first seen, not only
in the recognised duality of all
things, but in differentiation in motion; two vibrations are recognised. (TCF 313)
389.
On
the monadic plane, “heat or flaming radiation” also appeared, which correlates,
as well, with the description of the result of fire by friction.
390.
In a
way, the energies and forces expressed throughout the cosmic physical plane
are, cosmically considered, all fire
by friction.
391.
It is
safe to say that all three fires are,
in some ways, active on all planes of the cosmic physical plane.
Solar fire is
electricity animating forms or
congeries of atoms, and resulting in:
392.
We
have just been told that fire by friction is “electricity animating the atoms
of matter”.
393.
Now
we are told that “solar fire is electricity animating forms or congeries of
atoms”.
394.
The
three fires, we must constantly bear in mind, are electrical. That is one of the main points to grasp from studying
the present section.
395.
If
the phenomenon of electricity is based on bi-polarity, then so is the
phenomenon of fire.
396.
Solar
fire produces the following:
Coherent
groups.
The
radiation from all groups, or the magnetic interaction of these groups.
397.
Radiation
and magnetic interaction are considered equivalent.
398.
When
magnetism exists, radiation occurs.
399.
Where
radiation exist, does magnetism occur?
The
synthesis of form.
400.
We
might call the production of the synthesis of form the production of the wholeness of form.
401.
Solar
fire is the electrical demonstration producing coherency.
402.
The
sequence produced could be considered as follows:
a.
Coherency,
b.
Unity,
c.
Synthesis.
Electric fire is
electricity demonstrating as vitality or the will-to-be of some Entity, and manifests as:
403.
Fire
by friction is “electricity animating the atoms of matter”; “solar fire is
electricity animating forms or congeries of atoms”; “electric fire is
electricity demonstrating as vitality or the will-to-be of some Entity”.
404.
It is
important to associate the “will-to-be” with vitality. When the will-to-be
ceases, vitality also ceases, and the animation of form ceases. We say that one
has lost his “will-to-live”. Then, what we call “death” ensues.
Abstract
Being.
Darkness.
Unity.
405.
Interestingly,
synthesis was mentioned in connection with the second form of electricity, but
it was the “synthesis of form”—not the synthesis of life of consciousness.
406.
“Darkness”
and “Abstract Being” are equivalent terms. To these, unity must be added in
equivalence.
407.
It
would seem justified to say that “electric fire” results also in synthesis.
408.
A useful table from the
above paragraphs compliments of VSK:
|
Activity |
Magnetism |
Vitality |
|
Fohatic Impulse |
Wisdom |
Will |
|
Matter |
Form |
Existence |
|
Fire by friction |
Solar fire |
Electric fire |
|
Intelligent purpose |
Archetypal Form |
Initial activity |
|
Atoms of matter or substance |
Congeries of atoms |
Will to be of some Entity |
|
Spheroidal form |
Coherent groups |
Abstract being |
|
Innate heat |
Radiation and magnetic interaction |
Darkness |
|
Differentiation |
Synthesis of form |
Unity |
409.
Naturally,
this table should be pondered carefully, because it brings many ideas together
into a coherent whole.
410.
One
of the most important learnings that arises in this section is that fire is electricity and electricity is fire.
411.
Specialized
electricity is specialized fire.
412.
Fire
is polarized just as is electricity.
We
have seen that electrical manifestation on the first plane caused
initial vibration, and on the second its activity resulted in the archetypal
form of all manifestation from a God to man, and an atom.
413.
Here
we are summarizing the effects of electrical manifestation on the cosmic
physical plane.
414.
Archetypes
are to be found on the monadic plane—akashic plane. It is, in terms of the
cosmic physical plane, the “archetypal plane”.
415.
But
the monadic plane is also the plane of “archetypal form”.
On the third plane
which, is primarily the plane of Brahma, this electrical force showed itself in
intelligent purpose.
416.
The
atmic plane is primarily the plane of Brahma.
417.
The
atmic plane is the plane whereon “intelligent purpose” is demonstrated.
418.
Atma,
then, is primarily, “intelligent purpose” (a blend of the first and third
rays).
The
will-to-be, and the form desired, are correlated by intelligent purpose
underlying all.
419.
This
is a synthetic statement:
a.
The
first plane is animated by the will-to-be
b.
On
the second plane the “form desired” is produced
c.
On
the third plane, the will-to-be and the form desired are correlated by
intelligent purpose.
420.
It is
clear that the third ray is a ray of correlation and coordination. Vitality and
form are coordinated by intelligent purpose.
This intelligent purpose, or active will,
utilising an instrument, brings us to that
most difficult of metaphysical problems, the distinction between will and
desire.
421.
We
note the equivalence of “intelligent purpose” and active will. Note that in
each of these dual terms, one term relates to the first ray and one to the
third.
422.
A
most difficult problem, indeed!
423.
It is
of value to realize that Desire as conceived on the cosmic astral plane is
manifested as Will (as conceived on the cosmic physical plane).
424.
Desire
is relational; Will is centralized and self-contained.
425.
When
that which is desired is centralized within the one who has desired, the one
who has desired becomes the one who wills.
426.
Will
is the end of outreach (for the sake of acquisition) and the beginning of
radiation for the sake of impact.
427.
Will
(at least temporarily) ‘has what it needs’.
428.
Yet
it is almost inconceivable that that will can manifest without association with
some measure of desire, and desire without some measure of will.
429.
VSK
suggests a similarly most difficult question is embedded in the relationship of
the first ray and the sixth ray, especially in regard to their relationship to
the colour red and blue.
430.
VSK
continues: “Red is the colour of the water of life’s blood, that which is
vitality and desire. These vitality and desire bodies are hot blooded and cold
blooded, as a key factor in mammals. Blue and Red are both associated with both
the first and the sixth ray. (i.e., the first or logoic plane is that of the
Solar or “Blue” Logos. In the second solar system, the Second Ray is ‘in the
first place’, so Blue is number one;
Christ as King”.
431.
VSK
further states: “We can also consider the relationships of this first and sixth
ray and the will and desire conundrum, to the third ray, the Sixth Cosmic Path,
and the movement of the sacral to the throat”.
It
is not possible [Page 317] here to handle this delicate subject, save simply to
point out that in both will and
desire, intelligence or manas is a fundamental factor, and must be recognised.
432.
This
is perhaps a surprising statement.
433.
It is
as if desire cannot be fulfilled without manas, and will cannot be directed
without manas.
This
permeating principle of manas—colouring as it does both the will aspect and the
desire aspect—is the cause of much confusion to students, and clarity of
thought will eventuate only as it is realised:
434.
We
are learning something about the pervasive factor of manas.
435.
If
will is to be intelligent; if desire is to be intelligent; then manas is
required.
First, that all manifestation
emanates, or is electrified, from
the cosmic mental plane.
436.
We
have run into this idea before. DK does not follow the impulse which produced
our solar system beyond the cosmic mental plane—at least, only rarely.
437.
Even
that which we call Will has, for purpose of His discussions with us, its origin
on that plane.
438.
All
manifestation in the three lower worlds begins, for practical purposes, with
the systemic mental plane. Analogously, the lower eighteen cosmic sub-planes
originate from the cosmic mental plane.
439.
We
are being given a relationship between emanation and electrification. The
implication is that emanation may be an electrical process, arising from the
interplay of electrical poles (i.e., arising from electrical interplay).
440.
In
this discussion we are relating the permeating principle of manas to the will
and desire aspects.
Second, that the Universal
Mind, or the divine thinker, is the
intelligent Principle which makes Itself known as the Will-to-be,
Desire or Love-of-Being, and that active intelligent purpose which animates the
solar system.
441.
We
are rising no higher than solar logoic manas. Everything which we call Will
within our manifested solar system, is derivative of this “intelligent
Principle”.
442.
The
Universal Mind relates to the mental processes of the Solar Logos and is the
threefold Mind animating this Second Solar System.
443.
These
three originate in the Universal Mind:
a.
The
Will-to-be
b.
The
Desire-to-be or the “Love-of-Being”
c.
Active
intelligent purpose (the third aspect) animating the solar system.
444.
In
this discussion we are continuing to relate the permeating principle of manas
to the will and desire aspects.
Third, that Maha-deva, or the
Divine Will, Vishnu, the Wisdom aspect, or the manifested "Son of
Necessity," and Brahma or active purpose are the sum-total of intelligent consciousness, and are (to
the manifesting cosmic Entity) what the mental body, the desire body, and the
physical body are to man, the thinker in the three worlds, functioning in the
causal body.
445.
DK is
repeating the idea that the Universal Mind or the intelligent consciousness of
the Solar Logos lies behind all that we call the mental body, the desire body
and the physical body of our Solar Logos.
446.
It
makes sense that in this second solar system, we do not (in our discussion)
rise above the cosmic mental plane, for this is the solar system of the Son,
Whose major center (at this time) is the solar logoic causal body on the higher
cosmic mental plane.
447.
We
see that the three major aspects of divinity, cosmically considered, are
focussed respectively in the mental, desire and etheric-physical bodies of the
Solar Logos.
448.
VSK
would have us note that the desire body of the cosmic Entity is as a manifested
“Son of Necessity”. Analogously then, so is our own astral body.
449.
VSK
proposes what she calls an “advanced idea”: “We understand the point of
evolution of the Solar Logos and His polarization on the cosmic astral plane.
This emphasis may also assist in the problem of first and sixth ray energies
being apparently confused in terms of will or desire. This is to say that the
Solar Logos’ Purpose is our desire. So the ‘red’, the life and blood of Him, associated
with the number one, is the same as
our desire, giving life and blood, the desire of the sixth. They are intimately
related.”
450.
VSK
proposes another “advanced idea”: “We begin by referencing EA 34-35. Pisces is
the Creative Hierarchy of the third
subplane of the cosmic astral. It carries the second and sixth ray, the
blue-indigo and red-rose. This is the Third
Kumara, the ‘Saviour King’ on the plane that the causal body of the Solar Logos
has focus upon (yes?). This sixth cosmic
plane is the seventh cosmic plane’s
‘primary’, or impulsing ‘first aspect’ (relatively speaking). So again, ‘our
will is God’s desire’—Vishnu’s desire. The Fish is the Saviour King. The causal
body is on the 6.3 cosmic plane—Pisces.”
451.
I
would ask VSK why she states the focus of the causal body of the Solar Logos is
upon the third sub-plane of the cosmic astral plane? Is that focus not upon the
first sub-plane of the cosmic mental plane?
452.
I
would also ask why the Third Kumara
is referenced. If the Kumara referenced is Sanat Kumara, He should be either
the First Kumara or the Fourth.
453.
I
find the other ideas here proposed sound.
454.
VSK
also states: “Saturn and Mars are also highlighted here by resonance to three and six—according to ray and scheme number. Thus are associated green
(Saturn, ray three) and red (Mars, ray six), the colours of the solar plexus, of
vitality.
We
must not forget that the causal body
contains the three permanent atoms or the three spheres which embody
the principle of intelligence, of desire, and of physical objectivity.
455.
This
is true whether we are speaking of the causal body of a man, a Planetary Logos
or a Solar Logos.
456.
DK
makes this point to show how the principle of Intelligence (embodied in the
causal body) is really, for practical purpose, the origin of—
a.
The
Will-to-be
b.
The
Love-of-being
c.
Intelligent
purpose.
457.
The
first, second and third aspects, as they express in the lower worlds of
manifestation are centralized (as are the members of the atomic triangle)
within the causal body of the entity concerned. This is important to realize.
The
Always must the analogy be held between the
threefold Logos and threefold man, and definiteness of thought and of concept
results when the one likeness between these is pondered on.
458.
DK
seems to be telling us that when we think of man we should think of the larger
Beings Who encompass him.
Man is a unit, functioning as a unit in the
causal body. He is a triplicity
functioning under the will aspect, or mental body; under the desire or wisdom
aspect, the astral body; and under the activity aspect, the physical body.
459.
The
same point is being amplified.
460.
Man’s
being within the causal body is as a “unit” or unity.
461.
But
emanating from and embodied within the causal body is a functional triplicity
related to each of the three major aspects of divinity.
He electrifies or vitalises all three bodies
or aspects, unifying them into one,
and bringing about—by means of the Intelligence He is—coherency of action,
simultaneity of purpose, and synthetic endeavour.
462.
Man
has the function of electrifying the
three bodies through which he manifests in the lower worlds.
463.
Electrification
is vitalization. In this way, electrification is related to the first aspect of divinity as is vitality.
464.
Man
like the Solar Logos is principally Intelligence. By means of this Intelligence
of Mind underlying the three bodies of expression man—
a.
Unifies
the three bodies into one
b.
Produces
in the three bodies
i.
Coherency
of action
ii.
Simultaneity
of purpose
iii.
Synthetic
endeavour
465.
All
this is to say that the One Who is Intelligence underlies the three, which on a
lower turn of the spiral, are Will, Love and Intelligence.
466.
VSK
queries: “And what do we know of the causal body of the Solar Logos? What are
the permanent atoms within it? What are the best equivalents in relation man’s
causal body and permanent atoms?
467.
Planetary
Logoi can be as chakras to the Solar Logos of as permanent atoms. Permanent
atoms embody principles and chakras are vortices the original cause of which is
monadic impulse.
468.
In
one way, permanent atoms are of a higher order than chakras, as there are many
chakras and few permanent atoms.
469.
To
discover the three members of the solar logoic atomic triangle, would be to
discover three planets which must be consumed in fire as the Solar Logos
reaches His fourth initiation.
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Finally,
therefore, it is apparent that, no matter from what angle we study, the
threefold Logos (or His reflection, the microcosm) through the Manasic principle, intelligently reduces matter to form,
and utilises that form for the fulfilment of the will, desire and purpose of
the indwelling Existence; this principle can be seen underlying all
three aspects.
470.
Here
is another useful summary.
471.
What
does the manasic principle do (whether the manasic principle of the Solar Logos
of or man)?
a.
It
intelligently reduces matter to form
b.
It
utilises that form for the fulfillment of the will, desire, and purpose of the
indwelling Existence.
472.
In
other words, manas brings forward the fulfilled expression of will and desire.
473.
The
manasic principle underlies all three aspects—in their lower expressions.
There
is no need here to point out the different triplicities which can be built up
on the basic idea of Spirit and Matter, linked by Intelligence. This has often been done.
474.
The
key here is that Intelligence is the link.
Intelligence then, is as the second aspect, because the second aspect is the
link between the first and third aspects.
475.
VSK
states: “While there is no need for DK to take the time to point out the
triplicities, a ready ability to be able to turn any scheme into a triplicity
is invaluable in studying His works.”
476.
A
master chart of the major triplicities should be created. One need only compile
the many such charts which DK has offered.
I but seek to emphasize
that INTELLIGENCE is the main quality of the Logos; that it shows as will,
as desire or wisdom, and as
activity; and that the reason for this is due to the work earlier accomplished
by the cosmic Entity,
477.
The
Solar Logos has already mastered Intelligence to a degree through His
experience in the past solar system.
478.
This
is, perhaps, the principle reason why Intelligence underlies what we usually
call will, desire/wisdom and activity.
479.
The
Primordial Ray (associated with Divine Intelligence) is presently the strongest
ray, although the Divine Ray is in process of strengthening.
480.
The
causal focus of the Solar Logos on the cosmic mental plane is a combination of
Primordial Intelligence and Divine Love. The third and second aspects are
combined.
481.
Interestingly,
although our Solar Logos has mastered Intelligence, He is still manifesting
through an astral-buddhic system and is not yet polarized on the cosmic mental
plane.
482.
As is
true of the unit man, intelligence is
not the same as mental polarization
(which demands a mind infused by soul light). The analogy is clear in relation
to the Solar Logos.
involving cycles which have passed into the
dim mist of retrospect, even from the angle of vision of a solar Logos.
483.
We
are being given something of the perspective of the Solar Logos. Even for Him,
the period during which He developed Intelligence seems distant; His focus is
not there.
484.
It is
interesting to note the equivalence of “desire or wisdom”.
485.
VSK
brings in another of her extensive correlations: “Again, note resonance to third subplane of the Solar Logos, the
6.3; the 7.3, our Atmic plane, is the culmination of the five worlds of human evolution. The activity aspect of intelligence
is our goal, in terms of ‘being human’. This is the effect side of the strength
of the third aspect, third subplane, third Ray, Third Kumara,
Pisces, being the ‘first of the ‘Liberated Lives’, and the key of the cosmic astral,
which is what most immediately impulses us. (i.e., the cosmic Entity’s desire body
or solar logoic causal body).
486.
VSK
continues: “Pisces is a synthesizing sign. Five is the synthesis of man, as
manas. Manas, in this second system (or ‘world period’ specifically, according
to the EA 34-35 table) we have a Piscean system, with a cosmic astral causal
focus), is using man. Christ uses Jesus.
Two uses six. Jesus uses the Jewish Race. Six uses three.”
487.
VSK
is bringing many factors together and expanding the range of our consideration.
488.
Since
we are speaking of the principle of Intelligence, the number three is frequently mentioned, and as a
result we take note of the resonance between the cosmic planes considered from
the point of view of their third sub-plane.
489.
These
thoughts may seem fetched from afar, but pondered upon they can induce unitive
apprehension which is the gateway to pure reason.
This
developed manasic principle is the
intelligent purpose that is bringing about at-one-ment on each plane of the
solar system in connection with the subplanes.
490.
When
DK mentions manas, the mention of purpose is never far away.
491.
We
are emphasizing the fundamental importance of Manas or Intelligence, underlying
all we usually differentiate into the various aspects of divinity—especially
the three.
492.
Manas
expresses through all three aspects. Here it is emphasized that it is both
intelligent and purposeful (relating it to the third and first aspects
respectively) and that it brings about at-one-ment, which shows that is a
factor of cohesion, thus relating it as well to the second aspect.
493.
Without
the functioning of the manasic principle there would be no “at-one-ment on each
plane of the solar system in connection with the sub-planes.
It will eventually bring about the synthesis of all the planes, and thus bring
the cosmic physical plane, as a unified whole, under the complete control of that cosmic Entity Who is seeking
expression through that threefold manifestation we call a solar system,
or the body logoic.
494.
So we
are to gather that manas produces
synthesis—especially (in terms of this discussion) in relation to the
cosmic physical plane.
495.
When
the cosmic physical plane is synthesized, and the sub-planes are at-oned, then
the cosmic Entity (the Solar Logos) will have complete control on this lowest
cosmic plane.
496.
In
other words, for the Solar Logos, there is no mastery of the cosmic physical
plane without the assistance of Manas, considered as impulsive of all processes
in on the lower eighteen cosmic sub-planes.
On this third plane that
intelligent principle demonstrates as coherent activity, either systemic,
planetary, or monadic, and also as the triple vibration of
spirit-matter-intelligence, sounding as the threefold Sacred Word, or
electricity manifesting as sound.
497.
We
are speaking of electrical demonstration upon the atmic plane which is the
third sub-plane of the cosmic physical plane.
498.
Manas
as the “intelligent principle” has a special resonance with this third plane of
“intelligent purpose”.
499.
On
the atmic plane the “intelligent principle” demonstrates in the following ways:
a.
As
coherent activity (with the emphasis upon the word activity) since we are dealing with the third plane and the third
or activity aspect.
b.
As
the sounding of the AUM—which is a triple vibration derived from the union of
“spirit-matter-intelligence”.
c.
It is
the threefold Sacred Word that sounds
on the atmic plane.
d.
On
that plane electricity manifests as sound. This is distinguished from the
sounding related to the Akasha (or second plane) because of the factor of manifestation, which is not evident on
the monadic plane.
500.
VSK
comments: “It’s rather beautiful to think of it this way—this Piscean Christ as
Cosmic Christ. So literal.”
501.
VSK
suggests: “The Sacred Word, the AUM, can be conceived as ‘beginning middle and
end’ (as reflected in the palate as well as obviously in the construction of
the word). It’s like a time ring-pass-not. In some way, by utterance, the AUM
puts in vibration the ‘past=present=future’. The AUM causes occult
manifestation: 1,3,5,7. It is so clear
how the rays of abstraction, then, are 2,4,6.”