Fellowship of Cosmic Fire
Commentary Semester III Section XI
TCF 318-332 :
S3S11
9 September –
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1.
We
recall our context, electricity demonstrating on the third plane of Brahma.
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.
2.
The
atmic plane is involved in the manifestation of the Solar Logos, the Planetary
Logos and the human being.
3.
The
AUM is the triple vibration of spirit-matter-intelligence. The AUM is the
threefold sacred word.
4.
In
the previous commentary we were discussing electrical demonstration on the
three highest ethers of our solar system.
5.
The
quotation immediately above concerns that demonstration on the atmic plane.
6.
When
the term “electricity” is used, per se, it often refers to the third aspect of
divinity. Naturally, this third aspect is related to the atmic plane, the third
systemic plane.
7.
The
sacred threefold Word is, we are told in this context, “electricity manifesting
as sound”.
8.
Whatever
may appear on the seven systemic planes is an electrical manifestation.
9.
Can
this be said of manifestation on the higher cosmic planes? It would seem
reasonable, but not enough is said of the constitution of such planes to make
speculation justifiable.
We
have here an interesting sequence or inversion, according to the angle of
vision, involving the planes as we know them:
Electricity as vibratory
impulse. This causes the
aggregation of matter, and its activity within certain bounds, or its awakening
to activity within the solar [Page 319] ring-pass-not. This is the first syllable of the Sacred Word.
10.
We
are dealing with the descending sequence: Vibration, Light, Sound, Colour.
a.
Vibration
pertains to the first plane or sub-plane.
b.
Light
pertains to the second plane or sub-plane.
c.
Sound
pertains to the third plane or sub-plane.
d.
Colour
pertains to the fourth plane or sub-plane.
11.
VSK
states and questions: “This starts the sequence of Vibration, Light, Sound, Colour. How do we notice the inversion? According to what
angle of vision?”
12.
May
it be suggested that the angle of vision is that from the logoic plane ‘downwards’?
We ascend through colour, sound, light and vibration. If we were to see as the
Planetary Logos sees, we would invert out usual angle of vision.
13.
VSK
questions: “Is the first syllable the ‘A’? Can a syllable be a letter? How
literal or symbolic is this, and all references to the Sacred Word?”
14.
May
it be suggested that there is probably more to a syllable than a letter, but
that the syllables for which the letters stand is not revealed to us? Thus, we
do not know if there is a syllable associated with every letter in the Sacred
Word. It is possible, but in any case, such a syllable is not given.
15.
When
electricity appears as “vibratory impulse”, what are the results?
a.
It
causes the aggregation of matter
b.
It
causes the activity of matter within certain bounds
c.
It
causes the awakening of matter to activity within the solar ring-pass-not.
16.
Electricity
as vibratory impulse is closely related to the first syllable of the Sacred
Word.
Electricity as Light, causing spheroidal objectivity. This is the birth of the Son. It covers the enunciation of the second
syllable of the Sacred Word.23
17.
The
enunciation (or could it be called a “sounding”) of the second syllable of the
Sacred Word is the cause of the “spheroidal objectivity” such is found on that
Jupiterian plane, the monadic. Of course all the planets will find expression
on all the planes, but there is one
plane in relation to which their functioning is most characteristic. There are
other planes in relation to which the functioning of a given plane is harmonious.
18.
It is
important to realize that this second electrical demonstration—a demonstration
as Light—is associated with
sphericity. Light, the second ray, sphericity, coherence and Jupiter are
associated ideas and would repay contemplation.
19.
The
“Son” is a “Son of Light” and His shape is the sphere. Sphericity is correlated
with the Divine Son and, of course, with the second ray.
20.
It is
interesting that “spherical objectivity”
relates to the second plane. From this perspective, only the logoic plane is
truly to be considered subjective.
23: "Through perfectly concentrated meditation on the light in
the head comes the vision of the Masters who have attained."
21.
VSK
tells us: “There has been some research into the Light in the Head, see Niklas
Nihlen’s website and compilations on www.makara.us Reference section.”
22.
Within
the dynamics of the light in the head there must be a resonance which admits to
the higher planes whereon these Masters are focussed.
"The
tradition is that there is a certain centre of force in the head, perhaps the 'pineal
gland,' which some of our Western philosophers have supposed to be the dwelling
of the soul,
23.
Descartes
supposed this.
—a centre which is, as it were, the doorway between the natural and the spiritual man.
24.
To
think of the pineal body as a “doorway” is useful. It would seem that higher
psychism depends upon the activation and utilization of the pineal gland. This
may not be said of lower psychism which, to a great extent, utilizes the solar
plexus.
It is the seat of that better and wiser
consciousness behind the outward looking consciousness in the forward
part of the head;
25.
This
is stated in an interesting manner. There is an “outward looking consciousness
in the forward part of the head”. It must be associated with the ajna center
and the pituitary gland. There is also a “better and wiser consciousness behind
the outward looking consciousness”. This “better and wiser consciousness is
associated with the highest head center, the pineal gland and the soul.
26.
The
concept of a “better and wise consciousness” is simple and of value when
thinking of the way we live and the behavior we exhibit. We can always ask, “Is
this decision in accordance with my ‘better and wiser consciousness’?”
that better and wiser
consciousness of "the back of the mind," which views spiritual
things, and seeks to impress the spiritual view on the outward looking
consciousness in the forward part of the head.
27.
Somehow,
this is very practical information. The phrase “the back of the mind” suggests
the Observer as the soul consciousness.
28.
There
is something occultly, anatomically accurate about the words “behind” and
“back”. They refer to the location of structures within in the head.
29.
There
is a consciousness within us that sees;
it “views spiritual things”. Do we have access to that consciousness? To the
extent that we are successful in occult meditation, this consciousness in the
“back of the mind” can impress that which it sees on the consciousness in the
forward part of the head.
30.
The
cultivation of the “Attitude of the Observer” will facilitate the emergence of
this “better and wiser consciousness”.
31.
The
dynamics of the souls communication with the personality are reflected in
occult dynamics occurring within the head—i.e., within the physical and etheric
brain.
It is
the spiritual man seeking to guide the natural man, seeking to bring the
natural man to concern himself with the things of his immortality.
32.
Another
way of saying this is simply the influence of the soul upon the personality.
This is suggested in the words of the
Upanishad already quoted. "There,
where the dividing of the hair turns, extending upward to the crown of the
head'; all of which may sound very fantastical, until one comes to understand
it."
33.
We
are locating the ‘seat’ of two fundamental aspects of human consciousness.
34.
We
see that literal, quite physical suggestions in the ancient books may have a
deep spiritual/physiological meaning.
"It
is said that when this power is fully awakened, it brings a vision of the great
Companions of the spiritual man, those who have already attained, crossing over
to the further shore of the sea of death and rebirth.
35.
This,
then, would be the way to clearly see
the members of the Spiritual Hierarchy of the planet.
Perhaps it is to this divine sight that the
Master alluded, who is reported to have said: 'I counsel you to buy of me eye salve, that
you may see.'"—Yoga Sutras of
Patanjali, Book III, 32. (C. Johnston's Edition.)
36.
The
“eye salve” is that which allows the third eye to see. The Master holds the
secret of this anterior and deeper
sight.
37.
We
are dealing with a deeper kind of spiritual sight which emerges through the use
of the third eye and the pineal gland.
Electricity as Sound. Here we have the completed threefold Sacred
Word.
38.
Electricity
as Sound is focussed on the atmic plane whereon the threefold Sacred Word (AUM)
is completed.
39.
In
one way the monadic plane is the plane which relates to the origin of sound—the
Akasha.
40.
In
another respect, sound is related to the atmic level (Aether), whereon the
sounding of the threefold Sacred Word is completed.
41.
The
atmic plane is animated by the third ray and the first ray, and the particular
planet to be associated with it is Saturn. Saturn, we may remember, is the
ruler of the throat center for disciples and advanced human beings.
On the fourth plane this electrical force
shows itself as colour.
42.
As
the buddhic plane is the plane of harmony, it is appropriate that electrical
force demonstrates as colour on this plane.
43.
Since
colour is a veil, the buddhic plane (when considered in relation to the three
planes immediately higher) must also be considered a kind of veil. The number
four often represents the vehicle with an enfolded three expressing through it.
44.
In a
way, love is the veil of will. Buddhi veils atma; the monadic plane veils the
logoic.
In these four we have the fundamental concepts
of all manifestation; all four have
an electrical dynamic origin; all are basically a differentiation or
effect of impulse, emanating from the cosmic mental plane and taking form (with
intelligent purpose in view) on the cosmic physical.
45.
We
remember that what we call cosmic manifestation begins on the cosmic mental
plane.
46.
Vibration,
Light, Sound and Color are “the fundamental concepts of all manifestation”.
They are each and all an electrical demonstration.
47.
Vibration,
Light, Sound and Color have “an electrical dynamic origin”.
48.
All
four arise from an electrical impulse, of which they are an effect or a
differentiation.
49.
That
which has an electrical dynamic origin arises due to the bi-polarity o the
Self-divided Self. There is no vibration before Self-division.
50.
Yet,
from another perspective, the eternal perpetual motion of Universe,
No-Universe, Universe, No-Universe, etc., is a VIBRATION—the Ultimate Vibration.
Man repeats the process on his tiny scale,
dealing only with three planes, and flashing into objectivity on the
solar physical.
51.
The
“solar physical” and the ‘systemic physical’ are two names for the same thing.
52.
The
phrase “flashing into objectivity”
may conceal an important truth. The phrase seems to hint at the suddenness of
objectification.
53.
What
scientists have called the “Big Bang” is a flashing into objectivity.
It will be demonstrated later as science
attains more and more of the truth that
1.
All physical phenomena as we understand the term have an
electrical origin, and an initial vibration on the first sub-plane
of the physical plane.
54.
That
“initial vibration” comes under the
55.
We
are being told that physical phenomena have an electrical origin and that
origin can be traced to the first etheric sub-plane of the solar physical
plane.
56.
There
may be a way in which Vulcan is related to electrical impulse. We certainly
know that the hammer and the anvil produce ‘sparks’.
57.
The
sun, of course, is, for our solar system, the real origin of electrical
impulse.
58.
There
is necessary a head center connection, because the head center is located
within the first ether of the systemic physical plane.
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2.
That Light, physical plane light, has a close connection with, and uses, as a
medium, the second ether.
59.
Here
is an important connection with the heart center, as the heart center is
located within the second ether. Light and love are thus related. Generally
they have a reciprocal relationship, and the increase of one signals the
increase of the other.
60.
We
understand that the second ether is a medium
from the propagation of light.
61.
Although
it is the fourth ether which is presently being studied and its phenomena
discovered, even so common a demonstration as physical plane light involves the
second systemic ether (which, with the first systemic ether) is considered esoteric or occult!
3.
That sound functions through the third ether.
62.
The
relationship between sound and the number three
has already been discussed.
63.
Light
and sound are constantly perceived by many forms of life. We are seeing that
even normal physical phenomena have a close connection to etheric functioning.
64.
Of
the four—vibration, sound, light, colour—it is vibration that is really occult,
thus usually unperceived, though the common denominator of the other three.
4.
That colour in a peculiar sense is allied to the fourth ether.
65.
VSK
asks: “Again, how do we see this inversion according to the angle of vision?”
66.
May
it be suggested that the “inversion” is a descent from the highest of four
planes to the lowest.
67.
The
colour or the buddhic plane veils the archetypal distinctions of the monadic
plane.
68.
What
is the “peculiar sense” in which colour is allied to the fourth ether?
69.
Colour
is visible on all the planes, but the buddhic plane is particularly the plane of color (though sound is also very
important to the buddhic plane, as creations of the great composers suggest).
70.
We
might say that the buddhic plane is that plane whereon the nature of the
highest Trinity (the energies of the logoic, monadic and atmic planes), is
revealed through colour and presented to the lower worlds in a harmonized manner—through
colour.
71.
The
word “allied” is useful. We could say that vibration is allied to the first
ether; light allied to the second ether; sound allied to the third ether; and
colour, as here stated, to the fourth.
We
must note here that in the development of the senses, hearing preceded sight,
as sound precedes colour.
72.
When
comparing the order of development of the senses to the order of the four
planes involved, we see there is not a one to one correspondence.
|
Order of Planes and Elements of Manifestation |
Order of Sensory Development |
|
Vibration:
first solar plane, associated with touch |
Hearing
develops first |
|
Light:
second solar plane, associated with sight |
Touch
develops second |
|
Sound:
third solar plane, associated with hearing |
Sight
develops third |
|
Colour:
fourth solar plane |
Sight,
per se, develops before the sense of colour |
73.
The
senses of taste and smell (in a higher sense) are subtle and are most
associated with vibration (as the most subtle and occult of the four electrical
demonstrations).
An
interesting analogy may here be noted between the fourth cosmic ether, and the
fourth ether on the physical plane of the solar system.
74.
Here
is suggested an analogy between the fourth solar ether and the buddhic plane.
Both are in process of becoming exoteric—one
from the standpoint of man in the three worlds, and the other from the
standpoint of a Heavenly
75.
Man
in the three worlds is rendering the fourth solar etheric exoteric. Many
discoveries in the fields of energy and force during the past century are part
of this process.
76.
The
buddhic plane is, however, still deeply esoteric to the average human being.
77.
If a
Heavenly Man is viewing the buddhic plane as exoteric, it must mean that His
focus is still more interior—atmic or monadic, for instance.
The fourth ether is even now being
investigated by scientists, and much
that they predicate concerning ether, the atom, radium, and the ultimate
"protyle" has to do with this fourth ether.
78.
We
may say that much of the focus of the members of the fifth ray Ashram has been
the fourth ether. The field of modern physics has focussed there.
79.
We
can presume from what is said that the discovery of radioactivity (as evidenced
at first by radium) relates to a penetration into the fourth ether.
80.
By
the ultimate “protyle” is meant the hypothesized homogeneous essence of all
physical matter. There are significant references to the “protyle” in the Secret Doctrine.
It will eventually be brought under
scientific formula, and some of its properties, knowledge
concerning its range of influence, and its utilisation
will become known unto men.
81.
VSK
enquires: “What realms would we identify as fourth
ether? What does modern science call this realm? Has it now become so
normalized or accepted that we no longer consider it unusual and call it by
another name?”
82.
If
the fourth etheric is only now beginning to be used by human beings, to what
degree are we utilizing the properties of the third and second ethers? To a lesser
degree it would seem, though light is to be associate
with the second ether.
83.
Atomic
energy has been developed to a great extent during the twentieth century—for
purposes of both war and peace. It would seem that there has been a
considerable unfoldment of the properties of this ether (the fourth) during the
last one hundred or so years. We have to remember that TCF was written in the early 1920’s concluding in 1925.
84.
DK
hints that not all the properties of
the fourth ether will become known to men and utilized by them.
Paralleling
this, the buddhic plane, the plane of the Christ principle, is gradually
becoming known to those advanced beings who are
individually able to cognise their place in the body of a Logos of a planetary
scheme.
85.
The
“advanced beings” here under discussion are high initiates and Masters of the
Wisdom.
86.
The
implication is that knowledge of the buddhic plane is closed to those who are
not yet able to cognize their place in the body of a Logos of a planetary
scheme.
87.
Although
the higher mental plane is the focus of the soul, which both embodies and
somewhat veils the Christ principle, the buddhic plane is the plane of the Christ principle.
88.
We
might ask ourselves: “Do we actually
have cognition of our place in the body of the Planetary Logos of the Earth?
The
influence of the buddhic plane, and the electrical force that is its
peculiar characteristic, are beginning to be felt, and its energy is also
beginning to have a definite effect on the egoic bodies of men;
89.
When
the buddhic plane begins to affect the egoic bodies of men it is a signal that
the first initiation for humanity is approaching.
90.
The
influence of buddhi upon the egoic body will contribute to its re-polarization
or re-focussing upon the second sub-plane of the higher mental plane.
91.
We
remember that as a human being becomes an advanced
human being and as the first initiation approaches, the causal body is
re-focussed upon the second sub-plane of the mental plane (a plane resonant to
the buddhic plane).
92.
We
can infer from what is here said that when the causal body of man is solidly
focussed on the third sub-plane, it is the abstract mind which has the greatest
influence upon it, and not the buddhic plane.
93.
We
remember, however, how foundational is buddhic energy to the creation of the
inmost tier of petals of the causal body, the synthesis petals.
the fourth ether of
the physical systemic plane is likewise assuming its rightful place in the
minds of men, and the electrical force of that subplane is already being
adapted and utilised by man in the assistance of the mechanical arts, for
methods of transportation, for widespread illumination, and in healing.
94.
These
two ethers (one solar and the other cosmic) are emerging into the awareness of
humanity simultaneously.
95.
The
upper brackets of the human race are the only ones for whom the buddhic plane
is meaningful. They are also the ones for whom the systemic etheric plane is
becoming meaningful as a factor in consciousness.
96.
The
properties of the fourth solar ether, however, are widely recognized by many
human beings, though not recognized for what they really are.
97.
Let
us tabulate some of the current uses of the electrical force of the fourth
solar etheric sub-plane:
a.
That
electrical force is of assistance in the mechanical arts
b.
That
electrical force is of assistance in various methods of transportation
c.
That
electrical force contributes to the widespread illumination covering the globe.
In producing such illumination, the second ether must also be involved.
d.
That
electrical force is of assistance in the healing arts; this will increasingly
be the case.
98.
We
are discussing, really, the wide-spread uses of electricity and more recently
of electronics.
These four adaptations of electricity:
99.
DK
uses the common term—“electricity”, but we are now familiar with the idea that
there are many kinds of electrical force, of which our common electricity is
only one of the lowest.
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1.
For mechanical uses,
2.
For transportation,
3.
For illumination,
4.
In healing,
are but the working out on the physical plane of paralleling
utilisation of buddhic electrical force.
100.
Let
us accustom ourselves to the utilization of such terms as:
a.
Buddhic
electrical force or impulse
b.
Atmic
electrical force or impulse
c.
Monadic
electrical force or impulse
d.
Logoic
electrical force or impulse
101.
Electrical
force is also characteristic of the lowest three cosmic sub-planes though DK’s
focus is not there.
102.
DK is
suggesting that buddhic electrical force is directly connected to customary
electrical force as it manifests through the fourth systemic ether. The means
of that “working out” of buddhic electrical force on the fourth etheric level
of the physical plane is not given. We are simply told that the activity on the
fourth solar etheric is in some
manner derived from the activity of the fourth cosmic ether.
103.
VSK
asks: “Is the fourth ether simply
‘electricity’ as we commonly think of it?
104.
There
seems to be justification for this thought.
105.
It is
interesting that many scientists, when asked for a definitive definition of
electricity, say “we do not know”.
It
might here be asked why colour primarily is spoken of as the buddhic
manifestation of electricity. We are
employing the word "colour" here in its original and basic sense as "that which veils." Colour
veils the sevenfold differentiation of logoic manifestation and, from
the angle of vision of man in the three worlds, can be seen only in its full significance on the buddhic plane. All fire and electrical display will be seen
to embody the seven colours.
106.
VSK
states: “We know colour is a range of vibrations, and the identification of colour
into a septenate is an archetypal construct or rayological divisioning, and not
merely a fact of optics or physiology (nor culture).”
107.
We
gather that “fire” and “electrical display” are equivalent.
108.
Colour,
we learn, is visible in relation to all the seven planes, because these planes
are expressions of “fire and electrical display”.
109.
While
color seems to reveal quality, DK
calls it a veil upon the sevenfold differentiation of logoic manifestation.
110.
Is it
possible then, that the true essence of an energy or force does not reach us if
mediated by that which we call colour?
111.
Perhaps
we could say that colour both veils and reveals.
112.
Whatever
we think we know of colour, its full significance will only begin to be
revealed to us on the buddhic plane.
Again
another correspondence between the fourth cosmic ether and the fourth
physical ether lies in the fact that they
are both primarily concerned with the work of the great builders,
bearing in mind that they build the
real body of the Logos in etheric matter;
113.
The
number four has a direct connection
with the devic forces. The Master Serapis upon the fourth ray works intensively
with the deva evolution.
114.
The
true “Greater Builders” of the cosmic physical plane, are found upon the
monadic level, but the fourth systemic etheric and the fourth cosmic ether are
both resonant with the monadic plane along the
115.
The
real body of the Logos is etheric. We
might, therefore, conclude that the three lower systemic planes are not part of
the real logoic body, for from the
logoic standpoint, they are material (an
unprincipled) and not etheric.
116.
The
systemic ethers however (though not really a part of the solar logoic etheric
body), have a resonance with the cosmic ethers which compose the true etheric
body of the Solar Logos.
the dense physical
vehicle is not so much the result of their work as it is the result of the
meeting of the seven streams of force or electricity, which causes that apparent congestion in matter
that we call the dense physical planes (the three lower subplanes).
117.
We
learn that the dense physical plane is not very much the work of the greater
builders (or “great builders” as here stated).
118.
We
could pause for a serious question: “Is DK now speaking systemically or
cosmically, i.e., is he speaking of the three lower sub-planes systemically or cosmically?
119.
While
I could be incorrect, I believe that, in this context, He is speaking systemically. He could say the same
thing from a cosmic perspective, with interesting implications regarding an
apparent “congestion” existing in our systemic
mental, astral and physical-etheric planes.
120.
We
note that DK did not say “the dense physical plane” (singular) because
of the intraconvertability between the solid, liquid and gaseous states.
121.
The
formation of the dense physical planes (solid, liquid and gaseous) is
interesting. It is caused by the “meeting of seven streams of force or
electricity”. These dense physical planes, further, are called a “congestion in matter”. This gives us some idea of the divine
energy flow to be expected on these planes when compared to such a flow on the
‘uncongested’ or ‘decongested’ planes. Relatively, there is little freedom on the dense physical planes.
122.
In a
way the “congestion” is not real but only “apparent”. Further, the lower three
planes are an ‘apparency’ or an ‘appearance’.
123.
A congestion occurs when a large volume of a liquid (or that which flows)
attempts to pass through a ‘space’ too narrow or limited for the rate of flow
to continue as it was. There is a backing up. We can see that the physical body
presents much resistance to flow. In this type of instance, the resistance is electrical.
124.
There
are conceivably, however, methods of refining, purifying and rearranging the
dense physical planes so that the rate of flow would be much augmented, and so
the electrical demonstration of the dense physical planes would be more in
accord with that of, for instance, the etheric plane. Great souls have
accomplished this and it is the destiny of humanity and the other kingdoms of
nature—eventually.
125.
The
seven streams of force or electricity cannot include streams of force from the
lowest three sub-planes, because we are talking about the manner of formation of those very planes.
126.
Perhaps,
the seven streams of electricity can be considered representative of the seven
cosmic sub-planes of the cosmic physical plane, including the systemic etheric
plane as the seventh and lowest.
127.
If we
were speaking cosmically, about an
apparent congestion manifesting through the systemic mental, astral and
etheric-physical sub-planes, then the seven streams of electricity would all be
cosmic in nature and would be representative of the seven cosmic planes, taking the buddhic, atmic, monadic and logoic planes
as four cosmic ethers, and, thus, a
source of the lowest of the seven streams.
128.
In
any case, it is a fascinating statement and requires pondering. The seven have produced the three.
This apparent congestion is, after all, but
the exceeding electronic activity or
energy of the mass of negative atoms awaiting the stimulation that will
result from the presence of a certain number of positive atoms. This needs to
be borne in mind.
129.
The
congestion is not real by only “apparent”. DK has now repeated this idea.
130.
When
we speak of “electronic activity”, it would seem we are speaking of the
activity of electrons.
131.
The
negative atoms may be thought of as those composing the three dense levels of
the systemic physical plane; these atoms are not etheric atoms.
132.
These
negative or dense atoms require stimulation from the etheric levels of the
physical plane. The “positive atoms” can be considered etheric atoms.
133.
The
negative atoms could be considered as comprising what we usually think of as
“dead matter”. It is matter gathered from an earlier solar system, awaiting
stimulation and redemption in the present system.
134.
From
the atomic perspective, we might consider such negative atoms as the ‘atomic
failures’ of the first solar system.
135.
The
“exceeding electronic activity” could simply be the bonding which occurs between atoms of positive and negative
valence. The atoms are so bound together through this activity that they would
appear locked into a resistant congestion.
136.
As we
rise up the cosmic physical plane, the atoms involved become more numerous,
less complex and freer. Compared to the atoms of the dense physical planes
(systemically considered) they are undergoing de-aggregation.
137.
What
is not given is the manner in which etheric atoms (carrying, occultly, a positive charge) come to
influence the mass of negative atoms towards a new
types of vitalization—perhaps inclining them towards radioactivity. The manner
in which the energy of the higher planes flows with decreasing resistance
through the mass of negative atoms is not given.
138.
VSK
invites the scientists among us: “A modern scientific view,
or rewording it in some other manner may assist in getting across some more
meaning.”
139.
From
another point of view which deals only with the matter of the dense physical
planes (solar logoically considered) we might consider the negative atoms to be
negatively charged particles, or ions. The positive atoms could be considered
positively charged particles or ions. :Probably,
however, this is not correct, because probably in DK’s view, the dense physical
planes are composed entirely of a mass of negative atoms awaiting stimulation.
The
work of evolution is based on two methods and demonstrates as:
Involution, wherein the negative electrons of matter preponderate. The percentage of these feminine electrons
is one of the secrets of initiation and is so vast during the involutionary
stage that the rarity of the positive
[Page 322] atoms is
very noticeable; they are so rare as only to serve to keep the mass coherent.
140.
Here
we are speaking not of “negative atoms” but of “negative electrons”, or feminine electrons.
141.
Could
we be speaking of “charged particles”, i.e., positive and negative ions? A
feminine electron would be negatively charged particle. A ‘masculine electron’
would be positively charged particle. Again, this is probably not the case as
it does not emphasize the division between the dense physical planes (solar
logoically and not cosmically considered) and this is what DK seems to be doing
in this section.
142.
Yet a
charged particle is of much greater mass than an electron. Could the electrons
themselves (which are found in orbits or electron shells) be considered either
feminine or masculine, either negative or positive? Perhaps, however…
143.
We
should note that DK seems to be using the terms “electrons” and “atoms”
interchangeably. He speaks of “feminine electrons” but compares them with
“positive atoms”, of which there is a paucity in the
involutionary stage. We may remember that He often, as well, uses the terms
“atoms” and “cells” interchangeably.
144.
It is
also possible that, for DK, the term “electron” does not mean what it does for
modern science. “Feminine electrons” could simply be; what He has been calling
a “negative atoms”—those which are essentially the matter of the former solar
system.
145.
Really,
what we are reading is quite unusual and difficult to correlate with modern
science. It is deceptively simple.
146.
We
have also to remember DK’s analogical perspective. Nothing is simply one thing
and one thing alone. Everything changes its identity when seen from a higher or
lower perspective. What is an atom of one level of perception,
can be as an electron at another.
147.
In
the involutionary process the negative electrons preponderate greatly and have
to be balanced by a small number of “positive atoms”, otherwise the mass of
atoms would not be kept coherent.
148.
On
the atomic level, it seems we have operative a kind of ‘sub-microscopic
polygamy’.
149.
VSK
comments: “Interesting that the ratio is so heavy to the feminine. Whereas, for
example, in the gonads the female produces very few eggs to the man’s milliards
of sperm.”
150.
VSK
continues: “These ratios are much larger also than the ratios we have between
devic and human lives.”
151.
VSK
notes: “Note that it is only a rare positive atom that serves to keep the mass
coherent.”
Evolution, wherein, due to the
action of manas, these negative atoms become stimulated and either dissipate
back into the central electrical reservoir, or merge in their opposite
pole, and are consequently again lost.
152.
VSK
enquires: “Does manas only come into action during the phase of evolution?”
153.
May
it be said that manas is active throughout involution and evolution, but has a
special stimulating, de-aggregating and etherealizing effect on the path of
Evolution
154.
VSK
asks: “Why would negative atoms ‘dissipate’ or merge into the opposite pole,
due to stimulation?”
155.
May
it be said, that from the redemptive angle, the negative atoms become more like
positive atoms—more etheric in nature.
156.
VSK
comments: “Being ‘lost’ is of interest. At what point do ‘atoms’ attain their
own identity and, therefore, cannot be ‘lost’?”
157.
There
are two ways that an atom may be “lost”, and these ways should be compared to
the human level of functioning.
a.
Atoms
may become stimulated and dissipated back into the central electrical reservoir
b.
Atoms
may become stimulated and thus merge in their opposite pole.
158.
I
would think that the manasic stimulation (itself putably of a positive nature)
may occultly alter the negative polarization of the “negative atoms” or
“feminine electrons” (the two terms seem equivalent). Such an altered
polarization may contribute to dissipation back into the reservoir. The atoms,
in short, are becoming more like etheric atoms through a process of
‘de-aggregation under stimulation’.
159.
Merging
with an atom of opposite polarity would also cause a loss of distinctiveness.
The Father and the Mother are, as it were, “lost” in the emerging Son. Does
such a merging occur in relation to human units? And if it does occur, in what
context does it occur? Within the Ashram?
160.
The
function of manas during involution is to produce a diversity of adaptable
forms. During evolution, manas promotes the
development of consciousness.
161.
Atoms,
it would seem, have a limited duration in specificity. Their distinctiveness is
easily lost in the general reservoir or atomic field, or in the merging process.
This
results in:
Synthesis.
Homogeneity.
162.
We
seem to be speaking of the process of etherealization.
163.
When
faced with terms like “Synthesis” and “Homogeneity” we are reminded of the
process of obscuration or absorption.
164.
The
planets too, as they are absorbed in the obscuration process, become
etherealized.
The rarity instead of the density of matter.
165.
As
evolution proceeds, dense matter becomes less common.
166.
For
instance, during the involutionary processes of a planetary globe, each
successive globe (as the fourth globe is approached) has an increasing density
of matter. Following the turn, as globes successive to the fourth are approached,
the density of matter lessens accordingly.
167.
Even
in relation to the fourth globe itself, there is an involutionary period when
the preponderance of negative atoms (or negative or “feminine” electrons) is
great, and a later period when this preponderance becomes greatly reduced.
168.
On
our present globe at this time, we are moving (however slowly) towards
Synthesis and Homogeneity. Actually, we have turned towards obscuration, at
least in relation to our globe. Other planetary schemes definitely possessed of
physical globes are much father advanced in the obscuration process—Venus and
Mercury.
The
fourth cosmic ether, the buddhic, is the plane of air, and is also the plane of
absorption for the three worlds.
169.
Yes,
we are speaking of absorption and of the merging (not only of the three densest
systemic subplanes into the fourth ether, but) of the three lowest cosmic
physical sub-planes into the fourth cosmic ether, the buddhic plane.
170.
This
is another way of saying that mind becomes merged in transcendental mind; or
that lower Saturn becomes merged in Jupiter.
171.
DK is
switching His perspective between the cosmic and systemic: the absorption of
the three dense physical planes systemically
considered, and the same type of absorption cosmically
considered.
This rarefication of dense matter (as we know it) simply means that at the close of the evolutionary process
it will have been transmuted and be practically, from our point of view,
non-existent;
172.
We
are speaking of the “rarefaction of dense matter”. Another way of describing
this is the manasic stimulation of the negative atoms which, then, become
dissipated back into the central electrical reservoir or merged in or with
their opposite pole.
173.
These
thoughts are more in line with those of conventional occultism. The
etherealization of matter will proceed with the evolution of our globe.
174.
We
see this going on in the human physical-etheric body when the stream of manas
joins the united stream of prana-kundalini, and makes possible the beginning of
the initiation process, which is really a process of transmutation and
“rarefication”.
175.
The
words “from our point of view” are interesting. DK may be speaking about the
ability of man in the future to function in relation to the etheric plane in
such a manner that the dense physical plane is barely noticed.
176.
One
should not overlook the many mutations of terms which have appeared in this
section. DK is constantly hinting that that which modern science does not yet
realize.
all that will be left
will be the positive atoms, or certain vortices of force which—having
absorbed the negative will demonstrate as electrical phenomena of a form inconceivable to man at his present
stage of knowledge.
177.
We
are definitely speaking of the mysteries of electricity and there is nothing
easy about what is being said.
178.
Positive
atoms (which are certain vortices of force—for that is what atoms are—will have
absorbed the negative atoms.
179.
A
certain kind of electrical phenomenon will then be in demonstration, but we are
not now capable of conceiving what it might be.
180.
Let
us review what we have been considering:
a.
Negative
atoms and positive atoms
b.
Negative
or feminine “electrons” and, therefore, probably (in contrast), positive or
masculine electrons.
c.
The
possibility (increasingly remote) that we may be talking of charged particles
or ions.
d.
Involutionary
and evolutionary stages of the great Evolutionary Process, and the changes of in
the nature and preponderance of certain types of atoms and electrons during
various phases of the process.
e.
The
production of dense matter (during involution) and the “rarefaction of dense
matter” (during the later stages of the evolutionary process.
f.
Processes
accompanying absorption and obscuration.
181.
VSK
suggests that reviewing the chart on TCF,
56, may be helpful?
182.
VSK
questions: “What could this electrical phenomena be?”
183.
VSK
asks: “What becomes of the planes ‘below’ the fourth etheric at the close of evolution?
184.
May
it be suggested that such planes are absorbed into the etheric planes through
the process of transmuting dense physical atoms into etheric atoms.
185.
In the
following section we have a description of the activity of positive atoms as
certain vortices of force.
186.
We
remember that we are still in the midst of discussing various kinds of
electrical phenomena.
These
vortices will be distinguished by:
1.
Intense vibratory activity.
187.
Will
this be an etheric vibration? Surely
as the absorption process continues, an intensification of vibration can be
expected.
2.
The predominance of one certain colour according
to the quality of the etheric display, and its source.
188.
If we
are speaking about the predominance of a certain colour according to the
quality of the etheric display, we
seem to be describing a point in the evolutionary process when etheric display
and etheric vibration are the main ‘physical’ vibrations.
189.
We
remember that in relation to the etheric planes, four colours are to be found:
dark purple, violet, light violet, lavender/heliotrope.
190.
These
are probably the colors to choose from in relation to the quality of etheric
display.
These devas
of the shadows are of a dark purple on the fourth etheric level, of a lighter
purple, much the same colour as violet, on the third etheric level, a light
violet on the second, whilst on the atomic subplane they are of a glorious
translucent lavender. (TCF 912)
3.
Repulsion to all bodies of similar vibratory rate and polarity. Their
attractive quality at the end of evolution will cease owing to the fact that
naught remains to be attracted.
191.
We
seem to be describing a time of de-aggregation and destruction of cohesion.
192.
We
see that one of the main theatres of attraction is that existing between the
positive atoms (etheric) and the negative atoms of the dense physical planes.
193.
We
are speaking of two qualities as regards these positive force vortices:
a.
Their
repulsive quality
b.
Their
attractive quality.
194.
We
have been learning that negative atoms are absorbed within these positive force
vortices by means of the power of attraction. It would seem that in the period
under discussion, that absorption of the negative by the positive will have
been completed.
195.
We
appear to be speaking of a time, not only within
the evolutionary process, but at the end
of the evolutionary process.
196.
Again
a reminder that atoms and vortices of force are identical. This we can see by a
study of Babbitt’s Atom.
197.
In
attempting to understand this book, it is very necessary to learn which terms
(though seemingly different) are equivalent.
The
vortices in each planetary scheme will be, during evolution, seven.
198.
We
note how rapidly we switch between the human and planetary perspective. Before
we were speaking of positive atomic vortices. Now we elevate the consideration
to a number of different kinds of vortices (of varying scope) to be found
within a planetary scheme.
199.
The
number seven is associated with the process of evolution.
200.
If
there are seven vortices within each planetary scheme, these vortices must be
associated with the seven planetary chains, which, from the point of view we
are considering, can probably also be seen as vortices of force.
201.
One
wonders whether there is any apparently tangible ‘thing’ which is not, really,
a vortex of force.
202.
VSK
suggests: “All schemes are septenates, but aren’t some schemes complete in five rounds? Or fewer?”
203.
DK
has told us that the Venus process will be complete in five rounds and probably
the same for the Mercury process.
Later,
during the period of obscuration, three of the vortices will approximate their
masculine pole and eventually but one will be left.
204.
We
are simply talking about the process of absorption within a planetary scheme
(probably an etheric phenomenon) but we are using other terms. We are speaking of
vortices being absorbed in other vortices instead of chains being absorbed
within other chains.
205.
It
would also be possible to consider planetary schemes as vortices, each of them
destined for polar union.
206.
Within
a planetary scheme there are apparently three feminine vortices, which three
approximate their masculine pole (merging it would seem).
207.
When
DK says “but one will be left”, He probably means, one vortex comprising all
other vortices within a planetary scheme will remain. The word “eventually”
gives the hint.
208.
We
are probably speaking of the absorption process as it relates to seven major vortices and not to all the
possible vortices within a planetary scheme.
209.
VSK
suggests: “Much therefore must still be ‘happening’ during obscuration if the
three approximate their pole and then only one is left after the obscuring
period.”
210.
Having
begun with the atom of matter, DK is now extending the analogy.
In
man a similar procedure can be seen in connection with his [Page 323] seven
centres during the process of initiation.
211.
Initiation
is a gradual, absorptive process.
First there are seven, then
three absorb the lower four through electrical interaction.
212.
We
might consider that the ‘Vortices of Aspect’ absorb the ‘Vortices of Attribute’.
213.
The
process of absorption or approximation is one of electrical interplay.
214.
But
is the process occurring with the planetary scheme really analogous to that
which is occurring in relation to the absorption process in amongst the human
chakras.
215.
We
re-read the following in relation to the absorption process within the
planetary scheme:
Later,
during the period of obscuration, three of the vortices will approximate their
masculine pole and eventually but one will be left.
216.
Does
this sound the same as:
First
there are seven, then three absorb the lower four
through electrical interaction.
217.
There
are problems in trying to conceive them as truly parallel processes.
218.
It
could be if the one that was “left” was one of the lower four, three of which
approximated their masculine pole. But there are problems with this schema.
219.
There
are a number of different ways of conceiving the absorption process amongst the
seven:
220.
Let
us number the chakras. in the following way:
a.
Base
of the spine center = 1
b.
Sacral
center = 2
c.
Solar
plexus center = 3
d.
Heart
center = 4
e.
Throat
center = 5
f.
Ajna
center = 6
g.
Head
center = 7
221.
In
relation to the following, variations are possible depending upon what is being absorbed: human chakras,
planes, planets, solar systems—and we
do not know the intricacies of these absorption patterns.
222.
The
stages offered below are hypothetical. It is hard to distinguish between the
throat center and the heart center in terms of their primacy—for the heart is primary to the throat, yet the throat has
sixteen petals and the heart center only twelve. And the question arises, if
the heart is primary to the throat center, then why is it ‘lower’ on the ladder
of ascending chakras than the throat center?
223.
Notice
that the spleen as a minor center is left out of the process (though it is
often represented along with the major centers). It is probable that the minor
centers have their own method of absorption, and that, chiefly, they are
absorbed into the major chakra that rules the part of the etheric body where
they are found.
Absorption
Tabulation 1
|
|
Hypothetical Chakric Absorption Process
1 |
Hypothetical Chakric Absorption Process
2 |
|
Stage 1 |
2→5 =
2/5 |
2→5 =
2/5 |
|
Stage 2 |
3→4 =
4/3 |
3→4 =
4/3 |
|
Stage 3 |
2/5→6 |
2/5→4/3
= 2/5/4/3 |
|
Stage 4 |
4/3→6 |
2/5/4/3→6 |
|
Stage 5 |
1→6 |
1→6 |
|
Stage 6 |
6→7 |
6→7 |
224.
Note
in Process 1, we reserve the absorption of the base of the spine center until near
the last, because the base of the spine center is focal
during the fifth initiation.
225.
The
ajna center is also considered a kind of higher heart and higher throat.
226.
Further,
the ajna center must remain until very near the end of the process, because it
is from the ajna center that the final rising of kundalini is directed. The
‘director’, therefore, must not disappear before that which is directed.
227.
In
Process 2, instead of bringing the throat/sacral directly to the ajna center,
we bring it to the heart/solar plexus first and then this combination centered
in the heart center to the ajna center. Whether or not this is feasible can
perhaps be clarified if one considers what we are told of the planets and their
manner of absorption.
228.
Now
we will look at absorptive process in relation to the planets, which is much
more intricate, as there are more of them than seven.
229.
The
difficulty we will face and which will not be immediately resolved is that the
methods of absorption which have been described in relation to the planets may
not, at first, seem to accord with the probable absorption patterns for the
chakras. As all planets are chakras, this is problematic.
230.
What
is proposed blow does not entertain two possibilities:
a.
That
there are three planetary triangles in relation to every chakric position
within the Solar Logos.
b.
That
Earth is the base of the spine center for the Solar Logos. I believe it will be, but is not yet, as it is not
yet function through its first ray Monad.
231.
The
attempt is merely to lay out some possibilities over which the group mind may
ponder in the attempt to produce greater clarity. It would be presumptuous to
imagine that the correct pattern could here be ascertained.
232.
The
planetary chakra assignments will be somewhat as follows (disregarding the
various ways that different planets—sometimes quite a number of them—can all be
assigned to the same chakra):
a.
Base
of the spine center = Pluto
b.
Base
of spine center, splenic center, solar logoic mental unit = Earth
c.
Sacral
center = Mars
d.
Solar
plexus center and solar logoic astral permanent atom = Venus
e.
Heart
center = Jupiter
f.
Throat
center and solar logoic physical permanent atom = Saturn
g.
Ajna
center = Mercury, and Neptune to a degree, as a synthesizing planet will be
needed there.
h.
Seven
head centers = Vulcan
i.
Crown
center = Uranus; it may also serve in relation to the base of the spine center.
j.
Heart
within the Head = Neptune (and Vulcan by association with the “Heart of the
Sun”)
233.
When
considering these possible patterns of absorption, it may be profitable to
consider the three synthesizing planets as all
incorporated within the highest head center. This would mean that essentially,
the highest head center would be tri-partite, with Saturn, Neptune and Uranus all having a part to play within it.
234.
The
order of absorption must be held loosely as much absorption is not strictly
sequential but simultaneous. Of course, the sacral and solar plexus centers
being their upward movement before the base of the spine center completes its
upward movement.
Absorption
Tabulation 2
|
→ |
Hypothetical Planetary
Absorption Process 1 Following, to a degree,
the Chakric Absorption
Pattern 1 Above |
Hypothetical Planetary
Absorption Process 2 Following what is given
or may be inferred re Planetary Absorption (Ignoring many Chakra
Dynamics) |
Hypothetical Planetary
Absorption Process 3 Following what is given
re Planetary Absorption (Ignoring many Chakra
Dynamics) |
Hypothetical Planetary
Absorption Process 4 Regarding Saturn as the
Final Absorber of the Brahmic Seven and Necessitating a Planet other than
Pluto for the Final Representative of the Base of |
|
Stage 1 |
Mars→Saturn |
Mars→Earth |
Mars→Earth |
Pluto→Mars |
|
Stage 2 |
Venus→Jupiter |
Earth/Mars→Saturn |
Mars/Earth→Saturn |
Mars/Pluto→Earth |
|
Stage 3 |
Saturn/Mars→Neptune (as ajna) |
Venus→Neptune |
Venus→Neptune |
Earth/Mars/Pluto→Venus |
|
Stage 4 |
Jupiter/Venus→Neptune (as ajna) |
Jupiter→Saturn |
Jupiter→Neptune |
Venus/Earth/Mars/Pluto→Jupiter |
|
Stage 5 |
Mercury→Neptune |
Saturn→Neptune |
Pluto→Mercury |
Mercury→Vulcan or Vulcan→Mercury |
|
Stage 6 |
Neptune/Mercury/Jupiter/Venus/Saturn Mars (combining ajna and
seven head centers) merge |
Pluto→Mercury |
Mercury→Uranus |
Jupiter/Venus/Earth/Mars/Pluto→Saturn |
|
Stage 7 |
Pluto→ Neptune/Mercury/Jupiter/Venus/Saturn Mars |
Mercury/Pluto→Vulcan |
Vulcan→Saturn or Uranus |
Mercury/Vulcan→Saturn Note that all six subsidiary Brahmic planets are now resolved
into Saturn (a process for which certain references call) |
|
Stage 8 |
Neptune/Mercury/Jupiter/Venus/Saturn Mars/Pluto→Uranus |
Neptune/Saturn/Venus→Uranus |
Saturn→Neptune (third aspect into second) |
Saturn/Mercury/Vulcan/Jupiter/Earth/Mars/Pluto→Neptune or
Uranus |
|
Stage 9 |
Uranus→Sun |
Vulcan/Mercury/Pluto→Uranus |
Neptune→Uranus (or Uranus→Neptune (see commentary
below) |
Neptune→Uranus or Uranus→Neptune |
|
Stage 10 |
|
|
Uranus→Sun or Neptune→Sun |
Uranus/Neptune→Sun or Neptune/Uranus→Sun |
235.
These
four processes (and perhaps there are more that are reasonable) are all to be
pondered carefully. Perhaps the intuition will resolve the problems with each
of them which pondering will reveal.
236.
When
contemplating the possible absorption processes, the mind is overcome with
reasonable possibility, every one of which seems to contradict an indication
from the Teaching. Having laid out what I consider to be some possible modes of
process (remember that much of the process is occurring simultaneously) I would
simply recommend brooding over it all, accompanied by intelligent discussion.
237.
Process
1 is unconventional, and follows a rational chakra absorption process, but
ignores much of what is said about how planets are absorbed.
238.
One
of the key issues could be named ‘The Problem of Multiple Absorption’: when DK
tells us, for instance, that Venus is absorbed into
a.
Venus
is the only planet absorbed into
b.
Or
that Venus is absorbed into
c.
Or
that Venus, in an already absorbed state,
may then be absorbed by
d.
This
idea can be generalized to other planets. The matter is exceedingly intricate
from the human perspective.
239.
We leave
Uranus (representing the head center) as the Final Absorber. There is a
reference, however, that suggests that Saturn may be the Final Absorber.
Perhaps this has to be interpreted with respect to the cosmic physical plane
only, as the absorption process may well continue on the cosmic astral plane
and the cosmic mental plane.
“The Saturn
scheme is esoterically regarded as having absorbed the `frictional fires' of
solar space.” (TCF 1154.)
"Saturn
is the synthesising scheme for the four planets which embody manas pure and
simple and is the major resolution for
the minor four and eventually for all The Seven." (TCF 370.)
240.
So
much here depends upon what is meant by “The Seven”. Probably, this does not
refer to only the sacred planets, but especially to the seven which do not include Neptune and Uranus.
241.
It
may also be possible that in a second ray solar system,
242.
Naturally,
these absorption patterns can be extrapolated to relate to systems of Solar
Logoi and systems of Cosmic Logoi.
243.
On
another note, we are clear, at least, that ‘vorticular absorption’ or chakric
absorption is “electrical interaction”. This we must remember.
We are here viewing the subject wholly from
the point of view of our present discussion.
244.
This
is clear. The process of absorption is being presented in terms more related to
energy/force.
Finally, only the head centre is left, for it
is the positive pole to all the others.
245.
The
major chakra of all remains—no matter what the system we may be considering.
246.
As
stated:
a.
There
is justification for considering the monadically ray one planet, Uranus as the
major representative of the head center
b.
There
is justification for considering the monadically ray two planet,
c.
There
is justification for considering that all the three synthesizing planets will
be intimately related to the highest head center.
247.
Here
is yet another proposed system of absorption described below
248.
There
are three synthesizing vortices in every such system of seven. Two of the
synthesizing vortices (not the main synthesizing vortex) each absorb two of the
lesser vortices. The four lesser vortices approximate, leaving two lesser
vortices. Each of these two approximates with one of the synthesizing vortices.
The two lesser synthesizing vortices that, between them, have absorbed the
lower four vortices, now approximate, leaving one vortex to be absorbed by the
major positive pole—the major synthesizing vortex. The schema below should help
simplify:
Additional Absorption
Pattern 1
|
→ |
An Additional Absorption
Process Based on a System of Seven |
|
Stage 1 |
We begin with a quadruplicity: 4, 5, 6, 7; and a triplicity 1, 2,
3 |
|
Stage 2 |
Item 6 and 7 merge, the lesser into the greater |
|
Stage 3 |
Item 4 and 5 merge, the lesser into the greater |
|
Stage 4 |
Item 6/7 merges into item 3 |
|
Stage 5 |
Item 4/5 merges into item 2 |
|
Stage 6 |
Item |
|
Stage 7 |
Item 2/4/5-3/6/7 merges into item 1 becoming item 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 |
|
Stage 8 |
Item 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 merges into the One that animates all the
seven |
249.
The
seven vortices are the sacred seven.
There are non-sacred vortices which must be absorbed before the sacred seven
can engaged in the absorption process. In Absorption Table 2 I have suggested
some possible patterns.
250.
Here
is another absorption pattern very much like the one just presented but with a
few differences:
Additional Absorption
Pattern 2
|
→ |
An Additional Absorption
Process Based on a System of Seven |
|
Stage 1 |
We begin with a quadruplicity: 4, 5, 6, 7; and a triplicity 1, 2,
3 |
|
Stage 2 |
Item 6 and 7 merge, the lesser into the greater |
|
Stage 3 |
Item 4 and 5 merge, the lesser into the greater |
|
Stage 4 |
Item 6/7 merges into item 4/5 producing item 4/5/6/7 |
|
Stage 5 |
Item 4/5/6/7 merges into item 3 becoming item 3/4/5/6/7 |
|
Stage 6 |
Item 3/4/5/6/7 merges into item 2 becoming item 2/3/4/5/6/7 |
|
Stage 7 |
Item 2/3/4/5/6/7 merges into item 1 becoming the entirety |
|
Stage 8 |
Item 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 merges into the One that animates all the
seven |
251.
Here
is yet another Absorption Pattern (let us call it “Additional Absorption
Pattern 3) based upon Planes. It is the most straightforward of all and needs
no diagram.
a.
Plane
6 absorbs plane 7
b.
Plane
5 absorbs plane 6
c.
Plane
4 absorbs plane 5
d.
Plane
3 absorbs plane 4
e.
Plane
2 absorbs plane 3
f.
Finally,
plane 1 absorbs plane 2
g.
Only
the atomic plane thus remains
252.
VSK
queries: “The crown centre, or the dual head centre?”
253.
May
it be suggested that we seem to be speaking of the thousand petalled lotus
which includes the major twelve head center petals and is thus a “dual head
centre”. DK also discussed the “two many petalled lotuses” (TCF 170) and these are the ajna center
and the dual head center.
254.
All
these absorption patterns have some merit and are based either on logic or on
that which DK has given. NINE have been presented in all touching on…
a.
Absorption
patterns based entirely on known or inferred inter-chakric dynamics
b.
Absorption
patterns based on known or inferred interplanetary dynamics
c.
Absorption
patterns based on a combination of known or inferred inter-chakric and
interplanetary dynamics
d.
An
absorption pattern relating to the seven planes and their ‘telescopic
retraction’, each into a higher.
255.
After
this somewhat lengthy but related digression, we remind ourselves of the
originating subject.
This
question of the electrical polarity of the centres is one of real difficulty,
and little can be communicated on the matter.
256.
It
must be obvious that we are dealing with a veiled subject. To say too much
about it would be to reveal the electrical polarities not only of our atoms of
matter/substance, but the polarities of the planets and the stars. Too much knowledge
would be at our disposal (though in our present state of ignorance, we might
not realize how this would be the case).
It may be safely pointed out, however, that the generative organs are
the negative pole to the throat centre as is the solar plexus to the heart.
257.
This
is a straightforward thought and upon it we based some of the suggested
absorption patterns above. The positive pole absorbs the energy of the negative
pole. Such a simple process will be useful to bear in mind as we attempt to
decipher the kind of veiled material we have been studying.
258.
We
note that DK mentions here the “generative organs” (an obviously physical
reference) and not the sacral center.
The order of the development of the centres,
the ray-type and colour, coupled to the fact that during certain stages of the
evolutionary process different centres (such as the base of the spine) are
positive to all the others, not even excluding the head centre, leads to the
vast complexity of the subject.
259.
DK is
notifying us of the difficulty of the subject. Here are some points of
difficulty which we should register:
a.
The
order of the development of the centres
b.
The
ray type of the centers
c.
The
colour of the centres
d.
The
change in the polarity of different centers (such as the base of the spine
center) at certain points in the evolutionary process
260.
It is
not just complexity that we are dealing with but “vast” complexity.
261.
We
are dealing with the full development of a ‘solar system’—whether that solar
system is within man, within the Planetary Logos or actually within the
ring-pass-not of the Solar Logos. In the tiny atomic worlds ‘solar systems’
also develop.
262.
Chakra
systems are solar systems. Each
chakra is as a sun.
263.
VSK
enquires: “Do the other synthesizing centres, i.e., heart and throat, become
negative to the head at some stage, or are they always negative (in some
relative sense)?”
264.
Probably
they are not negative at all times. The heart we learned is positive to the
throat and the throat to the sacral center. We could infer that these two
centers, heart and throat, are always, in some relative sense, negative to the
head center, but the head center only develops its full magnetic and radiatory
power during the later stages of evolution—after
the development of the throat and heart centers.
265.
With
reference to absorption patterns, we can only imagine what it would be like to
begin a speculation regarding the absorption patterns of the Seven Solar
Systems of Which Ours is One or in relation to the constellational chakras of
the One About Whom Naught May Be Said. The process, would however, be purely academic as most human beings are
far from absorption/obscuration and so is our planet, yet alone our solar
system.
Likewise
certain of the planetary schemes are positive and others negative; three of the schemes are dual,
both negative and positive.
266.
A
fascinating area of speculation has just been opened.
267.
Are
we to assume that we are dealing only with the major seven here, such that two would be positive, two negative and
three dual.
268.
Probably,
we are talking of more than the sacred seven.
269.
It is
possible to divide the planets into three categories: synthesizing planets,
sacred planets and non-sacred planets.
270.
We
have a facile method of dividing polarity according to these three
categories—whether or not it is correct:
a.
Synthesizing
planets—positive
b.
Sacred
planets (i.e., the ones which are not synthesizing planets)—dual
c.
Non-sacred
planets—negative
271.
Such
a division cannot be entirely accurate, for there would be four sacred planets which were not synthesizing planets, and we are
told there are only three dual
planetary schemes.
272.
Qualitatively,
when thinking of possible dual planetary schemes, Venus and Earth for different
reasons seem good candidates.
273.
If we
were to confine ourselves only to the sacred planets (which includes the
synthesizing planets), Venus and Mercury could be investigated for signs of
being dual schemes. Perhaps Jupiter and Neptune could be seen as receptive or
negative schemes, and Uranus as a positive scheme. This leaves Saturn and
Vulcan unassigned.
274.
Well,
we are simply dealing with the ABC’s of a stupendous science concerning the
polarities of chakras. The best we can presently do is to speculate.
The same can be predicated anent a solar
system, and, curiously enough, anent the planes themselves.
275.
We
are being told that since solar systems are chakras, they can be arranged as
positive, negative and dual (or neutral).
276.
There
does seem to be a hierarchy in the matter of positivity and negativity, just as
there is for atoms.
277.
The
positive chakras are the head center, the heat center and the throat center.
They are positive to the base of the spine center, the solar plexus center and
the sacral center respectively.
278.
Because
the ajna center may yet be one of the final absorbers, it too can be considered
positive, but, in a way it is dual.
279.
In a
planetary scheme we could apportion the chains accordingly.
280.
In a
solar system, we could find those planets which rule the three (or possibly
four) higher centers and consider them positive.
281.
Of
course, the ultimate rulers of those centers may not yet be in powerfully
because of the slow rate of developmental unfoldment of the planets with higher
spiritual status. It is also possible that every center really has a triangle
of planets associated with it, giving us the full twenty-one, and the sum of all, equally twenty-two.
282.
When
considering the planes and their polarities, we find that there are many ways
to divide them. We can be sure, however, that the highest three planes
eventually absorb the lower four. Perhaps we can think of it this way:
a.
Physical
and astral merge.
b.
The
mental plane and the buddhic plane merge.
c.
With
this foundation, there are two ways to go;
i.
That
which results from the merging of the physical and astral plane merges with
that which results from the merging of the mental and buddhic plane, and the
result of this merging of four, reduced to one, merges with the atmic plane,
which then merges with the monadic plane. That which remains merges with the
logoic.
ii.
Or,
probably less likely: That which results from the merging of the physical and
astral plane is absorbed by the atmic plane. That which results from the merging
of the mental and buddhic planes merges with the monadic plane. The atmic and
monadic planes then merge, later to merge with the logoic.
iii.
The
scenario in ‘i.’ may be better as it is more continuous and does not leap over
planes. In these matter of absorption it is best to preserve continuity—YET (as
an example of discontinuity) it must be remembered that (according to TCF 406) Venus merges into
283.
Regarding
the merging of planes, the most straightforward method was given above and is,
in short: 7→6→5→4→3→2→1
284.
So
there are many ways to proceed, and thus far, no certainty about which way is
the correct way. The whole subject is deeply veiled, but as we progress in
synthetic understanding, an unveiling will occur.
For instance, in connection with the earth
scheme we have a positive polarity of a temporary nature based on the type of
incarnation our particular Heavenly Man is undergoing on our planet.
285.
It
becomes clear that planetary schemes switch polarity at different stages of
their evolution and with respect to other planets.
286.
This
adds one more level of complexity to the whole consideration. The same center
or chakra can be either of a positive polarity or a negative at different times
of the solar system’s development. The same planet can also be positive to one
planet and negative to another.
By this is meant that there are masculine and
feminine incarnations undergone by Heavenly Men as by men, considering the
entire subject from the angle of electrical polarity and not from sex as
understood in connection with the physical body.
287.
To
undergo new incarnation, the planetary physical bodies (and some subtle bodies)
do not have to disappear and disintegrate as is the case with a human being.
288.
Electrical
polarity is a much bigger subject than the subject of sex (when considered only
in relation to a physical body).
289.
VSK
speculating and questioning: “What would this be? Base to Head, Sacral to
Throat, Solar Plexus to Heart makes the three higher centres, by subplane. What
is the other of the ‘lower four’? Is the Spleen here to be considered? Or,
would Heart go to Ajna, e.g.? What are our possibilities?”
290.
May
it be suggested that almost too many possibilities have been offered in various
hypothetical absorption patterns above?
291.
VSK
further queries: “What are the Ray equivalences? The Scheme absorptions?”
292.
There
are many possible ‘routes’ for absorption. A number of them are feasible, which
does not mean they are accurate. Probably, our best bet is to map out feasible
‘routes’ and withhold judgment until more is known—or intuited.
Venus
is negatively polarised, and hence it
became possible for a mysterious absorption by the Earth of Venusian force.
293.
Considering
the spiritual status of Venus in relation to the Earth, it may seem strange to
consider it negatively polarized. The matter is solved not by considering
relative spiritual status, but the nature of the incarnation through which a
particular Planetary Logos is passing.
294.
We
are learning throughout this section that the positive absorbs the negative.
The positive chakras (the ones with the greater number of petals) absorb the
energy of the lesser chakras—whether dual/equilibrised or negative.
295.
So
much of what we now call elevation and evolution on Earth resulted from this
“mysterious absorption”.
Again in this connection the question of sex
may serve to elucidate. The karmic tie between the two Heavenly
Men—one in a positive incarnation and the other in a negative—caused the
working out of an old debt and a planetary alliance.
296.
This
sounds like the need to harmonize a relationship. Perhaps human marriages
eventuate for just the same reason. Old debts are worked out, and, once harmony
is achieved, an alliance between souls eventuates.
297.
In
any case, it is evident that there is a definite karmic tie between the
Planetary Logos of Venus and the Planetary Logos of Earth.
Light
flashed forth [Page 324] in Lemurian days in
a number of great groups of the human family when these two opposite
poles made electrical connection.
298.
A
planetary event caused this flashing forth in relation to the human family. The
mysterious absorption of Venusian force by our Earth caused great developments
within “a number of great groups of the human family”.
299.
Should
we actually call these groups members of the human family when the true human
being had not been born? Perhaps, we can use the term “human family” loosely
when thinking in terms of the earliest ‘human’ root races. Or we should call
the group the ‘pre-human family’.
300.
A
study of TCF and the Secret Doctrine reveals that not all members of the ‘human family’
individualized through this flashing forth of light. The Solar Angels did not
spiritually ‘impregnate’ all those
who would become members of the fourth kingdom of nature. Some were not
sufficiently advanced and others, coming from the Moon-chain were awaiting
incarnation in inter-chain pralaya until a later time.
301.
We
recall also that objectification occurs through a ‘flashing’ process.
302.
We
are speaking of the results of the electrical connection between the Planetary
Logos of Venus and the Planetary Logos of Earth, with Earth as the positive
pole receiving the influence of Venus (in this instance, the negative pole).
It needed the joint work of the two Heavenly
Men, working on buddhic levels (the
fourth cosmic ether) to bring about the blazing forth of the light of manas in
the causal groups on the fifth cosmic gaseous plane, the mental plane of the
solar system.
303.
VSK
remarks: “The effect of a connection on the buddhic causes effect of light on
the mental”.
304.
In
this instance, the term “Heavenly Men” is equivalent to “Planetary Logoi”.
305.
The
Logos of Venus and the Logos of Earth were engaged in “joint work”.
306.
The
connection between them was etheric.
The buddhic plane is considered a type of etheric plane in relation to both of these Heavenly Men.
307.
There
seems to be a suggestion that the causal groups had been created and existed on
the higher mental plane before the
interplay between Venus and Earth originating on buddhic levels became
effective to promote the “blazing forth o the light of manas”.
308.
IF,
we are speaking of the process of individualization, then the causal groups
seem to have been created before the
blaze.
309.
This
does not really make sense, as there can have been no causal groups without the
coming of the Solar Angels, which coming was coeval with the interchange
between Venus and Earth.
310.
We
could, however, be speaking about a relatively lengthy process, the first part
of which saw the creation of the causal groups and the second part of which saw
the intensification of manas within those causal groups.
311.
Both
processes, then, would be considered related to the joint work of the two
Heavenly Men and the coeval coming of the Lords of the Flame (which was the
result of the interplay of these two Heavenly Men).
312.
Venus
has already achieved much of the buddhic consciousness, planetarily considered.
This would have made possible, in relation to Earth, buddhic stimulation.
313.
We
see, importantly, that the light of manas is really derivative of buddhic
energy. Along this line we see that the Solar Angels were working buddhically
before there was a manasic effect.
It
will be remembered that it was earlier pointed out that the majority of men function consciously on the fifth
subplane of the three planes in the three worlds.
314.
An
important statement localizing the majority men in terms of their planar
functioning.
315.
This
tells us that the majority of men are not yet personalities in the true sense
of the word, as this requires the utilization of the number of four—the number of personality.
In them the fifth principle is beginning to
function, but not in sufficient force as yet to do more than keep them in line with the
electrical force flowing from the fourth cosmic ether down to the next subplane
of the cosmic physical.
316.
The
fifth principle is dual, as we have seen, manifesting as lower and higher mind.
317.
The
fifth principle is only beginning to function in the majority of men. This
means that the third petal of the egoic lotus is awakening.
318.
Still
fewer have the higher aspect of the fifth principle active; this would involve
soul influence in relation to the personality.
319.
Buddhic
force emanates from the fourth cosmic ether; it flows down to the next cosmic
physical sub-plane—the systemic or solar mental plane.
320.
The
majority of human beings, though not truly in the stage of soul development,
are at least able to grow normally, and remain aligned with planetary purpose
as it is mediated from buddhi to manas.
321.
VSK
asks: “Is the majority of men, therefore, not able to cause effect (of light)
upon the astral?”
It
must ever be borne in mind that each plane and each subplane which is
numerically allied, is embodying the same type of force, and is consequently of the same polarity.
322.
Here
is a clarifying principle. Planes which are numerically allied (as odd numbers
are to other odd numbers, and even to even) are “of the same polarity”.
323.
We should
see if using this schema can help us decipher polar alliances between chakras
and planets.
324.
If
planes 1-3-5-7 are numerically allied and of the same polarity, then would the
planets hierarchically ruling these planes may be numerically allied and of the
same polarity? And would the same apply to interpreting the numerical alliance
between planets
325.
Perhaps
there would be mixed results. Are Vulcan, Saturn, Venus and Uranus all of the
same polarity? Are Jupiter, Mercury and Mars all of the same polarity?
Again,
the astral plane and the buddhic plane are related, as we already know; the
astral is negative in relation to the buddhic plane.
326.
Here
we have two planes related through numerical alliance, yet the lower of the two
planes is negative to the higher—i.e., the astral to the buddhic.
When the polarity of the different planes is
known, when the polarity of the subplanes is comprehended, and when the interaction between them and
the corresponding cosmic planes is grasped, then will man be free, but
not before.
327.
What
is the freedom here suggested? Is it freedom from the cosmic physical plane?
328.
Here
is quite an extraordinary statement. It alerts us to the fact that, although we
have been given a key which helps us understand which planes and sub-planes are
positive and negative and, therefore, which are related to each other in terms
of polarity, there is much which remains to be known.
329.
Is DK
speaking of an individual man or of man as humanity?
330.
We
have three levels of planes and sub-planes interacting—cosmic, systemic, and
systemic sub-planar.
331.
If we
understand resonance, then many of these subtle occult truths related to planar
interplay will stand revealed.
332.
DK
has given us the hint regarding the numerical alliances between planes and
sub-planes, and thus hints regarding the polarity of planes and sub-planes. He
has not revealed to us the method of their interplay, which, we can imagine is
a profoundly difficult subject.
333.
VSK
muses: “How can the astral and buddhic be negative and positive to each other?
Is not the mental positive to the astral? Is the buddhic negative to the atmic?
Is it all relative, e.g., everything below one plane being negative to the
higher?”
When
the polarity of the ethers to each other and their relationship to the whole is comprehended, human evolution will have run its
course.
334.
We
are speaking about the consummation of that which is now the fourth kingdom of
nature.
335.
We
may have been given the hint concerning the “polarity of the ethers to each
other” but their relationship to the whole is not even minutely grasped.
336.
We
see how much the fulfilling of the objectives of human evolution has to do with
an understanding of and mastery of the ethers.
A Master has solved the problem of electrical
phenomena in the three worlds, hence His freedom.
337.
Those
who solve the problem of electrical phenomena in relation to the worlds in
which those phenomena apply are free of those worlds.
338.
We
must remember, regarding the scope of development of a Master—He is only truly
free with respect to the development of the three lower worlds.
339.
The
seemingly miraculous things which a Master can perform are the result of His
mastery of electrical phenomena in the three worlds.
Further, when the relationship of the negative form to the positive Spirit is grasped,
and their joint connection with the cosmic Entities Who indwell the whole
system is somewhat apprehended, group
liberation will be achieved.
340.
We
are receiving certain prophecies of a broad scope.
341.
Positive
Spirit and negative form have a relationship. Together they are related to “the
cosmic Entities Who indwell the whole system”. That is to say, these cosmic
Entities affect both the Spirit and form aspect of various planetary groups,
including man.
342.
What
is the scope of these cosmic Entities? Are they Planetary Logoi? Are they
greater still? Because Planetary Logoi have their causal bodies on the higher
part of the cosmic mental plane, we can consider them as cosmic entities.
343.
So
often when we speak of groups we are speaking in terms of Planetary Logoi or
Heavenly Men. It is as we merge into the life of the Heavenly Man that we
become increasingly group conscious.
344.
It is
possible, however, that the cosmic Entities referenced may be of much greater
scope than Planetary Logoi. There are many types of groups to be liberated.
Perhaps
in considering this abstruse matter it may [Page 325] help to clarify the point
of view if it is recollected that man is essentially positive in his own nature
but his vehicles are negative;
345.
Again
the word “abstruse” is used, and we can only agree. We are reaching far beyond
our normal experience in the attempt to fathom certain processes of which we
know, really, nothing.
346.
Man
contains within himself both the positive and the negative. As a Monad he is
positive to every one of his vehicles, even those which express his higher
nature.
hence he is the central unit of positive
electricity that draws and holds to him atoms of an opposite polarity.
347.
Is it
being said that all atoms of whatever sheath are really “atoms of an opposite
polarity” when compared to the “central unit of positive electricity”.
348.
That
“central unit” is necessarily the Spirit/Monad.
When
he has merged and blended the two poles, and produced light of a definite
magnitude during any particular incarnation (which magnitude is settled by the
Ego prior to incarnation) then obscuration takes place.
349.
The
purpose of every incarnation is the augmentation of light, or, in other words,
an increase in consciousness.
350.
The
two poles responsible for this augmentation are Spirit/matter.
351.
It
would seem that the Ego knows how much ‘we’, the personality (soul in
incarnation), will achieve in any one incarnation.
352.
We
have no idea what an exact science of light and consciousness is wielded by the
Solar Angel as it supervises the development of His charge—the human being.
The electrical manifestation burns up and
destroys the medium, and the light goes out;
353.
When
our body dies, it represents the destruction of a medium for the expression of
light. Death is brought about because an “electrical manifestation burns up and
destroys the medium”.
354.
Death,
too, is an electrical event, an electrical demonstration.
355.
All
life processes in form result from aggregation and de-aggregation. If we think
carefully, we shall see that aggregations and de-aggregations are electrically
impulsed.
what we call physical death ensues, for the electrical current burns up that
which had caused objectivity, and that which shone.
356.
This
is such an interesting perspective on the cause of physical death as the human
being experiences it, and probably as all atoms experience it!
357.
In
physical death, the medium for the shining forth is burnt up, and the shining,
or objectivity, ceases.
358.
There
are many different kinds of death, and probably, the burning is found in
relation to them all. (We remember at this point, the “burning desire” related
to the second or monadic plane.)
359.
One
thinks of the filament in a light bulb. Current passes through it, and there is
objectivity or light. In a way, light is
objectivity.
360.
But
then, at length, the filament (through degradation) can no longer support the
current. The filament burns up and light ceases. The analogy is simple but
useful.
Let
us carry this idea further and realise that these units called men (who are
positive as regards their own vehicles) are but the negative cells in the body of a Heavenly Man,
361.
Would
DK also call them ‘negative atoms’ or ‘negative electrons’.
362.
From
a close study of TCF one gathers that
such terms as “cells”, “atoms” and “electrons” can be used almost
interchangeably.
363.
Our
realization is that positivity and negativity are completely relative. When the
point of view changes so does the estimation of polarity.
364.
It is
important to note that not only are human beings “cells” in the body or chakras
of a Heavenly Man, but “negative
cells”.
365.
The
Heavenly Man is positive and the human beings, being negative, are attracted to
that Heavenly Man.
366.
The
human being as a “central unit of positive electricity” is positive to the
atomic constituents of all of his
vehicles.
367.
Human
being/atoms of his vehicles = human beings as Monads/Heavenly Man
and are held within His sphere of influence by
the force of His electrical life.
368.
The
electrical life of the Planetary Logos holds us, a human beings, within His
sphere of influences.
369.
The
tiny atoms within the vehicles of man are likewise held within the sphere of
influence of the man, attracted as they are to his positive center—the
Monad—the “central unit of positive electricity”.
Bear in mind again that the Heavenly Men are
thus positive as regards the lesser lives, but in Their turn are negative as
regards the greater Life that contains Them.
370.
As
the ladder ascends, the polarity shifts.
371.
To
what sort of Being are the Heavenly Men merely as negative atoms. It would have
to be a being far greater than the Solar Logos; far greater than a
Constellational Logos; far greater even than the One About Whom Naught May Be
Said.
Here
again is demonstrated the truth of the teaching given by H. P. B.
Electric
Fire Positive Spirit.
Fire
by Friction Negative Matter.
Solar Fire Light The
two blended and thus
producing
the objective blaze.
372.
This
is a fundamental tabulation and should be incorporated in consciousness.
373.
We
should try to understand: objectivity is a blaze.
That which is seen is a blaze. The result of the blending of
Spirit and Matter is a blaze.
We
have thus considered the question of the electrical
origin of all manifestation in connection with the four higher
subplanes of the solar system
374.
Particularly
so (in relation to the four) but we have also hinted at the thought that all planes upon the cosmic physical
plane are really an electrical demonstration.
375.
Once
the One was Self-divided, electricity became inevitable.
376.
In a
way, electricity is simply the means by which the Many re-become the One. It
may also be the means by which duality becomes multiplicity.
—those four planes which are the four cosmic
ethers, and therefore form the body of objectivity of a Heavenly Man in exactly
the same sense as the four physical ethers of the solar system form the etheric
body of a man.
377.
What
we are coming to understand is that the etheric body is the true “body of
objectivity”.
378.
From
this perspective, the three lowest sub-planes of the cosmic physical plane are
really a kind of “congestion” in the same way that it was said (systemically)
that the three lowest systemic sub-planes were a “congestion”.
379.
Is it
not fascinating that with respect to our Heavenly Man, we have not, most of us,
even entered His true “body of objectivity”? We are focussed within the densest
reflection of that objectivity, and have not yet achieved buddhic
consciousness.
I
have here repeated the fact, as its importance has not yet been grasped by the
average occult student; this fact—when [Page 326] conceded and realised—serves in a wonderful way to clarify the
whole subject of planetary evolution.
380.
The
fact is the fact of the ubiquity of electrical demonstration, and the
electrical origin of all that can be considered truly principled substance, and
even of that which cannot.
381.
Let
us attempt to appreciate that DK states He is helping to clarify our minds
within respect to the whole subject of planetary evolution. He is doing this
because He is sharing with us an understanding of the “electrical origin of all
manifestation”—with regard to the four cosmic ethers, at least.
We have now reached the three planes wherein
man functions, or the gaseous, liquid, and dense subplanes of the cosmic
physical.
382.
This gives
us some idea of the true province of man. We have far to go. Our major focus is
within that which to a Planetary
Logos is not even a principle, from the perspectives of the Solar Logos and
Planetary Logos.
The
whole subject of the akasha will be greatly clarified as exoteric science
delves into the question of the ethers.
383.
Akasha
is usually identified as the second ether—whether systemic or cosmic.
384.
Just
as the entire cosmic physical plane is etheric (from one perspective) so is
everything etheric really akashic. We will have to proceed carefully when
dealing with these terms in order to see when they are being use specifically
and when generally.
As knowledge of the four types of ethers is
available, as the vibratory action of these ethers is realised, and as the
details concerning their composition, utilisation, light-bearing capacity,
385.
Apparently
every ether has a distinctive light-bearing capacity.
386.
What
must be know of the four types of ether?
a.
The
vibratory action of each ether
b.
The
nature of the composition of each ether
c.
The
nature of the manner in which each ether may be utilized
d.
The
light-bearing capacity of each ether
387.
We
are speaking of developments which lie far into the future.
and the various angles from which they may be
studied become known then paralleling knowledge anent the corresponding four
cosmic ethers will be forthcoming.
388.
We
are being told that our avenue to rightly understanding the four cosmic ethers
is through an understanding of the systemic ethers.
389.
We
can wonder whether a theoretical knowledge of the cosmic ethers can assist with
our understanding of the systemic ethers.
Much concerning them may be deduced from the
already apprehended facts which relate to the four solar physical ethers.
390.
That
which is given on the systemic or solar ethers should be gathered, and analogy
made to the cosmic ethers. This would be of great value in bringing us greater
understanding of our life upon the seven sub-planes of the cosmic physical
plane.
391.
Probably,
quite a deal about Shamballa could be inferred from such a study, for Shamballa
manifests, it seems through both the cosmic and solar ethers, especially the
former.
392.
The
planets most connected with shamballic functioning could be inferred by
understanding the nature of the planets most influencing the four systemic
ethers.
For
instance, the fourth ether (which is even now being what we might call "discovered"), is at this
stage characterised by certain things.
393.
The
“discovery” relates to all that the twentieth century has revealed concerning
atomic energy.
394.
Fortunately,
DK will give us an example of what He means.
I might enumerate a few of these facts with
exceeding brevity, as follows:
395.
We
are characterizing the nature of the fourth ether.
a.
It is the ether which the violet ray uses as a medium.
396.
We
are given four colors associated with the etheric sub-planes.
At the
beginning of this period of recognition, men will principally contact the
violet devas, for those of the higher ranks amongst them are definitely making
the attempt to contact the human. These
devas of the shadows are of a dark
purple on the fourth etheric level, of a lighter purple, much the same colour
as violet, on the third etheric level, a light violet on the second, whilst on
the atomic subplane they are of a glorious translucent lavender. (TCF 912)
397.
We
notice that in this later reference, DK is somewhat more explicit than earlier,
differentiating between “dark purple” and “lighter purple” or violet.
b.
The fourth ether is that whereof the majority of the etheric bodies of men are
made.
398.
This
suggests that the majority of human beings are controlled by the lower chakras,
resident on the fourth ether. This excludes the throat, heart and head chakras
which are found on the higher ethers.
c.
The fourth ether is largely the principal
sphere of influence of the "devas of the shadows," or those
violet devas which are closely concerned with the physical evolution of man.
399.
We
might say that the devas of the shadows (as they presently can express with
respect to man) utilize the fourth ether principally—at this time.
400.
Yet
all the four ethers are home to the “devas of the shadows”.
d.
It is the etheric sphere within which, at
a little later date, the human and the deva evolutions will touch.
401.
DK is
telling us that, as of 1922-1925, the human and deva evolutions had not really
touched. Their real alliance, we may remember, occurs upon the buddhic plane.
402.
We
can see how far we are from the actual consciousness interplay of man and deva.
e.
From this fourth etheric sphere the dense physical bodies are created.
403.
This
fourth ether is the point of precipitation. The number four is so often associated with creativity and is related to the
number seven, of manifestation.
f.
It is the sphere of physical individualisation.
Only when the animal to be
individualised was fully conscious on that subplane of the physical plane was
it possible to co-ordinate the corresponding spheres on the astral and mental
planes and by means of this triple co-ordination to effect the
necessary steps which enabled the
quaternary to succeed in its effort to approximate the Triad.
404.
This
is an amazing piece of occult information involving the resonance based on the
number four.
405.
It
seems surprising, however, to speak of the “animal to be individualized” as fully conscious on the fourth
ether—especially since we human beings are now trying to achieve some degree of
consciousness in relation to that ether.
406.
So we
must question what it means for the animal to be “fully conscious” on that
sub-plane.
407.
What
we do see is that the event called individualization was an alignment—between
the fourth ether, the four sub-plane of the astral plane, the fourth sub-plane
of the mental plane and the triad (presumably with some buddhic involvement).
408.
It is
also reaffirmed that sub-planes are “spheres”.
409.
Individualization,
we see, is not simply some magical intervention by great Solar Beings, but
results from an alignment achieved within the energy system of the pre-human
animal.
410.
We
can assume that the etheric brain is involved, just as is that level on the
mental plane where on the mental unit (worked up from below) can be found.
411.
We
remember that DK said He would describe this ether with “exceeding brevity”.
412.
When
the quaternary approximates the Triad, light breaks forth and individualization
occurs.
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g.
This fourth ether in this fourth round and on this fourth chain has to be
completely mastered and controlled by the Human Hierarchy, the fourth
creative. Every unit of the human family
has to attain this mastery before the end of this round.
413.
Here
we have an objective which applies to every unit of the human family.
414.
Can
those who have not had the spark of mind implanted also be referenced? For they
will not achieve until the fifth
round? So then are such members of the human race included in the phrase “every
unit of the human family”? The “end of this round” is the end of the fourth round.
415.
Again,
we have to understand what “mastery” really means. Will it involve etheric
vision?
h.
It is the sphere wherein the initiations of the threshold are undergone, and
the fivefold initiations of the
physical plane are entered upon.
416.
We
have to understand the meaning of “initiations of the threshold”. Usually these
are the first and second initiations, planetarily considered.
417.
If
this is the case, may we expect that the third initiation involves the third ether, and in some manner the
throat center?
418.
The
phrase “initiations of the threshold” seems quite straightforward, but what may
be the “fivefold initiations of the physical plane”.
419.
We
are not simply speaking of the five major initiations but of initiations which
are “fivefold”. On this, we must ponder.
420.
In
looking at the structure of the initiation process (as we can through studying Initiation: Human and Solar, do we
discern that the process has five phases? If so, we would have one meaning for
“the fivefold initiations”.
Much
more might be further added to this list, but I have sought only to point out
those which can be easily realised as having a correspondence on the buddhic
plane, the fourth cosmic ether.
421.
DK is
limiting the scope of His exposition.
422.
He
began this section by comparing the fourth systemic ether with the buddhic
plane and has persisted.
It should be borne in mind that our physical
plane in its subplanes has its analogy likewise to the entire cosmic physical
plane.
423.
An
extended analogy will be offered.
COSMIC PHYSICAL PLANE
1. Adi First
cosmic ether. 1. Atomic subplane First
ether.
2. Monadic Second cosmic ether. 2. Sub-atomic Second
ether.
3. Atmic Third cosmic ether. 3.
Super-etheric Third ether.
4. Buddhic Fourth
cosmic ether. 4. Etheric Fourth
ether.
5. Mental Cosmic gaseous. 5. Gaseous.
6. Astral Cosmic liquid. 6.
Liquid.
7. Physical Cosmic dense. 7. Dense
physical.
424.
Probably
the substance of this chart has been quite fully absorbed by serious students
of TCF.
425.
It
would repay contemplation to ponder the nature of our systemic mental plane as
the cosmic gaseous and our systemic astral plane as the cosmic liquidic.
426.
An
entire unit of work is being opened for us. We will be allowed to come to an
understanding of systemic and cosmic ethers by comparing them.
The
solar physical plane might also be expressed accurately as follows, working out
the anaIogy to the major planes:
427.
The
solar physical plane is identical to the systemic physical plane. The words
“solar” and “systemic” are anonymous.
SOLAR PHYSICAL PLANE
First subplane atomic first
ether physical adi.
Second subplane sub-atomic second
ether physical
anupadaka.
Third subplane super-etheric third ether physical atmic.
Fourth subplane etheric fourth
ether physical
buddhic.
Fifth subplane gaseous physical mental.
Sixth subplane liquid physical astral.
Seventh subplane dense physical dense.
428.
We
are focussing on the solar physical plane. In order to understand its relations
to the cosmic physical plane, the plane name of the sub-planes of the cosmic
physical plane are superimposed upon the sub-planes of the solar physical
plane.
a.
In
this manner the atomic sub-plane of the systemic physical plane becomes the
physical ‘adic’.
b.
The
sub-atomic sub-plane of the systemic physical plane becomes the physical
anupadakic, etc.
429.
In
this manner one can relate the qualities of the sub-planes of the cosmic
physical plane to the sub-planes of the solar physical plane. A different and
perhaps illuminating perspective is offered.
430.
One
of the great questions to be asked is: “What do you learn when you compare this with that?”
431.
Now
when we think of the physical ethers and sub-planes, we can also reference the
qualities associated with adi, anupadaka, atmic, buddhic, mental, astral and
dense and learn something additional regarding their constitution and
functioning.
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the plane of at-one-ment, or the
meeting ground of diversities, and of their blending—not into a fundamental
unity—but into group unity.
432.
Here
we have a very useful description of what buddhi does.
433.
Here
is a most important definition of buddhi, the “Plane of Harmony”.
434.
On
the buddhic plane, diversities are reconcile and blended.
435.
From
a practical perspective, we can see how much the energy of buddhi is needed to
resolve the difficulties plaguing the human family.
436.
These
diversities are not blended into a “fundamental unity” as is the case on the monadic
plane (a plane of greater homogeneity), but, rather into a “group unity”.
437.
The
monadic plane is the plane of fundamental unity. Group unity (which is
heterogeneous) is not as far advanced as fundamental unity (which is
homogeneous). Buddhi is related to group
consciousness; the fundamental unity is related to monadic consciousness which
is, as far as the human being is concerned, ‘God-consciousness’.
438.
The
buddhic plane is preeminently the plane of group
consciousness.
439.
Let
us tabulate the characteristics of the buddhic plane:
a.
The
plane of at-one-ment
b.
The
plane of the meeting ground of diversities
c.
The
plane of the blending of diversities into a group unity
d.
It is
not the plane of the blending of diversities into a fundamental unity
This
is owing to the fact that the buddhic plane is pre-eminently the plane most
concerned with the evolution of the Heavenly Men.
440.
This
is ever to be remembered.
441.
Of
course, we may question, which of the
Heavenly Men are here referenced? Globe Lords? Chain Lords? Planetary Logoi?
442.
In a
way, all of them are one Entity, expressed through various subsidiary aspects.
443.
As a
human being develops the capacity for group consciousness, he is simultaneously
entering into the consciousness of the Heavenly Man.
What I have therefore predicated anent the
fourth physical ether can likewise be extended to the fourth cosmic ether, and
find its analogy on the buddhic plane.
444.
A
close study of what was said about the qualities and characteristics of the
fourth ether can be extrapolated to more fully understand the buddhic plane.
a.
On
the buddhic plane the presence of the colour violet (or deep purple) can also
be expected. The violet devas functioning there would, of course, be of a
higher order than those to be found expressing through the strictly systemic
ethers. Could the violet devas with whom the Master Jesus works be found
working in relation to the buddhic plane?
A special
group of devas work under His command, and His connection with all true church
leaders and executives is very close. He acts ceaselessly on the inner esoteric
council of the churches, and with Him
the groups of violet angels cooperate. (EXH 506)
b.
If
the majority of etheric bodies of human beings are to be found composed of
etheric substance of the fourth ether, could we expect that the majority of the
bodies of the Heavenly Men would be found to consist of buddhic substance, the
substance of the fourth cosmic ether? This would probably apply most to those
Heavenly Men who represent the lower quaternary of the Solar Logos. Four of the
lower chakras are found in the fourth ether of man: the base of the spine
center, the sacral center, the splenic center and the solar plexus center. The
planets representing these chakras would probably have etheric bodies composed
of buddhic substance. The planets representing the throat, heart and head
centers would, by analogy, have etheric bodies composed of substance of the
higher cosmic ethers—the planet representing the throat center having an
etheric body composed of atmic substance; the planet representing the heart
center having an etheric body composed of monadic substance, and the planet
representing the head center having an etheric body composed of logoic
substance. At least this is what the analogy suggests.
It is possible to consider the systemic higher mental plane as a kind of ether
with respect to the Planetary Logoi. This has yet to be confirmed, but appears
an analogical necessity. Some of the lowest of the Planetary Logoi would then,
it would appear, have etheric bodies composed of substance of the higher mental
plane, which is vibratorily ‘lower’ than buddhic substance.
c.
On
the buddhic plane we could likewise expect to find the higher correspondences
of the “devas of the shadows”. We learn the colors o the devas of the shadows in
the following:
“These devas of the
shadows are of a dark purple on the fourth etheric level, of a lighter purple,
much the same colour as violet, on the third etheric level, a light violet on
the second, whilst on the atomic subplane they are of a glorious translucent
lavender.: (TCF 912)
By analogy we would expect to
find the colour “dark purple” in relation to the buddhic plane.
d.
If
the fourth ether is the sphere were the human and deva evolutions will touch
(at a later date), then perhaps the buddhic plane is the plane whereon the
Heavenly Men and a higher kind of deva evolution will touch (at a later date).
e.
If
from the fourth ether the dense physical bodies of man are created, then
perhaps from the fourth cosmic ether, the buddhic plane, the dense physical
bodies of the Planetary Logoi are created. (As always there is the need to
consider the higher mental plane and its unique role in relation to the
Heavenly Men—a role it does not have in relation to the Solar Logos).
f.
The
fourth systemic ether is considered the sphere of individualization. What is
the correspondence to individualization for the Heavenly Men? They are already
individualized (long ago, in the human
sense), yet there may be a kind of cosmic
individualization which pertains to the Heavenly Men and which admits them for
the first time into a type of systemic consciousness which is analogous to the
individualized consciousness of the newly made human being.
g.
If
the fourth ether in this round and on this fourth chain is the ether that is to
be completely mastered and controlled by the Fourth Creative Hierarchy, then,
perhaps, the buddhic plane is the domain that is to be completely mastered and
controlled by certain of the Heavenly Men who will be completing the higher
correspondence to a chain round—namely a scheme
round—of which, presumably there are seven, just as there are seven chain
rounds.
h.
If
the fourth ether is for man the vibratory domain whereon the initiations of the
threshold are undergone (these initiations being the first and second planetary
initiations), then for Heavenly Men perhaps the buddhic plane is, at least, one
of the domains in which corresponding initiations of the threshold are
undergone, in the cosmic scheme of initiations.
Our Planetary Logos, for instance, has taken His first cosmic initiation, but
is in process of preparing for His second (cf. TCF 384). Both of these are, by analogy, initiations “of the
threshold”, cosmically considered. Since our Planetary Logos is engaged with
initiations of the threshold, then, by analogy, the buddhic plane would be one
which would be focal in this process. It is also possible that the higher
mental plane is the plane in relation to which He took His first cosmic initiation.
445.
We
see how the analogies work. What has been suggested here is only a slight
indication which could be expanded considerably.
The place, for instance,
of violet in the spectrum is of prime importance in connection with the
greater cycles, and marks the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new one.
446.
We
are not only speaking of violet, but of the place of “violet in the spectrum”.
It is the last of the visible colours
in the spectrum before red begins again (assuming that we progress in colour
octaves).
447.
We
are now speaking not only of violet in relation to the solar etheric planets,
but in relation to the buddhic plane considered as a cosmic ether.
448.
We
see that violet is not only involved with sub-planes of the systemic
physical-etheric plane, but that it has a buddhic association.
449.
Because
the seventh ray will be prominent for the next 2500 years or so, violet will be
an important color during the Aquarian Age.
450.
There
is also, however, a much greater Aquarian Age (beginning at approximately this
point in history) which has a span of 25,000 years. Reasonably, violet will be
an important color during this greater cycle, especially if a greater seventh
ray cycle accompanying the greater Aquarian Age, just as a lesser seventh ray
cycle accompanies the lesser zodiacal Age of Aquarius. This, however, has yet
to be ascertained.
451.
The
first ray and the seventh rays are involved with the inauguration of cycles
(especially the first ray) and their termination (both the first and seventh
rays).
452.
It
would seem that since the seventh ray is the final ray of the seven, violet
would be much seen at the end of a cycle.
453.
The
head center, usually associated with the first ray, is also much associated
with the color violet (and white).
The
buddhic plane is peculiarly the plane of violet, even though all the
colours find their place there;
454.
The
buddhic plane is the fourth plane, and the number four is particularly
associated with colour and with a
love of colour.
455.
DK
has enquired whether the buddhic plane should be considered violet, blue or
yellow. Here He gives us, apparently, its strongest emphasis, but the other two
colors (through Jupiter and Mercury respectively) have their justifiable
association with buddhi.
456.
The
fourth and seventh rays (the two practically artistic rays) work together frequently,
and are rays on which the deva evolution can readily approached.
the Lord of the Ray of Ceremonial Magic, Who
embodies the violet ray or hierarchy, has a special relationship to the buddhic plane.
457.
The
four and the seven are ever related.
458.
We
are told of the special relationship of the Lord of the Ray of Ceremonial Magic
to the buddhic plane, but we must not forget that the physical-etheric plane is
also a plane on which the violet ray is peculiarly expressed, as given in EA
35. (Aquarius: Planet—Moon; Color—Violet).
459.
Probably,
the color which should be most naturally associated with any particular plane
or sub-plane depends upon the type of entity we are examining. For man, the
buddhic plane may be more yellow than violet; for the Planetary Logos more
blue, and for the Solar Logos more violet. VSK insightfully explains some of
these mysteries of colour below.
It must be borne in mind that each planetary Logos works primarily on
one of the seven planes; from this we can infer that His influence
finds its line of least resistance on some one plane, even though it be
exerted on all planes.
460.
This
is a bit like saying that every planet works primarily through one chakra (for chakras, like planes,
are spheres), but that their influence can be exerted through all.
461.
We
could say, as well, that every ray works primarily on one of the seven planes
which is its line of least resistance, but that its influence can be exerted on
all planes.
462.
Rays,
planes, planets, chains, globes, chakras are all spheres in relation to which a
parallelism exists. Much that could be said of any one of them could be said of
all of them.
463.
VSK
offers some important thoughts about color.
a.
The
spectrum, in order of appearance from infrared, the longest of the frequencies,
is (in terms of the seven colours) red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo,
violet.
b.
Violet
is the end of normal visibility, as man’s eye does not detect ultraviolet (yet
many fish do, e.g.). In this way it can be considered the end and a beginning (as
red would also be in this context).
c.
VSK
suggests that violet is the colour of the buddhic plane for the Solar Logos, as
the buddhic is His lowest level of manifestation. For the Planetary or Heavenly
Man, it is Blue (As his lowest level of manifestation is mental), and for man,
Yellow. Vic could explain this in terms
of the table on page TCF 331, coming
up, and research on the colours from LOM.)
464.
We
see that although violet has the highest frequency of the visible colors, it is
always associated with the lowest plane. There are some strange inversions with
which we must reckon.
465.
I
would like to state that point “c.” demonstrates that VSK has cracked an
important code in relation to the colors of the planes. The question must
always be asked: “What is the color of a plane in relation to a specific
being?”
Again,
extend the second statement anent the etheric composition of the bodies of men
to Those of the Heavenly Men, and it will be found that just as the majority
of human etheric bodies are built of matter of the fourth ether, so it may
also be said that four of the Heavenly
Men have Their etheric vehicles composed of this fourth cosmic ether (buddhic
matter).
466.
Which
four? May we assume the members of the lower quaternary?
467.
This
was stated above. The division among the sacred Heavenly Men appears to be
between three superior and four lesser.
468.
The
Heavenly Men which may here be indicated are Vulcan Mercury, Venus, Jupiter.
469.
The
other three Heavenly Men are the Logoi of synthesizing planets and may, we
could imagine, have etheric bodies composed of matter of the higher cosmic ethers.
470.
Four
Heavenly Men (among the sacred Heavenly Men) is a majority, just as the majority of human etheric bodies are built of
matter of the fourth ether.
471.
Mercury,
Venus and Jupiter are all planets with a relationship to buddhi. The Logos of
Venus is working in relation to the buddhic sub-plane of the cosmic astral
plane; Mercury is ruled by the fourth ray (the buddhic ray) and is, through its
very name, “Buddha”, related to the buddhic plane. Jupiter is as Planetary
Logos much related to intuition which
is the buddhic faculty. Jupiter, however, is also monadically related.
472.
Vulcan
does not seem to have much buddhic connection, yet Vulcan is definitely
associated with the “Heart of the Sun” which is definitely buddhically related.
It is in Vulcan’s deeper nature that His alliance with the fourth ray and with
buddhi is demonstrated.
473.
As
for the lesser Heavenly Men (those of the planets Earth, Mars, Pluto, etc.—and
there are many undiscovered and, thus, unnamed) would they have etheric bodies
comprised of substance of the lowest cosmic ether (i.e., buddhic substance) or
would substance of the cosmic gaseous plane (i.e., the systemic mental plane)
be included as an etheric level?
474.
It
bears repeating that the higher mental plane is a vibratory domain that can be
considered spiritual, etheric or material depending upon the entity being
discussed. It is spiritual to the man; possibly etheric to our Planetary Logos;
and definitely material (higher gaseous) to the Solar Logos.
Further,
the two great evolutions (human and deva) find
their group unity on the buddhic plane, and portions of both
hierarchies blend and merge so as to form the body of the divine Hermaphrodite.24,25
475.
This
is a long sought reference, lost some years ago and only now gratefully
retrieved.
476.
We remember
that the buddhic plane is not the plane of “fundamental
unity” but of a “group unity”—what we
might call “unity in diversity”.
477.
We
note that only “portions” of the two hierarchies blend and merge. The complete
blending and merging can be expected on the monadic plane.
478.
On
the astral plane, men and devas may find themselves opposed, but on the buddhic
plane, they achieve group unity.
479.
Remember,
what we just read about the “plane of at-one-ment,
or the meeting ground of diversities, and of their blending—not into a
fundamental unity—but into group unity.”
480.
A
Planetary Logos is a Divine Hermaphrodite—some Heavenly Men more so than
others.
481.
Our
Planetary Logos is a Divine Hermaphrodite and one would think the same to be
the case of Venus. Many of the Planetary Logoi have prominent masculine and
feminine aspects. Probably all
Planetary Logoi have masculine and feminine aspects even though one or the
other may not be prominent.
482.
If
ever the two planets Mercury and Venus were to merge we would truly have the
Divine Hermaphrodite, because Mercury is Hermes and Venus as Aphrodite.
483.
It is
unlikely however that this will be the case as (in one absorption pattern, at
least) Venus is to merge with Neptune and Mercury with Uranus (cf. TCF 406), so they will probably not merge
with each other, otherwise their destined lines of absorption could not be
followed. As I have shown, however, there are many choices of possible
absorption patterns.
24:
The Pairs of Opposites:——From The Science of Social Organization, by Bhagavan
Das.
484.
From
one perspective, humans and devas represent the great Pairs of Opposites.
25:
The Divine Hermaphrodite—this is the great Being, planetary or solar, who
manifests in Himself the pair of opposites.
485.
We
see that we can have both planetary
and solar Divine Hermaphrodites. Perhaps our Solar Logos, so closely related to
the heart center and the fourth ray, can be considered such a Being.
486.
In a
way, it could be said that every Planetary Logos and every Solar Logos is
really a Divine Hermaphrodite.
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other. On the buddhic plane definite and permanent alliance may be seen.
487.
What
might those certain fixed points be? Perhaps the astral plane is one, and
there, the human and deva evolutions will show distinct differences and less
cooperation.
488.
The
buddhic plane, however, is the plane of alliance, of the reconciliation of
opposites, of creating unity from diversity, and so it is reasonable that a
“permanent alliance” between man and deva may there be seen.
489.
The
Master Serapis who is doing so much work with the deva kingdom (we are told)
and who is preparing the way for the New Renaissance, in which human beings and
devas will so closely cooperate, is on the fourth ray and may be supposed to be
working much in relation to the buddhic plane.
490.
The
“permanent alliance” is all for the fulfillment of planetary logoic Purpose and
perhaps, on a higher turn of the spiral, for solar logoic Purpose. The alliance
does not exist for personal reasons (i.e., because devas and human beings would
find it enjoyable to work together), but for planetary (or solar) reasons, as
revealed within the spiritual triad (a domain which includes the buddhic
plane).
On
this plane also the "devas of the shadows" who are concerned in the
building of the planetary scheme, pursue their work, and thus parallel the work done in the
three worlds by the lesser builders who work with the etheric body of man.
491.
We
see that the term “devas of the shadows” is not at all confined to the systemic
ethers but can apply as well to the cosmic ethers.
492.
The
“devas of the shadows” who work upon the buddhic plane can be numbered among
the greater builders if the “devas of the shadows” who work with the etheric
body of man within the three worlds are considered “lesser builders”, as seems
to be indicated here.
493.
The
buddhic “devas of the shadows” parallel the work done by the lesser “devas of
the shadows”. The work done within the solar ethers pertains to man; the work
done within the cosmic ethers pertains to the Heavenly Man or even to the Solar
Logos.
494.
These
higher “devas of the shadows” are involved with the building of the planetary
scheme—not the building of the tangible outer form of man as is the case with
the lesser builders in the category of “devas of the shadows”.
495.
Always
the principle of parallelism is to be sought.
496.
The
concept of analogy and that of parallelism convey similar ideas.
So can the analogies be worked out, for ever
this Law of Resemblance holds good;
497.
Another
good name for the Law of Analogy—the Law of Resemblance.
yet ever must it be remembered that the
analogy is of a psychic nature, and demonstrates in work, activity, and
quality, and not in literal identity of form.
498.
An
important proviso is given in relation to the Law of Resemblance or Law of
Analogy. The analogy is “of a psychic nature” demonstrating in work, activity,
and quality and not in literal identicality of form.
499.
It
would seem that this point has been made at numerous times; it must be
difficult to absorb it.
500.
When
using the Law of Analogy, it is primarily the broad resemblances we must seek.
501.
An
overly literal, formalistic approach will mislead. We are looking for ‘psychic
analogies’ or psychological analogies. We are looking for similarities in
function and relationship. Forms may differ, but general functions show
sufficient similarity (within context) to be noteworthy and illuminative.
As
time elapses the work of the Heavenly Men in the cosmic etheric spheres will be
better comprehended, and assisted
intelligently by those lesser intelligences who—by the study of the
physical ethers—will eventually hold the key of the greater manifestation.
502.
We
human beings are those “lesser intelligences”.
503.
The
idea there is that, as we learn more about the physical ethers, we will be in a
better position to understand and cooperate with the work of the Heavenly Men.
504.
It is
not only “as above, so below”, but, to some degree, “as below, so above”. The
idea is that we should study ourselves very well if we want to comprehend the larger
sphere.
505.
The
keenly observant fifth ray type is in an excellent position to extrapolate from
what he has observed to that which he cannot possibly observe. Thus the
concrete mind is transformed into the abstract mind with the help of analogical
thinking.
Science is the handmaiden of wisdom,
506.
The
“handmaiden of wisdom” is the servant
of wisdom.
507.
DK is
telling us that if we wish to be wise we must also be scientific in our
approach. This means that we must use the mind carefully.
508.
Unless
we have sufficient knowledge it is difficult to develop wisdom. Wisdom demands
mental capacity, but it much more than such capacity. It also demands the use
of the heart.
and opens the door to those infinite reaches
and to those cosmic expanses, where stand Those vaster Intelligences, Who
manipulate the matter of the higher planes, and bend it to the desired
form, causing the vibrations thus set up to be felt at the furthest bounds of
the solar ring-pass-not.
509.
We
are talking of cosmic beings—“Those vaster Intelligences”—probably Beings which
are extra-systemic.
510.
What
are the “higher planes”? Only the matter of the cosmic physical plane? Or
matter of still higher cosmic planes?
511.
We
may be speaking of such Entities as the Solar Logoi, the Cosmic Logoi and even
of the One About Whom Naught May Be Said.
512.
Manipulation
goes on on all levels—planes and sub-planes. There is nothing wrong with the
word “manipulation”; it suggests intelligence in action.
513.
It is
clear that Intelligences greater than our Solar Logos are responsible for much
that the Solar Logos experiences, even at the “furthest bounds of the solar
ring-pass-not”.
514.
VSK
states: Science as the fifth ray
expression, is the handmaiden of Wisdom, or the second ray. Again we see the TWO using the FIVE.
Automatically
then all lesser lives and all the denser materials are swept and carried into
the needed channels and forms.
515.
We
have no will, no say, in the arrangements and rearrangements caused by the
influences of these “vaster Intelligences”. We are merely extensions of Them,
and as They will, so it happens to
‘us’—though, really, we are not different than they are—essentially.
516.
The
channels and forms that are “needed” are those decreed by the Divine Plan (at
ever higher levels of expression).
517.
Under
these manipulations by greater Lives, our local cosmos will be ordered as it
should be, according to Divine Purpose and Plan.
Vibration, or initial activity, light, or
activity taking form and animating form, sound the basis of differentiation and
the source of the evolutionary process, and colour the sevenfold
differentiation—thus is the work carried on.
518.
Here
a deeper understanding is offered concerning vibration, light, sound and
colour.
519.
Let
us tabulate these definitions:
a.
Vibration—initial
activity
b.
Light—activity
taking form and animating form.
c.
Sound—the
basis of differentiation and the source of the evolutionary process
d.
Colour—the
sevenfold differentiation.
520.
Each
one of these descriptions is a potent seed thought
521.
Had
we thought of the inseparability of light
and form? Light and the objectivity
of form are inseparable.
522.
Sound
differentiates, and arranges the rearrangements necessitated by the unfoldment
of Spirit in matter/form. Sound attracts toward the fulfillment of the design
set forth in the Archetype.
523.
Light
may be associated with the monadic plane, but it is impossible to think that
sound is not.
524.
Colour
is the most physical and tangible of the three.
525.
We
are well, aware, however, that sometimes sound precedes light. “In the
beginning was the Word”, precedes the fiat, “Let there by Light”.
We
have been dealing with these four in connection with a solar Logos, and equally
with the work of a Heavenly Man and of Man, of the human monad.
526.
These
four factors associated with vibration are the basis of all manifestation. They
are, in a way, the four principal etheric qualities.
Students
should also bear in mind another point that is often forgotten, which is that
every plane can be studied and divided in two ways:
527.
Perhaps,
there are even more than two ways to divide a plane.
a.
1-6
b.
c.
2-5
d.
3-4
e.
4-3
f.
g.
1-2-2-2
h.
5-2
i.
6-1
First.
The seven subplanes can be divided into the [Page 330] higher three
planes or the abstract planes, and the lower four or the concrete planes.
528.
This
method of division correlates with the division of the rays into the three Rays
of Aspect and the four Rays of Attribute.
This
division is the best and most purely metaphysical, for it embodies the
entire idea of the Self, the Not-Self, and the Intelligence, with their
synthesis, which produces the objective universe, whether solar system,
planetary scheme, or human incarnation.
529.
In
this division, we do not easily have the three
factors mentioned (Self, not-Self and Intelligence), for it is a division into two and not into three.
530.
Yet
the three can be found, for always between the triad and the quaternary is an
objective effulgence—an objective sphere is light.
531.
The
formula is again repeated: Self, not-Self and Intelligence, when synthesized,
produce the objective universe.
532.
Notice
here the flexible definition of “universe”: it can mean a solar system, a
planetary scheme or a human incarnation.
533.
VSK
queries: “Does “their synthesis” refer to the buddhic plane, and the plane of
colour, or visible light?”
534.
May
it be said, that it could, if the division instead of 3-4 were
In
connection with the Logos it is fully discussed and illuminatingly considered
in the first volume of the Secret
Doctrine, where the work of the Father and the Mother in producing the Son
through conscious intelligent co-operation is handled by H. P. B. in a masterly manner.
535.
One
wonders at the use of the term “masterly”. DK took the fifth initiation in the
year 1875, we are told, and Helena Roerich told us that HPB in her next
incarnation made her way to the “Central Stronghold”—to become, we presume, a
Master.
536.
Is DK
telling us that HPB wrote the first volume of the Secret Doctrine in a way very similar to how a Master would write
it?
537.
One
should re-read the Secret Doctrine with
this specifically in mind.
In
connection with man the point can be grasped more easily if the causal body
on the abstract levels of the mental plane is considered in connection with the
lower four or concrete levels from whence manifestation emanates.
538.
To
absorb the intended teaching, it is necessary to think not so much of the
relation of the Monad (in man) to his quaternary, but of the relation between
the causal body on the abstract levels of the mental plane in relation to the
four concrete levels of the mental plane. Again we will have the higher three
and the lower four.
539.
The
manasic permanent atom represents the Father; the lower four concrete levels of
the mental plane, the Mother; the Son is represented by that demonstration of
vibration, light, sound and color which we call the causal body, focussed on
the second and third sub-planes of the mental plane. Whether the human causal
body ever rises to the first sub-plane (as does the causal body of the Solar
Logos) is a point much debated.
540.
VSK
asks: “How does this help to grasp the point? Why would it not be helpful to
consider it in terms of the higher three planes? Does manifestation emanate
from the lower four, or is it an effect of the higher three?”
541.
DK
seems to be telling us that manifestation emanates from the lower four levels
of the mental plane. Perhaps there is a specific relationship between these
lower four sub-planes and the four etheric sub-planes of the systemic
etheric-physical plane.
542.
In
any case, we are presently discussing the metaphysical division of three and
four.
Second.
Dividing the seven subplanes into the same higher three but making the fourth plane the plane of meeting or of
at-one-ment, and regarding the lower three as the planes of
endeavour. This division primarily
concerns man.
543.
This
type of division results in a model of
544.
This
method of division places emphasis upon the buddhic plane which is the major,
intended area of expression for the human Monads (i.e., the members of the
Fourth Creative Hierarchy, focussed, as the charts {cf. EA 35} indicate, on the
buddhic plane).
545.
We
might say that that the higher Creative Hierarchies and the lower Creative
Hierarchies (which comprising the vehicles of man) meet upon the buddhic plane,
where their interplay is harmonized.
Both
these divisions will be seen later as existing on every plane in the system and
as having their origin in electrical
force which shows itself differently on each plane
546.
DK is
telling us that the divisions 3-4 and
547.
We
are reminded that electrical force demonstrates on each plane of every
seven-planed system.
548.
It is
not that we have to choose regarding
which method of dividing a plane is correct; both these methods of division are operative simultaneously, with
others as well. All depends upon the perspective.
549.
Methods
of division and implications:
a.
1-6—the
logoic plane, or cosmic atomic ether, is differentiated from the six sub-planes
derived from it.
b.
c.
2-5—the
two higher aspects taken as a unit are differentiated from the Brahmic planes.
d.
3-4—a
division suggesting the three Rays of Aspect and the four Rays of Attribute
e.
4-3—a
division in which the four ethers and differentiated from the dense sub-planes.
f.
g.
1-2-2-2—a
division indicating the domain of will, of spirit, of soul and the irrational
sphere
h.
5-2—a
division separating the five rational and super-rational sub-planes from the
lower irrational sub-planes.
i.
6-1—a
division which considers the physical nature as the rind of true inner
existence
j.
Not
all of these divisions should be given in whole numbers as some fractions are
involved.
550.
Each
method of division places the emphasis on different dynamics and emphasizes
different relationships between the planes.
but
acts on all under three laws: Attraction
or Repulsion, Economy, and Synthesis.
551.
When
electrical force acts, it acts under three laws—the three cosmic laws.
552.
We
note that the Law of Attraction and Repulsion is listed first in this context, even though is the second cosmic law. This is probably because the Law of Attraction
and Repulsion has so much to do with the manner in which electricity
functions—electricity being principally a bi-polar phenomenon.
553.
We
also must remember that the electrical force most prominent in our second ray
solar system, must be the electrical force associated with the second cosmic
law—of Attraction and Repulsion.
The lower three planes or subplanes act under
the Law of Economy primarily; the
plane of meeting or of union acts under a phase of the Law of Attraction. Paralleling them, of course, during evolution
are their opposites, showing as Dispersion, Repulsion, and Differentiation.
554.
DK is
speaking of the relations of the three cosmic laws to the division of the
planes.
555.
The
Law of Economy is a third ray law and fittingly relates to the functioning of
the lower (and most material) three planes in any system of seven planes or
sub-planes.
556.
Upon
the buddhic plane, the Law of Attraction operates, but only once the phases of
“Dispersion Repulsion and Differentiation” have been passed through on the
three lower planes.
The
question of the electrical
manifestation of the akasha on the seven planes has therefore to be
studied in its three main divisions,
557.
We
see that the term “akasha” is not
localized, pertaining only to the second
sub-plane of any system of seven, though there may be a special emphasis there.
558.
In
fact the second sub-plane of all the
seven systemic planes could be considered akashic.
559.
Further,
there is a strange equivalence between the terms “akasha” and “ether”. As most
if not all planes of the cosmic physical plane can be considered “etheric”,
then most if not all can be considered “akashic”. When the terms are use
loosely or as if seen from a very high perspective, these equivalences appear.
560.
“Akasha”
as here defined, seems to cover the entire cosmic physical plane.
561.
We
are being told that the akasha has three main divisions. We have been studying
one of these divisions (
562.
We
could think that electricity functions on the five lower sub-planes which are
derivative of the second plane, the akasha, and indeed the akasha (considered
as the energy-force of the second plane impulses the electrical demonstrations
of the five planes below it).
563.
Akasha,
specifically defined as the second vibratory domain on the cosmic physical
plane, hovers over the five planes related to Fohat.
564.
However,
in this excerpt, DK speaks of the manifestation of the akasha “on the seven
planes”, and so this type of manifestation cannot be confined to the lower five. Naturally the monadic plane
is included and so is the logoic, or their lower correspondences.
then
plane by plane or the sevenfold consideration,
565.
Is
akasha, then, simply another name for “ether”? And “ether” for
substance/matter?
566.
We
are to consider the akasha plane by plane, so all the seven sub-planes of the
cosmic physical plane are related to akasha. If we wish to be specific about
the location of akasha on all these seven, we could still place emphasis upon the second sub-plane.
567.
We
have the problem that the term “akasha” could mean:
a.
The
substance of that vibratory domain called the monadic plane
b.
The
substance of those vibratory domains which constitute the second sub-plane of
each of the seven planes of the cosmic physical plane
c.
All
substance/matter of the cosmic physical plane. This last definition is the
loosest, but seems, sometimes, to be suggested.
and finally as the forty-nine [Page 331]
fires.
568.
But
if the akasha is to be considered as forty-nine fires, then it is expressing
through every plane and sub-plane in
any system of seven/sub-forty-nine.
569.
We
will have to be alert to the possibility that the terms “ether”, “substance”,
“matter-force” and akasha can be considered interchangeable.
Throughout it must be recollected that the
subject is still further complicated by the
factor of time which brings these forty-nine fires at different stages under
different spheres of influence and under the three laws of the cosmos.
570.
The
forty-nine fires are not always subject to the same zodiacal, planetary or ray influences, or to same one of the
three laws of cosmos. There is a constant shifting and cyclic sequencing.
571.
Any
one plane, at a given stage of the evolutionary process, may be affected by
influences very different from those that affected it at an earlier stage or
those that will affect it at a later.
Thus the same fire at different periods will
show itself forth as constructive light, or again bring about combustion and
eventual obscuration as the result of burning out.
572.
Here,
DK is speaking of the causal body, which, at one phase of evolution, is principally
a demonstration of light, but at a later phase (influenced by other rays and
astrological influences) becomes a display of fiery combustion.
573.
The
second aspect of divinity contributes to the light demonstration, but the
second aspect of the will contributes to the conflagration.
574.
The
principle to grasp is of constant, cyclic, intelligent mutation.
575.
We
are beginning to get an impression of the dancing interplay of a wide variety
of energies with a wide variety of substances.
In
connection with the manifestation of electricity on the mental, astral and
physical planes. We will not enlarge
upon the subject, as it will later be discussed as fully as may be possible.
576.
DK is
dealing more with the principled
planes of the Solar Logos and Planetary Logos than with those which are
non-principled.
577.
The
purpose of TCF is to see how
substance contributes to the expansion of consciousness. The purpose is not to
give detailed information on the workings of dense matter (solar-logoically
considered), per se, though much has already been given in the first part of
the book.
Suffice it to say that the law holds good and
that what is laid down as fact anent a Heavenly Man on His Own planes is
equally true of man on the four lower planes.
578.
Law
of Analogy is reasserted by the Tibetan. It must become integral to out
thinking.
Thus:
A SOLAR LOGOS
1.
Electrical vibration the plane logoic
or adi.
2.
Electrical light the plane
monadic or anupadaka.
3.
Electrical sound the plane of atma.
4. Electrical colour the plane of buddhi.
A HEAVENLY MAN
1.
Electrical vibration the plane monadic.
2.
Electrical light the plane of
atma.
3. Electrical sound the plane of buddhi.
4.
Electrical colour the mental plane.
MAN
1. Electrical vibration buddhic plane.
2.
Electrical light the mental
plane.
3.
Electrical sound the astral plane.
4.
Electrical colour the physical
plane.
579.
By
now we are accustomed to the sequence: vibration, light, sound color.
580.
We
see the relativity of these demonstrations with respect to the planes.
581.
Only
from the solar logoic point of view is the logoic plane the plane of electrical
vibration. For the Heavenly Man it is the monadic plane and for man the buddhic
plane. And so forth.
582.
The
planes are therefore be organized as follows:
a.
The
planes of vibration: logoic, monadic, buddhic
b.
The
planes of light: monadic, atmic and mental
c.
The
planes of sound: atmic, buddhic, astral
d.
The
planes of colour: buddhic, mental, and physical
583.
Some
may notice that there is a good chance that this chart is incomplete. There is
a planar-gap between what is given of the Heavenly Man and that which is given
for man.
584.
Is
there an entity for whom electrical vibration begins on the atmic level, electrical light on the buddhic, electrical sound on the mental, and electrical color on the astral?
585.
We
have often spoken of subsidiary types of Heavenly Men. Perhaps such an
arrangement would apply to Chain Lords or Globe Lords—with some modification.
586.
It
may even be possible for there to be a planar-overlap, such that vibration does
not begin on a systemic atomic sub-plane but more in the middle of a cosmic
sub-plane. This would introduce quite a complication, and we are not really
ready to understand it.
We
need to remember here that we were earlier dealing with the Logos, and with the
Heavenly Men as incorporate parts of
His body of manifestation.
587.
All
wholes within greater wholes can be conceived as an “incorporate parts”, or
‘embodied aspects’ of the greater whole.
588.
For
any part there is no true independence from the incorporating whole.
589.
In
this instance we are emphasizing the inseparability of the Planetary Logoi from
the Whole which contains them as “incorporate parts”—i.e., the Solar Logos.
In the tabulation above given we are dealing
with each separately,
590.
All
of the beings listed in the tabulation are intimately related to each other.
They cannot really be treated as separate entities.
591.
As
the greater descends into the lesser, there is no point at which the greater is
no more present. The greater is present throughout all lessers. This we can
understand if we understand the Law of Emanation.
[Page 332] and it should be observed that the
manifestation of the groups of causal bodies on the mental plane is the colour manifestation of a
Heavenly Man and His lowest point of
objectivity.
592.
We
remember that objectivity is not really material
in nature, but rather, essentially, etheric.
593.
For
the Heavenly Man then, it seems confirmed that the causal body can be
considered an etheric demonstration—His lowest.
594.
If
the causal bodies of the mental plane are the colour manifestation of the
Heavenly Man, we can see how accurate is this assignment! The causal bodies are
indeed known for their gorgeous colour demonstration.
595.
That
which is etheric is objective, but, as well, that which is gaseous is also considered objective.
596.
The
mental plane is, generically, a gaseous plane (considered within the context of
the Solar Logos). The question we have been asking is: “Is the higher mental
plane to be considered gaseous in relation to a Heavenly Man or quasi-etheric”.
There seems good evidence for considering it etheric or at least quasi-etheric.
For the Heavenly Man the lower mental
plane is definitely gaseous.
597.
The
principle of planar-overlap has always to be considered. Not much is said about
it, but there are hints.
In man his lowest point of objectivity is the
fifth subplane of the physical plane,
598.
For
man, as well, the gaseous level of the dense physical plane is also considered
objective—in fact his lowest point of objectivity.
599.
Although
apparently very objective, the mineral/dense
level of man’s manifestation is not to be considered a point of objectivity and
neither is the liquid level of expression.
600.
The
fifth sub-plane of the physical plane is a gaseous sub-plane and not an etheric
sub-plane. The numbering of man’s ethers begins with the systemic atomic
physical sub-plane, whereas the numbering of the ethers of the Planetary Logos
begins with the sub-atomic sub-plane of the cosmic physical plane. We, see,
then that whereas for both, the gaseous plane (one cosmic and one systemic) is
considered the “lowest point of objectivity”, it is possible due to the way the
numbering began to count the causal realm as a kind of ether in relation to the
Planetary Logos, but it is not possible to count the gaseous sub-plane of the
systemic etheric-physical plane as etheric.
as the liquid and the dense subplanes are not
counted as principles any more than the cosmic liquid and dense (the astral and
the systemic physical planes) count with a Heavenly Man.
601.
Is
there a level of principled expression for man that is connected with the
gaseous level of the systemic physical plane? Sometimes the dense physical is
considered a principle but most often not. Usually the lowest principle for man
is the etheric body. The gaseous sub-plane of the dense physical, however, has
a strong influence upon the etheric body. Thus, the effectiveness of breathing
exercises.
602.
There
is an analogy: the liquid and dense sub-planes—the lowest two—are not
principles and are not areas of focus for the human being: likewise, the two
lowest levels of the astral plane are not areas calling for the attention of
the human being.
603.
Similarly,
the systemic physical and astral planes are areas of vibration to which the
Heavenly Man gives no attention. For Him, these vibratory levels are not
principles and belong entirely to the past.
604.
We
can assume that the gaseous level is positioned midway between the past and the
present. As we ascend the planes, the future (as it will be) is indicated.
605.
What
DK says here about which sub-planes are counted as principles and which are not
seems to be at variance with what is said elsewhere.
a.
Usually,
for the Planetary Logos, the lower systemic mental plane is not counted as a
principle
b.
Usually,
for the Solar Logos, both the lower and higher systemic mental planes are not
counted as a principle.
606.
The
mental plane (or gaseous plane) is in something of a “no man’s land” with
respect to its principled or unprincipled nature. The two lower sub-planes are definitely unprincipled. We cannot
always say this of either the lower or higher mental planes.
607.
Perhaps
we can think of the mental plane (in its two aspects, and in relation to
Planetary Logoi and the Solar Logos) as a plane transitional between principled and unprincipled. For man, the
systemic gaseous plane is also similarly transitional.
We
have seen that manas or mind is the fifth principle, or the basic
vibration of the cosmic mental plane, the fifth plane; it was therefore impulse originating from the causal
levels of the cosmic mental plane, which drove our solar Logos into
manifestation,
608.
The
analogy holds good: all manifestation (whether cosmic or systemic or in
relation to man) begins on the higher levels of a mental plane.
609.
When
we speak of the “fifth principle” we are speaking of an aspect of Deity which
originates on the cosmic mental plane.
610.
When
speaking of driving our “Solar Logos into manifestation” we seem to be dealing
with an Aretian impulse; Aries governs the first impulse towards manifestation
whether for a man, a Planetary Logos or a Solar Logos. “I come forth and from
the plane of mind, I rule”!
611.
The
Lord of the Constellation Aries (cf. EA 304) is surely a Being greater than our
Solar Logos, and could impel Him forward into incarnation.
in the same way that the force which brings
man into incarnation emanates from his causal body on the mental plane of the
solar system.
612.
The
causal body of the Solar Logos is located on the first sub-plane of the cosmic
mental plane (we are told), and that of our Planetary Logos, on the third
sub-plane of the cosmic mental plane (again we are told—how else would we ‘know’?).
613.
Manifestation
begins from the level of soul; the will-to-manifest (itself a reflection of the
still higher “Will-to-Be”) originates there.
We
have seen also that manas is that discriminative faculty which animates
all substance, and which is also the electrical fire of the system showing
forth as attraction and repulsion, with all that is involved in those two
words.
614.
We
are rounding out what has been said of manas:
a.
It is
a discriminative faculty. This relates to the third ray: “The Discriminating
Essential Life” (EP I 68)
b.
It
animates all substance, which is another way of saying that it ensouls all substance. This relates
manas to solar fire and to the second ray.
c.
Manas
is also “the electrical fire of the system”. Does DK mean “electric fire”? In
any case, this “electrical fire” shows forth in a second ray manner as
“attraction and repulsion”—aspects of the great Law of Attraction.
d.
At
the very least manas (cosmically
considered) is the source of what we call the Primordial Ray (Intelligence) and
the Divine Ray (Love-Wisdom).
e.
There
is also reason to believe that manas (as we can experience it) is the source for us of “electric fire”, for the manas
of which we are speaking emanates from the cosmic mental plane.
In the widest sense of the idea the Laws of
Economy and of Synthesis are only divisions of that same cosmic law of which
Attraction and Repulsion are also manifestations.
615.
That
cosmic law is the Law of Karma (and intermediate law positioned ‘above’ the
laws we usually consider cosmic).
616.
This
“widest sense” demands that we consider the functioning of a Cosmic
Logos—perhaps of the Sirian system.
This cosmic law, demonstrating thus in a
threefold manner, might (for lack of a better term) be called the Law of Being, and is of a
nature so incomprehensible to the finite mind of man that he can only sense it
partially through the aforesaid three branches.
617.
Here
we are told that our customary cosmic laws are aspects of the “Law of Being”.
Elsewhere we are told that the three cosmic laws are expressions or divisions
of the Law of Karma.
618.
I
don’t think this is a contradiction as the Law of Karma (as an intermediary
cosmic law) may be simply an expression of a much higher Law—the Law of Being.
619.
DK is
telling us that if we are to sense this Law of Being, we must do it through an
understanding of the three cosmic laws with which we are familiar: the Law of
Economy; the Law of Attraction; and the Law of Synthesis.
620.
Thus,
we approach the One through the Three.