Fellowship of Cosmic
Fire
Commentary Semester VI
Section XI
TCF 707-721 : S6S11
February 21-Mar 8
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1.
We continue our discussion of the
Solar Angels and the individualization process.
b. On Individualisation.
(a.) The Work of the Solar Angels. Let us briefly consider the general
construction of the body of the Ego enumerating its component parts and
bearing in mind that the form is ever prepared prior to occupancy.
2.
This
is important because the form is manasic and the occupant a great exponent of
buddhic energy.
3.
From
another perspective, it is the spiritual triad and the Monad which are the
“occupants” of the prepared form.
From the
study of this body, we can get some idea of, and some light upon macrocosmic Individualisation.
2.
It is
important always to preserve the capacity to analogize in two directions—from
the macrocosmic to the microcosmic (which is perhaps less prone to distortion)
and from the microcosmic to the macrocosmic (which can still be illuminating
even though we must not hold the generated analogies too tightly).
The causal body, called sometimes (though
inaccurately) the "karana sarira,"
3.
The
term “karana sarira” derives from the Sanskrit karana or cause and sarira or body, bodily frame.
4.
One
wonders if the causal body is not rather a ‘body of effects’—constructed by
means of qualities through experience in the lower worlds.
5.
It is
also called the “Anandamaya-Kosha” or blissful sheath. It is considered the
seed body which contains “Mulaprakriti-Ajnana” or the potentialities.
has its place on the third
subplane of the mental plane, the lowest abstract plane, and the one whereon
the Ray of the third Logos provides the necessary "light for construction."
6.
A
number of important points are made.
7.
The
third subplane of the mental plane is where the causal bodies of the majority of human beings are found—i.e.,
those who are not “advanced men”, aspirants, disciples and initiates.
8.
Even
though the manasic permanent atom is located on the atomic subplane of the
higher mental plane, and is the center within the spiritual triad of the
“abstract mind”, all three higher subplanes of the mental plane (i.e., the
subplanes of the higher mental plane) are all called “abstract” subplanes.
9.
Each
of the three Logoi is associated with one or other of the abstract planes of
the higher mental plane:
a. The Third Logos is associated with the
third subplane
b. The Second Logos is associated with the
second subplane
c. The First Logos with the first subplane.
10.
We
seem to be told that the Third Logos contributes to the construction of the
causal body. The causal bodies of all human beings is
constructed on the third subplane of the higher mental plane.
11.
One
of the names of the Third Ray Lord (Who is an expression of the Third Logos) is
“The Builder of the Foundation” (cf. EP I, 68)
(This is because each subplane comes specially under the influence of its Number, Name, or Lord.)
12.
We
are told of the Number and Lord of the three subplanes of the higher mental
plane, but not specifically the Names of the Lords or devas which control and
expression upon these subplanes.
When the hour [Page 708] strikes and the
vehicles for buddhi
13.
i.e.,
the causal bodies…
are to be co-ordinated certain great Beings,
Lords of the Flame, or Manasadevas, through driving external force, come
in conjunction with the material of that subplane, and vitalise it with
Their Own energy.
14.
We
assume that the “driving external force” is external to them—i.e., to the Lords of the Flame. This force is probably
provided by the Planetary Logos within Whose body of expression the Lords of
the Flame are serving. The Solar Logos is a still deeper source of the “driving
external force” which sends the Solar Angels forth.
15.
Let
us again view some of the names of these great Beings:
a. The self-consciousness principles
b. The Builders of the
egoic body, and adding the names previously mentioned, we have…
c. Agnishvattas
d. Planetary spirits
e. Asuras
f.
Solar
Angels
g. Fire Dhyanis
h. We have also called them “manasadevas”
i.
Later
in text we encounter another name: “Sons of Wisdom”. And also the following
terms…
j.
The
vehicles of the Divine Mind
k. The dhyan-chohanic forces
l.
The
aggregate of the Ah-hi
m. And now, the Lords of the Flame
16.
We
are being told that the Lords of the Flame bring their own energy to the
systemic higher mental plane. It is an energy much
higher than that of the higher mental plane.
17.
How
exactly does the energy of the Lords of the Flame come in contact with the
substance-force of the higher mental plane? We are not yet in a position to
understand the occult physics of this juncture.
They form a new and positive impulse
which co-ordinates the material
of the plane and produces a temporary
balancing of forces.
18.
When
the energy of the Lords of the Flame comes in contact with the substance of the
systemic higher mental plane, what happens?
a. The positive impulse provided by the Lords
of the Flame coordinates the material of the systemic higher mental plane
b. The energy of the Lords of the Flame
produces a temporary balancing of forces on the systemic higher mental plane
Hence the meaning of the "white," or transparent
condition of the new causal body.
19.
The
term “white” is equivalent to balanced and equilibrized. If the construction
were colored, the coloration would indicate imbalance.
20.
White
indicates a primitive synthesis of equilibrized proto-forces. After passing
through various developmental phases in which different colors are emphasized,
there will one day be a ‘return to white’.
21.
The
final state of synthesis which is also equilibrized (for Libra sign of balanced
and equilibrium, governs the ‘Road to Shamballa’) is also symbolically “white”.
It
remains with the new-born ego first to upset the equilibrium, and then
to regain it, at the close of the process, producing a radiant form, full of
primal colours.
22.
The
“new-born ego” is not, as we see, the Solar Angel. The Solar Angels are
responsible for setting up the conditions in which a distinct unit of
consciousness called an “ego” can emerge. [The capital “E” and the lower case
“e” are often used indiscriminately, though sometimes the capitalization or
this word discriminates the higher Ego from the lower] The true “Ego” is the
spiritual triad which is reflected in the “ego” or “Ego” on the higher mental
plane. The capitalized term “Ego” is used for the center of life and
consciousness on the higher mental plane as well as for the spiritual triad
considered as a center of individualized consciousness (especially after the
fourth initiation).
23.
Apparently,
it is possible to achieve a balance of colors and (one would think) sound.
24.
The
fully radiant multicolored form appears at the fourth initiation just before
its destruction.
25.
We
note that the colors are called “primal”. This does not mean that they are only
primary colors (whether of light or pigment), for orange, violet and rose are
included among them and such are not primary colors.
At the coming in of the Manasadevas to produce
self-consciousness and to bring about the
incarnation of the divine Egos, four things occur on that plane.
26.
DK
has been speaking of the “new-born ego”. Now He speaks of “the incarnation of
the divine Egos”. What does He mean by “divine Egos”?
27.
From
one perspective, we can consider the Solar Angels as “divine Egos”. From another,
the spiritual triads of human beings are “divine Egos”. An Ego is a Self and
both Solar Angels and spiritual human beings are Selves.
28.
The
Solar Angels are in the process of incarnating, but not fully so. The energy of
the spiritual triad is also gradually and over time, making its way into
expression in the lower worlds through ‘etheric substitution’.
If the
student adds to these four those which have been already imparted in various
occult books anent the effect of individualisation on animal man and his
appearance as a self-conscious identity on the physical plane, a working
hypothesis is provided whereby man can scientifically undertake his own
unfoldment.
29.
Herein
lies a bit of research for those who wish to undertake it.
30.
We
are attempting to catalogue what occurs on the higher mental plane when the
Solar Angels begin to influence the substance to be found on that plane. This
occurs, says the Tibetan, in four stages.
31.
If we
search the CD Rom for under the heading “individualisation” we shall probably
find what we are looking for.
These four are given in the order of their appearance in time and space:
32.
To
have a good sense of sequence is clarifying. In many occult processes there is
much overlapping and simultaneity, but sequentiality still, to a degree,
exists.
First. There appear upon the third subplane of the mental plane certain vibratory impulses—nine
in number—corresponding to the fivefold vibration of these Manasadevas in
conjunction with the fourfold
vibration set up from below and inherent in the matter of this subplane, the
fifth from the lower standpoint.
33.
We
have the union of five from above and four from below. The five are naturally related to the Manasadevas who are members of
the Fifth Creative Hierarchy. The
four can relate to the creation of the fourth kingdom
34.
It is
interesting the four lower vibrations, presumably related to the vibrations of
the concrete mental subplanes are “inherent in” the matter of the fifth
subplane (the third from above). It is as if every succeeding subplane subsumes
the vibrations of the subplanes preceding it.
35.
From
this perspective, the sixth subplane from below would have five inherent
vibrations related to the five subplanes below it, and the seventh or atomic
subplane would have six inherent vibrations.
36.
The
five and the four together are interesting because what is transpiring is a
cooperative union between the Fifth Creative Hierarchy and the Fourth Creative
Hierarchy (of human Monads).
37.
It
can be presumed that the four lower vibrations will correspond to the
construction of the four lowest petals of the egoic lotus which are related to
the Moon; the five higher petals (petal five through petal nine) can be seen as
corresponding to the Sun. The Manasadevas are profoundly solar.
This produces "the ninefold egoic
lotus," which is at this stage tightly closed,
the nine petals folded one upon the other.
38.
The
“lotus in bud” or “bud lotus” has been created. The evolutionary unfoldment of
the lotus has not yet begun.
39.
DK is
describing what is ‘visible’ on the systemic higher mental plane through
clairvoyant sight.
They are vibrant,
and scintillating "light" but not of excessive brightness.
40.
DK
tells us that the petals are vibrant and are radiating light in a
“scintillating” manner. The use of the word “scintillating” is interesting; it
is used more as a verb/gerund than as an adjective.
41.
One
can sense the life inherent in the bud. The light gives evidence of the
pulsation characteristic of the first ray.
42.
That
which is constructed on the higher mental plane is a ‘light structure’ or a
‘light formation’. It is a ‘body of light’.
These
"lotus buds" are in groups,
43.
We
may presume (at length) four groups
which will become the four tiers of petals. Of course the fourth group of lotuses are related directly to the buddhic plane
but the final three lotuses are not considered in this part of the
description.
44.
As
for the fifth part of the lotus, will it be the Jewel in the Lotus?
according to the influence of the particular ones of the
fivefold Dhyanis Who are acting upon it and Who form it out of Their own
substance, colouring it faintly with the "fire of manas."
45.
The
Dhyanis or Solar Angels are fivefold.
Are they are kind of ‘group Entity’+ Do we have one Dhyani in five aspects or a
composite Being made of five types of Dhyanis? Or is there truth in both
possibilities?
46.
Is
the Solar Angels a fivefold (or even twelvefold) emanative group Being?
47.
The
egoic lotus is formed of substance of the third subplane of the mental plane.
Yet, as well, the Dhyanis Who act upon this higher
mental plane substance form the bud lotus “out of Their own substance”? How
shall we understand this?
48.
We
might think that They provide a kind of energy-pattern into which the mental elemental essence is
drawn and to which it conforms.
49.
The
“substance” of the Dhyanis is “substance energy” and what the Dhyanis provide
may be thought of as an ‘energy form’ which abides as the form of the lotus, with the elemental essence of the higher mental
plane built into that solar-angelically-sustained
form.
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Second.
There appears a triangle on the mental plane, produced by manasic
activity, and this triangle of fire begins slowly to circulate
between the manasic permanent atom, and a point at the centre of the egoic
lotus, and thence to the mental unit,
which has appeared upon the fourth
subplane through innate instinct approximating mentality.
50.
This
triangle of fire is depicted in TCF, Chart IX, 823.
51.
We
may judge that no mental unit appears in the case of non-individualized animal
man.
52.
We
note that at first the circulation is not fast.
53.
The
mental unit, we understand, is not given by the Solar Angels as some may
have supposed, but is a natural evocation arising from the extension of
instinctual process.
54.
What
is at the center of the egoic lotus? Can we think of it as a Divine Flame, the
expression of the Monad through higher mental matter? Or as the seed of the
Jewel in the Lotus?
55.
The
driving instinctual force of intelligence within the animal kingdom will move
towards the emergence of mentality. Instinct
naturally (though unconsciously) seeks to become self-consciousness mentality.
This triangle of fire, which is formed of pure electrical manasic force,
waxes ever brighter until it produces an answering vibration from both the
lower and the higher.
56.
By
the “higher” can be meant the world of the spiritual triad.
57.
By
the “lower” can be meant the world of the lower three lunar vehicles—the
gradually emerging world of personality.
58.
What
might be the origin or “pure electrical manasic force”? It would seem to derive
from the manasic permanent atom which is the source of purer manasic force than
any manasic center below it, and which is also placed on the first subplane of the mental plane; thus
the connection of the manasic permanent atom to electric fire—a fire more
demonstrable on the first subplane of a series of seven subplanes than on any
other.
59.
In
one respect, this “pure electrical manasic force” is an expression of electric
fire.
60.
We
have seen earlier, however, how, in the second major solar system, there is no
energy of pure will, but that the fire of will is derived from the highest
level of the cosmic mental plane.
61.
The
“pure electrical” variety of any kind of force will always be found on the
atomic subplane of the vibratory dimension by means of which that force is
expressed.
This triangle is the nucleus of the antaskarana.
62.
In a
way the antahkarana, though eventually linear, is initially triangular.
63.
Even
at our present stage of development, the three ‘lines’ of the antahkarana can
be utilized.
The work
of the highly evolved man is to reduce this triangle to a unity, and by
means of high aspiration (which is
simply transmuted desire affecting mental matter) turn it into the Path
64.
The
most direct aspect of the threefold antahkarana is the line of energy
connecting the mental unit with the manasic permanent atom.
65.
Soul
energy is attracted to and absorbed by the mental unit so there is no need to
continue expending effort to achieve causal consciousness. As spiritual
development proceeds, that line of energy is superseded. The line of energy
from the center of the egoic lotus to the manasic permanent atom is also
superseded.
66.
This
is a very good definition of “aspiration”. We see that the energy or force of a
lower plane can affect a higher.
67.
Transmuted
desire is elevated desire.
68.
DK
seems to be telling us that all true aspiration has a mentally conceived
objective.
69.
When
transmuted desire touches the mental plane, the quality of thought which
necessarily be elevated.
and thus reproduce in a
higher synthetic form the earlier "path" along which the descending Spirit came to take
possession of its vehicle, the causal body, and from thence again work
through the lower personal self.
70.
There
are two paths along which the “descending Spirit” can take possession of the
causal body. One is direct and one is indirect.
71.
The
direct path sees the Monad extending itself as the very center of the egoic
lotus. The Jewel in the Lotus is a reflection of the Monad. Perhaps it is more
than a reflection.
72.
The
indirect path sees the Monad reaching the egoic lotus via the permanent atoms
of the spiritual triad.
73.
We
are not told exactly when in the process the Spirit descends to take possession
of the causal body, but that descent is surely of the utmost importance.
74.
We
come to understand that it is not only the Solar Angel which is working through
the lower personal self (via the permanent atoms) but that the Spirit does so
as well. The Spirit has a direct connection with the five permanent atoms and
eventually with the mental unit. During the second outpouring, the Spirit/Monad
appropriated the five permanent atoms. There was at that early time, however,
no mental unit to appropriate.
75.
Whenever
the Monad extends itself to take possession, it is justifiable to consider that
we are witnessing the sutratma in expression.
Third. At a certain stage of vibratory activity, the
work of the Lords of the Flame having
produced a body or form and a vibration calling for response, there
occurs a practically simultaneous happening.
76.
By
reading the “records”, DK must have witnessed a process of individualization.
There has not been an instance of such a process for millions of years.
77.
Thus
far, a ninefold vibration has appeared on the higher mental plane.
78.
A
triangle of fire (which is the seed of the antahkarana) has appeared uniting
the manasic permanent atom, the center of the egoic lotus and the mental unit.
79.
The
Lords of the Flame are form-Builders.
80.
They
have created not only a body of the higher mental plane but a complex
invocatory vibration. That vibration calls for a response, from above.
A downflow of buddhi takes place along
the line of the manasic triangle until it reaches a point at the very centre of
the lotus.
81.
The
solar angelically induced vibration on the higher mental plane has become invocative.
Invocation is a mathematical process. Vibrations invoke or induce resonant
vibrations.
82.
Is
the point at the very center of the lotus to be found (at this juncture of the
evolutionary process) on the third subplane of the mental plane?
83.
The
manasic vibration (gathered into form by the still higher vibration of the
Solar Angel) invokes a “downflow of buddhi” which reaches the center of the
lotus where the Jewel in the Lotus will appear.
84.
It is
very easy to read that there is a “downflow of buddhi” “along the line of the
manasic triangle”, but what really does it mean? Without understanding the
superimposition and interpenetration of the planes, such a deceptively simple
statement cannot be understood.
85.
The
center of the lotus is, presumably, on the mental
plane. So in what manner can any higher energy such as buddhi actually descend
to a lower plane? Will not energy or force descending to a lower plane become
the energy or force of the plane to which it descends? This is an intricate
question in occult physics.
86.
However,
it is possible to have the detectable
presence of buddhic force on the higher mental plane or even on the
systemic etheric-physical plane.
87.
Planes
are interpenetrating and energy is accessible from ‘positions’ of lower
vibration.
88.
It
would seem that the principle of resonance must be understood is the means of
transmission is to be even slightly grasped.
There, by the power of its own vibration,
89.
We
appear to be speaking of the power or vibration of buddhi…
it causes a change in the appearance of the lotus.
90.
A new
force-field is coming into the presence of lesser force-fields and is building
new forms within those lesser force-fields. In other words, buddhi is building
within the manasic field.
91.
The
vibrations of one plane descend into that of another and lower plane when those
higher vibrations induce resonant vibrations in the lower plane.
92.
One
must think carefully of that “descent” and “ascent” mean. It is not that
buddhic atoms become mental atoms (descending) or that mental atoms become buddhic
(ascending). Descent or ascent are resonant induction.
At the
very heart of the lotus, three more petals appear which close in on the
central flame,
93.
That
central flame was provided by monadic descent…We have not yet been told how the
Monad descended as a central flame into the heart of the egoic lotus.
covering it closely, and remaining closed until the time
comes for the revelation of the "jewel in the Lotus."
94.
It
would seem that the central monadic flame must evolve into a reflection of the
monadic Jewel. The Monad is indeed a Jewel and, it would seem, a truer, more
essential Jewel than the Jewel in the Lotus.
95.
Thus
the occult evolution is from fire to crystal. How is this done?
The
egoic lotus is now composed of twelve petals, nine of these appear at this
stage in bud form and three are
completely hidden and mysterious.
96.
Buddhi
is entirely latent within the lotus. With respect to the egoic lotus the three
inner petals represent deep subjectivity.
97.
The
central flame from which the Jewel in the Lotus will arise (or has arisen in
essence) is still more completely hidden and mysterious.
At the same time, the three permanent atoms are
enclosed within the lotus,
98.
They
existed before the formation of the lotus but are now gathered within its
periphery.
99.
So
the appearance of a superior three (the mysterious synthesis petals in their
most incipient stage) occurs at the same time as the enclosure of the members
of the atomic triangle within the periphery of the causal body or lotus.
100.
Note
that the units enclosed are not all of
them permanent atoms, strictly speaking.
and are seen by the
clairvoyant as three points of light in
the lower part of the bud, beneath [Page 710] the central portion.
101.
We
may be dealing with an arupic plane (from the perspective of man), but there are
definitely spatial coordinates within this arupa level. Locality seems to mean
very much what it does on the lower, rupa levels.
102.
The
words “lower part” indicate spatial location.
They form
at this stage a dimly burning triangle.
103.
So we
have a triangle of “pure electrical manasic force” uniting the manasic
permanent atom, the center of the egoic lotus-in-bud, and the mental unit and,
also, another triangle, dimly burning, consisting of the three members of the
lower atomic triangle—the mental unit, the astral permanent atom and the
physical permanent atom.
104.
We
see that one of the points (the mental unit) is found in both triangles.
105.
Thus,
in a sense, we have a fivefold
structure.
106.
The
light coming from the ninefold petal structure is not brilliant and the atomic
triangle is only “dimly burning”.
The
causal body, though only in an embryonic condition, is now ready for full
activity as the eons slip away, and is complete in all its threefold nature.
107.
The proto-form
of the causal body has now been sequentially built.
108.
Although
its structure is embryonic of what it will one day become, the structure is
foundationally complete.
The matter
aspect
concerns the material form of the man in the three worlds, or his active
intelligent personal self call be developed and controlled through the medium
of the mental unit, the astral permanent atom and the physical permanent atom.
109.
This
threefold collection is called the “atomic triangle”. It is technically
incorrect to say “the three lower permanent atoms” if the mental unit is
included as the representative of mentality.
110.
As
for the “matter aspect”, when we discuss it, we usually mean the material form
of man in the three worlds, but the causal body, although in an arupa state, is
very much a part of the matter aspect—solar-logically
considered.
The Spirit
aspect
lies concealed at the heart of the lotus,
111.
Spirit
is indeed represented within the egoic lotus, just as the spiritual triad is.
112.
Note,
we are not told how it arrived there
or when.
in due course of time to stand revealed when the manasadevas
have done their work. The will that persists forever is
there.
113.
When
we think of the “will that persists” we cannot help but think of Vulcan which,
interestingly, can be associated with all jewels and the pressure which makes
jewels.
114.
Vulcan
is closely associated with the Heart of the Sun just as is the egoic lotus.
With what part of the Heart of the
Sun is Vulcan to be associated? The jewel
association makes a lot of sense.
The consciousness aspect embodying the love-wisdom of the divine Ego as
it reveals itself by the means of mind is predominantly there,
115.
Something
very important is being said here; we are locating the seat of the
consciousness aspect within the egoic lotus We are essentially the Monad and
when we, as the Monad, descend into the egoic lotus, monadic consciousness
centralizes itself within the central flame at the heart of the lotus,
essentially within the Jewel in the
Lotus which will be formed over millions of years.
116.
Just
the way a diamond is not formed immediately out of its carbon base, so,
perhaps, the Jewel in the Lotus is not formed immediately from its matrix of
flame. This is speculation and would have to be verified one way or the other.
117.
If
wisdom is essentially buddhi, we can say that wisdom resides in the heart of
the lotus because the three innermost petals are part of that heart. The three synthesis petals were created by a
downflow of buddhic energy. The Jewel in the Lotus and the three central petals
are, from one perspective, a unit of energy.
118.
The
“divine Ego”, again, may be considered the spiritual triad. Each of the three
synthesis petals may be considered revelatory of one of the aspects of the
spiritual triad.
119.
Not
only is the Solar Angel the expression of love-wisdom, but this can be said of
the spiritual triad (in its true nature as the higher Ego), even though that
triad can be directly associated with the Divine Will of the Monad. Really the
spiritual triad is a bridge between the first and second aspect and partakes of
both.
and in the nine petals and their vibratory capacity lies
hid all opportunity, all innate capacity to progress, and all the ability to
function as a self-conscious unit, that entity we call Man.37
120.
For
the sake of visual clarity let us tabulate that which lies hid within the nine
petals of the egoic lotus:
a. All opportunity
b. All innate capacity to progress
c. All ability to function as a
self-conscious unit
121.
Since
the nine petals are directly stimulated by the spiritual triad (cf. TCF, Chart
VIII, 817), the petals have a direction and developmental tendency which is not
entirely dependent upon what man (as personality) brings to them from the lower
worlds. The manasadevas direct the process of incorporation of human experience
into the petal substance. Man merely offers
his experience but cannot transmute it into egoic quality.
Footnote 37: The
Solar Lord, the Divine Ego.
122.
There
is ambiguity here, for the Solar Lord both is
and is not the Divine Ego. Yet, of
course, there would be no Divine Ego expressing itself through a vehicle on the
higher mental plane without the intervention of the Solar Lord of Solar
Angel—at least in our solar system.
123.
From
another perspective, we, as a Divine Ego are
a Solar Lord.
Of the two courses of soul development
referred to by H. P. B. in her "Voice of the Silence" as the path of
"Dhyana" and "Dharma" or the "Paramitas,"
Ramayana is based upon the latter.
124.
There
are two Paths:
a. The Path of Dhyana (Dhyana refers to
meditation.)
b. The Path of Dharma or the Paramitas (Dharma
refers to right action,)
The "Seven Portals," referred to in
the book of the same name, correspond very probably to the seven cantos of this
sacred poem. But I have read only the
first canto, and I shall give you the analysis of it, so far as I know. Excluding the preface to the poem, the first
thing, in the first canto, is a description of the peculiar circumstances
that attended Rama's birth in Dasaratha's family. Dasaratha is, as you all know, a descendant
of solar kings, who began to rule over this earth from the time of Manu the
Vyvaswatha.
125.
There
is a tradition of Solar Kings who directed the progress of humanity.
126.
The
very first Solar Kings were embodied Solar Angels themselves.
127.
It is
possible that certain Kumaras Who came to the Earth-globe with Sanat Kumara may
also have served in the role of Solar Kings.
As
his name implies, he is a king whose car can travel in ten directions, or
taking the occult microcosmic sense he is king of the human body, which has
ten senses of action and perception that connect it with the ten directions.
128.
This
is pure Raja Yoga.
You are thoroughly familiar with the idea that our ancient philosophers
used to describe the body as a town with nine gates. The nine gates are, as you know, the nine
orifices of the human body. If you add
to the nine one more for the orifice known as the Brahma-rundra or the door of
Brahma, you get ten gates corresponding to the ten directions.
129.
This
would relate to the female reproductive organs.
The word "Dasaratha" indicates the consciousness connected
with our senses, which consciousness is inferior to the consciousness which we
call mind.
—The Theosophist, Vol. XIII, p. 340.
130.
The mind
is antecedent to the senses which are extensions of the mind.
Mahadeva sits at the heart,
131.
Mahadeva
is Spirit or Monad and is the seat of
consciousness within the heart of the lotus.
132.
Mahadeva
is the Lord of the first aspect of divinity.
Surya or Vishnu reveals Him in His essence as
the Wisdom of Love and the Love of Wisdom, and Brahma,
the Creative Logos makes that revelation possible.
133.
Surya
and Vishnu (as we have seen when considering the Raja Deva Lords) are virtually
equivalent terms.
134.
The
second aspect is the Revealer. Its purpose is to reveal the first aspect.
135.
We
could well ponder on the “Wisdom of Love” and the “Love of Wisdom”. Perhaps the
first of these is more difficult to understand, but it is clear that unless
there is true Love, there can be no true Wisdom. Love, opens the door to
Wisdom—the Wisdom of the Heart. We are familiar with the idea that Wisdom opens
the door to Love.
136.
The
wisdom aspect of divinity is often associated with the first ray aspect of the
second ray. Those upon the wisdom line of the second ray go to Shamballa. Is DK
telling us that the essence of
Mahadeva is the Wisdom of Love or the Love of Wisdom? If so, it shows how
closely the first aspect is connected to the second—especially in this solar
system. The word “essence” should be pondered. We cannot, in this solar system,
disconnect will from wisdom and love.
137.
Brahma
makes the revelation possible on the eighteen lower subplanes.
The
Father in [Page 711] Heaven is to be revealed through the Christ, the Son, by
the method of incarnation made possible through the work of the Holy Spirit.
138.
“No
man commeth to the Father except by me.”
139.
The
“Father” is, in a way, always in ‘darkness’ and requires revelation by His
glorious “Son”.
All this
has been brought about by the sacrifice and instrumentality of certain cosmic entities who
"offer Themselves" up in order that Man may
be.
140.
DK
seems to be calling the Solar Angels “cosmic” entities. If this is the case, it
points to the monadic origin on the Solar Angels on levels higher than the
cosmic physical plane, which is the plane of the solar system. Anything ‘above’
or ‘beyond’ the cosmic physical plane, can be considered, from one perspective,
“cosmic”.
141.
From
another perspective, however, the Solar Angels are definitely part of still
greater Angels on the cosmic mental plane—Beings Who can definitely be called cosmic.
From their
very essence, they give out that which is needed to produce the individualising principle,
142.
The
“individualising principle” is a kind of energy
which induces that type of perception we call “self-consciousness”.
143.
We
are dealing with energies within energies and forces within forces. We must be
careful not to overly materialize the various ‘characters’ involved in the
drama of individualization.
and that which we
call "self-consciousness,"
144.
There
is always consciousness (inherent in cosmos), but if consciousness is to become
self-consciousness, consciousness
must turn reflexive, must turn back upon
itself. Into the field of consciousness a center must be built and it must
become, eventually and for a time, the most important content of consciousness.
145.
The
process is achieved through ‘centering’ and ‘dividing’. A center is cultivated
and sustained and that center is divided from all other things. “This” and
“that” come into existence.
146.
If we
think of the first and fifth rays (the rays of a primary sign of
individualization, Leo) we shall find this ‘centering’ and ‘dividing’ process.
and thus enable the divine Spirit to
enter into fuller life by means of limitation by form,
147.
This
almost seems a contradiction—to enter into that which is “fuller” through limitation.
But, probably, the “divine Spirit”, the Monad, would not have such an
opportunity without the intervention of the Solar Angels. Any experience,
however limiting, can be considered an expansion if it is an experience
hitherto unpossessed.
by means of the lessons garnered through a long pilgrimage,
and through the "assimilation of manifold existences."
148.
We
are given three ways in which the “divine Spirit” enters into fuller life:
a. By means of limitation of form
b. By means of the lessons garnered through a
long pilgrimage
c. Through the “assimilation of manifold
existences”
149.
What
is to be achieved? Full I-realization under the most limiting circumstances.
There is no ‘place’ in time and space (however apparently circumscribed) where
God shall not be “All in All” and know Himself to be
“All in All”.
The fourth point to be noted is that when these
three events have occurred, the light or fire that circulates along the manasic
triangle is withdrawn to the centre of the lotus, and this "prototype"
of the future antaskarana, if so it may be expressed, disappears.
150.
This
is interesting as in the charts with which we are provided,
this triangle is very much in evidence. (cf. Chart IX, TCF, 823)
151.
Perhaps
this chart represents conditions as they will exist for the highly developed
disciple/initiate. That the triangle must refer to a high stage of development
is evident because the egoic lotus is completely unfolded!
152.
We
may presume that the light and fire circulating along the manasic triangle
joins the light and fire of Sprit already resident at the heart of the lotus.
The
threefold energy of the petals, the atoms and the "jewel" is now
centralised, because impulse must now be generated which will produce a
downflow of energy from the newly made causal vehicle into the three worlds of
human endeavour.
153.
Before
an initiative is undertaken, centralization is necessary. All is latent through
potent.
154.
We
notice here that it is apparently not a question of the “jewel” being generated
from the central fire over time. This reference suggests that the “jewel”
exists from the beginning. The process surrounding the arising of the Jewel in
the Lotus is still not explicitly presented.’
155.
Of
course, we see the word “jewel” put in quotation marks, which may suggest that
what is to be found at the heart of the lotus is, as are the twelve petals, far
from existing in any final state of formation.
We have dealt with the method of
individualisation through the coming in of the Lords of the Flame because it is the prime method in this solar
system;
156.
We
presume, then, that it was not only the failure of our Planetary Logos through
the Moon-chain which brought in the Lords of the Flame, but that all Planetary Logoi in our solar system would use a similar
method, even if not in the same state of planetary duress as our Planetary
Logos finds Himself.
whatever methods may be pursued in the varying schemes and
chains, this—at the middle stage—is the universal rule.
157.
DK
emphasizes this idea. It is universal within our solar system.
158.
He
also hints that varying methods may be used in other planetary schemes.
Karmic
conditions having to do with a planetary Logos may effect modifications, and
bring into action manasadevas whose activity may not be the same in working
detail, but the results are ever similar, and the divine Egos in their causal bodies have analogous
instruments to work through....
159.
The
instruments are created through the work of the Solar Angels, however variously
they may work.
160.
It is
still somewhat ambiguous whether the Solar Angels are to be called “divine
Egos”, but for the moment let us stay that the term seems to refer most to the
higher part of man.
161.
There
are one or two references in which Solar Angels are identified as “divine
Egos”.
162.
VSK
questions: “What part has been omitted here indicated by the ellipses?”
A final point which is of
profound significance is that the
Agnishvattas construct the petals out of Their Own substance, which is
substance energised by the principle [Page 712] of "I-ness," or ahamkara.
163.
This
is a vitally important statement. It does not suggest that there is no
substance to be worked with on the higher mental plane, but that solar angelic energy is added to the energy of
elemental substance on the higher mental plane and the result is the egoic
lotus.
164.
We
must remember that substance is not ‘stuff’ but, really, energy.
165.
If,
in occultism, we could determine how energy is added to energy, or energy to
force, or force to energy, or force to force, we would know much.
166.
To
answer this, laws of wave addition and laws of fusion would have to be studied.
167.
The
substance of the higher mental plane would not have conformed itself into the
structure of the egoic lotus without the sustaining energy patterns provided by
the Solar Angels or Manasadevas.
168.
To
understand the nature of substance energised by the principle of “I-ness” or
ahamkara, we have to think of energy
which induces the perception of
I-ness or ahamkara. This is energy which builds a center within the field of
consciousness and sustains that center with relative permanence when compared
with the contents which enter consciousness in other ways. Due to the
reflective and reflexive energy of the Manasadevas, that center in the field of
consciousness has continuity and
becomes, eventually, the most constant and real content of consciousness
perceived.
They proceed to energise the permanent atoms
with Their own positive force, so as to bring the
fifth spirilla in due course of time into full activity and usefulness.
169.
What
is evident is that the fifth and other higher spirillae already exist within
such permanent atoms, but that they are not energized
into potency.
170.
What
energizes the spirillae? Certainly, upward striving
must, but also the deliberate stimulation provided by the manasadevas.
171.
As
with all things unfolding, the spirillae have a range of possible unfoldment.
The stage of early stimulation of the fifth spirilla is not the stage of the
fullest stimulation and expression of that spirilla.
All
possibility, all hopefulness and optimism, and all future success lies hid in these two points.
172.
Man
has hopes for a beautiful and creative life pursued in freedom.
173.
What
are the two points which provide him with hope:
a. That the Solar Angels construct the petals
of his egoic lotus out of their own substance which is energized by the
principle of I-ness
b. That the Solar Angels stimulate permanent
atoms with their own positive force bringing the fifth spirilla eventually into
a state of full stimulation. And can we say this also of the sixth spirilla? Or
is this more stimulated by the spiritual triad, per se?
c. As both fifth and sixth spirillae are
related to processes within the
The Egoic Ray concerns itself with
the fifth spirilla and with the sixth, and is the cause of their emerging from
latency and potentiality into power and activity. The Monadic Ray is the source of the stimulation
of the seventh spirilla. (TCF 71-72)
2. The
fifth and sixth spirillae are more specifically under the egoic Ray, whatever
that Ray may be. (TCF 531)
As we have seen, the work of the Agnishvattas
on the mental plane resulted in a downflow of force or energy from the Monad
(or Spirit)
174.
The
timing of this downflow from Spirit is not given. What we are shown is that it
did not occur before the Agnishvattas began their building work on the higher
mental plane.
175.
The
downflow of force from the buddhic plane results in the formation of the three
inmost petals—the synthesis petals.
176.
DK
has suggested that the Monad or Spirit anchors itself as a divine flame at the
very center of the lotus. When the divine flame becomes the Jewel in the Lotus
remains to be seen. It could be immediately or there could be a timed process
involved. Also the seed of the Jewel in the Lotus might still be a jewel but not the full formation of the
seven-faceted Jewel in the Lotus:
177.
We
gather that the work of the Agnishvattas serves as an invocation of the energy
of the Monad. The second aspect (the Agnishvattas) prepares the way for the
descent of the first aspect (the Monad).
178.
In
the preparation for individualization, there is cooperation between the first
and second aspects.
and this, in conjunction with the energy of the lower
quaternary produced the appearance of the body of the Ego on the mental
plane.
179.
We
see that the lower quaternary has something to do with the appearance of the
body of the Ego on the mental plane. The atomic triangle is part of the body of
the Ego we are told; thus the words, “in conjunction with”.
180.
We
clearly see that if the body of the Ego on the mental plane is to appear three
types of energy, are, it would seem, simultaneously needed:
a. The energy of the Agnishvattas
b. The energy of the Spirit or Monad
c. The energy of the lower quaternary
181.
The
body of the Ego does not appear before all three have worked together and in
relation.
182.
The
causal body is not the Ego but is the “body of the Ego”. The egoic lotus is
also not the Ego, but the lotus which the Ego uses.
183.
What
then is the “Ego”? We will have to stay that it is, essentially, the spiritual
triad. The Monad and spiritual triad are reflected in the structure of the
egoic lotus, through the Jewel in the Lotus and the twelve petals.
In ordinary electric light, we have a faint
illustration of the thought I seek to convey.
By the approximation of the two polarities, light is created.
184.
From
relative darkness, light is created. Father and Mother, relatively are in
darkness. Mother dwells in ‘dark light’ and Father has a light so intense that
it appears to be darkness.
By an
analogous type of electrical phenomena, the light of the Monad shines forth,
185.
It
shines forth through the egoic lotus which is its vehicle and the vehicle of
the “Son” aspect.
but we have to extend the idea to the subtler planes, and
deal with seven types of force or energy in connection with the one
polarity and with four in connection with the other.
186.
We
have the number eleven. We remember that the number eleven is the number of the
initiate.
187.
There
are seven types of positive force—the force or energy of the seven rays.
188.
Note
that DK does not in this context discriminating between force and energy.
189.
The
forces associated with the negative polarity may be considered the forces of
the four aspects of the lower quaternary—dense physical force, etheric force,
astral force and lower mental force.
190.
From
the numerological perspective, if we add
a. The seven forces associated with the
positive polarity
b. The four forces associated with the lower
quaternary
c. The thirteen forces associated with the
Agnishvattas—the twelve petals and the inmost jewel
we arrive at the number 24—the number of Shamballa.
191.
If we
add the number of the Solar Angel as a whole, our total number will be 25.
192.
If we
add the seven facets of the Jewel in the Lotus, our number will be 32.
193.
If we
add the energy of the grand entirety, our number will be the significant Christ
number, 33.
A scientific formula for the process of
individualisation conveys this dual approximation with its differing types of
energy in one symbol and a number, but it cannot here be revealed.
194.
This
is promising. The Ageless Wisdom has encapsulated in symbolic form all the
great ideas. The time will come for revelation.
Before that time we must prove ourselves trustworthy and completely integrated
in the expression of the Plan.
The Manasadevas are themselves energised by force from the cosmic mental
plane—a
force which has been in operation ever since the individualisation of the solar
Logos in kalpas far distant.
195.
This
type individualization is not about the individualization of the Solar Logos as a human man, but as a Logos in His
own right.
196.
If we
are talking about cosmic mental force, it is derivative from a type of Being Who provides higher cosmic manas to such Beings as the
Solar Logos. Just as the Solar Logos is a Man compared to the human man, so the
cosmic Solar Angels are Angels compared with the Beings we usually call Solar
Angels.
197.
As we
have tried to explain in other commentaries, individualization for a great
Group Being such as a Solar Logos is something far different from
individualization for a man. It signifies becoming a Cosmic Individual—one who is cosmically Self-conscious—one Who can begin to know
Himself as a cosmic Being.
198.
The
following anent the Solar Logos (paralleling a similar phase in man—from
individualization to the first initiation) applies in this context:
a. He [the Solar Logos] has to attain to the full consciousness of His entire ring-pass-not,
or of the seven planes of the solar system. This covers a period wherein five of the
Heavenly Men, or five of His centres, and therefore, five schemes, reach a
stage of accurate response to contact and stimulation. (TCF 292)
199.
Individualization
in this case, is the awakening of solar logoic consciousness to the cosmic
ring-pass-not, just as newly individualized man must awaken to himself as a
center in the three worlds and to that part of his nature which is called the
“not-self”.
200.
There
are many beings which go to the constitution to the ring-pass-not of the Solar
Logos, and He has to awaken to the perception that He is them.
201.
How
many kalpas (probably mahamanvantaras) ago did this type of cosmic
individualization take place? May we say five Mahakalpas ago? This is, after
all, the fifth incarnation of our Solar Logos (as a Solar Logos).
202.
When
thinking of the Solar Angels or Manasadevas, let us always remember the cosmic
mental connection.
They, in Their
corporate nature,
203.
We
must remember that groups of Solar Angels (i.e., Solar Angels corporately
considered) can become Planetary Logoi.
204.
If
groups of Solar Angels become Planetary Logoi, can groups of groups of Solar
Angels become Solar Logoi?
205.
The
word “corporate” is very significant.
The student
must bear in mind that in thinking of the Pitris, he must ever think in group
terms. The Pitris who formed the egoic body of a human
being do not—alone and isolated—form planetary Logoi.
The
forty-nine groups of solar fires concerned in the great work are those spoken
of, and they become the forty-nine planetary Logoi in connexion with seven
solar systems.
(TCF 878-879)
embody the will or purpose of
the Logos, and are the cosmic
"prototypes" of our solar Angels.
206.
Do
our Solar Angels embody the will or purpose of a human man?
207.
Our
Solar Angels are here to help expedite the purpose of our Monad. Can the same
be said of the greater Solar Angels on the cosmic mental plane? Are They to help the Solar Logos as a cosmic Monad express cosmic monadic Will or Purpose?
208.
Of
course, the purpose of our Solar Logos also works through the more familiar
type of Solar Angels who work on the systemic higher mental plane.
209.
We
have one more possible angle of the statements above. The “Manasadevas” can be
interpreted as Planetary Logoi, and then, would indeed, be energized by force
from the cosmic mental plane.
210.
Just
as man is energized by force from the systemic higher mental plane (Egoic
force) so, if “Manasadevas”, in this context, meant Planetary Logoi, They too
would be energized by force from the causal levels of the cosmic mental plane.
211.
Or,
the Manasadevas is question could be another name for the greater types of
cosmic Solar Angels to be found energizing the higher cosmic mental plane.
212.
We
are left with the question: “Who or what may be the cosmic “prototypes” of our
Solar Angels. We will state and ask:
a. Certain cosmic Solar Angels definitely are
the cosmic prototypes of our Solar Angels.
b. Planetary Logoi are prototypical to man as
a Monad.
c. Are Planetary Logoi impulsed from the causal
levels of the cosmic mental plane also
prototypical to our Solar Angels?
d. We must remember the thought that
Planetary Logoi are formed of corporate groups of
Solar Angels.
e. We have some intricate questions here. We
must discriminate if we can, between:
i.
Planetary
Logoi focussed on the cosmic higher mental plane
ii.
The
cosmic prototypes of our Solar Angels
considered to be a cosmic type of Solar Angel.
A solar Logos uses for His energy centres the planetary
schemes, each of which embodies a peculiar type of energy, and each of which,
therefore, vibrates to the key of the
logoic solar Angel, of which the human solar Angel is a dim reflection.
(TCF 1161)
213.
We
may assume that if a Solar Logos has a “logoic solar Angel” (which must mean we
are in the second major incarnation
of a Cosmic Logos during which it is fitting for Solar Angels to intervene),
then Planetary Logoi can certainly have planetary
logoic Solar Angels.
214.
It
becomes important to discover the relationship between our Solar Angels and our Planetary Logos or the Planetary Logoi in
general. We know that the human Monad is part of the centers of a Planetary
Logos. What can be said of a Solar Angel in this regard.
While deva Monads also go to the constitution of the centers of a Solar Logos,
do Solar Angels, specifically, find themselves in this type of role?
The solar Angels on the mental
plane of the system embody as much of that will and purpose as the Logos
can work through in one single incarnation and as They, in Their groups, can develop.
215.
Our
Solar Angels on the mental plane are recipients of the higher Will and Purpose
as they are known on the cosmic mental plane—presumably by the Solar Angel of
the Solar Logos and the Solar Angels of the Planetary Logoi (hypothesized).
216.
Groups
of Solar Angels seem to be creative
with respect to solar logoic purpose, developing it as they sense it.
217.
What
is being said is that cosmic Purpose
comes through our Solar Angels to us,
though it obviously has a still higher Source.
218.
The
whole process of the individualization of man is cosmically impulsed and guided.
219.
We
can begin to see who may be the Teachers of the ones we call Solar Angels.
220.
Solar
Purpose is expressed through systemic Solar Angels. Is the purpose of a Cosmic
Logos expressed through cosmic Solar Angels? Analogically, it would seem to be
the case.
221.
It
appears that the two orders of B/beings—men and angels—rise distinct from one
another through increasingly high levels of cosmic.
They work, therefore, through egoic groups and
primarily, after individualisation, upon the mental units of the separated
identities who go to the constituency of the groups.
222.
Solar
Angels work through “egoic groups” which are gathered according to egoic ray
and, perhaps, monadic ray, as well as period of individualization and degree of
petal unfoldment.
223.
This
type of work is one of the ways the solar logoic purpose is expressed through
the individual.
224.
We
are being told that the Solar Angels work upon the mental units of the newly
formed separative identities we call “man”, or a member of the fourth kingdom
of nature.
This is Their secondary work.
225.
To
work upon the mental unit of man is secondary work. Man, from his self-centered
perspective, thinks of such work as primary.
226.
The
primary work (in a large sense) is to carry forward solar logoic purpose—alone
and in groups.
Their
work in part might be described as follows:
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227.
Again,
and from another perspective, we have a restatement of the primary and
secondary purposes of the Solar Angels.
Primarily,
they bring about the union of the divine
Ego and the lower personal self.
This has been dealt with.
228.
From
this important section of text, we learn that the Solar Angel is not the “divine Ego”, because the Angel
is to provide a union of the “divine Ego” with the lower personal self.
229.
This
type of union has to be considered integral to the purposes of the Solar Logos.
230.
When
considering the “divine Ego”, probably the best solution is to consider it as
the spiritual triad. From another perspective, the threefold Monad may be
considered the highest example of “divine Ego”. When DK speaks of “Egos” on the
first, second and third rays coming in from the Moon-chain, He is primarily
speaking of Monads (working through pre-formed egoic lotuses). We assume that
the stipulation holds: in early days (before the first initiation) it is not
possible for individualized Egos to have soul rays other than the fourth,
fifth, sixth and seventh rays.
231.
So their
first task (i.e., the task of the Solar Angels) is to work as “Benign Uniters”,
fusing the highest and lowest aspect of man by bridging across the mental
plane.
Secondly, they work through the mental
units, impressing upon the atom that
portion, microscopic as it may be, of the logoic purpose which the individual
can work out on the physical plane.
232.
We
know that the sense of purpose often arises in our mind. From where does it
come?
233.
Here
we are told that the Solar Angels are working with the mental unit to impress
upon it a microscopic portion of logoic purpose. Thus, we are indebted to the
Solar Angels for that impression of purpose, and we must realize, that
attenuated and microscopic though it may be, it is nevertheless solar logoic purpose.
234.
Our
little plans, if rightly aligned, are helping to carry forth the purposes of
the Solar Logos on our lower planes.
235.
So if
we may occasionally wonder “What’s it all for?”, our thoughts, with
justification, could turn toward the Solar Logos and what He seeks to see
accomplished—minutes, through us!
236.
Let
us review the primary and secondary purposes of the Solar Angels:
a. To bring about the union of the “divine
Ego” and the lower personal self
b. To work via the mental unit impressing
upon the human atom its tiny portion of the solar logoic Plan.
At first
their influence is unconsciously assimilated, and the man responds to the
plan blindly and ignorantly.
237.
Yet
there is guidance all the time. The Solar Angel may not yet be a “downward
gazing soul”, but the influence is very real and positive.
238.
Steadily,
and really without our conscious awareness, we are being built into the Plan.
239.
We
are to realize (and it is quite an astonishing realization) that the Plan and
Purpose of the Solar Logos is being built
into us via the mental unit through the agency of the Solar Angel.
Later, as evolution proceeds, their work is recognised by the man in a conscious
co-operation with the plan of evolution.38
240.
Before
the third initiation, then, there must be conscious recognition of the
impression being provided by the Solar Angel and the relation of that
impression to the planetary logoic Plan and eventually to the solar logoic
Plan.
241.
The
Plan is most related to the atmic plane. While the Plan can come through in a
mediated manner before the third initiation, it is at that initiation that a
significant touch of atma can be appropriated and hence a clear and first-hand
registration of the Plan.
242.
Guidance
is built into us. It need not be sought in ‘strange’ places. But man ever
leaves himself in search of something apparently more interesting, only to
discover that the source of eternal fascination resides precisely within him.
After the
third initiation, the will or purpose aspect predominates.
243.
This
does not mean that the work of the Solar Angels is quite over, as the Angel
persists with the man until the fourth initiation.
Footnote 38: The Sacrificer or Yajamana.
The yajamana
is the person who has sacrificed himself for the good of the world and who has
undertaken to mould the affairs of it, in obedience to the law.
244.
This
is a Bodhisattva.
If the human body be taken as the sacrificial ground, the manas in him is the yajamana.
245.
The
sacrificial ground is the “burning ground”.
246.
The manas in this case is the higher manas.
All the doings of man in all his life from
birth to death, form one grand yagnic process that is
conducted by the true human entity called the Manas.
247.
This
entity is the Ego manifesting through the causal body.
248.
We
must be cautious in dealing with the term “manas”, as it can indicate either
the higher or lower manas.
He, who is willing to sacrifice his body,
speech, and thought to the good of all the world,
is a real yagnika and all the higher lokas are reserved for him.
249.
We
rise through sacrifice. We see that sacrifice is a consecration to a specific
spiritual objective.
The central keynote of yagnika's life is
to do good unto all, irrespective of caste and creed
even as the sun shines for all.
—Some Thoughts on the Gita, page 90.
250.
Thus,
a great and beautiful morality is expressed.
It might here be noted that it is the positive force of the Manasadevas that produces initiation.
251.
The
Solar Angel is not simply a bystander in the ceremony of initiation. The Angel
is present, we have learned.
In the earlier two initiations, the Angel of the Presence stood between
the disciple-candidate and the Presence. (R&I 176)
252.
We
are learning, however, that in the developmental process the Solar Angel impels
the man towards initiation towards the pressure of solar angel energy upon the
mental unit.’
253.
Man
is under constant pressure from the Solar Angel and this pressure increases and
human consciousness grows.
254.
May
is initiate before he is initiated and it is the
spiritual pressure of the Solar Angel which brings him to the door of
initiation as an initiate—not yet
confirmed by the application of the Rod but an initiate nonetheless.
Their function
is embodied by the Hierophant.
255.
In a
way the Solar Angel is represented by the Hierophant. They have the same
purpose.
256.
We
remember that the Solar Angel is more advanced than any member of the Spiritual
Hierarchy, per se. I am not speaking of the Beings Who
founded Shamballa on our planet.
He,
seeing before Him the vehicle for buddhi,
257.
This
statement is of importance. Just what does the Hierophant see? Apparently not
only the causal body but the buddhic vehicle and the lower vehicles as well,
even though the initiation ‘chamber’ is on the higher mental plane. There are
some mysteries here involving interpenetrating planes.
passes the voltage from the higher planes through His body,
258.
Presumably
these are planes higher than the buddhic plane. We are even told that cosmic
forces are available to the Hierophant and that He transforms them so they can
reach the candidate.
259.
The
body of the Hierophant becomes an instrument
for initiation during the initiation process.
260.
It
would seem that the connection between the body of the Hierophant and the Rod
of Initiation is seamless.
and by means of the Rod
(charged with positive manasic force) transmits this higher manasic energy
to the initiate so that he is enabled to know consciously and to recognise the
plan for his group-centre through the immensely increased stimulation.
261.
What
we learn here is that stimulation increases perception—the right kind of stimulation.
262.
Another
way of saying this is that a sufficient point of tension permits of the
perception of that which was hitherto unperceived.
263.
When
we achieve a significantly elevated point of tension, we realize the low
vibratory quality of the point of tension in which we habitually live.
264.
The
Rod, minimally, is charged with triadal force, especially “higher manasic
force”. Since the focus of the initiate is on the higher mental plane, it is
this type of force which can reach him.
265.
It
becomes clear that the Hierophant is working with the causal body of the
initiate.
266.
The
initiate’s “group center” is the Ashram which, itself, is part of a center or
chakra within the Planetary Logos.
267.
From
another perspective, the egoic group to which the initiate belongs can be
considered a group center.
268.
The
Solar Angel is endowed with higher manas, and, in fact and necessarily, with
all energies to be found upon the planes of the spiritual triad and beyond.
269.
One
wonders whether the higher manasic energy which reaches the initiate via the
Rod is not also, somehow, connected with the cosmic mental plane.
This force descends from the manasic
permanent atom via the antaskarana and is directed to whichever centre the
Hierophant—under the Law—sees should be stimulated.
270.
One
wonders about the avenue of direction. Does the force descend via the
antahkarana though the petals of the
egoic lotus and then into the chakric system?
271.
We
remember that Chart IX, TCF, 823, shows the triangular formation of the
antahkarana.
272.
Or
does the force descend directly to the mental unit, by-passing the egoic lotus
and directly from the mental unit into the mental chakras and, thence, other
chakras?
273.
It
would seem that petals within the egoic lotus would have to receive attention
at each of the first three initiations—the initiations of manas.
274.
The
Hierophant sees with archetypal vision and realizes what is needed correspond the next step in the rounding-out process.
275.
The
Law guides His choice and that Law is related to the nature and ray of the
Monad concerned.
He
stabilises the force, and regulates its flow as it circulates throughout the egoic Lotus, so that when
the work of unfoldment is accomplished the sixth principle at the Heart of the
Lotus can stand revealed.
276.
In
this section of text it seems that the egoic lotus is definitely involved, so
at least one stream of energy from the Rod does not bypass the egoic lotus. In this case, the triangular
construction of the antahkarana will be needed.
277.
The
stabilization of the force will require, it would seem,
the balancing power of Libra.
278.
The
sixth principle is buddhi and it resides at the heart of the lotus (which heart
it was instrumental in constructing when the egoic lotus was first created).
279.
We
are speaking here of the revelation of the synthesis petals and the central Jewel
in the Lotus.
280.
Apparently
the Hierophant has the entire energy
system of the candidate before His Eye and can see just what needs to be done
in various aspects of this energy system.
After each initiation the Lotus is more unfolded
[Page 714] and light from the centre
begins to blaze forth—a light or fire which ultimately burns through the three
enshrining petals, and permits the full inner glory to be seen, and the
electric fire of spirit to be manifested.
281.
There
is always a question of what burns and what induces the burning.
282.
Here
we learn that the light from the central flame burns through what we come to
call the synthesis petals.
283.
After
each initiation, one synthesis petal unfolds revealing more and more of the
central mystery—the Jewel in the Lotus:
284.
The
egoic lotus in increasingly glorious as evolution proceeds, but its full glory is only revealed when the
Jewel in the Lotus is revealed.
285.
The
Hierophant sees the egoic lotus before Him and participates in the progressive
revelation of the glory and, ultimately, of the inner glory.
As this
is brought about on the second subplane of the mental plane (whereon
the egoic lotus is now situated) a corresponding
stimulation takes place in the dense substance which forms the petals or
wheels of the centres on the astral and etheric levels.
286.
This
is an important piece of occultism. We have often wondered whether the fourth
initiation is consummated on the second subplane of the mental plane or on the
first. Here, since the final blazing forth of the inner glory has been the
topic of discussion, there seems to be no question but that the fourth initiation
occurs on the second subplane.
287.
Astral
and etheric chakras are affected by the stimulation of the egoic lotus. The
question remains about direct
stimulation of the lower chakras or mediated stimulation via the egoic lotus.
The Tibetan seems to be stating that there is mediated stimulation—the egoic
lotus first. But this is not the final word on the matter.
288.
The
petals of the lower chakra system which numerically correspond to the
stimulated petals of the egoic lotus are the ones which receive stimulation resulting
from the stimulation in the egoic lotus.
289.
We
can see what a tremendously intricate science it all is and how very much the
Initiator must know in order to perform His task.
(b.)
Individualisation and the races. If this
treatise serves no other purpose than to direct the attention of the scientific
and philosophic students to the study
of force or energy in man and in groups, and to interpret man and the human
family in terms of electrical phenomena, much good will have been accomplished.
290.
It is
not primarily the mystical students who study this book but those on the
scientific and philosophical line—those primarily on rays three and five.
291.
What
is to arise through the study of this text:
a.
An
appreciation of force or energy in man
b.
An
appreciation of force or energy in groups of men
c.
The
ability to interpret man and the human family in terms of electrical phenomena.
292.
Obviously
we will have journeyed a long way towards impersonality when we are able to do
this.
The polarity of a man, of a group, and of a congery
of groups, the polarity of the planets and their relationship to each other and
to the Sun, the polarity of the solar system and its relationship to other
systems, the polarity of one plane to another, and of one principle to another,
the polarity of the subtler vehicles, and the scientific application of the
laws of electricity to the totality of existence on the physical plane will
bring about a revolution upon the planet second only to that effected at the
time of individualisation.
293.
DK is
speaking of a coming revolution in thought and practice through an
understanding of polarity.
294.
Let
us tabulate the types of polarity which need to be studied and understood.
a.
The
polarity of a man
b.
The
polarity of a group
c.
The
polarity of a congery of groups
d.
The
polarity of the planets and their relationship to each other and to the Sun
e.
The
polarity of the solar system.
f.
The
polarity of other solar systems and the relationship of our system to them
g.
The
polarity of one plane to another
h.
The
polarity of one system to another
i.
The
polarity of the subtle vehicles
j.
The
scientific application of the laws of electricity to the totality of existence
on the physical plane
295.
We
are studying cosmic, systemic and planetary electricity. There is no true
understanding of occultism without such a study of electrical phenomena—i.e.,
of the interplay of the three main types of electricity.
I would point out here a certain significant
fact which students will do well carefully to consider.
In the third rootrace39
individualisation took place.
296.
It
was the middle of the third rootrace, though we are not told precisely the
time, whether in the third, the fourth or the fifth subrace.
Footnote 39: Root races. The
Secret Doctrine teaches that these seven groups of human units inhabit seven
continents during evolution.
297.
This,
of course, is a generalization. A continent must be conceived as something much
bigger than continents as usually conceived today.
—S. D., II, 6, 7, 8.
a. First race The Imperishable Sacred Land.
b. The 2nd race The Hyperborean Land.
c. The 3rd race Lemurian.
d. The 4th race Atlantean.
e. The 5th race Aryan.
f. Two more races will succeed the present one.
298.
The
continent for the Lemurian civilization was Lemuria,
299.
For
the Atlantean civilization, Atlantis
300.
There
are many continents on which the members of the Fifth Rootrace live,
simultaneously with many remnants of the four rootrace and some vestiges of the
third. The present day being the time of the fifth rootrace, the divisions are
many, for the fifth ray, in its lower aspect, induces cleavages.
301.
We do
not know the names of the continents to come, but we have been told in various
occult books that a continent will rise in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and
some have named it “
302.
The
word pacific suggests a final stage of peace.
If this occurs, perhaps it will be during the seventh rootrace.
It was an event which became
possible through certain conditions and polar relationships, and because the
scientific laws were understood and the Knowers took [Page 715] advantage of
a peculiar electrical condition to hasten the evolution of the
race.
303.
Individualization,
we have often been told, was an electrical
process.
304.
DK
told us earlier that the Manasadevas who “refused to incarnate” did so for
reasons based upon identicality of polarity. Apparently greater
participation in the
individualization process was not electrically possible.
305.
Certain
polar relationship appeared within the energy system of the planet, and these
made the coming of the Lords of the Flame possible and, with that coming, the
possibility of individualization.
306.
Who
were the Knowers? We might say that the Lords of the Flame were “Knowers” as
were high Beings directly related to our Planetary Logos and, perhaps, even to
the Solar Logos, for the individualization of man was a solar systemic process.
It was electrical phenomena of a
stupendous kind, and produced the "lights which ever burn." It was the result of the knowledge of natural
law and its adaptation to opportunity.
307.
DK
continues His discussion of individualization in relation to electrical
phenomena.
308.
We
are told of the very destructive electrical storms which occurred at the time
of individualization and which were responsible for the deaths of many animal
forms.
309.
Who
are the “lights which ever burn”? Are they the individualized Lemurians? Are
they those in whom the Solar Angels implanted the spark of mind?
310.
The
Solar Angels, apparently, knew a great deal about natural law as expressed on
the lower eighteen subplanes. They had to know much about both Spirit and
matter (as we view those two areas of divine expression) if they were to function
as the “Benign Uniters”, linking the two.
311.
The
word “burn” in this context, suggests fire by friction.
In the fourth rootrace another
adaptation of force occurred.
312.
There
were two principal periods of individualization within the fourth chain of our
planetary scheme.
313.
One
occurred in middle Lemuria and the other in relatively early Atlantis leading
also to the possibility of opening the Door of Initiation.
314.
However,
there was something new which occurred during the fourth rootrace.
Again time and opportunity were taken
advantage of to open the door into the fifth kingdom by the method of forced
initiation.
315.
Some have
theorized that here was no break in continuity between the period of
individualization in middle Lemuria and a similar period in early Atlantis. The
Tibetan’s use of the word “again” suggests that there was a hiatus.
316.
There
seems to be a suggestion that the Door of Initiation was also opened to some in
Lemuria. This is possible, though a truer and fuller opening occurred, we may
infer, in Atlantis.
317.
Speaking
of initiates and initiation in Lemuria, DK says the following:
The first
recognition of the plane of the emotions, of the astral plane, was evoked in
the consciousness of the groups under preparation for the first initiation
which was the highest initiation possible at that time. (GWP
108)
318.
We
note that the door into the
319.
We
are passing through a similar forcing process at this very time and many are
feeling the stress of it.
A third type of electricity
played its part in bringing about this event, and it is the effect of this electrical phenomenon upon the units (who
are themselves centres of energy) which—scientifically viewed—indicates a man's
suitability for the ceremony of initiation, and his availability as a
transmitter of spiritual energy to the world.
320.
Initiation
always involves electric fire, at least on the soul level. The energy of the
Monad is felt on the soul level from the time of the first initiation.
321.
Obviously,
only some are ready for the application of electric fire at any one time.
Although the energy of the Monad (applied more directly) only occurs at the
third initiation and following initiations, it is clear that electric fire is
involved even in the Initiations of the Threshold.
322.
The
Masters consider men as units of force. This is an entirely impersonal way of
understanding human nature.
Every initiate is technically a transmitter of
force and his work is consequently threefold:
1. To provide a threefold vehicle capable
of the necessary resistance to the force and able to receive and hold it.
323.
A
strong and pure personality vehicle is necessary. Lower forces must ‘contain’
higher forces and not be leaky sieves.
2. To transmit it as energy to the world
which he serves.
324.
Only
a successful receiver can transmit.
3. To store up a certain amount of it for
a twofold purpose:
325.
One
must not release all energy received, or there is danger of depletion
a. To provide a reservoir of force for
emergencies and for special work as required by the Great Ones.
326.
The
Masters can utilize (often in emergencies) the energy systems of Their chelas. How They do this is
Their business, but we must present something which may be used.
327.
DK
speaks of the manner in which the Buddhas of Activity can use the Triangles
Network in moments of planetary emergency.
b. To act as a dynamo for the immediate
group which all advanced souls, disciples and initiates gather around them on
some one or other of the planes in the three worlds.
328.
Each
advancing disciple is one who attracts others and inspires them. There must be
enough energy to perform both of these functions—to provide a reservoir for use
and to act as a dynamo.
329.
So
energy must be spent in service; be available to the Great Ones for planetary
emergencies; and used to attract, hold and inspire future members of the
disciples' Ashram.
In the
fifth rootrace, another tremendous happening may be looked for, and the time lies
immediately ahead.
330.
What
does the Tibetan mean by “immediately ahead”?
331.
We
have been told that when the Christ returns, it will mean that human has taken
its first initiation.
It had
its beginning in the energy which eventually
culminated in the world war.
332.
Modern
readers of A Treatise on Cosmic Fire, must remember that it was written shortly after
the First World War and well before the WWII.
333.
We
are being told that a strong subjective energy was at least the partial cause
of WWI. The war was not all based on the poor decisions of humanity.
334.
Are
we saying that the energy which culminated in WWI is the same energy which will
lead to the Reappearance of the Christ and the Externalization of the Hierarchy.
The first
effect of the appearance of fresh electrical stimulation from extra-systemic [Page 716] centres,
is ever to bring about a primary
destruction leading on to revelation.
335.
We
are being told of the ingress of extra-systemic energy into our planetary
system.
336.
Our
Solar Logos is undergoing initiation and His elevation must be stimulated from
extra-systemic sources. The inflow from these sources will also affect the
planets in the solar system and the lives upon such planets—such as ourselves.
337.
Just
to put things in perspective, Aquarian energy is, technically,
“extra-systemic”.
338.
It
may be that the Shamballa Impacts which began in 1825 have carried
extra-systemic energy into the energy system of our planet.
339.
An
important principle is enunciated: primary destruction leads to revelation.
340.
The
planet Pluto is a first ray planet related to Shamballa. It is also deeply
related to the process if initiation. Pluto is Anubis leading the candidate
into the Chamber of Judgment or the Chamber of Initiation. As humanity is on
the verge of initiation, Pluto is active now (as if Vulcan).
That
which is imprisoned must be loosed. So
it will be in this rootrace, the fifth.
341.
Consciousness
is temporarily imprisoned in lunar forms. The process of initiation will
release that consciousness into the consciousness of the fifth kingdom.
Certain cosmic forces are at work and the full
effect of their energy is not yet apparent.
342.
Energy
from the constellation Aquarius must be included among these cosmic forces.
There are obviously other forces—from Capricorn, Sirius, Antares, the Great
Bear, the Little Bear, Draco, the Pleiades and the Pole Star, to name a few
likely sources.
This
incoming force, the Hierarchy will avail itself of in order to push forward
the planetary plans.
343.
The
Members of the Hierarchy are Energy Receptors. They know the times and seasons,
can invoke and can contain.
344.
The
Members of Hierarchy live in accordance with systemic and cosmic ritual. They
know the cycles and receive and transmit according to those cycles.
In every
case the effect of the phenomenon is felt in some one or other of the kingdoms
beside the human. In the
individualisation period, it is apparent that a tremendous stimulation took
place in the animal kingdom—a stimulation which has persisted, and
which has led to the phenomenon of "domestic animals" as we call
them, and their relatively high stage of intelligence as compared to the wild
animals.
345.
It is
very interesting that the process we call the individualization of animal man
leading to the emergence of the fourth kingdom of nature brought about an
elevation of the animal kingdom through the domestication of their higher
species.
346.
We
can sense the influence of the planet Venus on the animal kingdom. The Venusian
energy made animal man into man-the-human, and the wild animals into
domesticated animals.
In Atlantean days the opening of the door into
the fifth kingdom, or into the stage of buddhic consciousness, had a profound
effect upon the vegetable kingdom.
347.
What
type of consciousness characterizes the members of the fifth kingdom, the
348.
At
each initiation, there is an increasing access to buddhic energy.
349.
Numerically,
the second (or sixth) principle, buddhi, is correlated to the second or
vegetable kingdom. The planet Venus is involved in this correlation.
350.
True
initiates are to nourish their physical vehicles from the vegetable kingdom.
There is a direct relation between those who enter the
351.
On
the higher mental plane man is a flower,
reflecting his close relation to the vegetable kingdom. Man expresses through
the egoic lotus.
This
effect can be seen working out in such results as are achieved by Burbank, and
which are of a nature corresponding to the initiatory process in man, involving
a rapid achievement of relative perfection.
352.
Swami
Yogananda and Luther Burbank were friends. The result of
353.
It
would be interesting to analyze the influence of Venus in Luther Burbank’s
horoscope. Venus is in early Taurus (a position closely related to the
vegetable kingdom) and sextile to
In the tremendous event which is impending, in
the great revelation which is near at hand, the Hierarchy will again take
advantage of the time and the energy to bring about certain events which will
work out primarily in the human kingdom but which will also be seen as force
regeneration in the mineral kingdom.
354.
A
seventh ray Age is upon us and, thus, one in which the mineral kingdom (expressive
on the seventh plane) can be stimulated.
355.
We
have seen how the various initiatory stimuli of humanity have resulted, during
various eras, in the stimulation of the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdom
respectively
356.
The
Lemurian race is related to the animal kingdom.
357.
The
Atlantean race is related to the vegetable kingdom.
358.
The
Aryan race to the mineral kingdom.
359.
We
are studying man as the macrocosm for the three lower kingdoms.
The
energy,
360.
We
are speaking of an energy which will lead to the initiation of humanity.
when first felt in the human
kingdom, brought about the conditions which caused the tremendous activity
which resulted in war, and which is causing the present world stress;
361.
We
remember how much the mineral kingdom has been involved in modern warfare.
Hence the great use of minerals (iron, copper, etc.) in the World War
II. It is literally a war in which the mineral kingdom is used against the
human. Humanity had gone down into the caves and the depths of concretion and
is ready now for an upward shift or move, this time consciously taken and taken
all together. This is a most difficult situation for the average man to
comprehend but the entire problem of the conscious use of that which exists
upon the planet and also its destructive usage is tied together into one most
critical situation. Part of the solution will come along similar lines and of
this the prophecy now coming into the racial awareness that there are those
"who sleep in the caves of the earth who will
arise and bring liberation" has reference. But be not too literal in
interpretation for "that which is of the earth can also be found in the
sky." (EA 386-387)
362.
Initiatory
energy induces warfare in the field or area into which it is introduced.
363.
We
all long for the impact of greater and higher energies little suspecting what
may be the result in our vehicles.
in the mineral kingdom it affected certain of the minerals
and elements, and the radioactive
substances made their appearance.
364.
What
is to be said about the half-life of radioactive substances? Such a theory
proposes that radioactive elements have always been with us. It does not look
upon them as the evolutionary result of a long process of mineral evolution or
as the effect of extra-systemic energies which bring about initiation in the
human family as well as stimulation in the mineral kingdom.
This characteristic
(or radioactivity) of pitchblende [an ore of Uranium] and the other involved units is
comparatively a new development under the evolutionary law, and one which,
though latent, only [Page 717] needed the drawing forth of the type of energy
now beginning to pour in on the earth.
365.
One
wonders about the effect of the planet Uranus (ruler of impending Aquarius) in
drawing forth the potential for radioactivity in the mineral kingdom.
366.
Of
course there have been a number of Ages of Aquarius and even large, Platonic
Ages of Aquarius with a duration of 25,000 years, yet
radioactivity has not made its appearance, according to occultism, until recent
times. What larger cosmic impressions may be responsible?
367.
Perhaps
we can say that the mineral kingdom of Earth is now ready to receive the 2500
year and 25,000 year influence of Aquarius in a new way which will cause the
elevation of that kingdom.
This force began to flow in at the end
of the eighteenth century, and its full effect is by no means yet felt,
for it will be several hundred years before it passes away.
368.
What
else occurred at the end of the eighteenth century? The coming in the fifth ray
cycle—1775.
369.
We
are not to suspect that radioactivity will cease when this influence passes
away (are we speaking of a 350 year fifth ray cycle or of something longer). It
is just that the very focal stimulation to which the mineral kingdom has been
exposed will no longer be so intense.
370.
From
another angle, it may be that a number of those who are called Primary Lotuses
(probably from Vulcan and having the first and third petals of the egoic lotus
unfolding) may have entered with this incoming force at the end of the
eighteenth century. This could account for the tremendous strides in science
taken since that time.
371.
Towards
the end of the eighteenth century may also be considered the point at which the
incoming Aquarian energies and the outgoing Piscean energies were equally
balanced.
By means
of it, certain discoveries are possible, and the new order comes in upon it.
372.
This
stimulation seems related to the seventh ray and Uranus (the planet of
radioactivity and also a planet related to the fifth ray). The force also seems
related to Aquarius and the fifth ray.
373.
Our
equation so far is that great forces lead to great stimulations (and consequent
destruction) but also to revelations.
The Great
Ones, Who know the time and the hour, will bring about, in our rootrace, that
which corresponds to the occurrences in the earlier third and fourth races.
374.
We
are being told (somewhat vaguely) of a new evolutionary impulse. We are not
told the nature of the energy which is now with us, but we may infer its
composite nature from what we know of ray, zodiacal and planetary cycles.
375.
Occurrences
in the earlier third and fourth rootraces were initiatory occurrences, and one even more powerful is on its way,
imminently, in our fifth rootrace and fifth sub-race.
(c.)
Methods of Individualisation. We have
seen how the characteristic method of individualisation in this solar system is
the result of force emanating from
the cosmic mental plane, which sweeps into activity those entities whose function it is to
form the body of the ego out of their own living substance on the mental plane and
thus, through their own quality and nature, endow human units on the physical
plane with the faculty of self-consciousness, thus producing Man.
376.
This
is one of those great encapsulating sentences which are to be observed as part
of the Tibetan’s teaching technique.
377.
The
Solar Angels swept in as a result of force emanating from the cosmic mental
plane. We note that that which impelled them is called “force” and not energy
despite its very high source. It seems that energy in focused application is
force.
378.
The
substance of the Solar Angel goes to the creation of causal bodies, and that
substance is the presence of the Solar Angels upon the higher mental plane, but
this does not mean that the entirety of the Solar Angels’ consciousness is
contained within the confines of the systemic higher mental plane.
It is their work also to energise the
mental units of all men, and to co-ordinate, by means of the force
which they embody, and to energise the sheaths of the threefold lower man, so
that they may in due course of time intelligently express the will and purpose
of the indwelling Thinker.
379.
The
mental unit is a unit of influence and coordination, not just upon the mental
plane, but in relation to the lower planes and vehicles as well.
380.
Let
us tabulate again the role of the Solar Angels in relation to the personality
aspects of man:
a.
They
energize the mental units of men
b.
They
coordinate through their force the sheaths of the threefold lower man
c.
They
energize through their force the sheaths of the threefold lower man
d.
They
prepare these lower vehicles to intelligently express the will and purpose of
the indwelling Thinker
381.
Who
is the “Thinker”? The Solar Angel is the Thinker but even more essentially, the
“divine Ego” is the Thinker and for this Thinker the Solar Angels have prepared
the vehicles.
Through the carrying out of this function in the
case of the human family, certain planetary and systemic conditions are brought
about.
382.
The
effect of the work of the Solar Angels is not just planetary but systemic.
383.
Of
course, the labor of Solar Angels is not just confined to the sphere of our
planetary scheme, but is focussed in diverse ways upon and through all
planetary schemes in our solar system.
The dense and etheric bodies of the Logos and of
the planetary Logoi are merged, and
one coherent vehicle of expression is provided for these cosmic Entities.
384.
We
remember that in Lemurian days the dense and etheric bodies of early man were
merged and that this constituted an initiation.
385.
We
may infer that DK is telling us about a type of initiation being undergone by both the Solar Logos and Planetary
Logoi.
386.
We
remember that the dense physical bodies of Planetary Logoi
(especially a non-sacred Planetary Logos such as the Logos of our Earth-scheme)
consists of the lower eighteen subplanes. We cannot be sure if this is
the case for all the Planetary Logoi, as some of the greater sacred planets may,
like the Solar Logos, have a physical body consisting of twenty-one systemic
subplanes, or at least of more subplanes than eighteen.
387.
In
any case, through the coming of the Solar Angels, that lower part of the energy
expression of our Solar Logos which was generated in the previous solar systems
is related to that part of His energy system which constitutes His true physical body—namely the vehicle
which uses for its expression the energies of the four cosmic ethers.
388.
The
merging of the energies of the previous and present solar system is a process
of the utmost importance for the integrated expression of our Solar Logos, and
the Solar Angels are instrumental in accomplishing this task.
In the producing of self-consciousness in the
human family, the full conscious occupation by the Logos involved is consummated.
389.
Presumably,
we are now speaking of planetary Logoi
and not of the Solar Logos. Either that, or we are not
speaking only of the human family on
Earth but of humanity throughout the solar system.
390.
What
does the Planetary Logos occupy? He
is able to establish occupied outposts in the lower three worlds
in which is found His dense physical body.
It is the
moment of fruition, and (from a certain esoteric
standpoint) marks the attainment of one perfected Septenary.
391.
Of
what “perfected septenary” can we be speaking? Perhaps we are referencing the
cosmic physical plane, with its seven systemic planes (four etheric and three
dense) now linked together into one functioning whole.
The three involutionary or elemental
kingdoms and the three sub-human [Page 718] kingdoms find their seventh
principle in the fourth kingdom in nature, 3 + 4 = 7.
392.
The
seventh principle is atma or the directing principle—the principle of spiritual
will.
393.
We
are not talking about the evolutionary
When the life of God has circled through these
seven kingdoms, then full self-consciousness is achieved from a certain
relative standpoint, and the Son is on the way to attainment.
394.
The
human kingdom is the acme of this sevenfold unit. When the life of god has
circled through six of these kingdoms, it stands at that point of attainment
when individualization can occur and the self-conscious human unit can make his
appearance.
395.
This
circulation involves both an involutionary descent and an evolutionary ascent.
This
relative perfection has then to be carried on to other stages, but they are
stages in which the separated self-consciousness of the Identities concerned
(whether human or planetary) must eventually merge itself in universal
consciousness.
396.
As
greater relative perfections are reached, there is progress from the sense of
separation to the sense of unification until “universal consciousness” is
reached.
397.
We
speak of the progress from individual consciousness to group consciousness to
God-consciousness.
Certain centres in the bodies logoic and
planetary are also stimulated and the Rays (if it might be so expressed) become
radioactive.
398.
This
is quite a new angle on the subject.
399.
We
might expect that, through the process of individualization, the centers in the
Planetary Logos (or, in a greater sense, the centers of the Solar Logos) would
be stimulated. His throat center, for instance, because humanity is His throat
center. Or His heart center, because Hierarchy is His heart center.
400.
But
the radioactivity of the rays is a new idea. The Rays are Lives and probably
have Their evolutionary cycles as well.
It is
this radiation which will eventually bring about conscious group activity,
401.
We
are speaking of the radioactivity of the Rays.
which will lead to interaction between the planets, and
which, under the Law of Attraction and Repulsion, will bring about eventual
synthesis.
402.
Let
us tabulate the three main effects of the induced radioactivity of the rays. It
will bring about:
a.
Conscious
group activity
b.
The
resultant interaction between planets
c.
Eventual
synthesis through the Law of Attraction and Repulsion
403.
Under
their induced radioactivity we might expect the rays to merge and blend more
readily with each other and to reach farther afield to effect
various unions and syntheses.
On extra-systemic or cosmic levels, the
individualisation process produces a
corresponding activity in the egoic body of the Logos, and hence
increased vibration in that centre in the body of the ONE ABOUT WHOM NOUGHT MAY
BE SAID, which our Logos represents.
404.
We
are now speaking of the individualization process not of man, the human, but of
the Heavenly Men and of the Grand Heavenly Man (the Solar Logos).
405.
Our
Logos represents a heart center in a "One About
Whom Naught May Be Said", but in the greater "One About Whom Naught
May Be Said", our Logos is only a minor center within a greater solar
plexus center—thus we hypothesize.
406.
In
any case, we are told of developments on the systemic higher mental plane at
the time of individualization. There would be, according to the Law of Analogy,
corresponding developments on the cosmic
higher mental plane in relation to the individualization of great Beings such
as the Solar Logos or Planetary Logos.
It also
produces a reaction or "occult recognition" in the prototype of the Septenate, or in the seven Rishis of the Great Bear,
407.
We
must assume that there is a deeper recognition on the part of the Planetary
Logoi and the Solar Logos of Their relationship with the sponsoring stellar
Sources we know as the Seven Rishis of the Great Bear.
408.
The
Seven Rishis are the prototype of the Septenate consisting of the seven major
Planetary Logoi, and also, perhaps, of the Seven Major Suns of which our Sun is
one.
and this reaction in cosmic circles will persist
until the end of the mahamanvantara, when the Logos is set free (even though temporarily), from physical plane
existence.
409.
So
the individualization of a Planetary Logos or Solar Logos is a cosmic event and
there is a response within cosmic Sources to such an event.
410.
Our
Solar Logos will achieve the fourth or fifth cosmic initiation in this solar
system. Normally that would set a Logos free from reincarnation on the cosmic
physical plane.
411.
Perhaps
incarnation will come again in the next solar system, but will not be on the
lower part of the cosmic physical plane. We are told that the whole process of
systemic individualization in that system will be impulsed from the monadic
plane rather than from the higher layers of the systemic mental plane.
412.
But
the fact that there will be a third major (or sixth sequential) solar system,
tells us that there will be a subsequent incarnation for the Solar Logos, because
a solar system is, by definition, such an incarnation. That incarnation,
however, will almost certainly be less dense than this one.
It also brings about a setting loose of force
from the cosmic mental plane which is cyclic in character. In this round, the fourth, the maximum force
of this cycle was felt in the third root race.
413.
We
can have no true idea of a cosmic mental cycle.
414.
It is
interesting, however, that the process of man’s individualization saw the
maximum potency of this cosmic mental force release upon the Earth.
415.
We do
not know the duration of the maximum force, but only when that maximum force
was felt on this fourth chain, in its fourth globe and the fourth round as it
affected the fourth globe.
416.
All
in nature and super-nature is cyclic.
In the
next round, during the fourth root race, and for a very brief period, a fresh
cycle will reach its zenith, and will again open the door of individualisation in order to permit the
entry of certain very advanced Egos
who are seeking [Page 719] incarnation in order to carry out a special piece of
work.
417.
We
are speaking of another episode of individualization during the fourth rootrace
of the fifth round.”
418.
But
in what way are the Egos who will enter to be considered “advanced”? Are such
Egos to be considered “advanced” even before the individualization process has
occurred?
419.
Are
the advanced Egos, then, those who will individualize, or will there be,
simultaneously, a new period of individualization for men newly made and also the entry of these advanced Egos?
420.
Perhaps
the advanced Egos will enter well after the new type of individualization
process has made possible the development of bodies which will allow them to
incarnate. From this perspective, they do not, themselves, individualize, but
await the appearance of bodies adequate to their need—bodies produced,
eventually, by those who have individualized.
421.
The
numbers five and four sum to nine which indicate the human Creative Hierarchy.
422.
We are
being exposed to a fascinating piece of prophecy. We are told of some
developments in the next or fifth round. The following are such developments:
Many may succeed in unfolding it [the third
petal] before the seventh rootrace of this round but the bulk of them will unfold it in the
second rootrace of the next round, and will stand ready before the close of the
round to pass on to the probationary path, having unfolded one tier of
petals, and organised the second. (TCF 842)
This round will provide no bodies adequate to
their need. The next round may do so if
the plans proceed as anticipated.
423.
We
are speaking of the preparation of bodies adequate to the need of certain Egos
who are already advanced and who,
apparently, have individualized long before.
In this
case the Manasadevas concerned will not individualise animal men as in the
previous round, but will stimulate
the mental germ in those members of the present human family who—as H. P. B.
says—though apparently men, are without the spark of mind.40
424.
This
is a fascinating perspective. The idea is that there are now, on our planet,
those who are apparently men but who
are not really so—at least they are
not that ‘hot-house variety of man’ produced by the divine interventions of the
Solar Angels and the abiding of the Solar Angel within the energy system. They
are individualized, in a way, but they do not contain the spark of mind that
the Solar Angel provides. In fact, they are not associated with any Solar Angel
even though it can be assumed that their mental germ had been somewhat “fanned”
when they emerged out of the animal kingdom into the human, for they are, in
fact, human beings.
40: Such are the Veddhas of Ceylon, the
Bushman of Australia, and certain of the lowest of the African races. See S. D., II, 206, 300, 439.
425.
Perhaps
this is not a very popular point of view, but from the occult perspective very
interesting and important. We need a certain
objectivity about humanity in all its categories, as divorced from sentiment as
possible, but not divorced from love.
During the next seven hundred years, these low
aboriginal races will practically die out and will not—in this
round—reincarnate.
426.
We
are assuming that the incarnation will occur in the fourth rootrace of the
fifth round.
427.
What
will the incoming of those very “advanced Egos” have to do with the precipitation
of the "Judgment Day" in the middle of the next round?
They will
be rejected.
428.
We
are speaking of the low aboriginal races.
In the
next round opportunity will again occur, and the Manasadevas will again renew
their work of forming individualistic
nuclei for the development of self-consciousness.
429.
We
have here a very technical
description of how the Manasadevas work—“forming individualistic nuclei for the
development of self-consciousness”. It is as if they implant an attractive
center, a radiatory, irresistibly noticeable
center within the field of consciousness and thus guarantee the emergence of
self-consciousness.
430.
Some
degree of mystery surrounds what it is the Solar Angels are really doing when
they implant the spark of mind in animal man, or fan the mental unit or mental
germ. These are all metaphorical ways of speaking. The technicalities presently
escape us.
The
Egos awaiting opportunity will not, of course, enter in until the human type of
that era is sufficiently refined for their purpose.
431.
Yes,
this is as it must be and was suspected above. Long years of development will
be needed.
They are concerned with the unfoldment
of the sixth petal of the logoic egoic Lotus, and are of such a nature that we
can scarcely conceive of them.
432.
We
may wonder to what extent they will actually need causal bodies.
433.
Every
planetary scheme is associated with one of those petals, assuming there are
twelve. From another perspective, there may be twenty-one petals, three in each
of seven tiers.
434.
What
might be the sixth scheme associated with the sixth petal of the logoic lotus?
Could it be Venus, but will Venus again incarnate? Probably it will. Could it
be
They are on the line of the Buddhas of Activity,
but the above named are free for this mahamanvantara, whereas these particular
Egos have yet somewhat to work out.
435.
We
can judge that they are very “advanced Egos” indeed. The Buddhas of Activity
surely have no need for causal bodies or human forms. We can wonder what type
of forms may be needed by these advanced types when they incarnate.
436.
Maybe
the fact that they are seeking incarnation has little to do with their own need
to reincarnate and everything to do with the special piece of work they must
accomplish for our Planetary Logos.
437.
If on
the line of the Buddhas of Activity, they must have much of the third and
second ray in their nature. Wisdom and intelligence seem, generally, to
characterize the Buddhas of Activity.
They
could only "come in" in the middle of the fifth round, and were a
group of initiates who arrested their own evolution (technically speaking) in order to take up a special piece of
work on the planet Vulcan;
438.
As we
are still in the fourth round, DK is definitely speaking of the future.
439.
By
the “middle of the fifth round”, DK clearly means the fourth rootrace of the
fifth round.
440.
The
"Judgment Day" is also to occur in the “middle of the fifth round”.
441.
It
seems that there may have been an exchange of Egos between Vulcan and the
Earth. We are told of the “Primary Lotuses” who came into our Earth-scheme to
develop the second petal of the egoic lotus and proceed to the development of
the second tier. When such influxes occur, there may also be an efflux, in
order to preserve the balance.
442.
We
see that interplanetary exchanges do, indeed, occur and are part of the
systemic balancing process.
therefore, they must return
443.
To
the Earth-scheme…
to continue and complete that which has been left
undone. Owing to the results of their
experience on Vulcan, the physical vehicle necessitated is of such an order
that they could not at this time, and in this round, incarnate without
disaster.
444.
The
disaster would probably be the shattering of any physical vehicle in which they
undertook to incarnate.
445.
Vulcan
is related to the Heart of the Sun and therefore the must be resonant to the
sixth petal of the logoic egoic lotus, though in other respects Vulcan is very
much off the two-four-six line.
446.
We
can imagine that they acquired a great intensity of vibration on Vulcan—an
intensity sufficient to destroy a normal physical vehicle.
Individualisation in the next round will begin
to show indications of the third method,—that of the next system.
447.
Processes
which will emerge fully far in the future are anticipated before they emerge.
448.
The
fifth round processes, in this case, will anticipate processes of
individualization in the next solar system. We may recall that that method will
have much to do with a mysterious process of “occult abstraction”.
[Page
720] This method has been described as that of "occult
abstraction." It will concern itself with the withdrawal from out of the lowest
type of the then existing men (through knowledge of the etheric constitution of
the body) of the vitality latent in it, and a temporary turning of that latent
fire to the increase of the activity of the germ or spark of mind; this
will be effected by a dynamic action of the will.
449.
DK
has given us a very technical piece of information, adding more information to
His earlier description of this process.
450.
The
etheric body and the mental unit are very closely connected. Gemini is the
astrological sign connecting them.
451.
The
more vital the type of man at that time, the more possible the vitalization of
the mental unit, germ or spark of mind.
452.
Note
that the term mental unit is not used in this connection (though it is
implied). Rather we have the term “germ” or “spark of mind”. Yet, technically,
the spark of mind is something the Solar Angels implant. Yet, this will not be
the case.
453.
Perhaps
following the process of occult abstraction, the germ will become as a spark of
mind—i.e. sufficiently vitalized to permit of its radiation and luminescence.
This seems impossible, and well nigh senseless
phraseology when considered in terms of consciousness and of spirituality, but let the student study the phenomenon
in terms of the cosmic physical plane, and from the standpoint of the gaseous
and etheric subplanes, and he will see that in all these septenary fires it is
ever the fire of matter in reality, and these sevenfold diversifications of
electrical phenomena can ever affect each other.
454.
We
are now speaking of the individualization process as it affects man in this
solar system. The main interchange which occurs in this process is between the
mental plane (or cosmic gaseous subplane) and the
buddhic plane (or fourth cosmic ether), for the present Solar Angels are
embodiments of buddhi.
455.
There
comes a point in which the life of the egoic lotus on the cosmic gaseous
subplane of the cosmic physical plane is transferred, abstracted or lifted up
into the spiritual triad before final transference to the Monad.
456.
DK is
asking us to interpret the future process in terms electrical interplay. He
mentioned much about polarity and about the interplay of planes and principles
of different polarity. He seems to be speaking of that exactly.
457.
Not
only do higher electrical states affect lower states but the there is
reciprocal interplay.
Thus, in the mahamanvantara, the three methods
of individualisation in connection with our planetary scheme are to be seen
a. In the Moon chain, the gradual evolution
of self-consciousness under
natural law.
458.
This
is the third ray method.
b. In the Earth chain that of achieved self-consciousness
through the aid of
extraneous agencies. It is the
distinctive method of this system.
459.
This
is the second ray method.
c. In the next round and chain the method will be abstraction through will power, but this in an embryonic
manner.
460.
DK
should be speaking of the next solar system as well, for He has spoken similarly
about individualization in the next “system”.
461.
From
whom will the act of “will power” emanate? It seems quite clear that it will be
from the Manasadevas active at the time—whether in the next round, chain or
solar system.
462.
We
will notice that DK has said very little about the method of individualization
in the next chain, except to relate
it to the prophesied method in the next round and next solar system.
in the next chain to ours on the evolutionary arc individualisation will take place during the
sixth race of the second round,—in each case this refers to a planetary
round through a chain of globes. (TCF 459)
I have dealt with these three [methods of
individualization] from the standpoint of our own scheme. In all the schemes whereon man is found at some
period or another, these three methods will be contacted.
463.
It is
important to emphasize that individualization, as it occurs on Earth at this
time in this solar system, is not unique to our planet.
They
mark the gradual control by the Logos on cosmic levels of His threefold lower
nature.
464.
We
remember that our Solar Logos is not yet a cosmic Initiate of the third degree
and so His control of His cosmic mind is not complete. He still looks forward
to the cosmic Transfiguration and His stimulation of His mental unit is not yet
fully achieved.
In the first,
the correspondence lies in the latent consciousness of matter, and works under
the Law of Economy. It concerns primarily the
Self-consciousness of the Logos [Page 721] in His dense physical body, and His
polarisation therein.
465.
DK is
telling us that in the previous solar system, the Logos was polarized in His
dense physical body. He was, shall we say, only a cosmic Initiate of the first
degree, if that.
466.
We do
not know when His cosmic second degree was achieved (whether in this solar
system or in the last) but perhaps in this. It is likely that since the last
solar system was cosmically personal,
not of the cosmic manasic initiations (just as the great human initiations are
called “manasic”) were then achieved.
It is
likewise the same for a Heavenly Man, and a part of the mystery of evil is to be found in the readiness
of certain of these cosmic entities (particularly our planetary Logos in the
moon chain) to remain polarised in
the physical etheric body after having supposedly dominated the material aspect,
or gained the control of the third Fire in an earlier system.
s
467.
It
appears that our Planetary Logos was somewhat responsible for the induction of
cosmic evil upon the Moon-chain of our planetary scheme.
468.
We
have been told that a White Brother will have nothing to do with the devas of the systemic etheric subplanes, or with the
etheric devas. He works with astral devas and devas even higher, but not with the devas of the ethers.
469.
It
appears that our Planetary Logos (after having achieved control of fire by
friction in a earlier system) retrogressed and
remained preoccupied with this fire (on etheric levels) instead of moving on to
preoccupation with solar fire.
470.
Some
other Heavenly Men also seem more prone to cosmic evil than others. The Logos
of Mars is probably one.
A hint
lies here for the wise student anent present evil on this planet.
471.
Evil
is always the good which should have been outlived. In our system, it is
adhesion to the third aspect of divinity in a second aspect solar system.
472.
We
have a hint here concerning the reason that the White Brother works with devas
of the astral plane rather than physical plane devas—even devas of the systemic
ethers.
The
second correspondence concerns the latent "consciousness of desire,"
and works under the Law of Attraction; it is the law for this system, and deals
with the ability of the Logos to "love wisely," in the occult
sense of the term.
473.
Our
Logos is polarized in His astral body but, it would seem is learning to
appropriate buddhic energy, for this is an “astral-buddhic solar system”.
It has
relation to the polarisation
of the Logos in His astral body, and produces the phenomenon called "sex
activity" on all planes in the system.
474.
We
realize that “sex activity” is not strictly a physical activity but much dependent on the astral body wherein
Mars, Pluto, Venus and Neptune have considerable influence. All of these
planets are closely related to the sex impulse.
In the
earlier system, emancipation was effected through the faculty of
discrimination, though that word as used to-day is but a faint indication of
the systemic process in those days.
475.
The
Ray Lord known as “Divine Separator” (i.e., the Third Ray Lord) was clearly at
work.
476.
Even
today, the fourth initiation of emancipation is achieved through the correct
use of both Mercury and Saturn—two planets closely associated with the process
of discrimination and with the third ray.
Through
the force engendered during the process that vibration was set up which
persists today in matter.
477.
Matter
always tends eventually to separation. It has to be held together in unity by
the second aspect. It operates according to the principle of rotary motion
which induces separation.
It is
evidenced by the active intelligence and the discriminative selective capacity
of the atom of substance.
478.
The
higher “atoms” as well evidence this discriminative selectivity. The
consciousness of man tends towards separation before the soul, the unitive
factor within in, come into emergence.
In this
system emancipation will be brought about through the line of occult
dispassion;
this likewise will leave its mark upon matter, tinging it in such a way that in the third system, primordial
substance will demonstrate a second quality.
479.
The
longing of desire for form will be curtailed and desire will be reoriented
towards finer forms and, eventually, towards the ‘acquisition’ of that which is
formless. This process is really the process of identification.
In the
next system "non-attachment
through abstraction" is as near as we can get to the method of the
liberating process but it is useless for man to speculate upon this as his mind
cannot conceive of the condition.
480.
The
power of love can lead to detachment. So can the power of abstracting oneself
into pure being. Perhaps some of the
yogi-saints of
481.
The Buddha,
although a Monad upon the third ray, had much of the first ray in His make
up and eventually made His way to Shamballa. Was “occult abstraction” involved
in this process?