Fellowship
of Cosmic Fire
Commentary
Semester IX Section XII
TCF 1185-1188:
S9S12, Part I
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II. THE
EFFECTS OF THE LAW OF ATTRACTION
The Law of Attraction produces certain
effects which it might profit us to touch upon here, provided we remember that
only a few effects out of many
possible are being considered.
1.
Master DK intends to touch lightly on the subject, but that touch
will surely give us more than enough to ponder.
2.
We must always be wary if we think that DK has said all that might
be said on a subject. For instance, on the types of second ray souls—He describes
three types but adds, “there are naturally numerous
exceptions”.
1. Association.
The first effect might be called
association. Under this law the karmic
Lords are enabled to bring together
those lives (human, subhuman, and superhuman) which have earlier been associated, and have, therefore,
somewhat to work out.
3.
This thought leads us to the conclusion that there are many human
beings with whom we have never been personally associated and that the human
beings with whom we are now associated are likely to be those with whom we have
been associated many times before.
The seven Heavenly Men, for instance,
are a few out of the great band of associated Lives who have chosen to come
into incarnation in this kalpa for
purposes of mutual help and mutual correction.
4.
The Planetary Logoi Who comprise this
solar system are of long association. This suggests that throughout our galaxy
there are many Heavenly Men.
5.
It is interesting to read of their purpose for association: “mutual
help and mutual correction”. They all have somewhat to learn from each other
and each is helped by the other in his or her next step ahead.
6.
When we think of those individuals with whom we are closely and
inevitably associated, do we find the ways in which our mutual interaction is
for “mutual help and mutual correction”?
They are really destined to work together, but
nevertheless on other cosmic planes have points of contact unknown to us.
7.
DK seems to be speaking of the psychological interaction of the
Heavenly Men on the cosmic astral and cosmic mental plane.
Under this attractive pull the informing existences of the
various kingdoms of nature are engaged in mutual interaction,
8.
The same idea seems true of any members within one of Nature’s
wholes—kingdoms, Hierarchies, and various other structural groupings.
and thus swing into
lesser but similar activity all the lives of these various bodies of
manifestation.
9.
For instance, it seems that the informing life of
the human kingdom and of the animal kingdom are long associated.
These
lines of attraction are veiled in mystery, and all that it is possible to indicate is the karma of the Lord of the
second or vegetable kingdom with the Lord of the fifth kingdom, and a close
line of linking energy between the Lord of the mineral kingdom and the human.
10.
In the relation between the Lords of the second and fifth kingdoms,
we can see the influence of Venus.
11.
In the relation between the Lords of the mineral kingdom and the
human, the role of Vulcan stands out. The structure we know as the “stone” is
prominent in each—in the first, literally, and in the second, metaphysically.
These points are only for reference to
our own planetary scheme.
12.
The kingdoms of nature as they express on other planetary schemes
may be different, and differently related.
The Lord of the Moon chain and the Lord of our
present animal kingdom are "blood brothers"
13.
Presumably the Lord of a Chain is of much higher status than the
Lord of a Kingdom.
14.
One wonders about the present ‘location’ and activities of the Lord
of the Moon chain. We know that the animal kingdom certainly exists. And notice
the word, “are”, is in the present tense, telling us that the Lord of the
Moon-chain is still very much with us. Has He been absorbed in some way into
the Earth-chain? Is our Earth-chain supervised by two such Lords?
15.
There is a mystery of “blood” in their relationship. Mars is one of
the planets which rules the blood and there is a close
connection between the Moon and Mars through the lunar lords.
and in their
relationship and the esoteric
interference of the "Man of Men" (the human family personified) is
hidden the mystery of present animal karma and the slaughter of animal
forms, the terror of wild beasts and the work of vivisectionists.
16.
We are being told of the origins of matters which are still deeply
troubling upon our planet.
17.
The human kingdom has somehow interfered esoterically with the
relationship between the Lord of the Moon-chain and the Lord of the animal
kingdom and this has led to the great sacrifice of the animal form. The animal
forms of human beings (for they are animal forms) were constantly attacked by
animals in olden days, we are told, and this has figured into the development
of the kind of retributive karma, discussed above.
18.
The phrase “Man of Men” to personify the nature of the human
kingdom is interesting and unusual. We are being led into the mystery of two
kingdoms sharing forms which are similar in many ways.
Under this Law,
19.
The Law of Association…
too, is found
"the Path" upon which [Page 1186]
men lift themselves out of the human state of consciousness into the divine,
but on this there is no need to enlarge.
20.
It seems that when and as we fulfill karma with those with whom we
have been long associated, we are led into an association with those who are
already treading the Path. These individuals, too, are those with whom we have
been long associated, but all along (given the normal progression) they have
been ‘ahead of us’ in their degree of evolutionary unfoldment.
2.
21.
This is another subsidiary law related to the Law of Attraction.
The second effect is form
building. Upon this we will not enlarge
at any length, as all that it is at present possible to impart anent this
subject has already been given in this Treatise,
and other works of a similar nature.
22.
Much has been given in A Treatise on Cosmic
Fire and
later was given in A Treatise on White
Magic. If
we examine the Tibetan’s later writings, we shall see how pervasive this type
of information is.
It is the middle, or second aspect which is
ever responsible for the construction of a form around a central nucleus.
23.
The first aspect sustains all with power, but the second aspect builds.
Students would find it useful to study and meditate upon the appended
tabulation of energy streams and their objectivising through mutual interplay.
24.
This tabulation is on the next several pages.
25.
The principle to grasp is that energy-streams are objectivized through mutual interplay.
We say an example of this in the way that chakras and other types of centers
(such as the third eye) were objectivized by the interplay of three
energy-streams.
As time goes on, science will become
aware of the basic nature and
fundamental accuracy of the method whereby every form can be divided into its
three aspects, and viewed as an Entity energised by three types of
force, emanating from various points extraneous to the form under
consideration.
26.
We have just been studying this process in relation to our Solar
Logos and solar system, energized by three sources extraneous to our solar
system—the Great Bear, the Pleiades and Sirius.
27.
The threefold nature of all form is naturally assumed by all of us
(if we have studied the Tibetan with any degree of persistence) and yet it is
not generally recognized by most human beings when they consider the nature of
form.
28.
Man as a personality is mind, emotions and body and, likewise,
three sources extraneous to the man himself have provided these three aspects
of his lower nature. The same is true of man’s threefold physical body, etc.
It can be considered also as
expressing in some way or another, in its various parts, force or energy
originating in the three forces of manifestation, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
29.
This is the great Triplicity (in our solar system) lying behind the
threefold division of each form.
30.
As we ascend the “Ladder of Evolution” we shall find Entities Who
represent Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva on various higher planes and within various
higher dimensions.
Where this is the case and the premise
admitted, the entire outlook on life, on nature, medicine and science and on
methods of construction or destruction will be changed.
31.
Such a simple realization will change so much about the way
humanity lives its life.
Things will be viewed as essential
triplicities,
32.
This is shown in how Tabulation VII below is constructed.
men will be regarded
as a combination of energy units, and work with things and with men from the
form aspect will be revolutionised.
33.
A great simplification of perception is on its way and with it the
possibility of bringing greater balance to human living. The triangle is the
symbol of balance.
34.
Five great orders of life are described in the tabulation below.
These are the types of lives with which we have been dealing throughout this
book.
It has been necessary to somewhat alter the
spacing of Tabulation VII so that comment may be interleaved.
35.
I would recommend that you study what is said below with the
original form of Tabulation VII before your eyes so that the comparisons
discussed can be easily seen.
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TABULATION
VII [Reconstituted
by VSK]
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TABULATION
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Source |
Focal Point |
Medium |
Type of Energy |
Nature of Fire |
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36.
We notice that the first three categories correspond to the first
three aspects of divinity in the following order: first, third, second. 37.
We notice also that the “Type of Energy” is discriminated from
the “Nature of Fire”, though energy and fire are in many ways equivalent. |
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38.
For the purposes of this tabulation the Solar Logos is the
macrocosm. 39.
The next greater Macrocosm about which Master DK says anything
extensive is the "One About Whom Naught May Be
Said". |
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1 |
Causal Body |
Jewel |
Central Spiritual Sun |
Cosmic
Will |
Electric
Fire |
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40.
Like man, the Solar Logos has a causal body. There is something strange
about this first listing and it is repeated for the lesser beings: the causal
body is listed twice and appears in the row in which the first aspect of
divinity is described. 41.
One can wonder why the ‘Monadic Body’ or ‘Monadic Vehicle’ is not
offered, with its "Jewel". This corresponds well to the presence of
the Central Spiritual Sun. 42.
Yet just as man cannot yet access his Monad and can somewhat
access his causal body so it may be for the Solar Logos at His present stage
of development. Thus, it is the first aspect of the causal body which is used
to represent the first aspect of divinity. The "Jewel in the Lotus"
is the reflection of the Monad and its source is the Central Spiritual Sun,
which is the monadic nature of the Solar Logos. 43.
In this second ray solar system this representation will have to
do. In the next solar system, the solar logoic Monad and the
"Jewel", which we may presume to be found within it, would probably
be listed. 44.
For now, the main source of the first aspect for the Solar Logos,
our Planetary Logos and man is the first aspect of divinity as it manifests
through the causal body of all these B/beings. |
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2 |
Causal Body |
Lotus |
Heart
of the Sun |
Cosmic
Love |
Solar
Fire |
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45.
Here the emphasis is upon the second aspect of the Solar Logos.
The causal body is the expected source of this type of energy. 46.
Probably the “Lotus” discussed is the egoic lotus of the Solar
Logos. Elsewhere, we are told that this lotus consists of seven tiers of
petals and a triple flame. It number is thus, ten. If there are three petals in each of the seven circles the
number to be associated with the lotus is twenty-four. Yet here we read that it
is a “two-petalled” lotus. The lotus usually considered as two petalled is
the ajna lotus—at least this is the case for man. So what can these two
petals indicate, especially if they are to be
associated with the solar logoic egoic lotus? 47.
We have something of a mystery here. The only ‘twoness’ in the
way the egoic lotus of the Solar Logos is usually described is the
relationship between the seven tiers of petals (taken as a whole) and the
triple flame—and the flame cannot be counted as petals. 48.
The Heart of the Sun is predictably aspect of the solar logoic
nature which works through is causal body. There are a number of thoughts
concerning the nature of the Heart of the Sun, but it should rightly be
associated with the soul-demonstration of the Solar Logos on the higher three
cosmic subplanes (to be specific, the first subplane) of the cosmic mental
plane. 49.
Since the energy is “Cosmic Love” we notice a relation to cosmic
buddhi, and thus to the Pleiades and the Dragon as sources of cosmic buddhi. 50.
A very high form of solar fire expresses through the solar logoic
causal lotus. Since this fire brings harmony and equilibrium, it too must be
associated with the buddhic energy—the cosmic
buddhic energy. |
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3 |
Physical Plane Nucleus |
Permanent
Atom |
The
Physical Sun |
Cosmic
Activity |
Fire
by Friction |
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51.
The words “Physical Plane Nucleus” are usual and vague. Perhaps
DK is speaking of the entirety of the Sun as it manifests on the cosmic
physical plane, a plane which has two aspects—the dense physical body of the
Solar Logos and the four cosmic etheric planes. 52.
The permanent atom here mentioned is likely to be the solar
logoic physical permanent atom, which has been related to the planet Saturn. 53.
We are dealing with solar energies related to the third aspect of
divinity. The “Physical Sun” is the medium of transmission for these energies. 54.
Thus far we have had Cosmic Will, Cosmic Love and now Cosmic
Activity. Notice how when we speak of the Solar Logos the adjective “cosmic”
is used. The Solar Logos is considered not a systemic Being but a cosmic
Being. 55.
What are the sources of these great Energies.
It would be right to say that Cosmic Will, Cosmic Love and Cosmic Activity
are sourced from the cosmic
planes—the cosmic atmic plane, the cosmic buddhic plane and the cosmic mental
plane, respectively. 56.
Although the systemic atmic plane is closely related to Universal
Mind, this plane is certainly not its source, but only its expression on the
cosmic physical plane. 57.
We see the close relationship between “Mind” and “Activity”. Mind
is that factor which arranges and re-arranges all in keeping with the
perceived archetype. 58.
Fire by friction is negative
fire, just as solar fire was equilibrizing
fire producing equilibrium. 59.
For the Solar Logos, and cosmically considered, fire by friction
is found on the lower eighteen cosmic
subplanes. 60.
For the Solar Logos, the lowest form of fire by friction is found
on the cosmic physical plane and especially on the three lowest subplanes of
the cosmic physical plane. |
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1 |
Planetary Causal Body |
Jewel |
Heavenly
Man (On his own plane) |
Systemic
Will |
Electric
Fire |
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61.
We have the same situation for the Planetary Logos as we had for
the Solar Logos. The first aspect is expressed through the causal body—the planetary causal body in this case,
found on the third subplane of the cosmic mental plane and not, as in the
case for the Solar Logos, upon the first subplane. 62.
Again, as for the Solar Logos, the “Focal Point” is the
"Jewel" and the “Medium” is not the Central Spiritual Sun but the
“Heavenly Man (On his own plane)”. In this case the term “Heavenly Man” is
equivalent to “Planetary Logos”, and we may suspect that the monadic nature
of the Heavenly Man or Planetary Logos is indicated. 63.
If for the Solar Logos the macrocosmic
Central Spiritual Sun is found on the cosmic monadic plane, there is no
reason why this should not be the case for the Planetary Logos as well. Their
causal bodies are found on the same cosmic plane (though not the same cosmic
subplane) and we may expect that the monadic nature will also be found on the
same cosmic plane (the cosmic monadic plane) though probably not on the same
subplane of that cosmic plane. 64.
The nature of planetary logoic Will is similar to solar logoic
Will, but of lesser scope, being systemic
rather than cosmic. 65.
The type of fire is the same: “Electric Fire Positive”. 66.
As we study this tabulation, constructed very much under the Law
of Analogy, we should notice the slight differences in wording. These can reveal
blinds. |
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2 |
Planetary Causal Body |
Lotus |
Egoic
Groups |
Systemic
Love |
Solar
Fire Harmony Balance |
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67.
As in the case of the Solar Logos, the source of the second
aspect is again the causal body—this time of the Planetary Logos. 68.
Again the “Focal Point” is the “Lotus” but there is no
designation of it being “two-petalled”. We learned
of the tenfold structure of the egoic lotus of the Solar Logos, but not much about
the structure of the Planetary Logos’s causal body. 69.
The following may be indicative though not conclusive: We have, therefore,
a direct stream of energy flowing through: a. The logoic
twelve-petalled egoic lotus, cosmic mental plane. 70.
It is interesting that in this reference the egoic lotus of the
Solar Logos is referred to as twelve-petalled. In the other significant
reference regarding this lotus it is said to have seven tiers. Perhaps it is
an assumption that each tier has three petals. Perhaps this is not the
case—we don’t know. Perhaps it is possible that the number of petals of the
solar egoic lotus actually is twelve
but how would they be arranged? We do have a seeming contradiction here and
will have to reconcile it. 71.
The “Medium” in this case is interesting: “Egoic Groups”. This
term is the equivalent of “Heart of the Sun” for the Solar Logos and “Solar
Angel” for man (below). For man, the Solar Angel contributes to the energy of
the microcosmic “Heart of the Sun”. One would think that there must be a
planetary logoic Solar Angel, just as there is a solar logoic Solar Angel and
a Solar Angel for the individual human being. Somehow the various “Egoic
Groups” must be the constituents of the planetary logoic Solar Angel or
“Heart of the Sun”. 72.
Now, where will these “Egoic Groups” be found? Shall we look for
them only on the mental plane of the cosmic physical plane? To do so would
not follow the analogy, for the “Heart of the Sun” for the Solar Logos is
found (as usually considered) upon the cosmic mental plane, and the Solar
Angel for the human being works upon the higher mental plane. It would seem
that the “Egoic Groups” should have some relation to the cosmic mental plane
(albeit on a lower subplane than the “Heart of the Sun” of the Solar Logos).
I do not think we can solve this at this time. 73.
If we confined our search for “Egoic Groups” to the cosmic
physical plane, in Letters on Occult
Meditation that there are various groups which could be called “Egoic
Groups” found on planes higher than the systemic higher mental plane:
( 1st subplane 35 groups, 7 x 5
( 3rd subplane 28 groups, 7 x 4 Atmic plane Atomic subplane 14 groups, 7 x 2 Monadic plane 7 great groups (LOM 38-39) 74.
It would seem reasonable that when looking for the ‘heart
function’ for the Planetary Logos (on the cosmic physical plane) these groups
should not be overlooked. 75.
The type of energy for the Planetary Logos in relation to the
second aspect of divinity is “Systemic Love”. And, just as we would expect, the
type of fire is again solar fire,
but this time the words “Harmony” and “Balance” are used as descriptors and
not “Harmony” and “Equilibrium”. There is not much difference. The term
“Equilibrium” seems richer and more demanding that the term “Balance” but
maybe there is little indicated by these two related words. |
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3 |
Physical Plane Nucleus |
Permanent
Atom |
Physical
Planet |
Systemic
Activity |
Fire
by Friction Negative |
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76.
Again, as in the case of the Solar Logos we have the same
ambiguous term for the “Source”, “Physical Plane Nucleus”. One would think
that this nucleus would be the physical permanent atom, but apparently it is
not. 77.
One angle of vision might point to the mental unit (on cosmic
planes) and its connection to the collection of mental units found on the
systemic lower mental plane). The Solar Logos does seem to have a mental unit
according to the following: “…the force flowing through the mental unit of
the Logos.” (TCF 623) We will not go far in understanding this type of
“mental unit” for the following reasons: “What we understand by the fifth
principle is but the expression on the causal plane of that force or energy
which emanates from the logoic causal body on the fifth cosmic plane, via the logoic correspondence to the
mental unit. (These
correspondences involve a concept far in advance of what is possible even to
an initiate at this time).” (TCF 691) 78.
Since for these great Beings the physical plane relates to either
all of the twenty-one systemic subplanes (in the case of the Solar Logos), or
to the eighteen lower subplanes (in the case of the Planetary Logos), the
physical plane nucleus could be found on the mental plane as a collection of
lesser mental units connected with the Logos’ mental unit. Through such a
concentration of energy, the dense physical plane expression of the Logos
could be organized. This is merely a speculation attempting to deal with the
vague term “Physical Plane Nucleus”. 79.
The focal point should be the physical
permanent atom of the Planetary
Logos. While we are told that Saturn is a correspondence to the physical
permanent atom for the Solar Logos, we are not given any recognizable center
which corresponds to the physical permanent atom of the Planetary Logos. If
to the Solar Logos, planetary schemes are as chakra-chains, could the
correspondence to the physical permanent atom of the Planetary Logos be one
of its chains? This may seem a little far-fetched. 80.
Whereas for the Solar Logos the physical permanent atom is found
on the logoic plane (probably on the first subplane), would the physical
permanent atom for the Planetary Logos also be found on the logoic plane,
though on a lower subplane? 81.
The terms “Systemic Activity” and “Fire by Friction Negative”
have an exact correspondence to the terms used to describe the energy and
type of fire of the Solar Logos. 82.
If “Universal Mind” is associated with “Cosmic Activity” of the
Solar Logos, what kind of activity should be associated with the Planetary
Logos? Perhaps a lower stratum of the Universal Mind? The Planetary Logos and
the Solar Logos are, after all, “Brothers”. Perhaps we still should look
towards the higher mental plane for the stratum of Universal Mind related to
the Planetary Logos. At the same time, the atmic plane (an expression of
Universal Mind) should be indicated. |
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Human |
Jewel |
Monad
Spirit |
Atma-Buddhi |
Electric
Fire Positive Force |
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83.
We now enter more familiar territory with a consideration of man. 84.
The “Source” is the “Human Causal Body”. Again the
"Jewel" is found as the “Focal Point”. The “Medium” is the “Monad
Spirit” (in this case, equivalent terms). The use of
this term for man points to the justifiability of thinking that the “Heavenly
Man (On his own plane)” refers to the monadic nature of the Planetary Logos.
This is interesting because it has sometimes been stated that the term
“Heavenly Man” refers only to the egoic nature of the Planetary Logos
where as the term, “Planetary Logos” refers to the monadic nature of
that great Entity. We would see, however, that this distinction should be
considered false. It appears that “Heavenly Man” refers to the entirety of
that great Entity we, in different terms, call the “Planetary Logos”. 85.
Atma-Buddhi is the correspondence to Cosmic Will and Systemic
Will. What is unusual here is that buddhic is included in the type of energy
which corresponds to will when the usual correspondence of buddhi is
with love. We see that in the correspondences we are studying there is
not always an exact equivalences—at least seemingly
so. We learn then, that as far as man is concerned, buddhi is considered a
directing force, akin to will. 86.
When we compare Cosmic Will and Systemic Will to the Atma-Buddhi
of man, we might come to the conclusion that Cosmic Will and Systemic Will
are monadic in origin (as cosmic atma and buddhi and systemic atma and
buddhi are not mentioned), but that the will which man must apply is not
purely monadic in origin, but originates from the atmic-buddhic expression of
the human Monad. 87.
The Nature of Fire for man is exactly the same as the Nature of
Fire for the Planetary Logos, but there is subtle difference distinguishing
both from the Nature of Fire for the Solar Logos: the word “Force” is not
used, but “Positive”. |
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Human |
Lotus |
Solar
Angel |
Manasic
Ego |
Solar
Fire |
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88.
The Human Causal Body is the exact parallel of the solar logoic
causal body and the planetary logoic causal body. Similarly, this category
remains the same for category one and two of the human group. 89.
Similarly, the “lotus” corresponds to the planetary logoic lotus
and the solar logoic lotus (“two-petalled”). 90.
It is interesting to consider the Solar Angel as a “Medium” in
this context and not a “Source”, as one would normally think of the Solar
Angel as superior to the causal body which it informs and sustains and
participated in creating. But there are various ways of thinking about the
Solar Angel. One is as a superior Being Who was
responsible for creating the causal body. The other is as the part of that
Being (not the whole of it) which has informed the causal body and ‘takes up
residence’ within it. So we would be dealing with the Solar Angel, itself,
and that emanation of the Solar Angel which “having pervaded the entire
universe [of the causal body] with a fragment of itself, remains”. 91.
We must notice that for man, under the category “Type of Energy”
a vehicle is listed and not an energy at all, though
presumably the vehicle listed is the repository of the love energy for
man. The “Manasic Ego” is clearly a vehicle, but Cosmic Love and Systemic
Love are not. 92.
Perhaps there is an analogy between the “Son” (for the Solar
Logos) and the “Manasic Ego” for the man. The “Son” is sometimes considered the
solar system on the cosmic physical plane, but it might also be considered as
the logoic egoic lotus which has parallels with the human Ego on the higher
mental plane. 93.
The point is, however, that the term “Manasic Ego” emphasizes an
energy encapsulated in the humanity causal body, or a state of consciousness
which is typical of consciousness within that causal body, whereas
“Cosmic Love” and “Systemic Love” are definitely energies rather than an energy within a vehicle. 94.
For man, the type of fire is “Solar Fire. Equilibrising Force”.
This is slightly different from the parallels on the solar logoic and
planetary logoic levels where we have “Solar Fire. Harmony. Equilibrium” for
the Solar Logos, and “Solar Fire. Harmony. Balance” for the Planetary Logos. 95.
I have spoken of the contrast between equilibrium and balance.
All three groups have “Solar Fire”, but the word “Force” is mentioned only
for man. While there are definite parallels for all three, the word “Force”
usually signifies a process which derived from an “Energy”.
What we can gather is that “Equilibrising Force” derives from the “Manasic
Ego”. |
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3 |
Plane Nucleus |
Permanent
Atom |
Lunar
Angels |
Lower |
Fire
by Friction. Negative |
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96.
When it comes to the “Source” for the third category under “MAN”,
the qualifier “Physical” is missing. We have only “Plane Nucleus”. It would
seem then, that the nuclei on all three planes is indicated and the associated
permanent atoms. 97.
We have still to solve the question of whether the term “Nucleus”
represents a energetic structure of a higher order
than “Permanent Atom”. 98.
It becomes clear that the “Physical Plane Nucleus” indicated for
the Solar Logos and the Planetary Logos refers to a nucleus on the cosmic
physical plane, probably as a whole. Nothing much is said about the
expression of the Solar Logos and Planetary Logos on the cosmic lower mental
and astral planes. 99.
In the world of man, the planes involved are the three planes of
the lower three worlds which are part of the dense physical body of the Solar
Logos and Planetary Logos. 100.
The term “Nucleus”, however, remains vague and is hard to
discriminate from “Focal Point”, which position the “Permanent Atom” holds,
and reasonably so. 101.
When comparing the “Lunar Angels” to the “Physical Sun” and the
“Physical Planet”, one wonders about large physical elementals or entities of
which the “Physical Sun” and “Physical Planet” could be considered the expression. 102.
If there are Solar Angels on a solar and planetary scale, there,
likewise must be lunar angels and elementals also on that scale. 103.
When we deal with the category “Lower Threefold Man” we see a
vehicle rather than an energy. For man, this is true
in two of three instances, as “Atma-Buddhi” is a principle and not a
vehicle. There is an atmic vehicle and a buddhic vehicle (both eventually
organized) but not until a high level of evolution is reached. 104.
The type of lower fire for man is identical to the type of lower
fire for both the Planetary Logos and the Solar Logos. We have to be alert
for three things when comparing the way the five types of E/entities are
described: identicality, similarity and definite contrast. Attention
to these three categories of comparison hold important clues regarding
the nature of the E/entities under discussion. |
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PLANES |
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1 |
Plane Raja Lord |
A Deva Hierarchy |
Atomic
Sub-plane |
Fohatic |
Central
Fire Initiatory |
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105.
When we begin to discuss “PLANES” and “ATOMS” we enter the world
of the third aspect of divinity. Important contrasts will appear. 106.
The Entity in this case is the “Plane Raja Lord”, as each of the
systemic planes has one. 107.
It is curious however that with regard to the three previous
E/entities (the Solar Logos, the Planetary Logos and Man) the true B/being is
listed under the category of “Medium” and not under the category,
“Source”. What is curious is that the
solar logoic Central Spiritual Sun should be considered a “Source” and not
the solar logoic causal body which derives from the solar logoic Central
Spiritual Sun. 108.
The same is true for the Planetary Logos, for the “Heavenly Man
on His own Plane” is one of the principle causes of the planetary logoic
causal body. 109.
The same for man—his “Monad Spirit” is the cause of the causal
body. 110.
The only way that the term “Medium” would make sense in these
contexts is if the very highest part of these three E/entities (the Spirit
Aspect) was the “Medium” for a still higher force. But there seems to be some
logic missing as the term “Source” represents a point highest on the pyramid
of causation, andit is listed first in the fivefold
row of categories under discussion. And yet the terms listed under “Source”
seem derivative from the categories listed under “Medium”, at least with
regard to the first three E/entities (the Solar Logos, Planetary Logos, and
Man). There is much, therefore, to be worked on in relation to Tabulation
VII. 111. In the second position in
the row, it is fascinating to realize “A Deva
Hierarchy” holds the same position as the term "Jewel" for the
three higher E/entities. 112.
What is the analogy between “A Deva Hierarchy” and the term
"Jewel"? Could the "Jewel" be composed of a number of
deva entities? 113.
The tabulation seems to be saying that a “Plane Raja Lord” works
through a particular “Deva Hierarchy”. We may that for the particular
“Plane Raja Lord” of each plane, there is a particular
“Deva Hierarchy” which serves as its focal point. 114.
For the Raja Deva Lord of the atmic plane, would the Deva
Hierarchy called the “Triple Flowers” serve as its
focal point? For the Raja Deva Lord called “Kshiti” would the Deva Hierarchy
known as the “Baskets of Nourishment” serve as its focal point? One can see
the trend of this line of thought. One of the most important things to
determine is what a focal point does. 115.
We know somewhat what a "Jewel in the Lotus" does; it
is the seat of the will of the Monad for three types of B/beings (Solar
Logos, Planetary Logos and Man). Could the Deva Hierarchy serving as the
focal point for the “Plane Raja Lord” also be a transmitter of a certain kind
of will, and likewise the “Nucleus” of the atom which hold the same position? 116.
The category “Medium” holds the term “Atomic Subplanes”. We see
that we are dealing with perhaps seven different “Planet Raja Lords” each of
which has for a focal point a “Deva Hierarchy” and each of which uses as a
medium of transmission a particular “Atomic Subplane”. We can presume that
the atomic subplane of any particular plane is the subplane of major focus
for the “Plane Raja Lord”. Just as the highest point of power and expression
for Sanat Kumara within Shamballa is the logoic plane, which is the highest cosmic
etheric subplane, so the highest point of power and expression for the “Plane
Raja Lord” is the atomic subplane of the plane which that Lord rules. We can
infer that the highest specimens of the “Deva Hierarchy” which serves as the
focal point for the Raja Deva Lord are also
‘located’ on the atomic subplane of the particular plane in question. 117.
The “Type of Energy” involved in the expression of the “Plane
Raja Lord” is “Fohatic”. We immediately can see the first ray nature
of Fohat even though it is much associated with the third aspect of divinity.
Fohat is essentially “cosmic electricity”. 118.
The nature of the fire involved with the “Plane Raja Lord” is “Central Fire. Initiatory”. This is the correspondence to
“Electric Fire” in the three previous categories of E/entities. The centrality
of the fire indicates its connection to the first ray. When we read the term
“Initiatory” one wonders whether this type of fire is utilized by the Hierophant
in the process of initiation. It is likely the atomic subplane energy is
applied in the initiatory process. 119.
From another perspective, the term “Initiatory” may indicate that
that which occurs on the lower subplanes is initiated on the atomic
subplane. |
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2 |
Plane Devas |
Centres |
Prana |
Solar
Energy |
Form
building Fire |
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120.
The next category of entity (and lower than the Plane Raja Lord)
consists of “Plane Devas”. This is potentially a huge category. The greatest
of these Plane Devas may be the ones who rule each
subplane of a particular plane. Of these there are seven. 121.
In a way a Plane Raja Lord of a systemic plane is a Plane Deva if
we consider the systemic planes as subplanes of the cosmic physical
plane. 122.
In addition there are many lesser types of devas, each type
associated mostly with one of the subplanes of any particular plane. These,
too, could be called “Plane Devas”. 123.
Each subplane of a systemic plane, has
certain etheric centres usually associated with it. The head center is
usually associated with the atomic subplane and the heart center with the
sub-atomic subplane. The throat center is usually associated with the super-etheric
subplane and the other etheric centers with the etheric subplane (the fourth
and lowest subplane). 124.
The “Centres” have, within the constitution, lesser “Plane
Devas”. 125.
In this enumeration the strictly physical centers such as glands
(and their correspondences on subplanes other than the lowest three physical
subplanes) may
also be considered. The first four subplanes of any systemic plane can be
considered the ‘etheric’ subplanes of that systemic plane; the lowest three
subplanes can be considered correspondences to the dense subplanes of the
systemic physical plane. 126.
One would presume that a “Deva Hierarchy” would have its centers
of force just as has a man, a Planetary Logos, or a Solar Logos. Perhaps
these centers are distributed on the various subplanes. 127.
DK has not revealed much about the internal structure of devas.
We do know they have centers as has a man, because He has spoken about
the heart center of the Solar Angel. If there is one center, there are
others. 128.
We know that the egoic lotus is considered a “centre”, in fact
the heart center of the Monad which expresses through it. The “centres” of
Plane Devas are the correspondences to the lotus appearing in the first three
categories. 129.
The medium of expression for the Plane Devas is “Prana”. Usually
prana is considered as existing on all the four etheric subplanes of the
systemic physical plane and also, we may infer, on the four ‘etheric’
subplanes of any systemic plane. We may question, however, whether the
energy of the atomic subplane is to be excluded from that which is designated
as “Prana”. 130.
The higher correspondences of “Prana” are the “Heart of the Sun”,
“Egoic Groups” and “Solar Angel”—a mixed assortment. We can see by this
grouping that “Prana” is definitely considered a solar force and
possesses on its own level the same factor of coherence as it found in
the higher three categories. 131.
We remember that the Solar Angels are emanated from the Heart of
the Sun. From a higher perspective can they be considered a type of cosmic
prana? 132.
The “Type of Energy” is “Solar Energy” which is predictable and
which contrasts with “Fohatic”. “Solar Energy” in this context expresses the
second ray just as “Fohatic” Energy expresses the first. 133.
The “Nature of Fire” is predictably “Form Building Fire” which is
a lower correspondence to solar fire. We may infer that “Prana” is a
form-building and form-sustaining expression of “Solar Fire”. We may also
infer that the “Plane Devas” are primarily ‘Form
Builders’. |
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3 |
Elementals |
Elemental
Essence |
Molecular
Substance |
Lunar
Force |
The
Mother’s Heat |
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134.
The third category of “Source” under division,
“PLANES” are the “Elementals”. The use of this term in the third
position suggests what a wide range of E/entities must have been included
amongst “Plane Devas”, because “Elementals” are lower than the lowest
unconscious devas. 135.
We must consider these “Elementals” as higher than the living
atoms and tiny living particles or lesser atoms which constitute “Elemental
Essence”. Sometimes these tiny lives have also been called “Elementals”, and
yet, if this name is appropriate, they are “Elementals” of a much lower order
than the “Elementals” here discussed. 136.
The “Elementals” have “Elemental Essence” as their focal point,
just as the “Plane Devas” have “Centers” as their
focal points, and a “Plane Raja Lord” has a “Deva Hierarchy” as its focal
point. A focal point is a specific concentration of energy through which an
E/entity can work and express. 137.
The terms used are somewhat vague, or at least lacking is
structural specifics. This is understandable until man comes into closer
relation with the deva kingdom. 138.
The medium of expression in this third category under the major
category “PLANES” is “Molecular Substance”. We much watch the terms used closely.
“Elemental Essence” is a lower expression of “Monadic Essence” and “Molecular
Substance” is a lower and more aggregated expression of “Atomic Substance”. 139.
The divisions suggested are 1—3—3. It would appear that “Prana”
applies on three subplanes and “Molecular Substance” on the lowest three
subplanes. Technically, however, any substance less than atomic substance
(which is confined to the first subplane) can be considered molecular
substance. 140.
The term “molecular” suggests “aggregation”. 141.
Putting together the first three factors of the third row under “PLANES”,
we find that “Elementals” use for their focal point “Elemental Essence” which
uses as its medium of expression “Molecular Substance”. 142.
It is important to read not only in rows but in columns as well
to understand the hierarchical order of the items found in the columns.
Obviously “Prana” is of a higher order than “Molecular Substance”. It seems
suggested that “Molecular Substance” is to be found on the three lower
subplanes of each of the three lower systemic planes. Perhaps the three lower
subplanes of all the systemic planes can be considered “molecular”, as
each systemic plane is divided in two parts—four subplanes correspondentially
‘etheric’ and three subplanes correspondentially ‘physical’. 143.
Again “molecular” means “aggregated” and that which is aggregated
is denser than that which is not. 144.
What emerges is that the “Elementals” express through both
“Elemental Essence” (focally) and “Molecular Substance” (distributively). 145.
“Lunar Force” follows naturally after “Solar Energy” in the
column related to the “Type of Energy”. We consistently see that force
is considered a lower and more concrete expression of energy. 146.
The “Nature of Fire” is “The Mother’s Heat” which sustains the
constituents of the form. “Heat” is almost always associated with fire by
friction and the third aspect of divinity (which is the “Activity Aspect”).
We know that the degree of heat corresponds to the degree of activity of the
constituents of any field. |
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ATOMS |
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1 |
Atom |
Nucleus |
Plane Deva |
Positive |
Electric |
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147.
We now deal with the lowest of the five E/entities which have
been selected for comparison. 148.
The “Atom” is the correspondence to the Solar Logos, Planetary
Logos, Man and the Plane Raja Lord. 149.
The “Nucleus” of the “Atom” corresponds to the “Jewels” (in the
lotus) of the first three E/entities and to the “Deva Hierarchy” through
which the Plane Raja Lord expresses itself focally. 150.
It is reasonable to think that the “Atom” works through its
“Nucleus” as a focal point. 151.
But now we come to the same kind of ambiguity (heretofore
encountered) related to the term “Medium”. Is the “Medium” a medium of
expression for the “Source”, or is the “Medium” actually higher than
the “Source” and a “Medium of Expression” for an E/entity still higher than
itself? As I pointed out, the “Monad Spirit” considered as a “Medium” is much
higher than the “Causal Body” considered as a “Source” in the first row under
“MAN”. And, likewise, the “Central Spiritual Sun” of the Solar Logos is much
higher than the “Causal Body” of the Solar Logos considered as a “Source”,
and so for the Planetary Logos as well. 152.
Similarly, a “Plane Deva” is, it would seem, depending on its
scope, a greater entity than an “Atom”, unless we are thinking of a “Plane
Deva” as extremely minute and as a constituent of an “Atom”. Yet such constituents, or particles of an “Atom” should be called
“Elementals” and not “Plane Devas”. 153.
Perhaps it begins to dawn upon us how very occult
Tabulation VII really is and how much is concealed under the naming the
ordering of the terms. Through comparison much can be discovered, but the
possible illumination is not always easy to evoke. 154.
It is no surprise to see that the “Nucleus” is considered to
possess a “Type of Energy” which is “Positive” and a representative of a fire
called “Electric”. 155.
The mystery is the term “Plane Deva” as representing the
“Medium”. Much will depend upon how we consider the term “Medium”. Perhaps we
can consider it as the “Medium” in which the “Source” is immersed.
This would be different from considering the “Medium” as a medium of
expression. 156.
But there seems to be no true consistency in the relationship
between “Source” and “Medium” that would allow us to do this. Whereas we
might say that the three types of causal bodies are immersed in the
greater scope of the “Central
Spiritual Sun” for the “Causal Body” of the Solar Logos, “Heavenly Man On His
own Plane” for the “Causal Body” of the Planetary Logos, and “Monad Spirit” for the “Causal Body” of
the “Man”, it is surely difficult to say that the “Plane Raja Lord” (considered
as a “Source”) is immersed in
an “Atomic Subplane”. 157.
Of course there are at least two types of Plane Raja Lords—one
which rules a plane within the constitution of a Planetary Logos. Such a one
would be Varuna in relation to our planetary logoic astral plane. The other
rules an entire systemic plane (throughout the solar system) and would
be, in this case, the higher correspondence to Varuna. 158.
Let us say that although the relationship between a “Plane Raja
Lord” and an “Atomic Subplane” does not seem to correspond with the other
relationships between “Source” and “Medium”, for four of the E/entities, it is
possible to consider the “Source” as immersed in the “Medium” given. 159.
An “Atom” can certainly be considered immersed in a “Plane Deva”,
yet, there is a degree of ambiguity concerning the scope of the “Plane Deva”.
Is it meant to be the same kind of “Plane Deva” mentioned in the second row
under the large division called “PLANES”? If so, quite large Entities are
indicated (i.e., they are rulers of systemic subplanes) and so it would be
natural for an “Atom” to be immersed in such a “Medium” within which
the “Atom” can express. |
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2 |
Atomic Unit of Form |
Sphere |
Plane
Devas |
Balancing |
Solar Fire |
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160.
In the first column of the second row under “ATOMS” we have an unusual
term—“Atomic Unit of Form”. Form relates to the second aspect of divinity, so
it is fitting to be discussing it in the second row. But how does the “Atom”
per se, differ from the “Atomic Unit of Form”? 161.
Since, under “PLANES” the “Plane Devas” are subordinate to the
“Plane Raja Lord” we would expect the “Atomic Unit of Form” to be subordinate
to the “Atom”. 162.
Perhaps the term “Atom” signifies the atom as a life where
as the term “Atomic Unit of Form” signifies the atom as a form. 163.
We may be speaking of the formal relationship and unity of all
constituents within an atom. 164.
We may also wonder whether that constituent within the “Atom”
called the “neutron” is not implicated. It has neither a positive nor a
negative charge but is related to the factor of balance and equilibrium. 165.
There are simply a number of terms which are conspicuously
unusual, and so the correspondences are not entirely straightforward. 166.
In the second row and second column under “ATOMS” we have the
term “Sphere”, which indicates that the wholeness of the atomic form may be
referenced. In this case the sphere has an inclusive, second ray connotation. 167.
Noting the correspondences we see that the “Sphere” corresponds
to the “Centres” under PLANES, and to the term “Lotus” under each of the
three types of “Man” (Solar Logos, Planetary Logos and Man). 168.
The correspondence between a “Sphere” and the terms “Lotus” and
“Centre” can easily be seen. 169.
Instead of the term “Plane Deva” related as a “Medium” to “Atom”,
we have “Plane Devas” as the “Medium” to the “Atomic Unit of Form”. Using the
idea of the “Medium” as indicating ‘immersion in a medium within which
expression occurs’, we can understand “Atomic Unit(s) of Form” immerse in the
“Plane Devas” of various kinds. 170.
“Plane Devas” are included within the larger “Plane Deva”. The “Atom” considered as a life
finds its place within the greater “Plane Deva”. The “Atomic Unit of Form”
finds its expression within the medium of various kinds of “Plane Devas”.
Admittedly, there is ambiguity in this comparison. We must assume that the
“Plane Devas” are lesser than the “Plane
Deva”. 171.
The term “Balancing” fits well with the second aspect and is
predictably placed between “Positive” and “Negative”. Again one things of that type of electricity
which is called neutral or equilibrizing. The atomic constituent called the
“neutron” again comes to mind. 172.
The “Nature of Fire” is predictably “Solar Fire”. |
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3 |
Electrons |
Nuclei |
Elementals |
Negative |
Fire by
Friction |
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173.
“Electrons” are the correspondence within the atom to the third
or substantial aspect. They are a part of the atomic whole. 174.
Considered as a “Source” the “Electrons” work through
“Nuclei”—their own presumably, and not through the “Nucleus” of the
“Atom” itself. “Electrons” are still mega-structures compared to still lesser
particles which comprise them. So even the tiny electron has its nucleus and
those lives which are to it as “Electrons” are to “Atoms”. 175.
The electron is an elemental life, so when we reach the third
column of the third row and read the word “Elementals” we have to wonder
about the scope and size of the “Elementals” concerned. 176.
Are the “Elementals” listed here (presumably smaller than the
“Elementals” listed under “PLANES”) a “Medium” within which
“Electrons” express themselves, or are these “Elementals” lives of even
lesser scope than the “Electrons” through which the “Electrons”
express themselves. Perhaps both are possible. 177.
The “Type of Energy” of the “Electrons” is, of course, “Negative”
and the “Nature of Fire” is, predictably, “Fire by Friction”. |
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178.
Analyzing Tabulation VII has been an exacting
process and far more is left unanswered than answered. The Tibetan has veiled,
or perhaps disclosed to some, certain very subtle relationships. He has shows
that analogies presented in this tabulation are not exact though
naturally there are striking similarities. When He has presented a term which
is at variance with one which we might expect, He has revealed, perhaps, some
ways in which the five types of E/entities and the forms through which they
express are at variance with one another.
179.
Perhaps we have often wondered why analogies and correspondences
may not be exact. What is it about the structure of things which correspond
which make analogies possible but exact correspondences impossible? I
think DK has hinted at structural attributes which make exact
correspondences amongst these E/entities impossible.
180.
Obviously, in this analysis we have only scratched the surface of
illuminating the nature of these E/entities and their relationship with one
another.
[Page 1188] In
the tabulation much information is given anent the form building aspects of
energy and the Law of Attraction
181.
We remember that in this section of the book we are still dealing
with the Law of Attraction.
as it shows
itself in the working of the various groups of the Army of the Voice.
182.
Did we realize as we were studying Tabulation VII that the Army of
the Voice was under discussion? I think that it is the information given regarding
the last two types of E/entities “PLANES” and “ATOMS” that the greatest amount
of information is given on the Army of the Voice.
183.
The Tibetan is amazing with regard to the amount of information He
can compress in a small space.
184.
The term “Army of the Voice” is, of course, relative. There are
Beings in relation to whom the human being can be considered a member of the
Army of the Voice. There are still greater Beings in relation to whom even
Planetary Logos and Solar Logos may be viewed as tiny devas and, thus, members
of a far vaster Army of the Voice.
185.
Tabulation VII will be very useful to the occult scientists of the
future.
It is this Army which is responsible for the attraction which is the
medium of bringing together the material required by the free
Spirits in order to construct their bodies of manifestation.
186.
This is an excellent description of the function of the Army of the
Voice and its relation to the Law of Attraction.
187.
The term “free Spirits” suggests the Monad as the ultimate Creator,
commanding the Army of the Voice.
188.
It is clear that the “bodies of manifestation” are constructed through
the use of sound. It would seem that the vehicles of the spiritual triad and
the causal vehicle are both constructed by monadic sound (the latter with the
assistance of the Solar Angel).
189.
Sound and the Voice are factors inducing coherence. (Of course,
they can also be destructive, but we are speaking of their magnetic qualities.)
We are dealing with the second ray nature of Sound and Voice.
The vibration initiated by the Sound,
which is the expression of the Law of Synthesis, is succeeded by the Voice or
Word,
190.
The “Sound” (sometimes called the “O”) always precedes the “Word”
enunciated by the “Voice” (that Word being the “OM”). We might consider the “O”
as a blend of the first and second rays, just as synthesis represents the
second aspect of the first ray.
191.
The “Sound” expresses on the monadic plane (though not necessarily exclusively
so). On the monadic plane the “Law of Synthesis” prevails as the rounded “O”
suggests. The “A” is reserved of the logoic plane.
192.
Each of the seven great monadic groupings is expressive of unique sound.
That “Sound” is carried into the lower five planes and expresses the will
of that monadic grouping which is but an aspect of the Will of the One.
and that Word as it
progresses outward from the centre to the periphery (for,
occultly understood, the Word is "spoken from the Heart") becomes
193.
The heart is the centre.
a. A phrase.
b. Phrases.
c. Sentences.
d. Speech.
e. The myriad sounds of nature.
194.
This is the progression from simplicity to complexity. Sentences
are composed of phrases and speech of sentences. The myriad sounds of nature
are composed of the ‘speech’ of all entities.
195.
Another section in A Treatise on Cosmic Fire which deals with these matters
specifically can be found in TCF 926-929. A necessary amplification of these
ideas exists there.
Each of these terms
196.
A phrase, phrases, sentence, speech, the myriad sounds of nature…
can be explained in
terms of attractive energy,
197.
Because they depend upon the coherence of their constituents…
and this attractive
energy is likewise the demonstration of the life of an Existence of some grade
or other.
198.
Various lives demonstrate through the expression of attractive
energy. The capitalization of the term “Existence” tells us that we are dealing
with an Entities of great scope—“Gods”.
"God speaks and the forms are
made."
199.
Through speech the forms of nature arise. God’s Speech produces the
coherence of the constituents of which forms are made.
This tabulation should form the basis of a
complete phase of study along this line and is one of the most basic given in
this Treatise.
200.
The tabulation gives us information regarding a wide span of
E/entities—from a Solar Logos to an atom.
201.
We offered many thoughts regarding the tabulation, but this effort
only represents the beginning of much more exhaustive study.