Fellowship
of Cosmic Fire
Commentary
Semester VI Section I
TCF 567-
574: S6S1
27 September –
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2. The Laws of Thought.
There are three great
laws, that we might term the fundamental laws of the cosmos, of that greater
system (recognised by all astronomers), of which we form a part, and seven laws inherent in the solar system.
1.
It is always difficult to know exactly what Master DK means by
“cosmos”. Sometimes it seems as if He is speaking of our relatively ‘local’
cosmic system. At other times, He seems to suggest “all stars and starry
systems”.
The
wheel of the universe, or the sumtotal of
all stars and starry systems. (TCF 1085)
2.
In any case, the term “cosmos” always
refers to that which lies beyond our solar system.
3.
In any case the three cosmic laws usually referenced are:
a. The Law of Synthesis
b. The Law of Attraction
c. The Law of Economy
These seven we might consider secondary laws,
though, from the standpoint of humanity, they appear as major ones.
4.
It is only natural that, from the human standpoint, these systemic
laws be considered major laws. They are applicable to all planets in our solar
system and, as human beings, we have not even attained
planetary consciousness.
a. Three Cosmic Laws.
The first of the cosmic laws is the Law
of Synthesis. It is almost
impossible for those of us who have not the buddhic faculty in any way
developed, to comprehend the scope of this law.
5.
We are to understand that the buddhic plane is the first of the
synthetic planes. The planet
6.
Saturn, Neptune and Uranus are the “three synthesizing planets”,
but the highest sub-plane of the mental plane (associated in part with Saturn)
is not yet considered a plane of synthesis, though it is a plane of
encompassing abstract comprehension.
It is the law that demonstrates the fact
that all things—abstract and concrete—exist as one;
7.
“Let the group know that life is one and naught can ever take or
touch that life.”
8.
“Let the group know there are no other selves.”
it is the law
governing the thought form of that
One of the cosmic Logoi [Page 568] in Whose consciousness both our system, and
our greater centre, have a part.
9.
Our system is our own solar system.
10.
Our “greater centre” is the Cosmic Logos in Whom
our Solar Logos is as a chakra.
11.
The Cosmic Logos here referred to is the One About
Whom Naught May Be Said—a Deity for Whom constellations and their Logoi are as
chakras. We may remember that on Chart Vehicle (TCF 344), the terms “Cosmic
Logoi” and “Solar Logoi” are subject to a ‘magnitude blind’. These terms as
used on that Chart designate Entities much larger than the terms usually
designate.
12.
The only way that this hypothesis might not be true is if the phrase “our greater centre” refers to the
star Sirius, but this seems less likely.
13.
If the Cosmic Logos here referenced is indeed our One About Whom Naught May Be Said, then it is a different kind
of Cosmic Logos than is referenced on TCF 293; it is one order higher than the Cosmic Logos tabulated on that page.
14.
It may seem that we are giving excessive attention to terminology,
but if we are not careful we will misinterpret greatly because we will have
fallen into a ‘magnitude blind’ and not have realized it.
It [the Law of Synthesis] is a unit
of His thought, a thought form in its entirety, a concrete whole, and not the
differentiated process that we feel our evolving system to be.
15.
DK still seems to be speaking of the Law of Synthesis, calling it,
apparently a “unit” in the thought of the One About Whom Naught May Be Said
(here deemed a “Cosmic Logos” even thought it is really a ‘Super-Cosmic Logos’.
16.
This law is a very subtle thoughtform; all laws are the expression of
the will of some greater Entity, and that will is expressed in thought. That
thought, however, is not at all concrete as are most thoughtforms we consider.
17.
In fact, this “unit of His thought’ would, perhaps, be better
designated as an idea which is a higher
‘Form’, in the sense that Plato designated the “Forms” (i.e., Archetypes).
18.
We note that this “whole” is not a conceptual whole but a
“concrete” whole—its wholeness is utterly real and leaves no room for any real
differentiation. Differentiation there appears to be, but it cannot violate the
factual, concrete wholeness of the Great Whole.
It is the sumtotal, the centre and the
periphery, and the circle of manifestation regarded as a unit.
19.
The Law of Synthesis applies to the sumtotal, including the center
and the periphery and the two, together, regarded as one.
20.
When a consciousness is under the impression of the Law of
Synthesis, all difference is hidden, all form is blotted out.
The second law is the Law of Attraction and Repulsion.
21.
The Law of Attraction is the second cosmic law.
22.
This great law operates on many different levels, from macrocosmic
to microcosmic to microscopic.
Fundamentally, the law
describes the compelling
force of attraction that holds our solar system to the Sirian;
23.
Just as there is a great attraction existing between our solar
system and the Sirian solar system, so we may infer a similar attraction
(though of far reduced intensity) between our planet the Earth and the planet
Venus.
24.
We have to remember that both Logoi, our Logos, Sol, and the Logos
of the star Sirius are strongly conditioned by the second ray—our Logos in His
soul and personality and the Sirian Logos (hypothetically) in His personality
and major monadic Ray.
25.
We notice the word “compelling”; it would seem that for the units
engaged, the Law of Attraction is very hard to escape.
26.
Some theorists have suggested that Sirius (A and B) should be
considered a kind of ajna center in the Cosmic Logos Who contains both Sirius
and Sol. Given the proposed fifth ray soul of Sirius and a monadic ray which
renders fitting His appellation as “The Cosmic Christ”, there is reason for
this suggestion.
27.
But it is not the only
suggestion and there is good reason also to consider Sirius as the head center
of that particular Cosmic Logos.
28.
We note that the Law of Attraction does not hold our Sun as a body
revolving around the Sirian system, but only holds our solar system to the Sirian. This is a distinction
from the ‘orbital compulsions’ listed immediately below.
that holds our
planets revolving around our central unit, the sun; that holds the lesser systems of atomic and molecular matter circulating
around a centre in the planet; and that holds the matter of all
physical plane bodies, and that of the subtle bodies co-ordinated around their
microcosmic centre.
29.
How are we told that Law of Attraction operates:
a. It holds our system to the
Sirian system
b. It holds our planets
revolving around the sun
c. It holds lesser systems of
atomic and molecular matter circulating around a center in the planet
d. It holds all matter of all
physical plane bodies and subtle bodies “coordinated” around their microcosmic
center. Note here, we are not speaking of revolution, but of ‘held
coordination’
30.
Careful reading reveals that the Law of Attraction operates in at
least three ways:
a. It holds to
b. It promotes revolution
c. It holds in coordination
31.
It is obvious how carefully the Tibetan is choosing His words.
Casual reading will miss the subtle differences.
32.
If the Law of Attraction were not operative, orbits could not be maintained.
Were the law to cease, revolving bodies (apparently in orbit) would fly off at
a tangent.
33.
There is the implication that within the planet a center exists
around which all atomic and molecular matter circulates. We could consider this
center the center of a spherical plane or sub-plane, however, if atomic and
molecular matter is locked in a form
(and is not free planar or sub-planar matter) would it still circulate around
this center, or only when released into the “reservoir” through the death of
the form?
34.
When DK speaks of “physical plane bodies” does He speak of the many
kinds of physical plane bodies on our planet (for each incarnated entity has a
physical plane body), or does He suggest that within the same entity there are
a number of physical plane bodies corresponding to the sub-planes of the
physical-etheric plane?
35.
Is the “microcosmic center” here referenced the permanent atom
which is the controlling point within each of these physical and subtle bodies?
The third law is the Law of Economy, and is the law which
adjusts all that concerns the material and spiritual evolution of the cosmos to
the best possible advantage and with the least expenditure of force.
36.
We see and understand that the Law of Economy does not concern only
the material evolution but is an intelligent
law adjusting the two poles of
divinity to each other.
37.
The Law of Economy works on behalf of the Divine Purpose; the
forces adjusted are adjusted to best possible advantage with respect to the
Divine Purpose.
38.
Under the Law of Economy waste is eschewed so that there will be no
dearth of energy with which to accomplish the objectives of the E/entity
concerned.
It makes perfect each atom of time, and each eternal period, and carries all
onward, and upward, and through, with
the least possible effort, with the proper adjustment of equilibrium, and with
the necessary rate of rhythm.
39.
Here, again, is a powerfully occult section of text.
40.
We shall see that Master DK is speaking in the language of quantum
mechanics, seeing time as ‘quantized’. The suggestion is that time (within the
entirety of the Great Universe) is not infinitely divisible.
41.
Another name for an “atom of time” is an “ultimate particle-event”
(cf. Infinitization of Selfhood).
42.
What does it mean that an “atom of time” or an “eternal period”
will be made perfect? May it be that all relationships to be perfected within
the unit of time are, in fact, perfected—i.e., brought into archetypal
relationship?
43.
The three motions of which we are told are “onward”, “upward” and
“through”.
a. “Onward” signifies progressive
participation in progressive unfoldments of the Purpose-intended pattern.
b. “Upward” signifies the
increase of frequency which signals every evolutionary
process.
c. “Through” signifies the
penetration of ring-pass-nots—a process admitting to ever higher dimensions in
which expression becomes newly possible.
44.
The Law of Economy is closely related to the third ray sign, Libra.
As all progresses “onward”, “upward” and “through”, no long-enduring violation
of equilibrium is permitted; otherwise the correct manifestation of ‘Purpose-through-Plan’
is compromised.
45.
Right adjustment between all variables is achieved when they uphold
the intended rhythm in relation to each other. When the proper cycles are
‘relationally sustained’ then equilibrium and harmony prevail.
46.
All frequencies are based on rhythmic action. Rhythm-as-frequency
determines quality. Quality is born of rhythmic interplay.
47.
The Law of Economy, rightly executed, creates and upholds the
intended ‘quality of the moment’. As moments change, quality changes as well.
Quality arises through the nature of relationship, and thus the nature of
relationship is dependent upon the rhythmic interplay of the ‘engaged
constituents’.
Unevenness
of rhythm is really an illusion of time, and does not exist in the cosmic
centre. We need to ponder on
this, for it holds the secret of peace, and we need to grasp the
significance of that word through,
for it describes the next racial expansion of consciousness, and has an occult
meaning.
48.
In the “cosmic center” all proceeds according to rhythms dictated
by the Divine Will of the Entity Who works through that cosmic center. At that
center all proceeds in concordance.
49.
There are a number of ever-greater, ever-receding cosmic centers in
each of which the “unevenness of rhythm” is more and more reduced.
50.
For practical purposes and from a planetary perspective, Shamballa
can be considered such a center; at least it is a center of “peace” and, so,
some of the unevenness of rhythm must be reduced.
51.
Many diverse rhythms are noticed by consciousness. Is diversity
what DK means by “unevenness”? Or does He mean fluctuations within a frequency
which should be sustained according
to the Plan?
52.
Emanation proceeds through diversification of rhythm (all rhythms
being divisions of the one Great Breath).
53.
Diversified though the rhythm of ‘descending entities’ may be, we can presume that the Plan (as conceived at the cosmic
center) does not intend to produce aberrant fluctuations which are as
disturbing to the Divine Harmony. Archetypal relationships do not fluctuate unpredictably.
54.
The thought about “peace” is difficult to penetrate. May we say
that “peace” is based upon the establishing of divinely intended rhythms?
Rhythms are frequencies and frequencies brought into relationship produce
either discord or harmony.
55.
The rhythm which prevails at the cosmic center when achieved by
units hitherto subjected to diversified ‘outer’ rhythms may indicate the
‘finding’ of peace.
56.
With respect to the word “through”, it is as if the illusions of
time and space will be penetrated. The Perceiver will use a new type of consciousness
which will penetrate or negate the seemingly impenetrable barriers presented to
the Perceiver by our presently limited state of consciousness. We know that
forms as they seem are not really as they seem. The possibility exists to penetrate this ‘seeming’ and arrive
at a truer understanding of that which substands the appearance of form. That
which substands the ‘world of appearances’ will be presented to a more
sensitive consciousness.
57.
DK seems to be suggesting that there is a form of consciousness
developing which will negate the apparent
solidity of matter. We will be able, by seeing through to see within.
58.
This type of possible penetration ‘through’ the illusion of matter
is dealt with in the Secret Doctrine.
In the nomenclature of
these laws much is lost, for it is
well nigh impossible to resolve abstractions into the terms of speech,
and not lose the inner sense in the process.
59.
This is a very important statement. We are likely to have much
confidence in the value of such high sounding names as: the Law of Synthesis,
the Law of Attraction; the Law of Economy. From the Tibetan’s perspective,
however, these names are deficient. Abstractions have a perceivable reality all
their own (perceivable, at last, to a high Initiate)—a reality which cannot be
captured by combinations of lower sounds.
60.
What is necessary is to observe at first hand the internal processes
indicated by these three laws. Only then will the speech indicating them become
truly meaningful.
In these laws we again have the threefold
idea demonstrated, and the correspondence, as might be expected, holds good.
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The Law of Synthesis The Will Aspect 1st
Aspect.
The Law of Attraction The Love Aspect 2nd
Aspect.
The Law of Economy The Activity Aspect 3rd Aspect.
61.
These are the standard correspondences with which we are very
familiar.
62.
We might ask: “If synthesis
is of the will aspect, can it be said
that it pertains to Spirit—Spirit being the essence
which is even greater than will?”
63.
We might return to the idea that laws express the will of great
Entities, and that will is embodied in a thoughtform which, sustained, becomes
the law.
b. Seven Systemic Laws.—Subsidiary to the three major laws,
we find the seven laws of our solar system.
Again we find the law of analogy elucidating, and the three becoming the
seven as elsewhere in the logoic scheme.
64.
We note in the enumeration of these laws (cosmic and systemic) that
the three exist independently and ‘above’ the seven. It has been questioned by
some theorists whether the greater three are somehow incorporated in the seven.
65.
It is quite clear, here, that the greater three are independent of
the lesser seven; however, the first three of the lesser seven are, no doubt,
allied to the great three.
66.
This would mean that:
a. The Law of Synthesis would
correlate with the Law of Vibration
b. The Law of Attraction
would correlate with the Law of Cohesion
c. The Law of Economy would
correlate with the Law of Disintegration
67.
Justifications can be offered for these correlations. The second
correlation is easy to see, as the second ray is so obviously present in
cohesion. With regard to the "Law of Vibration", it is uniformity of
vibration which determines synthesis. Complementarity of vibration determines
unity. The term “unity” is sometimes meant to indicate “oneness” just as is the
term “synthesis”.
68.
The original three become the seven in this way:
a. The first of the greater
three reflects itself directly as the first of the lesser seven.
b. The second of the greater
three reflects itself directly as the second of the lesser seven.
c. The third of the greater
three reflects itself directly as the third of the lesser seven.
d. The first and second of the
lesser seven combine to produce the fourth in the series of seven.
e. The first and third of the
lesser seven combine to produce the fifth in the series of seven.
f. The second and third of the
lesser seven combine to produce the sixth in the series of seven. (Some
theorists might reverse the processes which produced the lesser fourth and
sixth relating the fourth to the combination of the second and third, and the
sixth to the combination of the first and second.
g. The first, second and third
of the lesser seven combine (is it in equal measure?) to produce the seventh in
the series of seven.
In each of these seven
laws we find an interesting correlation with the seven planes. They are:
1. The Law of Vibration, the
basis of manifestation, starting on the first plane. This is the atomic law of the system,
in the same sense that on each of our planes the first subplane is the atomic
plane.
54.
The Law of Vibration rules that sub-plane whereon the keynote or
measure for any sevenfold system of planes is set. Of course, each sub-plane
has its keynote as well, and in this way is responsive to the Law of Vibration
55.
The frequency of atomic sub-plane matter on each plane determines
the frequencies of all molecular combinations of such matter—i.e., the matter
or the lower six sub-planes.
56.
We can correlate the Law of Vibration especially with the planet
Vulcan which, through impact resulting in ‘displacement of center’, sets all
matter vibrating.
57.
From another perspective, the planet Uranus can be correlated with
this law. Let us remember that Aquarius, ruled exoterically by Uranus, is the
sign in which the “significance of cycles is mastered and understood by the
initiate” (EA 141). Cycles and vibrations are synonymous.
58.
The Law of Vibration relates to the essential nature of any entity before it has entered into combination
with other entities.
2. The law of Cohesion. On the
second plane cohesion is first apparent.
69.
This means that on the first plane it is not apparent. This
suggests to us that (from the perspective of the systemic planes) the
It is the first molecular plane of the
system, and is the home of the Monad. Divine
coherency is demonstrated.
59.
The Monad generically expresses a combination of the first and
second rays. It is the first aspect
of man but demonstrates on the second
plane (which numerologically is conditioned by the second ray). (If the sixth ray were produced by a combination of
the first and second rays, a significant relationship would be indicated—the
first and second rays in relation to the sixth plane, counting from below.
(Parenthetically, there are probably ways of deriving the fourth, fifth and
sixth rays from unequal combinations of the first, second and third rays, with
one of the major rays in the major position, a second of the major rays in the
middle position and a third in the least position. The seventh ray would arise
from a combination of all the Rays of Aspect taken in equal measure.)
|
Rays of Attribute |
Derivation |
|
Ray Four |
Most: Ray Two Middle: Ray Three Least: Ray One |
|
Ray Five |
Most: Ray Three Middle: Ray One Least: Ray Two |
|
Ray Six |
Most: Ray One Middle: Ray Two Least: Ray Three |
|
Ray Seven |
All Three Rays Equal in Combination |
60.
The Monad is that factor of coherency which sustains the
integration of all vehicles through which the Divine Jiva manifests on its
lengthy pilgrimage into the five lower worlds and back.
61.
The matter of the second plane (being molecular) is produced by
aggregation from the matter of the first plane.
62.
Because the Monad is composed of molecular matter, the Monad (usually
considered as essential Spirit plus the vehicle through which it manifests) is
a ‘divisible’ entity.
63.
The Monad as Pure Spirit
Essence is not divisible.
64.
As far as the cosmic physical plane is concerned, the seven rays
make their appearance on the monadic plane. We might say that only the three
Rays of Aspect condition the plane of adi.
65.
Seven Sounds appear on the monadic plane, and these sounds hold in
coherency all which they condition. With the seven Sounds, seven fundamental
qualities have appeared and seven “Forms” in the Platonic sense.
66.
With the appearance of the Monad we have the appearance of the
‘spherical life’ of the unit of life. Functioning under the Law of Attraction,
the Monad sustains the coherency of the sphere through which it expresses.
67.
It would seem that the Law of Synthesis applies to the Monad but,
in a manner more fundamental, it is the Law of Attraction that most applies.
68.
It is clear that the planet Jupiter relates to the Law of Coherence
as it manifests on the monadic plane. Of the synthesizing planets,
3. The Law of Disintegration. On the third plane comes the final
casting-off, the ultimate shedding of the sheaths, of the fivefold
superman.
70.
We are speaking of the ‘rising life’ and the manner in which it
attains liberation.
71.
Just as at the third initiation the initiate begins his liberation
into the life of the spiritual triad, so at the sixth initiation, the initiate
(focussed on the atmic plane) casts off all sheaths that pertain to all planes
lower than the monadic, including the atmic plane.
72.
The Master of the Wisdom is the “fivefold superman”. He is not yet
the Chohan or unencumbered Monad.
73.
We are gathering that, utilizing the Law of Disintegration, the
Master applies the forces of disintegration to all His lower sheaths including,
ultimately, the atmic sheath.
74.
Whether there is a correspondence to the causal body to be found on
the higher three levels of the atmic plane is seriously debated by some.
75.
Saturn, in its first ray aspect contributes to this disintegration.
We know Saturn to be a planet impulsing the processes of separation and
detachment.
A Chohan of the sixth Initiation discards all
the sheaths beneath the monadic vehicle, from the atmic to the physical.
69.
Master DK says it directly. It would seem that Jupiter would
attract the Jiva (still immersed in the lower five worlds) towards the world of
the Monad and that Saturn would contribute to the necessary severing from the
fivefold Brahmic Worlds..
70.
The planet Vulcan has its place in relation to the atmic plane, for
Vulcan and the Sun are one (as is repeatedly shown in relation to the veiling
process—cf. EA 50). The Sun of Brahma shines forth on the atmic plane, but this
Sun too, must be destroyed in favor of the ‘Greater Sun’ which the Monad
represents—the ‘Sun of Vishnu’.
4. The Law of Magnetic Control holds sway paramountly
on the buddhic plane, and in the
development of the control of this law lies hid the control of the personality
by the Monad via the egoic body.
71.
We see (as might be expected) that the Seven Systemic Laws are
apportioned, one each, to the plane which corresponds to their number. Thus,
the fourth systemic law accords with the fourth systemic plane—the buddhic.
72.
Ultimately, it is the Monad which must control the personality. We
often think that it is the soul/Solar Angel which controls the personality (and
this is initially true), but the soul consciousness (plus the presence of the
Solar Angel) is the agent of the Monad.
73.
We must not forget that, in terms of essence and fundamental
consciousness—the soul is the Monad
(in extension/attenuation) and the personality is the Monad (in even greater extension/attenuation).
74.
Neptune, Jupiter and Mercury—all rulers of the buddhic plane—are agents
of this Law of Magnetic Control.
75.
From another perspective, Venus must necessarily be involved.
Venus, although the ruler of the higher mental plane, must necessarily be
related to the buddhic plane because the Logos of Venus has accomplished much
in relation to the development and expression of buddhi. Venus is working on
the sixth sub-plane of the cosmic astral plane (sixth from below) and that
sixth cosmic astral sub-plane is related to the sixth principal which is buddhi.
76.
Mercury contributes to magnetic control through transmission of
higher substance/consciousness into lower.
77.
Jupiter holds the human being’s solar consciousness coherent;
Jupiter promotes the perception of unity.
78.
79.
Venus is a true magnet and, once a degree of soul infusion is
reached. always draws personality consciousness away
from its material preoccupations.
80.
The idea here is that the Monad would use the energy of these
planets, via the buddhic plane and via the egoic lotus, to magnetically control
the personality.
81.
We would have the magnetism of the Monad and egoic lotus drawing
the attention of the personality consciousness away from strictly personal
concerns.
82.
The third aspect would be controlled by the second—all this
reinforced by spiritual will supporting and
substanding buddhi. The Monad we have often been told is atma-buddhi.
5. The Law of Fixation demonstrates principally on the
mental plane and has a close connection with manas, the fifth principle. The mind controls and stabilises, and coherency
is the result.
83.
We cannot help but notice that the factor of coherency is related to both the Law of Cohesion and the Law of
Fixation.
84.
Solar fire (as an expression of the energy of the Solar Logos) does
express both on the monadic plane and on the fifth, or
mental plane.
He [Lord Agni] shows forth as solar fire on the second, third and fourth, and as
'fire by friction' on the fifth, sixth and seventh. (TCF 521)
85.
Through the Solar Angel, solar fire is expressed on the higher
mental plane.
86.
Venus rules the higher mental plane and, through the expression of
the highly focused fifth ray, contributes greatly to the fixation, control and
stabilization that is to be achieved.
87.
Saturn relates to the lower mental plane and is also involved in
the steadying of thoughtforms, ensuring that they are created “according to
plan”—for the spiritually-inclined person, the Divine Plan.
88.
The mind has holding
power when used correctly, for it is an agent of the will, with its definite power to hold. Two planets of initiation
(Venus and Saturn, the rulers of Capricorn, the paramount sign of initiation)
contribute to this holding power—Venus inducing the holding of the center and
Saturn defining boundaries within which the holding occurs.
6. The Law of Love is the law of the astral
plane. It aims at the transmutation
of the desire nature, and links it up with the greater magnetism of the love aspect on the buddhic plane.
89.
The Law of Love provides an astral-buddhic link—desire linked with
buddhi.
90.
Both Venus and Neptune are involved with the transmutation of
desire into love. The line might be as follows: from the refinement of desire
under Neptune and its elevation into aspiration; to the magnetism of Venus on
the higher mental plane; to the release of the divine love nature through
buddhi, again ruled by
91.
We can gather from what is said that the buddhic plane is highly magnetic. The magnetism of desire
is small compared to the magnetism of Divine Love.
92.
The two primary rulers of the astral plane are Mars and Neptune.
This law has little to do with the non-sacred planet, Mars.
93.
Both Venus and Neptune are considered planets of refinement and
transmutation.
94.
The name of this law points to the desirable objective—that love should prevail on the astral plane,
which now it does not. This will require that the link between the astral and
buddhic planes be strengthened and consistently cultivated.
7. The Law of Sacrifice and Death is the
controlling factor on the physical plane.
The destruction of the form,
in order that the evolving life may progress, is one of the fundamental methods
in evolution.
95.
This law, it seems, relates directly to the Manu’s Department on
the first ray. It is He that sustains the physical forms which must be
sustained and discards those that are obstructive to the Divine Plan.
96.
Uranus is correlated with the Creative Hierarchy which focuses on
the seventh or lowest plane, but the influence of both Saturn and Vulcan are
also to be felt.
97.
We are told of Saturn: “Saturn breaks up existing conditions by the
force of its energy impact…” (EA 442).
98.
Although less of the “destroyer aspect” is expressed through Vulcan
than through Pluto, yet there is the potential for destruction in the Vulcanian
“hammer”. The shattering blow is certainly Vulcanian in nature.
The Intermediate Law of Karma.—There
is also an intermediate law, which is the synthetic law of the system [Page
570] of Sirius.
99.
Shall we consider this a “cosmic” law? The three cosmic laws
hitherto discussed related either to the One About
Whom Naught May Be Said or to the Cosmic Logos in Whom our solar system is a
part, or perhaps to both.
100. The system of Sirius (if
here the star Sirius is meant) is a
lesser system than either that of the One About Whom
Naught May Be Said (really a Super-Cosmic Logos) or the system of the Cosmic
Logos Who includes our solar system and solar system of which the star Sirius
is the center.
This law is called by the generic term, the Law of Karma, and really predicates the
effect the Sirian system has on our solar system.
101. There might be a more
specific name for this law.
102. We must pause to
acknowledge that the system of our Cosmic Logos, sometimes called the Seven
Solar Systems of Which Ours is One, is sometimes also called the “Sirian
System”—really the ‘Greater Sirian
System’.
103. The important thing to
notice is that the Law of Karma, as we experience it in our solar system, due
to the effect of the Sirian system upon our own.
Each of the two systems, as regards its
internal economy, is independent in time and space, or (in other words), in
manifestation.
104. This sentence makes it seem
that we are indeed speaking of solar systems (systems in which one sun {or
perhaps two} is the center of the system) and not of one solar system and one
greater cosmic logoic system.
105. The two systems, though
interdependent, function in many respects independently of each other. DK is
speaking of the third aspect under the Law of Economy as causing independence
and suggesting the second aspect as the cause of interdependency.
We have practically no effect on our parent
system, the reflex action is so slight as to be negligible, but very
definite effects are felt in our system through causes arising in Sirius.
106. Why is
the system of the star Sirius called “our parent system”. Is the star
Sirius in some astronomical way the “parent” of our solar system, or is the
term “parent” used to indicate the relative seniority of the Logos of the star
Sirius? Or is the ‘Greater Sirian System of Seven Suns’ indicated—the system of
a Cosmic Logos Who, indeed, could be considered the “parent” of our system and
the parent of the Sirian solar system
as well.
107. The parallel in which
Sirius is to our Sun as Venus is to our Earth breaks down here, because whereas
Earth has had a powerful effect upon Venus, our Sun (Sol) has only a very
slight effect on Sirius.
108. If by Sirius were meant the
‘Greater Sirian System of Seven Suns’, we could easily understand the
negligible effect of our Sun upon Sirius. But it is more likely that we are
talking of the Sirian solar system
(not a constellation) and, even so, the effect of our solar system upon that
greater solar system appears to be negligible.
These
causes, when experienced as effects, are called by us the Law of Karma,
and at the beginning they started systemic Karma which, once in effect,
constitutes that which is called Karma in our occult and oriental literature.
109. DK is attempting to sharpen
our understanding of karma by establish its origin—at least as far as our solar
system is concerned.
110. Sirian influences as
experienced in our solar system are loosely called “karma”. From this we
understand that the Sirian influence seeks to bring all forms of life into
right and balanced relationship.
111. The following triangle of
energy transmission would seem necessary in light of the foregoing:
Sirius—Libra—Sol.
112. Libra is the sign of karma
and equilibrium, closely related to the task of the Lords of Karma.
113. It may be that Libra is
really a much greater center than Sirius. Probably the triangle should be
expressed: Libra-Sirius-Sol. Libra, after all, is a constellation and so the
Deity Who expresses through it is a ‘Lord of a Constellation’. The Deities
expressing through Sirius or Sol are simply ‘Lords of Individual Stars’. Libra
is also one of the twelve petals in the heart within the head center of the One
About Whom Naught May Be Said. This
give it and every zodiacal constellation a very high spiritual status.
114. It becomes clear that
everything we experience as planetary or individual karma begins under Sirian
impulsion at the beginning of the solar system. From solar systemic karma all
lesser forms of karma within the solar system derive.
The Lipika Lords of our
system, the systemic Lords of Karma, are under the rule of a greater corresponding
Lord on Sirius.
115. It has to be established
whether the Lipika Lords of our system actually hail, originally, from Sirius.
116. In any case, if there are
three such Lipika Lords assigned to our system, They
are directed by a “greater corresponding Lord on Sirius”.
117. It is, however, clear that
there is more than one Guiding Intelligence on Sirius responsible for the
direction of the Lipika Lords:
A hint may here be given to the earnest student; in the
threefold Ego (the lives who form the central bud, the lives of the petals, and
the triple group of lives who form the three permanent atoms) is seen a
correspondence to the three groups of Lipika Lords who are the karmic cause of
solar manifestation, and who control its periodic manifestation. These three groups are related to Their guiding Intelligences on Sirius. (TCF 1033)
118. Sirius, thus, through
various categories of Lipika Lords (greater and lesser) directs the karmic
process as it affects our solar system.
We have therefore:
1. The three cosmic laws
of Synthesis, Attraction and Economy.
2. The Sirian law of
Karma.
3. The seven laws of the
solar system.
119. The Tibetan has given us a
ranking of these various laws—cosmic and systemic.
120. The Sirian Law of Karma is
neither entirely cosmic nor is it systemic. It is an extra-systemic law,
because it originates outsider our solar system altogether, but does not
originate in a Lord of a Constellation whereas the three cosmic laws do—either
in a Cosmic Logos or a ‘Super-Cosmic Logos”—with the latter possibility being
more reasonable, in my opinion.
121. The number of laws
discussed is, therefore, eleven. Eleven, we have been told, is the “number of
the initiate”.
As we have been told, our
seven major vibrations are the vibrations of the lowest cosmic plane; there
is our habitat.
122. This is the cosmic physical
plane.
123. Our seven major vibrations
are the vibration of the seven solar planes.
124. These vibrations or planes
are major to us because they are the only one accessible to us, even though
accessibility demands of us every spiritual effort of which we are presently
capable.
125. These planes are as
spirillae of the cosmic physical permanent atom.
Our Logos Himself, the heart of His system,
is on the cosmic astral plane; he is polarised there.
126. It may be that our Solar
Logos is primarily focussed on the astral plane but He is beginning to
coordinate His buddhic vehicle, which means that He will be able to demonstrate
through an astral-buddhic connection.
127. Our Solar Logos is
presently the “heart of His system” because He expresses paramountly the second
ray and is focussed astrally.
128. But, of course, He more
than the heart: He is the point
within the triangle, the Being Who uses head, heart
and throat.
Our
solar Logos, being a Logos of the fourth order, will begin to co-ordinate
His cosmic buddhic body, and as He develops cosmic mind He will gradually
achieve, by the aid of that mind, the ability to touch the cosmic buddhic
plane. (TCF 115)
129. We note how the Solar Logos
is to touch the buddhic plane. In His method is suggested a method for us as
well.
130. Here are a few references
which substantiate the astral-buddhic nature of our Solar Logos:
we need to
remember that, in this astral-buddhic solar system, wherein love and
wisdom are being brought into objectivity, the bulk of the monads are on the
love-wisdom ray. (TCF 176)
Touch. In taking up the subject of the second sense,
that of touch, we must note that this sense is preeminently the sense of very
great importance in this, the second, solar system—a system of
astral-buddhic consciousness. (TCF 193)
This being the solar
system of love-wisdom, or of astral buddhic development, the
fourth Path includes the larger number of the sons of men. (TCF 1243)
Just as the units of the fourth Creative
Hierarchy, the human, are evolving through the use of physical bodies, but are
polarised at this time in their astral vehicles, so we have seen that the
objective solar system forms the physical body of the Logos, though His
polarity is in His astral body. It is significant that in this greater
manvantara, the Logos is to take the fourth cosmic Initiation.
131. The parallel between the
human unit and the Solar Logos is close. Because man, in general, is focussed
in his astral body, he experiences much difficulty and stress. From a systemic
perspective, the same may be said of our Solar Logos, though it is difficult
for us to perceived the nature of such difficulty and
stress. Probably much of it is focussed in relation to our Earth-scheme.
132. Here we are told that in
the “greater manvantara”, the mahamanvantara, the Solar Logos is to take the
“fourth cosmic Initiation”. This is not simply the fourth initiation in the
series of nine initiations in which He is presently engaged (cf. TCF 384).
Rather, it is the fourth in a series of greater
initiations which have a systemic
significance rather than a scheme significance.
133. We must note that there are
references which suggest that the Solar Logos may take the fifth cosmic initiation.
The
5th Mahamanvantara (or solar system) The solar Logos achieves His fifth major Initiation. (TCF
605)
134. Obviously, there is no way
we human beings can decide which it will
be.
This achieved, our Logos has triumphed, and measured up
to the sixth cosmic Initiation [in the next solar
system], just as He should measure up in this system to the fourth.
(TCF 590)
135. The implications for our
Earth are considerable as Earth is, from certain respects, a base of the spine
center in the solar system.
136. We note that the Tibetan
does not use the word “mahamanvantara”. Instead, He uses “greater manvantara”
to mean an occult century. In general, the word “manvantara” can be used
generically, and so we must be watchful regarding the use of this word. It
seems to be rather ‘elastic’ and can be used to indicate widely different time
periods.
A hint which may enlighten
lies in the correspondence which exists between this statement and the [Page
571] fourth root-race development, and this, the fourth or astral round.81
FOOTNOTE:
81: The present Round, which is the fourth, is the one in which desire, or
response to contact and sensation is being brought to its fullest expression. In the next round, the fifth, the fifth principle
of mind, or manas, will reach fruition.
137. It is significant that the
number four is associated with the
astral plane and astral development. This being the case, we could consider the
first and second rounds pre-physical.
138. The astral plane is the
plane of interplay between dual forces. In Rule VII from TWM, below, the “plane
whereon the vital power must be sought” is the astral plane and it has “dual
forces”—representing the interplay between the pairs of opposites.
RULE VII. The dual forces on the plane whereon
the vital power must be sought, are seen; the two
paths face the Solar Angel; the poles vibrate.
A choice confronts the one who meditates. (TCF 1013)
The system of the
Sirian Logos is on the cosmic mental plane, and in a subtle way,
incomprehensible to us, our Logos, with His system, forms a part of a still greater Logos.
139. This is a critically
important statement for the understanding of ‘local’ cosmology.
140. The statement immediately
above probably means the following: that our Solar Logos, along with the Logos
Who expresses through the star Sirius, are both members of the same Cosmic
Logos—a Logos in which They are as chakras.
141. Another meaning is possible
but it is more remote.
142. The wording above is
perhaps ambiguous. The interpretation which seems to make the most sense is to
regard “with His system” as referring to the Sirian Logos. This would mean that our Logos along with the system of the Sirian Logos are part of a still
greater system.
143. If the meaning of the
sentence is as suggested, the Tibetan is a master
of revelatory ambiguity.
144. There is reason to suspect
that Cosmic Logoi are focussed on the cosmic buddhic
plane.
145. The fact that the Sirian
Logos (meaning the Logos Who expresses principally through the star Sirius) is
on the cosmic mental plane distinguishes Him from our Solar Logos Who is focussed on the cosmic astral plane.
146. This means that the Sirian
Logos in relation to our Logos is relatively higher than Venus is in relation
to Earth, because both Venus and the
Earth are focussed on the cosmic astral plane—though Venus is focussed one
sub-plane higher.
This does not involve loss of identity, though
the matter is too abstruse to express more adequately.
147. Participation in the energy
system of a greater Entity does not involve a loss of identity on the part of
the lesser entities who, thus, participate.
148. Our Logos and the Logos of
Sirius may serve as chakras within a Cosmic Logos, but do not, thereby, lose
their identity.
149. The basic principle is
this: absorption does not indicate loss of differentiation.
It is in this analogy that the basic idea can
be found of all teaching given out about the Grand Heavenly
150. The Grand Heavenly Man, we
remember, is a Solar Logos.
151. We also remember from an
earlier Tabulation (TCF 565), that the Grand Heavenly Man is called the
“Personality” of the Solar Logos.
The whole conception of these laws is bound
up in this idea. We have the three
laws of the cosmic higher planes, holding in a synthesis of beauty the
greater and the lesser system.
152. This is a vitally important
statement as it moves in the direction of indicating the origin of the three
cosmic laws—the Law of Synthesis, the Law of Attraction and the Law of Economy.
153. Does the phrase “the cosmic
higher planes” mean the three highest
cosmic planes, or the cosmic monadic plane, the cosmic atmic plane and the
cosmic buddhic plane? If so there would be some correspondential problems, as,
while the cosmic monadic plane could be associated with the cosmic Law of
Synthesis, the cosmic atmic plane is not easily associated with the cosmic Law
of Attraction and the cosmic buddhic plane with the Law of Economy.
154. If the three higher cosmic
planes are meant (cosmic logoic, cosmic monadic and cosmic atmic) what about
the cosmic buddhic? What law pertains to it? Certainly an aspect of the cosmic
Law of Attraction would seem to fit.
155. One could think that the
intermediate Law of Karma would be an appropriate fit for the cosmic buddhic
plane, but in the section of text immediately below, it is assigned to the
higher sub-planes of the cosmic mental plane.
156. Yet if the cosmic Law of
Karma is really “intermediate”, it cannot be denied that the cosmic buddhic
plane is the intermediate cosmic
plane. Further if Venus has a strong buddhic expression, the analogy would
suggest that Sirius (its higher cosmic correspondence) also has a strong
buddhic expression.
157. The destination of our
Solar Logos is the cosmic buddhic plane; to what extent is the Logos of Sirius
en rapport with that plane?
158. Further, the Solar Angels
though focally active on the higher mental plane (systemically considered) are
bearers of buddhic energy. We can apply this analogy to the higher Solar Angels
on cosmic planes—those engaged with our Solar Logos and perhaps with the Logos
of Sirius.
Next we have the great law
of Sirius, the Law of Karma, on the
third subplane of the cosmic mental plane, which law really controls
our Logos, and His actions, in the same way as the ego—in due course of
evolution—controls the human personality.
159. We note that the great Law
of Karma which emanates from Sirius is focussed on the third sub-plane of the cosmic mental plane. This is significant as
the causal body of our Planetary
Logos is focussed there. The causal body of the Solar Logos (the Logos which is
controlled by the Sirian Law of Karma) is not on the third sub-planes of the
cosmic higher mental plane—it is on the first
sub-plane.
160. It can be concluded,
therefore, that our planetary scheme is especially
subject to this Sirian law, and, thus, the conditions
of suffering to be found here—and also, the great promise for the future.
161. In the section of text
above, the Sirian Logos working through the Law of Karma is likened to the
human ego on the higher mental plane (controlling the human personality). The
solar system of our Solar Logos thus becomes, analogically, as kind of
‘personality’ in relation to the Sirian Logos Who serves, analogically, as the
soul.
162. Of course we will not fall
into the trap of saying that the Sirian Logos is the soul of our Solar Logos. Each E/entity has its own
soul—even though all souls are One Soul!
We need to remember that,
under the Law of Correspondences, we shall have a relationship in the Cosmos,
similar to that existing in the microcosm between the ego and the
personality. The suggestion holds much
that we might consider with benefit.
163. Just as the ego on the
higher mental plane trains its personality, so does the Sirian Logos train our
Solar Logos (who is still very much working through His personality).
164. Of the Sirian Logos we
could say—He is more soul-infused (in the cosmic sense) than in our Logos.
We must not, however, carry the analogy too
far; as we have not yet evolved to where we have planetary consciousness, still
less systemic, how can we really expect even to conceive of the A B C of cosmic
truth?
165. There are three categories
of knowledge:
a. Planetary
b. Systemic
c. Cosmic
166. The Logos expressing
through the star Sirius both is and is not a Cosmic Logos. A true Cosmic
Logos expresses through a sevenfold constellation of seven
Solar Logoi. The Logos of the star Sirius does not. Yet it is relatively
“cosmic” when compared to our Solar Logos, and perhaps mediates much cosmic
influence to our solar system.
167. For all its relative
grandeur, the star Sirius is still a dwarf
star.
168. DK is telling us that, in
studying these matters, we are working with the inconceivable—i.e., with that
which human beings cannot conceive.
Just broad hints, wide
conceptions, and generalities, are as yet possible. Of
one thing we can be sure, and that is that identity ever remains.
169. This is a profoundly
important statement. The question is: “Is there really more than One Identity
in this entire Universe?”
170. If the answer to this
question is “No”, then we can be sure that the Identity of the ‘Recurrent One’ ever remains, but that the identity
of the lesser emanated E/entities (which may remain more or less throughout the
duration of a given cosmos) do not
remain from cosmos to cosmos (i.e., from Universe to Universe).
171. For practical purposes, it
would seem that within a cosmos, the identity of emanated E/entities ever
remains, but since such identities are none other than the One Identity, there
is a point of identity-dissolution at which point only the One Identity
remains—the sum of its many emanated identities and yet, always more.
Let me explain by
illustration:
Each one of us, in due process of evolution, forms part of
one of the Heavenly Men, Who Themselves form the [Page 572] seven centres in
that greater Heavenly Man, the Logos. Yet,
though we are merged with the whole, we do not lose our identity, but forever remain separated units of
consciousness, though one with all that lives or is.
172. This is the great paradox.
We are “one with all that lives or is” and yet “forever remain separated units
of consciousness”.
173. We must be careful about
the interpretation of the word “forever”; I assume it to mean—‘throughout the
duration of a single cosmos’.
174. It seems clear that behind
and within all these “separated units of consciousness” is but One Consciousness.
In like manner our Logos
loses not His identity, even though He forms part of the Consciousness of the Logos
of Sirius. In His turn, the Sirian Logos forms one of the
seven Grand Heavenly Men, who are the centres in the body of ONE OF WHOM NOUGHT
MAY BE SAID.
175. The utmost caution is
needed here. We can understand the general principle brought forward—the
amalgamation of a unit in a greater whole does not result in the loss of identity
of the unit amalgamated.
176. What do we mean by the
“Sirian Logos”? If we mean the Logos that expresses through the star Sirius,
then that Being called here, “ONE OF WHOM NAUGHT MAY BE SAID” is a Cosmic Logos whose major centers are
seven Grand Heavenly Men.
177. However, our Solar Logos,
too, is a Grand Heavenly Man, and so the Sirian Logos and our Logos are both centres is the Being Who in this
reference is called ONE OF WHOM NAUGHT MAY BE SAID.
178. There is also the
possibility, however, that by the term “Sirian Logos” (as distinct from the
“Logos of Sirius”) is meant that Cosmic
Logos in Whom the Logos of the star Sirius forms a
part. In this case the ONE OF WHOM NAUGHT MAY BE SAID would be a Super-Cosmic Logos Who
would have Cosmic Logoi for His chakras.
179. The major problems rests
with the name to be attached to the Lord of the Seven Solar Systems of Which
Ours is One. Are we to call this Lord the “Sirian Logos”, since Sirius may well
be the most prominent star within this constellation? If we do call the Lord of
the seven systems the “Sirian Logos” we must differentiate Him from the Logos
of the star Sirius (Who would be only
one chakra within the “Sirian Logos”).
The Laws and the Planes.—We
might, while studying the seven laws of the solar system, take them plane by
plane, showing certain things—three in all:
1. We might study their
effect as they demonstrate on the path of involution.
180. The “path of involution” is
the first part of the cycle of the Second Logos.
2. As
they manifest on the path of evolution, or return.
181. This is the second part of
the cycle of the Second Logos. The First Logos also becomes involved upon the
path of evolution when the point of the individualization of animal man is
reached.
3. We might also touch on the
laws as they affect the human and deva organisms that evolve by means of them.
182. We are told that the
evolution of the human and deva organisms depends upon the seven systemic laws.
183. The key thing to understand
is that law is a great protective mechanism, promoting and guarding the
evolutionary process.
As we do this, we shall
gradually get a broad general idea of how this system of ours (the thought-form
of the Logos), was gradually built up, how it is controlled and held together,
and how numerous and intricate are the interrelations.
184. We should pause to note how
DK views our solar system: it is “the thought-form of the Logos”.
185. Usually when the solar
system if referenced we are speaking of the etheric-physical nature of the
Solar Logos, which can easily be understood as a logoic thought-form. It would
seem, as well, that the astral and mental natures of the Logos should also be
considered aspects of the logoic thought-form even though not included in the
logoic solar system as usually considered.
186. With respect to the solar
system we are going to study:
a. How it was built up
b. How it is controlled and
held together
c. The numerous and intricate
relations within it
Certain fundamental hypotheses are assumed,
which must form the background for all we would say. We must assume first that a Builder, or
some Creative Mind, is working to bring about an ordered production, and is
seeking to manifest through a demonstrable objective. The objective universe is but the product of
some subjective mind.
187. From our studies we have
determined that this “Creative Mind” or “subjective mind” is defined as
“Manas”. An I/intelligence is behind and within every objective creation.
Next we must posit that
the material for the building of this
universe lay ready to the hand of the Builder, and that this material itself is the fruit of
some previous system, all that is left of some past consummated
product.
188. DK is telling us that the
structures of our present solar system were built upon ‘materials’ inherited
from the earlier solar system.
189. He seems to call our
present solar system a “universe”. We can see that if the “universe” as here
mentioned were the Grand Totality, the statement would not make sense because
the entire Grand Totality (the Universe) would be built up of material from
some previous solar system! So, obviously, the term “universe” means something
far more circumscribed—in fact, a solar system.
190. The “Builder” is that great
manasic ‘Intelligence’ Who builds the system through
the powers of manas.
Given, therefore, the
Builder and the material, we must next accede [Page 573] to the proposition
that this Builder proceeds
with His building under some definite laws that guide His choice of material,
that control the form that He erects, and that indicate to Him the process to be followed in the consummating of His idea.
191. Let us tabulate how the
Builder (in this case the Solar Logos) proceeds. He proceeds under definite
laws and these laws do the following:
a. They guide His choice of
material
b. They control the form He
erects
c. They indicate the process
to be followed in consummating His idea.
192. We gather the important
point that systemic law determines the workings of ‘Universal Process’
We must not forget that three great symbols stand, in the mind of the Logos, for each of His
three systems, that the whole exists for Him as
a concrete thought-form, for He is learning to manipulate the matter of the
cosmic mental plane on concrete levels, in the same way that man is
working on the laws of thought, and on the building of thought-forms.
193. We recall that our Solar
Logos is not yet mentally polarized, but He is
working in cosmic mental substance.
194. The symbol for each solar
system must be of the utmost importance as it indicates, overall, the Archetype
and quality of that system. All the Planetary Logoi must align with this symbol
in the administration of their planetary systems.
195. Each solar system is a
‘universal conception’ (using the word “universe” here as it applies to a solar
system).
196. The solar system(s) in
their three major aspects are literally the Creation
of ‘God-the-Solar Logos’.
It is impossible to do
more than sense the symbols
of the systems past and present.
Perhaps if we could visualise a swastika of ten arms revolving at right angles, of a radiant green
colour, all the ten arms emanating from a central blazing sun, we might have
some idea of the thought-form that formed the basis of System I, the activity
system.
197. This is an amazingly
evocative idea. Let us detail the proposed symbol for System I (or at least for
the first major solar system in a
series, probably, of six).
a. The swastika has ten arms. Five is a number of Brahma and
ten is double this amount. The number ten relates this symbol to Capricorn, a
Brahmic sign ruled by Saturn, the planet of Brahma.
b. The arms of the swastika
revolve at right angles. The right angle or square (in astrology) signifies
constructiveness in mater and suggests the lower quaternary which was brought
to a
c. The arms are of a radiant green color
d. All ten arms radiate from a
central blazing sun
e. We are not told the color
of this sun.
198. It seems clear that there
are ten potencies which are to be associated with System I.
199. It is also interesting that
there were 100 billion units in the one dominant evolution of that system.
1.
In the first solar system there was one dominant evolution, and it consisted
of one hundred thousand million monads.
2.
In the present system, the second, there are two dominant evolutions, the human
and the deva; there are—as earlier stated—sixty thousand million human
monads. Add to this the feminine
evolution of the devas, consisting of 140 thousand
million, and you have the necessary two hundred thousand million. This elucidates my statement anent this being
a feminine system.
3. In the third solar system, the total number
in evolution will be the needed three hundred thousand million that perfection
requires of the threefold Logos. (EH 109-110)
The basic thought-form for the second system embodies the green
swastika of the first manifestation, and adds to it concentric and interlaced
circles in blue, in groups of three, linked by one large circle. Both symbols are, of course, in the higher
dimensions. The symbol for the next
system is unknown.
200. We note that there is
continuity between the first and second solar system—the color green is
preserved.
201. However, the colour, blue,
characterizing the second solar system emerges.
202. The blue-green planet, the
Earth, suggests the transition from major System I to major System II.
203. One wonders how circles can
be both “concentric” and “interlaced”. Also we are not told how many groups of
three circles there are. Are there perhaps three groups or three, indicating
the nine initiations which are to be taken in this solar system? The Solar
Logos seems to take at least six cosmic initiations (but, this, over a span of
more than one solar system), and nine lesser initiations, perhaps within this
solar system.
204. From the perspective of the
cosmic planes, the circle is an important symbol of the second ray in all its
fulness. Circles first appear on the monadic plane which is ruled in large part
by the number, two.
205. It is interesting that our
solar system (the second major system) is, in a way, a blue-green solar system
just as our planet, Earth, is a blue-green planet. There is a hint here
concerning the karma of our planet and its relation to the karma of our solar
system.
After grasping and
conceding these three basic ideas, we can now proceed to the working out of the
laws of the system on the seven planes, remembering always that these seven
laws hold good on the numerically corresponding
subplane on each plane.
206. Always the three must be
established before attempting to interpret the seven (which are derivative of
the three).
207. We are informed that the
seven systemic laws apply not only to the seven sub-planes of the cosmic
physical plane, but to the seven sub-planes of any of the systemic planes. Realizing this allows us to understand
and to work on a scale closer to the scope of our normal lives.
208. The adaptation of the laws
to sub-planes will be more concrete and of smaller scope than the application
of the laws to entire, systemic planes.
Let me briefly illustrate:
The fourth law, Magnetic
Control, for instance, holds sway on the fourth subplane of each plane, in the
fourth round, and in the fourth root-race specially. We shall then have the correspondence as
follows:
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4th Law Magnetic
Control.
4th Ray Harmony
or beauty.
4th Plane The buddhic.
4th
Subplane Buddhic Magnetic Control.
4th Round Dense Physical Magnetism,
controlling sex manifestation on the physical plane, and inspired by astral
desire, the reflection of the buddhic.
4th Root-Race The Atlantean, in which the above qualities specially
demonstrated.
209. The "Law of Magnetic
Control" is wielded from the buddhi plane.
210. The fourth sub-plane of the
mental plane is not mentioned, but will be important. The integrated
personality focused on this fourth sub-plane and responsive to the soul (and
through the soul, to buddhi) is the plane from which the fourfold personality
is deliberately and mentally controlled.
211. If this control is to
eventuate, the personality must be responsive to the soul on the higher mental
plane as it expresses buddhi.
212. We note that the fourth
sub-plane of the fourth plane is especially responsive to the Law of Magnetic
Control. What will happen if we factor in the subtle ‘sense’ of “intuition” as
it relates especially to the fourth sub-plane of the buddhic plane? When the fourfold personality is responding to
the fourth law, the Law of Magnetic
Control, may it be that the intuition is released into the personality
consciousness via the mental unit on the fourth
sub-plane of the mental plane?
213. We gather than “Dense
Physical Magnetism” is the physical correspondence of buddhic magnetism. Desire
is a lower form of love, and physical man responds to desire through sexual
attraction.
214. We gather that by building
the antahkarana under fourth ray Mercury, a link can
be established between the mental unit on the fourth sub-plane of the mental
plane and the power of intuition as it is focussed on the fourth sub-plane of
the buddhic plane.