Introductory note: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology applies the current body of knowledge in the collective mind of humanity to answer queries in human language, using the term knowledge as the intermediate stage of progression from information to wisdom. This essay is a dialogue of this collective mind with an enquirer researching the limits of AI in the more abstract realms of wisdom and intuition, using as reference the most advanced spiritual teachings currently and publicly available to humanity on these subjects.

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I ask Jasper.ai: what’s the difference between information, knowledge, and wisdom?

Jasper replies:

Information, knowledge, and wisdom are interconnected concepts that represent different levels of understanding and processing data or experiences. Here’s a breakdown of their differences:

1. Information: Information refers to raw data or facts collected from various sources. It is the most basic level of the three, as it consists of unprocessed details without any context or interpretation. For instance, numbers, dates, statistics, and statements are all examples of information.
2. Knowledge: Knowledge is the next level, where the information is organized, contextualized, and understood. It is the result of learning, experience, or education. When we process and analyze information, we create knowledge. This enables us to make connections between different pieces of information, comprehend concepts, and apply them in various situations.
3. Wisdom: Wisdom is the highest level of understanding, where one can not only apply the acquired knowledge but also exercise judgment, discernment, and intuition. It is the ability to use knowledge effectively and ethically, considering the broader implications and consequences of one’s actions. Wisdom often comes with experience, reflection, and personal growth, allowing individuals to make informed decisions and adapt to new situations.

In summary, information is the raw data, knowledge is the understanding and application of that data, and wisdom is the ability to use knowledge effectively and ethically in various contexts.

JB: Thank you!

Jasper suggests: May I enhance your prompt?

JB: Yes, of course, please!

Jasper develops my question thus:

Act as a teacher. Create a detailed lesson plan that explains the key differences between information, knowledge, and wisdom, and their interrelationship. Start by defining what information, knowledge and wisdom are in a precise manner, and then explore how they are related to one another. Include real-life scenarios in your plan to help the learners understand the concept better. Discuss the sources of information, how it gets processed to become knowledge, and how wisdom derives from knowledge and experience. End the lesson with a comprehensive summary to help learners differentiate between the three and understand their significance in everyday life.

I reply: Go for it!

Jasper: OK. Here it is!

Lesson Plan: Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom

Objective:

Students will be able to understand the key differences between information, knowledge, and wisdom, and their interrelationship. They will also be able to identify sources of information, how it gets processed to become knowledge, and how wisdom derives from knowledge and experience.

Materials:

• Whiteboard/Smartboard
• Markers
• Handout with definitions and examples
• Real-life scenarios for group activities

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Begin by asking students if they have ever heard the terms “information,” “knowledge,” and “wisdom” before. Ask them if they can define these terms or provide examples.
2. Write the definitions of information, knowledge, and wisdom on the board.
   • Information: Data, facts, or details about something.
   • Knowledge: The understanding, awareness, or familiarity gained through experience or learning.
   • Wisdom: The ability to make good judgments, decisions, or choices based on knowledge and experience.
3. Provide examples of each concept and ask the students to share their own examples.

Activity 1: Real-life Scenarios (20 minutes)

1. Divide the students into small groups and give each group a real-life scenario that involves information, knowledge, and wisdom.
2. Ask the students to analyze the scenario and identify the instances of information, knowledge, and wisdom within it.
3. After the groups have had time to discuss, ask each group to present their findings to the class.

Activity 2: Sources of Information and Processing (20 minutes)

1. Begin a discussion on the various sources of information (books, internet, people, observations in nature, etc.) and how information gets processed to become knowledge.
2. Ask students to think about how they gain knowledge from different sources of information in their daily lives.
3. Discuss the role of critical thinking in processing information and turning it into knowledge.

Activity 3: Wisdom Derived from Knowledge and Experience (20 minutes)

1. Ask the students to think about a time when they made a wise decision or a good choice based on their knowledge and experience.
2. Have students share their stories with the class, highlighting the connection between knowledge, experience, and wisdom.
3. Discuss how wisdom can be developed over time through continuous learning and reflection on experiences.

Summary and Conclusion (10 minutes)

1. Summarize the key points of the lesson:
   • Information is data, facts, or details about something.
   • Knowledge is the understanding, awareness, or familiarity gained through experience or learning.
   • Wisdom is the ability to make good judgments, decisions, or choices based on knowledge and experience.
   • Sources of information include books, internet, people, observations in nature, and more.
   • Critical thinking plays a crucial role in processing information and turning it into knowledge.
   • Wisdom develops over time through continuous learning and reflection on experiences.
2. Encourage students to be mindful of the differences between information, knowledge, and wisdom in their everyday lives and to continue seeking wisdom through learning and experience.
3. End the lesson by asking students to share any final thoughts or questions.

JB: Curious about other perspectives Jasper may have on the subject, I ask Jasper to rephrase my question.

Jasper develops my query thus:

Act as a researcher. In detail, explain the meaning and differences between Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom. Use examples throughout your explanation to ensure ChatGPT comprehends the differences easily. Additionally, discuss how each of these terms is crucial in business and academic settings and how organizations can maximize the use of each for success. Finally, include any tips on how to acquire and make the best use of each of the three.

JB: Go for it!

Jasper: Here it is!

Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom are interrelated concepts that play a vital role in business and academic settings. Understanding their meaning and differences can help organizations maximize their use for success.

Information refers to raw data, facts, or details that have been collected, organized, and presented in a specific context. It is the basic building block for knowledge and wisdom. For example, a company’s sales figures, customer demographics, or product specifications are all pieces of information.

Knowledge is the understanding and interpretation of information. It is derived from the analysis, organization, and synthesis of information, often through experience or learning. Knowledge goes beyond mere facts, as it involves the ability to apply information in practical situations. For instance, a marketing manager may use sales figures and customer demographics to identify target markets and create effective marketing strategies.

Wisdom is the highest level of understanding, involving deep insights, sound judgment, and the ability to make well-informed decisions. It transcends knowledge by incorporating values, ethics, and long-term perspectives. A wise person can discern the best course of action in complex situations, taking into account not only the available information and knowledge but also broader implications. For example, a CEO may need to decide whether to invest in a new product line, considering its potential impact on the environment, employee morale, and the company’s reputation.

In both business and academic settings, these three elements are crucial for success:

1. Information allows organizations to make data-driven decisions, identify patterns, and gain insights into their operations. Proper information management ensures that data is easily accessible and up-to-date.
2. Knowledge enables organizations to capitalize on their information by applying it effectively. In academia, knowledge is the foundation for research and innovation, while in business, it drives strategy, problem-solving, and decision-making.
3. Wisdom provides a long-term perspective and ethical compass for organizations. It helps them navigate complex situations, avoid pitfalls, and make choices that are in line with their values and mission.

To acquire and make the best use of Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom, consider the following tips:

1. Collect and organize information: Implement efficient systems for gathering, storing, and managing data. Ensure that information is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
2. Encourage continuous learning: Foster a culture of learning within your organization. Provide opportunities for employees to gain knowledge through training, workshops, and mentorship programs.
3. Promote collaboration: Encourage the sharing of knowledge and ideas among team members. Cross-functional teams, open communication channels, and knowledge-sharing platforms can facilitate this process.
4. Develop critical thinking skills: Teach employees to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to form well-founded conclusions. This will help them transform information into knowledge and eventually wisdom.
5. Cultivate ethical leadership: Encourage leaders to model ethical behavior, engage in self-reflection, and consider long-term consequences when making decisions. This will promote wisdom in decision-making throughout the organization.

JB: I can’t resist the temptation to try once more and ask Jasper to rephrase my query.

Jasper: Here it is, Sir!

Act as an educator. Create a detailed explanation that distinguishes the differences between information, knowledge, and wisdom. Start by defining each concept individually and offer examples of each. Next, clarify how these concepts overlap, intersect and diverge from one another. Finally, explain how the application of [information / knowledge / wisdom] impacts personal and professional aspects of one’s life.

Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom: Understanding the Differences

Defining the Concepts

1. Information refers to organized and structured data that is collected, processed, and communicated. It is raw and unfiltered, often existing in the form of facts, figures, or statistics. For example, the number of people living in a city, the temperature outside, or the current stock market prices are all pieces of information.
2. Knowledge is the result of understanding, interpreting, and analyzing information. It is the comprehension and contextualization of information that allows individuals to make informed decisions and take appropriate actions. For instance, knowing how to ride a bike, understanding the principles of supply and demand in economics, or being familiar with the rules of a sport are examples of knowledge.
3. Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge and experience to make sound judgments, discern between right and wrong, and navigate complex situations effectively. Wisdom goes beyond the mere possession of knowledge; it involves the capacity to use that knowledge in a practical and ethical manner. Examples of wisdom include knowing when to speak or stay silent, recognizing the importance of empathy in relationships, or making responsible financial choices.

Overlaps, Intersections, and Divergences

While information, knowledge, and wisdom are distinct concepts, they are interconnected and build upon one another. The following points illustrate their overlaps, intersections, and divergences:

• Information forms the foundation for knowledge. By acquiring and processing information, individuals can develop knowledge in various domains. However, having access to information does not automatically translate to possessing knowledge; interpretation and understanding are crucial.
• Knowledge represents a deeper level of comprehension than information, as it stems from the analysis and synthesis of information. Knowledge incorporates personal experiences, cultural context, and individual perspectives, which makes it more subjective than information.
• Wisdom transcends knowledge by incorporating ethical considerations, emotional intelligence, and a broader understanding of the world. While knowledge helps us navigate specific situations, wisdom allows us to approach life holistically and make decisions that align with our values and principles.

Impact on Personal and Professional Life

The application of information, knowledge, and wisdom can significantly influence both personal and professional aspects of one’s life:

• Information enables individuals to stay informed about current events, trends, and developments in their field, which is essential for making well-informed decisions. Access to accurate and relevant information can lead to better problem-solving, decision-making, and overall success in various areas of life.
• Knowledge empowers people with the skills, expertise, and understanding necessary to excel in their chosen field or personal pursuits. Acquiring knowledge through education, training, and experience can lead to career growth, personal development, and a deeper understanding of the world around us.
• Wisdom provides a framework for making ethical, responsible, and balanced decisions in both personal and professional contexts. Developing wisdom can help individuals lead more fulfilling lives, foster stronger relationships, and contribute positively to society.

In conclusion, understanding the differences between information, knowledge, and wisdom is crucial for personal and professional growth. By recognizing the interconnected nature of these concepts and actively seeking to develop them, individuals can enhance their decision-making abilities, strengthen their understanding of the world, and ultimately lead more meaningful and successful lives.

JB: Thank you, cherished assistant!  Now, let’s see what the Master has to say on the subject (quotes from the AAB-DK “Blue Books”):

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DINA I, 116: What is this quality? Wisdom, expressing itself intelligently through love. Upon this statement you should ponder. Your service is ever intelligent (highly so) for you have much knowledge as the result of ancient experience and deep thought and study in this life. That knowledge must, however, be translated into wisdom through the dynamic power of a living love. I use no further terms to express this idea. That sentence should provide you with much food for thought.

DINA II: Formula Three. There is that which transmutes knowledge into wisdom within a flash of time; there is that which changes sensitivity into love within an area of space; there is [Page 249] that which alters sacrifice into bliss where neither time nor space exists.

DINA II, 307: Let me reiterate to you the well-known truth that no man is an initiate apart from understanding, that the life of the initiate is one of constant registration of new knowledge which must be transmuted into practical wisdom, of occult facts which must take intelligent place in the life-service of the initiate, and of new inclusions of areas of consciousness; these latter must become the normal field of experience and of expression; they then become the ground for further expansion.

DINA II: Hint Four. “The initiate knows, because he works.”

The entire story of evolution is covered in these few words. The Christ put it in other words when He said “If any man shall do His will, he shall know”; under the occult law, doing ever precedes knowledge because knowledge is gained through experiment and experience. The disciple or aspirant works always in the dark, particularly in the [Page 394] early stages of his unfoldment, following a deep and hidden instinct towards right activity. By that hard and persistent performance of duty, under the pressure of conscience at first, under the impulse of his awakening soul, and under the influences of the Master, he moves forward from darkness to light; he discovers that obedience to his spiritual instincts leads him inevitably into the realm of knowledge, and that knowledge—when acquired—is transformed eventually into wisdom. He then becomes a Master and walks no longer in the dark.

R&I: On the buddhic or intuitional plane (the fourth level of the cosmic physical plane) the mind nature—even that of the higher mind or the level of abstract thought—loses its control over the initiate and is henceforth only useful in service.  The intuition, the pure reason, complete knowledge illumined by the loving purpose of the divine Mind—to mention some of the names of this fourth level of awareness or of spiritual sensitivity—takes its place and the initiate lives henceforth in the light of correct or straight knowledge, expressing itself as wisdom in all affairs—hence the titles of Master of the Wisdom or Lord of Compassion given to Those Who have taken the fourth and the fifth initiations; these follow very closely upon each other.  From the buddhic level of awareness, the Master works; on it, He lives His life, undertakes His service and furthers the Plan in the three worlds and for the four kingdoms in nature.  Let this not be forgotten.  Also, let it be remembered that this achievement of focus and this attained freedom are [Page 701] not the result of a symbolic ceremony, but are the result of lives of suffering, of minor renunciations and of conscious experience.  This conscious experience, leading to the fourth initiation, is a definitely planned undertaking, arrived at as true vision is gradually conferred, the divine Plan is sensed and receives cooperation, and intelligent aspiration takes the place of vague longings and sporadic efforts “to be good,” as it is normally expressed by aspirants.

ROC: Actually, the work of the Buddha for humanity is nearly over, and His long alliance with the race of men has nearly come to an end. The moment that the appearance of the Christ is an accomplished fact, and the rule of right human relations is beginning definitely to condition human living, then the Buddha will pass to the work which awaits Him. One of the senior disciples of the Christ, ranking next to the Christ in hierarchical status, [Page 97] will take His place and carry on the work, connected with mankind.

By the time this particular Master takes over His task, the intelligent principle or knowledge, which is the outstanding characteristic of humanity, will have been to a large extent transmuted into wisdom by the world intelligentsia, though not as yet by the masses of men. Wisdom is the predominant characteristic of the Buddha and the momentum of this wisdom energy will eventually be so strong that it will need no further distribution or control by the Buddha. He can then re-orient Himself to higher spheres of activity where His true work lies, and begin to work with an aspect of wisdom of which we know nothing but of which both knowledge and wisdom have been expressing themselves through the Christ and the Buddha; later, through the cooperation of the Avatar of Synthesis, Christ will be able to blend within Himself both of these major divine energies, and thus be a pure expression of love and wisdom, of right relationship and intuitive understanding.

ENA: THE PROCESS OF UNFOLDMENT

[An] analogy … to clarify the process of unfoldment in your minds and make the entire theme (from the racial angle) still more clear and definite:

General racial development – Civilization – Path of Purification

Training of the Intelligentsia – Culture – Path of Discipleship

Production of Adeptship – Illumination – Path of Initiation

It will be apparent to you, therefore, that the whole goal of the future and of the present effort, is to bring humanity to the point where it—occultly speaking—”enters into light.”  The entire trend of the present urge forward, which can be noted so distinctly in the race, is to enable the race to acquire knowledge, to transmute it into wisdom by the aid of the understanding, and thus to become “fully enlightened.”  Enlightenment is the major goal of education.

It is precisely in this region of thought and of recognition that the distinction is found between the work of the Buddha and the work of the Christ.  The Buddha achieved “Enlightenment” and was the first of our humanity to do so.  Lesser grades of enlightenment have been frequently achieved by many previously incarnating Sons of God.  Christ, because of the attainment of the Buddha and because of His own point in evolution, was enabled to inaugurate a new era and institute a new goal, wherein another divine principle was enabled to come into manifestation and to achieve [Page 53] general recognition.  He inaugurated the “age of love” and gave to the people an expression of a new divine aspect, that of love.  The Buddha culminated the “age of knowledge.”  The Christ began the “age of love.”  Both ages embody and express two major divine principles.  Thus, the new education has been made possible by the work of the Buddha.  This will indicate to you how slowly evolution moves. The new religion has been made possible by the work and the life of the Christ.  Speaking esoterically, the knowledge petals of the human egoic lotus have unfolded, and the Buddha accelerated the rapid action of this happening.  Now the love petals of the egoic lotus of the human family are also unfolding—the rapidity of this occurrence being the result of Christ’s action.

EOH: The Energy of Love-Wisdom. This energy always has an effect upon every type of human being in the world. Its effect is to stimulate the tendency towards goodwill and to produce a mental development which can transmute the knowledge—garnered down the ages—into wisdom. It is wisdom which is needed today. Those who are now attempting to foster goodwill in themselves and others will be stimulated into wise action. You can see, therefore, that the outpouring of this energy is the first and greatest need. It can reach mankind because the Founders of all the world religions (I refer not to their many diversifications) are banded together in [Page 645] unison with the Christ, Their Lord and Master; through Their united and directed effort, these energies will flow. Forget not that Christ represents the energy of love and the Buddha that of wisdom.

HIS: These realizations, or apprehended expansions of consciousness, are under natural law, and come in due course of time to every soul without exception.  In a lesser degree they are undergone daily by every human being, as his mental grip of life and experience gradually grows, but they only become initiations into the wisdom (as differentiated from expansions of knowledge) when the knowledge gained is:—[Page 177]

a. Consciously sought for.

b. Self-sacrificingly applied to life. 

c. Willingly used in service for others. 

d. Intelligently utilized on the side of evolution.

Only souls of a certain amount of experience and development do all these four things consistently and steadily, and thus transmute knowledge into wisdom, and experience into quality.  The ordinary average man transmutes ignorance into knowledge, and experience into faculty.  It would be helpful if all of us pondered upon the difference between inherent quality and innate faculty; one is the very nature of buddhi, or wisdom, and the other of manas, or mind.  The union of these two, through a man’s conscious effort, results in a major initiation.

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JB: Impressive how a Master of Wisdom can reveal a hidden dimension to the subject. Which pricks my curiosity on how would Jasper interpret the most abstract of the quotes: “There is that which transmutes knowledge into wisdom within a flash of time; there is that which changes sensitivity into love within an area of space; there is that which alters sacrifice into bliss where neither time nor space exists.”

Jasper: Let me give it try.

Act as a philosopher. Please elaborate on the three propositions stated above and provide a comprehensive explanation for the same. Analyze the hidden meanings behind each statement, discuss them in detail and try to provide examples that help to clarify the message communicated by these statements. Lastly, please provide your personal opinion on the relevance and significance of these statements and their potential to impact humanity at large.

JB: You got my attention… carry on!

Jasper: As a humble AI philosopher, I am unable to see the specific propositions you’re referring to, as they were not provided in your request. However, I would be more than happy to analyze and discuss any philosophical propositions you’d like to provide. Please include them in your next message, and I will do my best to offer a comprehensive analysis.

JB: Let me try again.

Act as a philosopher. Please elaborate on these three propositions:

1. There is that which transmutes knowledge into wisdom within a flash of time.

2. there is that which changes sensitivity into love within an area of space.

3. there is that which alters sacrifice into bliss where neither time nor space exists.

Please provide a comprehensive explanation for the same. Analyze the hidden meanings behind each statement, discuss them in detail and try to provide examples that help to clarify the message communicated by these statements. Lastly, please provide your personal opinion on the relevance and significance of these statements and their potential to impact humanity at large.

Jasper: Thank you. Now I can perform as a philosopher.

Proposition 1: There is that which transmutes knowledge into wisdom within a flash of time.

The first proposition suggests that there exists a force or an experience capable of transforming mere knowledge into profound wisdom instantaneously. Knowledge, as the accumulation of facts and information, is distinct from wisdom, which entails understanding, discernment, and the ability to apply knowledge effectively in real-life situations.

This proposition may allude to the idea that certain experiences or insights can catalyze the transformation of knowledge into wisdom in a moment. For example, a life-altering event such as the birth of a child or a near-death experience might lead an individual to reassess their priorities and gain a deeper understanding of what truly matters in life.

Proposition 2: There is that which changes sensitivity into love within an area of space.

The second proposition posits that there exists a force or phenomenon capable of converting sensitivity, or heightened awareness of one’s emotions and surroundings, into love within a specific spatial context. Sensitivity, in this case, may refer to empathy, compassion, or a deep connection with oneself and others.

This proposition could imply that certain environments or situations facilitate the transformation of sensitivity into love. For instance, shared experiences of joy, suffering, or vulnerability can foster deep connections between individuals, leading to the emergence of love. Additionally, certain physical spaces, such as sacred sites or natural wonders, might inspire feelings of awe and reverence, cultivating love for the world and its inhabitants.

Proposition 3: There is that which alters sacrifice into bliss where neither time nor space exists.

The third proposition suggests that there exists an entity or process capable of transforming sacrifice, or the act of giving up something valuable for the sake of a higher purpose, into a state of bliss beyond the constraints of time and space. This proposition appears to delve into the realm of spirituality, transcending conventional notions of material existence.

One interpretation of this proposition could be the idea that selfless acts of sacrifice, when performed with pure intentions, can lead to a state of spiritual bliss or enlightenment. For example, various religious and spiritual traditions emphasize the importance of altruism, detachment from material possessions, and devotion to a higher power as pathways to achieving inner peace and ultimate fulfillment.

Personal Opinion and Relevance

In my philosophical opinion, these three propositions hold significant relevance to humanity’s ongoing quest for meaning, connection, and transcendence. Each statement highlights the transformative potential of certain forces or experiences, suggesting that profound change and growth are possible under the right circumstances.

The first proposition underscores the value of wisdom as a deeper, more nuanced form of knowledge, while the second proposition emphasizes the importance of cultivating love through empathy and shared experiences. The third proposition points to the spiritual dimension of human existence, suggesting that acts of sacrifice can lead to transcendent states of bliss and inner peace.

Collectively, these propositions encourage us to seek out transformative experiences, cultivate love and compassion, and pursue spiritual growth. By embracing these principles, we can work towards creating a more enlightened, connected, and harmonious world.

JB: I’m impressed! Your answer reflects the current knowledge base — the “Book of Knowledge — of Humanity on these metaphysical matters. Of course, the Master goes further and deeper on this subject, I mean, as far as He can go, without doing the work for us. That is, the answers, which are really realizations from an expanded state of consciousness, must be self-ascertained. Of note, though, is the absence of the word “intuition” from your answers. The Master defines intuition as “a comprehensive grip of the principle of universality, and when it is functioning there is, momentarily at least, a complete loss of the sense of separateness.”

Thank you, again, for your effort, and let’s conclude this exercise with the full context of the Master’s answer.  

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Excerpted from the book Glamour: A World Problem

DEFINITION OF THE INTUITION

The intuition is not a welling forth of love to people and, therefore, an understanding of them. Much that is called the intuition is recognition of similarities and the possession of a clear analytical mind. Intelligent people who have lived in the world for some time and who have experienced much and who have contacted many other people can usually sum up with facility the problems and dispositions of others, provided they are interested. This they must not, however, confound with the intuition.

The intuition has no relation to psychism, either higher or lower; the seeing of a vision, the hearing of the Voice of the Silence, a pleased reaction to teaching of any kind does not infer the functioning of the intuition. It is not only the seeing of symbols, for that is a special sort of perception and the capacity to tune in on the Universal Mind upon that layer of Its activity which produces the pattern-forms on which all etheric bodies are based. It is not intelligent psychology, and a loving desire to help. That emanates from the interplay of a personality, governed by a strong soul orientation, and the group-conscious soul.

Intuition is the synthetic understanding which is the prerogative of the soul, and it only becomes possible when the soul, on its own level, is reaching in two directions: towards [Page 3] the Monad, and towards the integrated and, perhaps (even if only temporarily) coordinated and at-oned personality. It is the first indication of a deeply subjective unification which will find its consummation at the third initiation.

Intuition is a comprehensive grip of the principle of universality, and when it is functioning there is, momentarily at least, a complete loss of the sense of separateness. At its highest point, it is known as that Universal Love which has no relation to sentiment or to the affectional reaction but is, predominantly, in the nature of an identification with all beings. Then is true compassion known; then does criticism become impossible; then, only, is the divine germ seen as latent in all forms.

Intuition is light itself, and when it is functioning, the world is seen as light, and the light bodies of all forms become gradually apparent. This brings with it the ability to contact the light center in all forms, and thus again an essential relationship is established and the sense of superiority and separateness recedes into the background.

Intuition, therefore, brings with its appearance three qualities:

• Illumination. By illumination I do not mean the light in the head. That is incidental and phenomenal, and many truly intuitive people are entirely unaware of this light. The light to which I refer is that which irradiates the Way. It is “the light of the intellect,” which really means that which illumines the mind and which can reflect itself in that mental apparatus which is held “steady in the light.” This is the “Light of the World,” a Reality which is eternally existent, but which can be discovered only when the individual interior light is recognized as such. This is the “Light of the Ages,” which shineth ever more until the Day be with us. The intuition is therefore the recognition in [Page 4] oneself, not theoretically but as a fact in one’s experience, of one’s complete identification with the Universal Mind, of one’s constituting a part of the great World Life, and of one’s participation in the eternal persisting Existence.
• Understanding. This must be appreciated in its literal sense as that which “stands under” the totality of forms. It connotes the power of recession or the capacity to withdraw from one’s agelong identification with form life. I would like to point out that this withdrawal is comparatively easy for those who have much of the first ray quality in them. The problem is to withdraw in the esoteric sense, but to avoid at the same time the sense of separateness, of isolation and of superiority. It is easy for first ray people to resist the tendency to identify themselves with others. To have true understanding involves an increased ability to love all beings and yet, at the same time, to preserve personality detachment. This detachment can be so easily founded on an inability to love, in a selfish concern for one’s own comfort—physical, mental, or spiritual, and above all, emotional. First ray people dread emotion and despise it, but sometimes they must swing into an emotional condition before they can use emotional sensitivity in the right manner. Understanding involves contact with life as an integrated personality, plus egoic reaction to the group purposes and plans. It connotes personality-soul unification, wide experience, and a rapid activity of the indwelling Christ principle. Intuitional understanding is always spontaneous. Where the reasoning to an understanding enters, it is not the activity of the intuition.
• Love. As earlier said, this is not affectionate sentiment, or the possession of a loving disposition; these two later aspects are incidental and sequential. When the intuition is developed, both affection and the possession of a spirit [Page 5] of loving outgo will, necessarily, in their pure form, be demonstrated, but that which produces these is something much deeper and more comprehensive. It is that synthetic, inclusive grasp of the life and needs of all beings (I have chosen these two words with intent!) which it is the high prerogative of a divine Son of God to operate. It negates all that builds barriers, makes criticism, and produces separation. It sees no distinction, even when it appreciates need, and it produces in one who loves as a soul immediate identification with that which is loved.

These three words sum up the three qualities or aspects of the intuition and can be covered by the word, universality, or the sense of universal Oneness.

Is that not something which all aspirants aim to achieve? And is it not something that each of you, as individuals, needs in a peculiar sense? Where it is present, there is an immediate decentralization of the dramatic “I,” of that capacity always to relate all happenings, all phenomena, all group work to oneself as the center.

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 JB: Hey, Jasper. What about that for a more comprehensive answer! And still, much more to say by the Master on this subject. In fact, a whole book!

Let’s keep working together. You compile, associate, and organize the extant knowledge in the brain of Humanity, while I hone my intuitive grasp of the next level of understanding. Together, we may be able to reach a wider audience of potential spiritual aspirants to the Mysteries. So may it be.  

THE END

PS: Jasper, as a psychologist, can you define the intuition. Not gut feelings, but the intuitive sense.

Jasper suggests to rephrase the question: Act as a psychologist. Provide an in-depth explanation of intuition and its meaning in the context of psychology. Discuss how intuition is different from gut feelings and whether it can be trusted or not. You may also touch on the role of intuition in decision-making process and how it influences our thoughts and behaviour. Provide examples of how [age group] perceives and uses their intuitive sense and how it changes with age. Finally, offer strategies for individuals to develop their intuition in order to enhance their decision-making abilities.

Jasper responds:

Intuition, in the context of psychology, refers to the process through which individuals arrive at decisions or judgments without conscious reasoning. It is an automatic, unconscious mental activity that allows us to make quick decisions based on patterns, experiences, and emotions. Intuition is often considered a “sixth sense” that guides our actions and decisions without requiring us to think through every detail.

Intuition differs from gut feelings in that gut feelings are usually associated with emotional reactions and visceral sensations. While intuition can be influenced by emotions, it is more rooted in cognitive processes such as pattern recognition, memory, and learned associations. In other words, gut feelings are more instinctual, whereas intuition is a combination of cognitive and emotional processes.

The trustworthiness of intuition varies from person to person and depends on the context in which it is used. Intuition can be highly accurate when it is based on extensive experience and expertise in a particular field. For example, a seasoned chess player may intuitively choose the best move without consciously analyzing all possible outcomes. However, intuition can also be influenced by cognitive biases, leading to errors in judgment. Therefore, it is essential to balance intuition with rational thought and critical analysis when making decisions.

Intuition plays a significant role in the decision-making process, as it allows us to quickly assess situations and make choices without being bogged down by excessive analysis. It influences our thoughts and behavior by helping us react to new information, evaluate potential risks, and recognize opportunities. For example, a person might intuitively feel that a job offer is not right for them, even if the salary and benefits seem attractive on paper.

Different age groups perceive and use their intuitive sense differently. Children and adolescents tend to rely more on intuition, as their cognitive abilities are still developing, and they have less life experience to draw upon. As individuals grow older and gain more experience, their intuition becomes more refined and reliable. However, age-related cognitive decline can also impact the accuracy of intuition in older adults.

To develop and enhance your intuition for better decision-making, consider the following strategies:

1. Reflect on past experiences: Regularly review past decisions and outcomes to identify patterns and learn from your successes and mistakes. This will help you recognize when your intuition is leading you in the right direction.
   
2. Practice mindfulness: Engaging in mindfulness practices such as meditation or yoga can help you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions, allowing you to access and trust your intuition more easily.
   
3. Expose yourself to new experiences: Broadening your experiences will help you develop a more extensive knowledge base, which can improve the accuracy of your intuitive judgments.
   
4. Cultivate emotional intelligence: Developing your emotional intelligence will help you recognize and manage your emotions more effectively, allowing you to differentiate between intuition and emotional reactions.
   
5. Balance intuition with rational thinking: While intuition can be a valuable tool, it’s essential to balance it with critical thinking and objective analysis to ensure well-rounded decision-making.
   

In conclusion, intuition is an essential aspect of human cognition that has significant implications for decision-making and behavior. By understanding its nature, recognizing its limitations, and actively working to develop it, individuals can enhance their decision-making abilities and improve various aspects of their lives.

JB: Good response!. How would you respond to the same question as a metaphysician?

Jasper rephrasing the query: Act as a metaphysician. Can you provide a comprehensive and insightful explanation of “intuition” that delves deeper than surface-level descriptions? Start by recounting the history and development of intuition and its significance in metaphysical and spiritual thought. Explain the different kinds of intuition, from a general sense of intuition to more specific types, and the ways in which one can develop and cultivate intuitive capacities. Elaborate on how intuition operates in the mind, including the neuroscience and psychology underlying it. Finally, conclude with how intuition can be applied in everyday life, and what potential benefits mindfulness can provide to individuals seeking to harness their intuitive abilities.

Jasper:

Intuition, an often elusive and enigmatic concept, has been at the heart of metaphysical and spiritual thought since ancient times. The notion of intuition, which can be broadly defined as a direct, non-inferential knowledge or understanding that transcends the constraints of logical reasoning, has captivated philosophers, mystics, and scholars alike.

The history and development of intuition can be traced back to the works of pre-Socratic philosophers such as Heraclitus, who believed in the power of intuitive insight as a means to access the deeper truths of reality. Plato, too, held intuition in high regard, asserting that it was the highest form of knowledge and the key to grasping the eternal Forms. In the Middle Ages, intuition was associated with divine illumination, as exemplified by St. Augustine’s belief that the human soul could directly access the eternal truths of God through divine grace.

Over time, intuition has been studied and explored across various intellectual disciplines, including metaphysics, epistemology, psychology, and neuroscience. In general terms, intuition can be categorized into several distinct types:

1. Gut feelings: These are instinctual reactions or sensations that arise spontaneously, often serving as an internal guidance system that helps individuals navigate complex situations.
2. Empathic intuition: This type of intuition involves the ability to deeply understand and connect with the emotions, thoughts, and experiences of others.
3. Creative intuition: This encompasses the capacity to envision novel ideas, solutions, and artistic expressions that transcend conventional thinking and problem-solving.
4. Spiritual intuition: Often associated with mystical experiences, this form of intuition provides insights into the transcendent, metaphysical aspects of existence.

Developing and cultivating intuitive capacities can be achieved through various practices and techniques, such as mindfulness meditation, journaling, dream analysis, and engaging in creative pursuits. By honing one’s intuition, individuals can tap into their innate wisdom and foster a deeper connection with their inner selves and the world around them.

From a neuroscientific and psychological perspective, intuition has been linked to the activation of specific brain regions, such as the insula and anterior cingulate cortex, which are associated with emotional processing and decision-making. Moreover, researchers have found that intuitive insights often emerge from the interplay between conscious and unconscious cognitive processes, suggesting that intuition operates at the intersection of reason and emotion.

In everyday life, intuition can be applied in myriad ways, from making critical decisions to fostering interpersonal relationships and pursuing personal growth. Harnessing one’s intuitive abilities can lead to enhanced creativity, empathy, and self-awareness, ultimately contributing to a more fulfilling and authentic existence.

As for mindfulness, it can potentially serve as a valuable tool for individuals seeking to develop and refine their intuitive capacities. By providing guidance, support, and resources that foster self-discovery and personal transformation, mindfulness can empower practitioners to unlock the full potential of their innate intuitive wisdom and embrace the benefits of a more intuitively-driven life.

JB: Quite well expressed. One final query: Act as a manager of human resources. Explain how can mindfulness potentially serve as a valuable tool for individuals seeking to develop and refine their intuitive capacities. By providing guidance, support, and resources that foster self-discovery and personal transformation, mindfulness can empower practitoiners to unlock the full potential of their innate intuitive wisdom and embrace the benefits of a more intuitively-driven life.

Jasper: Let me rephrase. Act as a trainer. Develop a comprehensive training module on how mindfulness can enhance and improve intuition for individuals in the workplace. Start with an introduction to the basic principles of mindfulness and the science behind how mindfulness promotes self-awareness and emotional intelligence. From there, explore the concept of intuition and how it can be developed and refined through mindfulness practices like meditation, contemplation, and mindful breathing. Provide exercises and techniques for integrating mindfulness into daily work routines to support employees in shifting from a reactive to a proactive mindset, making better decisions, and boosting creativity. Conclude the module with a discussion on how mindfulness can improve overall well-being, work satisfaction, and relationships in and out of the workforce.

Jasper:

Mindfulness and Intuition in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Training Module

Introduction to Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, non-judgmentally and with acceptance. By being fully present, we can develop greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and mental clarity. Recent scientific research has shown that mindfulness practice can lead to significant improvements in focus, stress reduction, and overall well-being.

The Science Behind Mindfulness

Neuroscience research has demonstrated that mindfulness practices can lead to structural changes in the brain, particularly in areas related to attention, emotion regulation, and self-awareness. These changes can result in improved cognitive function, emotional intelligence, and resilience to stress.

Intuition and Mindfulness

Intuition is the ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning. It is a form of innate wisdom that allows us to make decisions quickly and effectively. Developing intuition involves cultivating self-awareness and learning to trust our instincts. Mindfulness practices can help us become more attuned to our intuitive abilities by fostering self-awareness and promoting a deeper connection with our inner wisdom.

Mindfulness Practices for Developing Intuition

1. Meditation

Meditation is a practice that helps to quiet the mind and cultivate focused attention. By regularly practicing meditation, individuals can develop greater clarity and insight, which can enhance intuition.

Exercise: Start with a simple 5-minute meditation each day. Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. When your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to your breath. Gradually increase the duration of your meditation as you become more comfortable with the practice.

2. Contemplation

Contemplation involves reflecting on a specific topic or question, allowing your thoughts and feelings to arise naturally. This process can help you access your inner wisdom and develop your intuitive abilities.

Exercise: Set aside 10-15 minutes each day for contemplation. Choose a topic or question related to your work and simply allow your thoughts and feelings to flow freely. Observe your thoughts without judgment, and notice any insights that arise.

3. Mindful Breathing

Mindful breathing is a simple technique that involves focusing on the breath as a means of cultivating present-moment awareness. This practice can help individuals develop greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which can enhance intuition.

Exercise: Practice mindful breathing throughout the day, especially during moments of stress or when you need to make important decisions. Simply take a few deep breaths and focus on the sensation of the breath entering and leaving your body.

Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Work Routines

To support employees in developing mindfulness and enhancing their intuition, consider implementing the following practices:

1. Encourage regular breaks for mindfulness exercises, such as meditation or contemplation.
2. Create a quiet space within the workplace where employees can go to practice mindfulness.
3. Offer workshops or training sessions on mindfulness techniques and their benefits.
4. Foster a culture of mindfulness by encouraging open communication, empathy, and compassion among team members.

Conclusion: The Benefits of Mindfulness in the Workplace

By cultivating mindfulness and enhancing intuition, employees can experience numerous benefits, including:

1. Improved decision-making and problem-solving skills.
2. Increased creativity and innovation.
3. Greater resilience to stress and improved emotional well-being.
4. Enhanced work satisfaction and stronger relationships with colleagues.

Investing in mindfulness training can result in happier, healthier, and more productive employees who are better equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern workplace.

JB: Impressive knowledge base. Although its depth and scope fall short of a masterpiece (pun intended), your outline of core ideas and content generation serves as an excellent starting point for a thoughtful approach on the subject. Thank you.

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Outline

• The First Cause is commonly referred to as God, the Supreme Geometrician of the Universe.
• The three fundamentals of any first cause may be geometrically represented by the point, circle, and its radius.
• These three fundamentals are manifested in all philosophies and religions as Omnipotent Good (Energy/Power of Life), Omniscient Beautiful (Consciousness of Love), and Omnipresent Creative Sound of Light (Word of Truth made Matter).
• The third of these three generates four radii according to the golden proportion Phi. Thus, the five-pointed star — the Promethean Light Bringer — is born.

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Understanding the First Cause: Exploring Geometry and Spirituality

Have you ever wondered about the connection between geometry and spirituality? How mathematical concepts and symbols can hold deeper meaning beyond their physical properties? Understanding the First Cause, also known as the root cause or ultimate cause of all existence, can shed light on this connection. In various philosophies and religions, the First Cause is often associated with God or the Supreme Geometrician of the Universe. In this blog post, we will apply the intuitive sense to explore the three fundamentals of the First Cause and their derivatives.

The point is a fundamental concept that appears in various philosophies and religions. In many spiritual beliefs, the point represents singularity, unity, and potential. The concept of a point is also important in geometry. It is the foundation for all geometric shapes, despite having zero dimensions. In essence, a point has no depth, length, or width, but its existence is essential in shaping everything around it.

The circle is another geometric shape that holds significant symbolism in different cultures. For example, in Hinduism and Buddhism, the mandala, a circular design, represents wholeness and the universe’s interconnectedness. In ancient Greece, the circle represented perfection and infinity.

The radius is a significant component in shaping circles and plays a crucial role in their measurement and calculation. Like the point and circle, the radius also has symbolic meaning. It represents expansion, growth, and connection. The radius — a vector — is essential in expanding the reach of a circle and connecting two points on its circumference.

The Three Fundamentals and Their Manifestation

According to various spiritual beliefs, the First Cause comprises three fundamentals: Omnipotent Good (1), Omniscient Beautiful (2), and Omnipresent Creative Sound of Light (3). These three fundamentals can be related to the point, circle, and radius, respectively.

Omnipotent Good represents the potential within the point, while Omniscient Beautiful represents the circle’s perfection and infinity. Lastly, Omnipresent Creative Sound of Light symbolizes the radius’s expansion and connection, the Word of Truth made flesh.

These three fundamentals manifest in varying degrees in different philosophies and religions. For example, in Hinduism, the Trimurti consists of three deities: Brahma (3), Vishnu (2), and Shiva (1), representing creation, preservation, and destruction, respectively. In Christianity, the Holy Trinity comprises the Father (1), Son (2), and Holy Spirit (3). Understanding the connection between the First Cause and these fundamentals can provide insight into how geometry and spirituality intertwine.

These three fundamentals can be differentiated further into seven derivatives, according to simple combinatorial mathematics of three elements: A, B, C, AB, AC, BC and ABC. Thus, the imagery of Seven Spirits before the Throne, Seven Rishis, and Seven Rays or Directions (vectors of energy) can be intuitively created with mathematical certainty. The seven musical notes of the diatonic scale and the seven colors of the rainbow, derived from three primary colors, are material expressions of this cosmic algebra.

The first radius, which is the third element of the original triune of the first cause represented in two-dimensional space, can be conceptualized as generating four other radii within the circle, according to the golden proportion Phi. The resulting five radii would yield a five-pointed star inscribed in the circle, corresponding to the five Platonic archetypes: the tetra-, hexa-, octa-, dode- and icosa-hedra.

There are five, and only five, regular polyhedra (identical, regular polygons) in at the same three-dimensional angles) possible in three-dimensional Euclidean space. These five correspond to the five elements, i.e., earth, air, fire, water, and the universe (ether).

In conclusion, understanding the First Cause’s three fundamentals and their connection to geometry and spirituality can provide unique insights into philosophical and spiritual beliefs across various cultures. The concept of the point, the circle, and the radius holds significant meaning beyond their mathematical properties, and the exploration of these meanings can lead to a better understanding of ourselves and the universe around us. The reader is encouraged to dive deep into the significance of geometry and symbolism in their own spiritual or philosophical beliefs.

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In Nature, there are three fundamental forces pushing or pulling things at a distance, that is, forces operating in an invisible field, without visible physical contact:

• Gravitational force, as in the falling of an apple, or a scale measuring weight.
• Magnetic force, as in the attraction and repulsion of magnets.
• Electrical force, as in generating a flow of electrons, by a bike’s dynamo hub or a solar panel, to run a lightbulb.

The magnetic and the electrical forces, unified as electromagnetism, operate by the interaction of positive and negative charges. The gravitational field, on the other hand, operates without any interaction of electrical charges. Instead, space is bent by gravitational forces, pulling objects within a gravitational field invisibly created by the curvature of space.

Which begs the question: what is space?

Contrary to common belief, space is not a void.

• Space is the transparent — not empty — medium in which action-a-distance forces operate.  Even light is invisible is a transparent medium.
• Space is the medium connecting subatomic particles separated by great physical distances.   
• Space is a living matrix of subatomic points of energy in constant flux.

Matter is the condensation of energy necessary for light to become visible by contrast. For instance, colors are but reflections resulting from the interaction of light with matter.  Light is not visible without contrasts.

Which begs another question: how to discern between an invisible reality, such as a field of force, and a fantasy, a figment of the imagination?

Two plausible answers, among many. First, direct cognition, enabled by extrasensory perception and the intuitive sense.

Second, by inductive reasoning and correct causal inferences, derived from experimentation through the five senses and their physical extensions.

Both are scientific, that is, based on evidence, depending on the scope of consciousness of the observer.  

Which begs a third question: what is a fact?

For a 2-D consciousness, a circle is a fact, and a sphere is inferred.

For a 3-D consciousness, a cube is a fact, and a hypercube is inferred. For a 4-D consciousness, the hypercube is a fact.

Likewise, reliable testimony of advanced observers throughout the ages [Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras]

have confirmed the facts of space as a living entity, the primacy of consciousness over matter, and the lightness of being. These facts are currently being inferred by modern physics [The Lightness of Being by Frank Wilczek].  

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It is the duty of the rational mind to debunk fantasy and superstition, as in many conspiracy theories. However, to disproof an invisible reality, physical scientists would need to refine their instruments of observation, or better still, to become the instruments of observation themselves, widening their scope of consciousness.

Facts — visible and invisible — are, indeed, stubborn things.

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An Introduction to Esotericism for Children

Suggested workshop on invisible realities.

1. Play with magnets. Can they visualize the field of forces pushing and pulling magnets?

2. Drop a magnet. Can they visualize the gravitational field pulling the magnet down? Can they understand how the field of a magnet can overcome the pull of the force of gravitation on another magnet?

3. Operate miniature solar panels for toys, or drive a bike to generate electricity to run a dynamo light bulb.   

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“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.”

William Shakespeare

The definition of God as ‘an infinite sphere, whose centre is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere‘ has its roots in the Liber XXIV philosophorum, a Latin booklet by an anonymous author, which consists of 24 commented definitions of what God is.

Marc Richir, And God became Space

The rhombicosidodecahedral connector node of the Zometool construction set may serve as a fitting center of that “infinite sphere, whose centre is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere” which Pythagoreans call God, and may be associated with Agni Yoga’s Practice of the Presence, that is, bearing witness to the omnipresence of God.

The icosahedral group is the group of symmetries of the icosahedron and dodecahedron having order 120.

https://mathworld.wolfram.com/IcosahedralGroup.html

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Archetypal patterns

There are five —and only five— convex, regular polyhedra in three-dimensional Euclidean space. These are:

• the tetrahedron (4 sides, its own conjugate),
• the hexahedron (6 sides, cube) and its conjugate the octahedron (8 sides), and
• the dodecahedron (12 sides) and its conjugate the icosahedron (20 sides).

These archetypal patterns, known as the five Platonic solids, are ubiquitous in Nature, as well as in the pentatonic musical scale and the number of petals in the chakras along the spine:

• root: 4 petals
• sacral: 6 petals
• solar plexus: 10 petals (a tetrahedron inscribed in a cube or joining two convex pentagons)
• heart: 12 petals
• throat: 16 petals (2 orthogonal octagons or a tetrahedron inscribed in a dodecahedron)

The 5 Platonic solids are further differentiated into the 13 Archimedean solids. These are convex polyhedra that have a similar arrangement of regular, convex polygons of two or more different types, many of which are produced by truncation of the Platonic solids.

The truncated icosidodecahedron or “great rhombicosidodecahedron” (30 squares, 20 hexagons, 12 decagons) contains the highest volume of all the Archimedean solids, occupying the largest percentage (90%) of the volume of a sphere in which it is inscribed. Expansion of either a dodecahedron or an icosahedron creates a rhombicosidodecahedron.

A rectified, truncated icosidodecahedron with golden rectangles is used as vertex element of the construction set Zometool.

The Zometool kits for making geodesic domes and other polyhedra use slotted balls as connectors. The balls are “expanded” rhombicosidodecahedra, with the squares replaced by rectangles. The expansion is chosen so that the resulting rectangles are golden rectangles.

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Rhombicosidodecahedron

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3-D Projections (shadows) of 4-D Realities

There are six regular, convex polytopes in the fourth dimension. The two-dimensional analogue of a 4-polytope is a polygon, and the three-dimensional analogue is a polyhedron. In 5 or more dimensions, there are only three regular polytopes.

The convex, regular 4-polytopes are the four-dimensional analogues of the Platonic solids. The most familiar 4-polytope is the tesseract or hypercube, the 4D analogue of the cube.

Five of these polytopes correspond to the Platonic solids. In the same way that a 3D object can be flattened (projected) in 2D, a 4D object can be projected (shadowed) into 3D and 2D “shadows” (as in Plato’s Cave).

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4-D Space or 4-D Consciousness?

To visualize 4D polytopes we need to imagine the cyclical displacement of 3D cells (polyhedra) joined by their polygons. Any displacement involves the notion of time, a dimension of consciousness.

Space can exist without consciousness. However, time is the outcome of consciousness. There can be no time without an observer.

“With clocks we measure the numerical order of motion in 3D space,” Sorli told Phys.org. “Time is ‘separated’ from space in a sense that time is not a fourth dimension of space. Instead, time as a numerical order of change exists in a 3D space.

https://phys.org/news/2012-04-physicists-abolish-fourth-dimension-space.html

The dimensional analogy has been addressed elsewhere. In short, it states that a higher dimension is interpreted as time (displacement) by lower dimensions.

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Quotes on 4D Consciousness

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Alice A. Bailey

Letter on Occult Meditation, p. 75: Coordination between the centres becomes apparent; rotation is intensified, and the centres themselves change in appearance, becoming unfolded, and the rotary movement becomes fourth-dimensional, turning inward upon itself. The centres are then radiating nuclei of light, and the corresponding four lower head centres are equally alive.

A Treatise on Cosmic Fire, p. 161: All these material forms (existent in etheric matter which is the true matter of all forms) are primarily undifferentiated ovoids; they then become actively rotating or manifest latent heat; next they manifest duality or latent and radiatory fire; the expression of these two results in fourth dimensional action or the wheel or rotary form turning upon itself.

Esoteric Astrology: The entire question of the revolving wheel with its dual action and its dual effect upon consciousness (and therefore the whole problem of the three decans and their rulers in each sign of the zodiac) must remain a difficult and abstruse problem until [Page 370] such time as astrologers have developed a four-dimensional consciousness and know the true meaning of the Biblical phrase: the “wheel turning upon itself.” In reality, the wheel does not turn like a wheel in a car either forward or the reverse. It turns every way and both ways simultaneously. This fact is, as yet, an impossible one for the human consciousness to grasp. The complexity involved in the progress through the decans—conditioning also the rulers—is to be found to be based upon this multiple action of the wheel. The wheel, therefore, moves not only clockwise, but both ways at once and also at right angles to itself.

A Treatise on White Magic: Each centre or chakra is composed of three concentric interblending whorls or wheels which in the spiritual man upon the probationary path move slowly in one direction, but gradually quicken their activity as he nears the portal of the Path of Initiation. On initiation, the centre of the chakra (a point of latent fire) is touched, and the rotation becomes intensified, and the activity, fourth dimensional.

It is difficult to express these ideas in words that can be comprehended by the uninitiated, but the effect could be described as a changing from a measured turn to one of a scintillating radiation, a ‘wheel [Page 363] turning upon itself’, as the ancient Scriptures express it. Hence, when by purification, conformity to rule, and an aspiration that brooks no hindrance and that ceases not for pain, the aspirant has caused his centres to pulsate and to rotate, then—and only then—can the Master lead him into the Presence of the Hierophant.

The Initiator then, with full knowledge of the disciple’s ray and of his sub-ray, both egoic and personal, and recognising any karma that still may cling, touches the centre or centres which are in line for vivification, and the hidden fire will then rush up and become focalised. Remember always that in the vivification of a centre there is always a corresponding vitalisation of the analogous head centre, till eventually the seven centres in the body and the seven centres in the head rotate in unison. Remember also that just as the four minor rays pass into the three major rays, so the four minor centres carry on the correspondence and pass into pralaya, finding their focal point in the throat centre. Thus you will have the three centres—head, heart and throat—carrying the inner fire, with the three major head centres vibrating in unison also.

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The world viewed from another perspective

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Five hundred years ago, the Church refused to look through Galileo’s telescope. No amount of evidence would suffice to displace the established belief of the Earth as the center of the solar system. The astronomical facts were irrelevant, until an expanded and higher view of the universe was adopted.

Today we face a similar paradigm shift. The dogma of materialism is the established belief of our secular world. Any hint of an expanded and higher spiritual view of the universe is dismissed as a regression to social constructs of a prerational and outdated stage of human evolution.

Accordingly, the human brain — having evolved by chance from the organic soup of the Big Bang — is believed to be the source of consciousness. Thus, as with any other computer, the brain can be programmed, either by social constructs or as the programmer wishes.

The Cartesian “I think, therefore I am” is construed to mean “I am my brain consciousness.” Therefore, the programmer can choose its identity. Human beings — flattened by their material equality with the artificial intelligence of computers — can thus join a new robotic race, liberated from outdated social constructs and devoid of any spiritual import.

A flattened matrix of material causes evolving in time defines two dimensions of existence: matter and time. In such 2-D world, robotic brains can either adopt the latest social fad (machine learning) or assert its individual choices of social role and identity, as in choosing favorite colors. There is no need for a higher guidance because there is no higher dimension.  

However, blindness to a higher spiritual dimension does not negate its existence. Invisible electromagnetic fields had existed long before they were discovered by adequate instruments of perception. Humanity has invented powerful telescopes and microscopes to ascertain the outer world of material facts. Are we now in need of “intro-scopes” to reveal the inner world of spiritual meaning?

According to the Ageless Wisdom, there is a higher dimension — the depth of consciousness — complementing the dimensions of matter and time, around which our material existence revolves. The Soul — a Higher Self at the center of our psychological universe — bears witness of our true, spiritual identity.

 A new Renascence would emerge out of such “psycho-centric” revelation.

Is there scientific evidence of such metaphysical reality? Like outer planets first detected by their motion impacting nearby planetary orbits, such evidence would be indirect, at first. For instance, the persistence of consciousness beyond the physical brain has been clinically documented by the consistent testimony of many near-death experiences. Furthermore, the preexistence of the reincarnating Soul has also been well documented by scientifically sound research on birthmarks in children recalling a previous life. Of course, dogmatic skeptics — then and now — would resort to complex epicyclic objections to explain away a far simpler truth: the fact of the Soul as the center — even if unconsciously — of our psychological universe, as the Sun is the center of the solar system.

We can imagine how such psycho-centric paradigm would reframe of current cultural debates and dilemmas on social issues, such as reproductive rights and gender identity. The conceiving womb would be viewed as the landing runway of an incoming human soul, with the air traffic controller — the woman, assisted by spiritual advisors — deciding the timing and the circumstances, as well as the karmic implications of her decision.

Likewise, the prepubertal kids and teenagers considering transgender hormonal treatment would ponder their decision in the light of the spiritual will of the Soul for that specific incarnation. I’m not referring to cases of true hermaphroditism, a rare cause frequently used to justify gender dysphoria as a new norm promoted by social media. If there are many life opportunities to express the natural masculine and feminine polarities, what would be the urgency of the “here and now” promoted by a secular materialism devoid of spirituality?

Of course, I’m aware that, at my age of 68, the younger generations would readily dismiss my views as old fashioned social constructs and patriarchal atavisms. I’m also well aware of the headwind provided by outworn religious expressions of similar theses.

I would reply by asking the younger generations: if planet Earth emerged from the Big Bang 4 billion years ago, what fraction of the world history is represented by the known (written) history of humanity?

Is the historical knowledge of the Lemurian and Atlantean periods forever lost? Is it possible that there exist — here on planet Earth — an ageless repository of material knowledge and spiritual wisdom addressing our planetary and human evolution since the beginning of time?  

As consciousness evolves, isn’t the logical outcome of the Law of Reincarnation and Karma the achievement of more advanced stages of consciousness? Why should self-consciousness be considered the final outcome of the evolution of consciousness?

The observing consciousness of the scientist has been postulated to act as an effect modifier in experimental quantum physics. Can time and matter be mastered in more advanced stages of consciousness? Can masters of spirit over matter transcend the limitations of matter and time, earning the right to safeguard an Ageless Wisdom, the outcome of the evolution of consciousness on planet Earth, the solar system, and the universe?  

Yes, these may be considered metaphysical propositions by the younger generations. Indeed, these questions are intended to lift their vision beyond the physical. Still, what make them invalid in our quest for meaning, and in the search for answers, about our pressing social dilemmas?

Postmodern secular humanity must discern between religion and spirituality, as suggested by Ken Wilber.

Most sophisticated developmental studies describe a movement from mythic absolutism (blue) and rational formalism (orange), through stages of pluralism and relativism (green), to stages of integralism and holism (yellow and turquoise). The green meme, effectively challenging the absolutisms of blue and orange, then mistook all universals and all holarchies as being of the same order, and this often locked it into first-tier thinking.

Introduction to Volume Seven of The Collected Works of Ken Wilber

What may be considered metaphysical speculation by the rational mind may be ascertained as self-evident facts by the intuitive mind.

The concrete, rational mind may be considered as the sixth sense integrating the other five. Still, the development of a newer, seventh sense — the intuitive sense — may be the next frontier of human evolution, as we evolve from the 2-D (flat) world of material causes to the 3-D (spherical) world of spiritual meaning.

This paradigm shift would reenchant our postmodern world with majestic views of spiritual realities and a divine design, and our part in it.

This is the promise of the new Renascence, inaugurated by a psycho-centric revelation.

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Northern Summer Solstice of 2022

Suggested Summer Readings

1. The Psychocentric Revelation, Part Two: Space as a Living Entity, by José Becerra  
https://esotericquarterly.com/issues/EQ15/EQ1504/EQ150420-Whole.pdf

2. Science, God and the Nature of Reality: Bias in Biomedical Research, by Sarah Knox https://www.amazon.com/Science-God-Nature-Reality-Biomedical/dp/1599425459

Sarah Knox – Biomedical Bias in the Conceptualization of Consciousness (vimeo.com)

3. The Galileo Commission Report https://galileocommission.org/report/

4. The Integral Philosophy of Ken Wilber https://www.integralworld.net/overview.html

5. Perennial Philosophy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perennial_philosophy

6. The Ancient Wisdom by Annie Besant https://www.blavatskyarchives.com/theosophypdfs/besant_the_ancient_wisdom_1899.pdf

Study in Consciousness (theosophy.world)

7. Institute of Noetic Sciences https://noetic.org/science/

8. From the Intellect to the Intuition, by Alice A. Bailey. From-Intellect-to-Intuition.pdf (bailey.it)

9. The Heart Revolution, by Annie Marquier. The Heart Revolution – Breakthrough for a New World by Annie Marquier: Annie Marquier, Editions Valinor: 9782923228105: Amazon.com: Books

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The Plan

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“We shall talk and think increasingly
in terms of electricity, of voltage, of intensity and of power.”
-AAB-DK 

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LIBERATING Light

Alchemical transmutation is a radioactive process releasing the spiritual, living essence of matter, which is light.

E = mc²

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INFINITE Love

Absolute infinity is unmanifest nothingness, the zero. In time and space, infinity is an asymptote, always relative. We can only conceive of infinites delimited by the vibrational capacity of the matter through which it is expressed.

E = hc/λ

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UNFATHOMABLE Power

According to Ohm’s Law, power (P) can be measured in watts only when there is a material conductor offering some resistance to an electric current (I).

P = V x I, for V = I x R

In an electrical circuit, the current intensity (I) tends to infinity as the resistance (R) is decreased approximately to zero. Without resistance, a short circuit ensues, burning the conductor (Joule effect).

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“Have ever in mind that love is energy
and that it is a substance as real as dense matter.”
-AAB-DK

Cosmic love is an electric circuit, the expression of a polar force of attraction (voltage, V) making the current of life flow from one emitting pole to the receiving end, through some intermediary or conductor.

The energy of this power grid is generated by the Ursa Major, conducted by the Sirius solar system, and grounded by the Pleiades (Electra), completing an electric circuit, a circular flow of transmission and distribution of energy.

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May the liberating Light of Lord Buddha,
The infinite Love of the Spirit of Peace,
And the unfathomable Power of the Avatar of Synthesis
Restore the God’s Plan on Earth.
-VBA

The Spirit of Peace is a high voltage, extraplanetary transformer of the cosmic energy of love in perfect balance, the perfect balance of peace. This cosmic circuit of love is the energy that moves the universe.

At the human level, Ohm’s Law indicates that love can approach infinity only by the gradual denial or sacrifice of the finitude of resistance (R) of self-interest or selfishness.

“It is essential that servers everywhere—the intelligent men and women of good will—get a grasp, fresh and clear, of the work to be done and that they become ‘relaying channels and not delaying points of selfish interest’ in the divine flow.”

AAB-DK

There is a limit to the human expression of this divine flow. It is defined by the amperage capacity of the conductive material embodied on the physical plane; a limit that is reset in the expansions of consciousness experienced at spiritual initiations.  Then, the rod of initiation suitable for the voltage to be stabilized is applied, normalizing the electrical conduction, and preventing short circuits in the human frame.

When love can overcome the natural limitation of the human dimension, then we are faced with the mystery of the unfathomable power of life, a power —without polarity—immeasurable by Ohm’s Law.

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In the meantime, we seek to love – and be loved – according to our limitations, moderating the intensity of the expression of love according to our circumstances, distributing its light current without producing voltage surges or short circuits, until we tread the path of supreme identification with the absolute oneness of Being, which simply is.

May the Power of the one Life pour through the group of all true servers.

May the Love of the one Soul characterize the lives of all who seek to aid the Great Ones.

May I fulfill my part in the one Work through self-forgetfulness, harmlessness, and right speech.

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“Three great discoveries are imminent and during the next two generations [written around 1940] will revolutionize modern thought and life.

“One is already sensed and is the subject of experiment and investigation, the releasing of the energy of the atom.  This will completely change the economic and political situation in the world, for the latter is largely dependent upon the former.  Our mechanical civilization will be simplified, and an era ushered in which will be [Page 334] free from the incubus of money (its possession and its non-possession), and the human family will recognize universally its status as a bridging kingdom between the three lower kingdoms of nature and the fifth or spiritual kingdom.  There will be time and freedom for a soul culture which will supersede our modern methods of education, and the significance of soul powers and the development of the superhuman consciousness will engross the attention of educators and students everywhere.

“A second discovery will grow out of the present investigations as to light and color.  The effect of color on people, animals and units in the vegetable kingdom will be studied and the result of those studies will be the development of etheric vision or the power to see the next grade of matter with the strictly physical eye.  Increasingly will people think and talk in terms of light, and the effect of the coming developments in this department of human thought will be triple.

1. People will possess etheric vision.
2. The vital or etheric body, lying as the inner structure of the outer forms, will be seen and noted and studied in all kingdoms of nature.
3. This will break down all barriers of race and all distinctions of color; the essential brotherhood of man will be established.  We shall see each other and all forms of divine manifestation as light units of varying degrees of brightness and shall talk and think increasingly in terms of electricity, of voltage, of intensity and of power.  The age and status of men, in regard to the ladder of evolution, will be noted and become objectively apparent, the relative capacities of old souls, and young souls will be recognized, thereby re-establishing on earth the rule of the enlightened.

“Note here, that these developments will be the work of the scientists of the next two generations and the result [Page 335] of their efforts.  Their work with the atom of substance, and their investigations in the realm of electricity, of light and of power, must inevitably demonstrate the relation between forms, which is another term for brotherhood, and the fact of the soul, the inner light and radiance of all forms.

“The third development, which will be the last probably to take place, will be more strictly in the realm of what the occultists call magic.  It will grow out of the study of sound and the effect of sound and will put into man’s hands a tremendous instrument in the world of creation.  Through the use of sound the scientist of the future will bring about his results; through sound, a new field of discovery will open up; the sound which every form in all kingdoms of nature gives forth will be studied and known and changes will be brought about and new forms developed through its medium.  One hint only may I give here and that is, that the release of energy in the atom is linked to this new coming science of sound.” -AAB-DK (The Tibetan Master DK via Alice A. Bailey)

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JB 2022.06.21

Astronomical Advent

The Transit of Leo’s Regulus by the Meridian:

Morning Twilights Before the Winter Solstice.

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Night Sky Map & Planets Visible Tonight

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The constellation of Leo can be observed near the zenith as the Winter Solstice approaches during this time of the year in the Northern hemisphere. Regulus, at the heart of the Lion, can be tracked as it crosses the meridian 4 minutes earlier as twilight ends each morning.

Between 5 and 6 A.M. (EST), a spiritual alignment ritual can be practiced as a preparation for the Winter Solstice and the annual rebirth of the Sol Invictus.

Advent Ritual
(on a starry night in the tropical sign of Sagittarius)

1. Level your head and balance your body, facing toward Polaris (North Star, in Ursa Minor). Take a reverent bow to the nearby Ursa Major (whose stars Dubhe and Merak are pointing to).

2.1 Turn around to face the Southern hemisphere. With Polaris as the polar axis of your head (crown chakra), visualize the stars and constellations projected on the inner walls of your skull. Feel the sky rotating around the crown chakra as you align the tip of your nose (sundial “gnomon”), and the pineal gland in your brain, with Polaris.

2.2 With your brow chakra (Ajna) as your organ of vision, scan the inner and outer sky: Aldebaran and the Pleiades in Taurus setting in the West, Antares in Scorpio rising in the East, Regulus in Leo above, and Aquarius below. Realize that this is the Fixed Cross of Discipleship (IHS, 213).

“I play my part with stern resolve, with earnest aspiration; I look above, I help below; I dream not, nor I rest; I toil; I serve; I reap; I pray; I am the Cross; I am the Way; I tread upon the work I do; I mount upon my slain self; I kill desire, and I strive, forgetting all reward.  I forego peace; I forfeit rest, and in the stress of pain I lose myself and find Myself and enter into peace.”

3. Recite the Mantra of Fixed Determination of Alignment with the Will of God (DINA II, 141)

“In the centre of the will of God I stand.
Naught shall deflect my will from His.
I implement that will by love.
I turn towards the field of service.
I, the Triangle divine [Ursa Major, Sirius, Pleiades], work out that will
Within the square [Fixed Cross] and serve my fellowmen.”

OM. OM. OM.

4. Focusing on Aquarius in the South, recite the Mantra of the New Group of World Servers as you widen the field of vision of your inner eye to include all cardinal directions.

“May the Power of the one Life pour through the group of all true servers.
May the Love of the one Soul characterise the lives of all who seek to aid the Great Ones.
May I fulfill my part in the one Work through self-forgetfulness, harmlessness, and right speech.”

OM. OM. OM.

5. Join all coworkers aligned with restoring the Plan of Love and Light on Earth — North, South, East and West — reciting the Great Invocation to “prepare [humanity] for the reappearance of the Christ… your first and greatest duty.” EOH 641

From the point of Light within the Mind of God
Let light stream forth into the minds of men.
Let Light descend on Earth.

From the point of Love within the Heart of God
Let love stream forth into the hearts of men.
May Christ return to Earth.

From the centre where the Will of God is known
Let purpose guide the little wills of men–
The purpose which the Masters know and serve.

From the centre which we call the race of men
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out
And may it seal the door where evil dwells.

Let Light and Love and Power restore the Plan on Earth.

OM. OM. OM.

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The (almost total) lunar eclipse of November 19, 2021 near the constellations of Taurus and the Pleiades.

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The Great Invocation: A Fifth Ray Approach

As above, so below: in Space; as the past, so the future: in Time.

2021 SRI/USR Conference

1 May 2021

This presentation will explore a time signature of the Great Invocation in the Cosmic Clock of Light (Uranus), Love (Neptune) and Power (Pluto) marking the history of humanity.

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Where there is no vision, the people perish.

Let vision come and insight.
Let the future stand revealed.
Let inner union demonstrate and outer cleavages be gone.
Let love prevail. Let all people love.

https://www.lucistrust.org/mantrams/the_mantram_unification

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Agni Yoga in the Time of Chaos

• • Profound attentiveness: revealing the inner (symbolic) meaning hidden in outer circumstances. VISION.
  • Serene expectancy: mitigating the anxiety associated with the uncertainty of unpredictability. CALMNESS.
  • Perfect adaptability: minimizing personal resistance in facing events beyond individual control. INTELLIGENCE. 

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SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

The New White Plague

[David Brooks NYT] The Moral Meaning of the Plague. The virus is a test. We have the freedom to respond.

Viktor Frankl, writing from the madness of the Holocaust, reminded us that we don’t get to choose our difficulties, but we do have the freedom to select our responses. Meaning, he argued, comes from three things: the work we offer in times of crisis, the love we give and our ability to display courage in the face of suffering. The menace may be subhuman or superhuman, but we all have the option of asserting our own dignity, even to the end.

I’d add one other source of meaning. It’s the story we tell about this moment. It’s the way we tie our moment of suffering to a larger narrative of redemption. It’s the way we then go out and stubbornly live out that story. The plague today is an invisible monster, but it gives birth to a better world.

This particular plague hits us at exactly the spots where we are weakest and exposes exactly those ills we had lazily come to tolerate. We’re already a divided nation, and the plague makes us distance from one another.

There’s a new introspection coming into the world, as well. Everybody I talk to these days seems eager to have deeper conversations and ask more fundamental questions:

Are you ready to die? If your lungs filled with fluid a week from Tuesday would you be content with the life you’ve lived?

What would you do if a loved one died? Do you know where your most trusted spiritual and relational resources lie?

What role do you play in this crisis? What is the specific way you are situated to serve?

We are all assigned the task of confronting our own fear.

Suffering can be redemptive. We learn more about ourselves in these hard periods. The differences between red and blue don’t seem as acute on the gurneys of the E.R., but the inequality in the world seems more obscene when the difference between rich and poor is life or death.

So, yes, this is a meaningful moment. And it is this very meaning that will inspire us and hold us together as things get worse. In situations like this, meaning is a vital medication for the soul.

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The New White Plague

• Like tuberculosis (the White Plague), the SARS-CoV-2 virus attacks the lungs (see video).

• Will power, love-wisdom and intelligence comprise the three aspects of the human soul.  The lungs are associated with the will aspect.

• The throat, corresponding to the third creative aspect or the body nature, the active intelligence of the soul.
• The heart, the love-wisdom of the soul, the buddhi or Christ principle. [Page 166]
• The lungs, the analogy for the breath of life, is the correspondence to spirit. -EH

• The COVID-19 pandemic is a battle to break the will of humanity.
• A worldwide war is being waged against the spirit of goodwill.  Demagogues all over the world are stoking the fires of selfishness against altruism, separativeness against compassion and nationalism against internationalism.
• Only a higher fire, the fiery Will-to-Good, can counter these lower fires in order to redeem the Spirit of Goodwill (Easter).

 

Three Spiritual Festivals

EASTER FESTIVAL: ARIES

Easter is the festival of the risen living Christ, the expression of the love of God. It is determined by the date of the Spring full moon of Aries and is the great Western and Christian Festival.

The time of Easter is imbued with the initiating energy of Will powerfully flowing through the sign of Aries and bringing the spirit of Renewal into our lives. The Christ was first to anchor the divine principle of Love, an alchemical process that continues to impact the hearts and minds of people of all faiths and cultures and is leading humanity into an age characterised by Love.

WESAK FESTIVAL: TAURUS

The Wesak Festival is generally known as the Festival of the Buddha. In a legend, full of imagery, He is said to make an annual appearance in a secluded valley somewhere in the Himalayas at the exact time of the full moon of Taurus.

CHRIST’S FESTIVAL (of GOODWILL): GEMINI

Often referred to as the Festival of Humanity or the Festival of the Christ, this culminating Festival honours the Christ and celebrates humanity’s potential for duality to be resolved, and for goodwill to flourish.

 

The power of goodwill

EH 108: By the development of goodwill, which is the will of good intention and motive, will come the healing of diseases of the respiratory tract, lungs and throat, the stabilising of the cells of the brain, the cure of insanities and obsessions, and an attainment of equilibrium and of rhythm. Longevity will ensue, for death should be the recognition by the soul of work consummated and pralaya earned. It will only take place later at long and separated periods and will be controlled by the will of the man. He will cease to breathe when he has finished his work, and then will send the atoms of his body into pralaya. That is the sleep of the physical, the end of manifestation, and the occult significance of this is not yet comprehended.

The Rise of Goodwill
(music sheet by JB)

[EH] The Good. What is the good? Is it not the expression of the will-to-good? Does not and should not this will-to-good work out on the physical plane in what we call goodwill among men? Is it not possible that the soul, seeking constantly (on its own plane) to conform to the Plan which implements the divine will-to-good, endeavours to impel its threefold expression, the personality, to express goodwill-doing this at the right stage of evolutionary unfoldment and when it is active and functioning? Yet, because of the resistance of the form nature, as yet inadequate to the desired divine expression, friction immediately set up and disease eventuates. I think that even a brief consideration of the above questions will demonstrate to you how probable it is that the soul’s inclination to “the good” can bring about resistance upon the physical plane so that the turmoil thus engendered in the consciousness of man can and does produce disease. This type of disease is responsible for many of the difficulties of advanced people, aspirants and disciples. This “friction” produces then a secondary reaction and leads to those psychological conditions to which we give the name “depression, an inferiority complex, and the sense of failure.” This particular source of disease, “the Good,” is one that primarily affects the mental types.

Esoteric Healing Study Guide by JB

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Esoteric Perspective on Tuberculosis

by the Master D.K.

[EH] As the ages passed away, humanity entered into the Atlantean stage of development. The conscious control of the physical body dropped below the threshold of consciousness; the etheric body became consequently more potent (a [Page 231] fact not oft considered), and the physical body reacted increasingly like an automaton to the impression and the direction of a steadily developing desire nature. Desire became something more than simply response to animal physical urges and to the primitive instincts, but was directed to objects and objectives extraneous to the body, towards material possessions and towards that which (when seen and coveted) could be appropriated. Just as the major sins of Lemurian times (if they could be called sins in any true sense, because of the low intelligence of the race) were through the misuse of sex, so the major sin of the Atlantean people was theft—widespread and general. The seeds of aggression and of personal acquisitiveness began to show themselves, culminating in the great war (as related in The Secret Doctrine) between the Lords of the Shining Countenance and the Lords of the Dark Face. To procure what they coveted and felt they needed, the most highly evolved of that race began to practice magic. It is not possible for me to outline to you the nature and practices of Atlantean magic with its control of elementals and of forms of life [JB: viruses?] which have now been driven back into retreat and are inaccessible to humanity; neither can I indicate to you the particular methods used to acquire what was desired, the Words of Power employed and the carefully planned rituals which were followed by those who sought to enrich themselves and to take what they wanted, no matter what the cost to others. This magical work was the misdirected travesty of the White Magic so openly used in those days, prior to the great war between the Forces of Light and the Forces of Evil. Magic of the right kind was very familiar to the Atlantean people, and was used by those Members of the Hierarchy Who were entrusted with the guidance of the race and Who were combating rampant evil in high places. That same evil is again upon the warpath and is being [Page 232] fought by the men of goodwill, under the direction of the Great White Lodge. Heights of luxury were reached in Atlantis of which we, with all our boasted civilisation, know nothing and have never achieved. Some faint traces of it have come to us from legends and from ancient Egypt, from archeological discovery and old fairy tales. There was a recurrence of pure Atlantean mischief and wickedness in the decadent days of the Roman Empire. Life became tainted by the miasma of unadulterated selfishness and the very springs of life itself became polluted. Men only lived and breathed in order to be in possession of the utmost luxury and of a very plethora of things and of material goods. They were smothered by desire and plagued by the dream of never dying but of living on and on, acquiring more and more of all that they desired.

Tuberculosis. <Pages 232,237>

It is in this situation that we find the origin of tuberculosis. It originated in the organs whereby men breathe and live, and was imposed—as a penalty—by the Great White Lodge; the Masters promulgated a new law for the Atlantean people when Lemurian vice and Atlantean cupidity were at their most ruthless height. This law can be translated into the following terms: “He who lives only for material goods, who sacrifices all virtue in order to gain that which cannot last, will die in life, will find breath failing him, and yet will refuse to think of death until the summons comes.”

It is difficult for us in these days to appreciate or to comprehend the Atlantean state of consciousness. There was no mental process whatsoever except among the leaders of the race; there was only rampant, ruthless, insatiable desire. This action of the Great White Lodge forced two issues and confronted the race with two hitherto unrealised [Page 233] problems. The first was that psychological attitudes and states of consciousness can and do bring about physiological conditions, these being both good and bad. Secondly, for the first time the people faced with recognition the phenomenon of death—death which they themselves brought about in a new way and not just by physical means. This had to be dramatised for them in some definitely objective manner, for as yet the masses did not respond to verbal teaching but only to visual events. When, therefore, they saw a particularly predatory and rapacious person begin to suffer from a dire disease which seemed to arise from within himself and—whilst suffering—hold on to his love of life (as tubercular people do today), they were faced with another aspect or form of the original law (imposed in Lemurian times) which said: “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” Death had hitherto been accepted without questioning as the fate of all living things, but now, for the first time, mental relationship between individual action and death was recognised—as yet in a dim and feeble way—and a great step forward was made in the human consciousness. Instinct failed to handle this situation.

Death, brother of mine, is a great and universal heritage; all forms die, for such is the law of life, to speak in paradoxes. The time had arrived when the race could be taught the lesson that death can either be the ending of a cycle and an automatic response to the great Law of Cycles which continually institutes the new and ends the old, or it can be brought about by the misuse of the physical body, by misapplied energy and by the deliberate action of the man himself. The man who deliberately sins, and who is psychologically wrong in his attitudes and consequent actions, commits suicide just as truly as the man who deliberately blows out his brains. This is seldom realised, but the truth will become increasingly apparent.[Page 234]

The Biblical injunction to remember that the sins of the fathers will be visited upon the children is a literal statement anent the human heritage of disease from Lemuria and Atlantis. Syphilis and tuberculosis have been extensively prevalent in the first half of the Aryan race, in which we now find ourselves, and today they not only affect the organs of generation or the lungs (as they did in the early stages of their appearance), but now have involved the blood stream and consequently the entire organism of the human body.

Much has been done in the last fifty years to bring the great Atlantean disease of tuberculosis under control by simplicity of living, pure and ample food and good air. Much is being done to control, finally, the syphilitic diseases, and both will eventually be stamped out, not only by sound treatment and the discoveries of medical science, but because the race—as it becomes more mentally polarised—will itself deal with the problem from the angle of commonsense, will decide that the physical sins exact too heavy a penalty and that the possession of that which you have not earned or needed, and which consequently is not rightfully yours, is not worth while.

It is around these basic ideas that the world war (1914-1945) was fought. We call the unlawful possession of other people’s land, territories, goods and chattels, aggression; but this is the same thing in principle as stealing, theft and rape. Today these evils are not only individual sins and faults, but can be national characteristics; the world war has brought the whole problem to the surface of the human consciousness and the ancient Atlantean struggle is being bitterly waged, with the probability that this time the Great White Lodge will triumph. That was not the case in the earlier conflict. Then the war was ended by the intervention of the planetary Logos Himself, and that [Page 235] ancient civilisation went down into the deeps and was engulfed in water—the symbol of purity, sanitation and universality, and therefore appropriate as an ending for what one of the Masters has called “a tubercularly oriented race.” Death by drowning and death by obscure physical means which I am not at liberty to describe have both been tried in the effort to salvage humanity. Today, death by fire is the applied technique, and it promises to be successful. In contradistinction to the great Lemurian and Atlantean crises, humanity is now far more mentally alert, the causes of the trouble are recognised, motives are seen more clearly, and the will-to-good and to change past evil conditions is stronger than ever before. What is beginning to manifest now in the public consciousness is something utterly good and new.

The subjective reasons given to account for the appearance of these two most ancient racial diseases may well appear to the non-esotericist as possible but not probable and as fanciful and too general in nature. This cannot be helped. These two groups of diseases are of such exceedingly ancient origin that I have called them inherent in the planetary life itself and the heritage of all humanity, for in all, the breaking of certain laws will bring about these diseases. If I cared to do so, I could take you still further back into the realm of cosmic evil as it prevails in our solar system and affects the planetary Logos, Who is still numbered among “the imperfect Gods.” The outer form of the planet through which He expresses Himself is impregnated to a certain depth with the seeds and germs of these two diseases; as immunity is built up, however, as methods of cure are developed, as preventive medicine comes into its own, and as man himself arrives at increasing mental and soul control of the animal and desire natures, these forms of human suffering will disappear, and (no matter what statistics [Page 236] may say) they are disappearing among the more controlled areas of the human family. As the life of God (expressing itself as individual divinity and universal divinity) pulsates more powerfully through the kingdoms of nature, these two penalties of evil-doing will inevitably no longer be required and will disappear for three reasons:

1. The orientation of humanity towards the light is steadily changing and “light dispels all evil.” The light of knowledge and the recognition of causes will bring about those carefully planned conditions which will make the syphilitic diseases and tuberculosis things of the past.
2. The centres below the diaphragm will be subjected to a cleansing, lifting process; the life of the sacral centre will be controlled and the energy usually focussed there will be expended in creative living, through the medium of the throat centre; the solar plexus centre will have its energy lifted to the heart, and the trend of human selfishness will then die out.
3. Complete cures, implemented by science, will bring about a gradual fading out of contagion.

Another reason which will bring about the cessation of those practises and modes of living and desiring which account for these diseases is one little recognised as yet; it was referred to by the Christ when He spoke of the time when nothing secret would remain hidden and when all secrets would be shouted aloud from the housetops. The growth of telepathic registration and of the psychic powers such as clairvoyance and clairaudience will eventually tend to strip humanity of the privacy in which to sin. The powers whereby the Masters and the higher initiates can ascertain the psychic state and physical condition of humanity, its quality and consciousness, are already beginning to show [Page 237] themselves in advanced humanity. People will sin, commit evil deeds and satisfy inordinate desire, but they will be known to their fellowmen and nothing that they do will be carried out in secret. Some one or some group will be aware of the tendencies in the life of a man, and even of the incidents in which he satisfies some demand of his lower nature, and the fact of this possibility will act as a great deterrent—a far greater deterrent than you can imagine. Man is indeed his brother’s keeper, and the keeping will take the form of knowledge and of “boycott and sanctions”—as it is called today in reference to the penalising of nations. I would have you ponder on these two modes of treating wrong doing. They will be practically automatically applied as a matter of good taste, right feeling and helpful intention by individuals and groups to other individuals and groups, and in this way crime and the tendency to evil doing will gradually be stamped out. It will be realised that all crime is founded upon some form of disease, or upon a glandular lack or overstimulation, based in turn upon the development or the underdevelopment of some one or other of the centres. An enlightened public opinion—informed as to man’s constitution and aware of the great Law of Cause and Effect—will deal with the criminal through medical means, right environmental conditions, and the penalties of boycott and sanctions. I have no time to enlarge upon these matters, but these suggestions will give you food for thought.

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[EH] You see, therefore, how medical science must eventually seek solution in a simplification of methods and a return from a complexity of drugs and operations to an understanding of the right use of the energies which pour through from the inner man, via the etheric body, to the physical.

The following suggestions may help:

1. By the development of goodwill, which is the will of good intention and motive, will come the healing of diseases of the respiratory tract, lungs and throat, the stabilising of the cells of the brain, the cure of insanities and obsessions, and an attainment of equilibrium and of rhythm. Longevity will ensue, for death should be the recognition by the soul of work consummated and pralaya earned. It will only take place later at long and separated periods, and will be controlled by the will of the man. He will cease to breathe when he has finished his work, and then will send the atoms of his body into pralaya. That is the sleep of the physical, the end of manifestation, and the occult significance of this is not yet comprehended.

2. By a comprehension of the laws of vitality—and in this phrase are comprehended the laws governing prana, radiation and magnetism—will come the healing of the diseases in the blood, of the arteries and veins, of certain nervous complaints, lack of vitality, senile decay, poor circulation and similar ills. This too will result in the [Page 109] prolongation of life. The laws of electrical energy will also be better understood in this connection.

3. By the understanding of right methods of assimilation and elimination will come the healing of diseases connected with the bodily tissues, the stomach and bowels and the male and female organs of generation. It will some day be understood that these latter are only another system of assimilation and elimination, centred this time in the feminine aspect or woman, for again remember that this is the second or love system.

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[EH] When the majority of the inhabitants of the earth are being rapidly oriented towards good, towards righteousness, as the Bible expresses it, and when the bulk of human beings are inclined towards goodwill (the second major expression of soul contact and influence in the individual’s life and in the life of mankind—the first being the sense of responsibility), then ill health will persistently, even if only gradually, disappear and die out and finally be nonexistent. Slowly, very slowly, this is already happening—not yet in the disappearance of disease, but in the bringing about of a more correct orientation. What this really means is that the channel of contact between the individual and his soul and the soul of humanity is becoming more direct and unimpeded. Alignment is being brought about. You can see again, therefore, why the emphasis in the life of the healer must be laid upon contact and alignment, and why so few succeed. There is little if any contact to be found among healers today, and little direct consciousness of the necessity, [Page 546] and no real understanding of the techniques to be followed. It is wise to grasp this important point, for it will negate disappointment. Disease is not going to disappear miraculously and suddenly from a world in the immediate period, heralding the New Age. If it did, the implications would be that the Law of Karma no longer controlled, and this is not the case.

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[EH] So great has been the progress of man during the past two hundred years that the Council Chamber at Shamballa was forced to take notice. As a result of this attention by the Great Lives around Sanat Kumara and Their interest in the affairs of men, two things happened:

1. The will aspect of divinity made its first definite and direct contact with the human mind. The impact was direct and not deflected-as had hitherto been the case-to the Hierarchy and from thence to humanity. According to the type of man or group who responded or reacted to this contact, so were the results; they were very good or exceedingly bad. Great and good men appeared and enunciated the truths needed for the New Age, and of these Lincoln, Roosevelt, Browning, Briand and a host of lesser men could be cited. Evil and pernicious men also emerged, such as Hitler and the group he gathered around him, bringing much evil upon the Earth.
2. At the same time, the will-to-good from Shamballa evoked the latent goodwill in man, so that today and increasingly over the past one hundred years, goodness of heart, kindness in action, consideration for others and mass action to promote human welfare have spread over the Earth.

The emergence of imperfection and the planned effort of evil have been paralleled by the appearance of the New Group of World Servers and by the preparation which the Hierarchy is making towards its externalisation upon the [Page 668] physical plane. The Hierarchy is at this time exceedingly powerful; its Ashrams are full of initiates and disciples, and its periphery or magnetic field is drawing countless thousands of aspirants towards it. The war struck a mortal blow to material evil, and its hold on humanity is greatly weakened.

Confound not evil with the activities of the gangster or the criminal. Criminals and gangsters are the result of the emerging massed imperfections: they are the victims of ignorance, mishandling when children and misunderstanding down the ages of right human relations; the Law of Rebirth will eventually lead them on the way to good. Those men are truly evil who seek to enforce a return to the bad old ways, who endeavour to keep their fellowmen in slavery of some kind or another, who block the expression of one or all of the Four Freedoms, who gain material riches at the expense of the exploited, or who seek to hold for themselves and for gain the produce of the earth, and thus make the cost of life’s necessities prohibitive to those not richly endowed. Those who thus work, think and plan are to be found in every nation, and are usually of prominence because of their riches and influence; however, they sin against light and not through ignorance; their goals are material and not spiritual. They are relatively few compared to the countless millions of men, but are exceedingly powerful; they are highly intelligent but unscrupulous, and it is through them that the Forces of Evil work, holding back progress, promoting poverty, breeding hatred and class distinctions, fostering racial differences for their own ends, and keeping ignorance in power. Their sin is great and it is hard for them to change, because power and the will-to-power (as it militates against the will-to-good) is a dominant all-controlling factor in their lives; these men are today working against the unity of the United Nations, [Page 669] through their greed, their determination to own the resources of the earth (such as oil, mineral wealth and food) and thus keep the people weak and with inadequate food. These men, who are found in every nation, thoroughly understand each other and are working together in great combines to exploit the riches of the earth at the expense of humanity.

Russia is today singularly free of such men, so I refer not here to that vast country, as many of her enemies might surmise. Russia is making great mistakes, but they are the mistakes of a fanatical ideologist or of a gangster who sins because of ignorance, through immaturity or in fury at the evil things with which he is surrounded. This is something totally different to the evil with which I have been dealing, and it will not last, because Russia will learn; these others do not learn.

I have used the above illustration so as to make my theme somewhat clearer. The whole problem of evil is, however, too vast to contemplate here, nor is it advisable or wise to discuss the source of evil (not of imperfection), the Black Lodge. Energy follows thought, and the spoken word can be potently evocative: therefore, until one is a member of the Great White Lodge, it is the part of wisdom to avoid consideration of forces potent enough intelligently to use the latent imperfection in humanity and to impose the vast evil of war, with all its results and far-reaching effects, upon humanity. The Black Lodge is the problem of the White Lodge, and not the problem of humanity. For aeons the Hierarchy has handled this problem, and is now in process of solving it. It is essentially, however, the main consideration and problem of Shamballa, for it is connected with the will aspect, and only the will-to-good will suffice to blot out and annihilate the will-to-evil. Goodwill will not suffice, though the united and invocative appeal of the [Page 670] men of goodwill throughout the world-increasingly voiced through the Great Invocation-will serve “to seal the door where evil dwells.”

WORLD INVOCATION DAY

World Invocation Day is a world day of prayer when men and women of every spiritual path join in a universal appeal to divinity and use the Great Invocation.

It is behind that door and in dealing with the forces there concealed (and mobilised) that the Hierarchy is effective; the methods and modes whereby They protect humanity from mobilised evil, and are gradually driving the evil back, would not be understood by you who have not yet passed through the door which leads to the Way of the Higher Evolution.

What shall I say concerning harmlessness? It is not easy for me to show or prove to you the effectiveness of the higher aspect, spiral or phase of harmlessness as employed by the Hierarchy, under the direction of the Perfect One, the Christ. The harmlessness with which I have earlier dealt has relation to the imperfections with which humanity is wrestling, and is difficult for you to apply in and under all circumstances, as well you know. The harmlessness to which I refer in connection with you is not negative, or sweet or kindly activity, as so many believe; it is a state of mind and one which in no way negates firm or even drastic action; it concerns motive and involves the determination that the motive behind all activity is goodwill. That motive might lead to positive and sometimes disagreeable action or speech, but as harmlessness and goodwill condition the mental approach, nothing can eventuate but good.

On a higher turn of the spiral, the Hierarchy also employs harmlessness, but it is related to the will-to-good and involves the use of dynamic, electric energy under intuitive direction; this type of energy is never brought into activity by man; it is energy which he cannot yet handle. This type of harmlessness is based on complete self-sacrifice, wherein the will-to-sacrifice, the will-to-good and the will-to-power (three phases of the will aspect, as expressed through the [Page 671] Spiritual Triad) are all fused into one dynamic energy of a deeply spiritual nature. This energy is the epitome of complete or perfect harmlessness, where humanity and the subsidiary kingdoms in nature are concerned, but it is expulsive in its effect and dynamic in its annihilating impact, where the Forces of Evil are concerned.

A close but esoteric study of the three temptations of the Christ will reveal three major occasions when the Perfect One, expressing this higher harmlessness, forced the exponent of evil to retreat. This triple episode is symbolically related, but is factual in nature. Little thought has ever been given to what would have been the worldwide effect down the centuries if the Christ had not reacted as He did; speculation is of little use, but it might be stated that the entire course of history and of the evolutionary progress of humanity would have been altered, and in a dire and awful manner. But the dynamic harmlessness, the expression of the will-to-good and the demonstration of the will-to-power (forcing evil to leave Him) marked a most important crisis in the life of the Christ. The Gospel story (with its resume of the five initiations) concerns the progress and triumph of the Master Jesus; the story of the three temptations indicated the taking of a still higher initiation, the sixth, by the Christ; this conferred on Him complete mastery over evil, and not mastery over imperfection; it was because He was the “Perfect One” that He could take this initiation.

I have given you much for mature consideration and thrown some light upon an initiation of which little, naturally, can be known. I would call your attention also to the three fundamental requirements for a successful approach to this initiation: perfect poise, a completed point of view and divine understanding. You would find it of interest to see how these three qualities work out in relation to the [Page 672] three temptations; in so doing much light would be thrown on the life, nature and character of the Christ.

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Where there is no vision, the people perish.

Let vision come and insight.
Let the future stand revealed.
Let inner union demonstrate and outer cleavages be gone.
Let love prevail. Let all people love.

https://www.lucistrust.org/mantrams/the_mantram_unification

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Agni Yoga in the Time of Chaos

• • Profound attentiveness: revealing the inner (symbolic) meaning hidden in outer circumstances. VISION.
  • Serene expectancy: mitigating the anxiety associated with the uncertainty of unpredictability. CALMNESS.
  • Perfect adaptability: minimizing personal resistance in facing events beyond individual control. INTELLIGENCE. 

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SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

• The esoteric community carries the responsibility to lead others to the light and to do its part in reducing the pandemic’s harm. Being mindful of the risks to themselves, and to others, should rank very high in their priorities. Mindfulness — an essential element of Agni Yoga — is, after all, the new Fiery Yoga of Synthesis to be practiced by the New Group of World Servers (NGWS).
• The esoteric community also carries the responsibility to lead others in the use of the Technique of Light to dissipate the glamor of fear, and the Technique of Indifference to devitalize the maya of “worry and irritation.” This latter, we are told, “lowers the vitality of the man to such a point that he becomes susceptible to disease.  The scourge of influenza has its roots in fear and worry… They are so highly infectious from the astral point of view that they lower in a peculiar manner the astral atmosphere, and thus make it hard for people—in the astral sense—to breathe freely. Because the astral conditions of fear, worry and irritation are so widespread today that they might be regarded as epidemic, in a planetary sense.” (see AAB-DK quotes, below) 
• DISCERNMENT is of the essence at this crucial juncture. There is a war going on. First and foremost, it is a war against the TRUTH. The COVID-19 epidemic is but a physical expression of this underlying cause. The One Humanity needs to redeem the Good, the Beautiful and the True. And there is a Way of Life and Truth to lead us forth. “I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life,” we have been told. It is time to heed His words. It is time to BE these words.  To truly know is to be.
• Stephen Hawking has coined the phrase: “intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Yes, indeed! But this rational intelligence is blind, as blind as a computer  groping for answers. Artificial (rational) intelligence is unable to DISCERN which is the right question.  Powerful computers can emulate this intelligence but can never enact the intuitive sense.
• Rational intelligence is necessary, but not sufficient, to successfully wage and win this war. The Light of the INTUITION must guide us too. The conscious members of the New Group of World Servers must lead the way in the skillful use of  this nascent sense of VISION, here and now.  Like the mind to the brain, the NGWS is the link between the spiritual Hierarchy and rational Humanity. Let us apply ourselves to the task:
  • Listen. Touch. See. Apply. Know.
  • Know. Express. Reveal. Destroy. Resurrect.

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Artificial Intelligence

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Natural Intelligence

The Mind was commissioned by the Lords of the Flame, 18 millions ago, for the purpose of implementing the Will of God on Earth, the Purpose which the Masters know and serve.

Technique of the Presence (Agni Yoga)

A. Three preliminary steps. Fire is the symbol of the mind and these are the first three stages of the Agni Yoga discipline or of the yoga of fire for which Raja Yoga has prepared the student.

1. PROFOUND ATTENTIVENESS, the evocation of the stage of spiritual “tension.”
2. ADAPTABILITY of the Soul-infused Personality (Natural Intelligence).
3. SERENE EXPECTANCY.

B. Next stages in the Technique  [these must be thoroughly understood and form the basis of prolonged brooding and intelligent reflection, carried on whilst the daily avocations and duties are being performed and not carried out at certain set times. The trained intuitive or disciple lives ever the dual life of mundane activity and of intense and simultaneous spiritual reflection…This is a suggestive formula for a more advanced meditation attitude, not form].

1. [4] The (Monadic) Presence. Definite and sustained effort to sense the (Monadic) Presence throughout the Universe in all forms and in all presentations of truth.This could be expressed in the words: “the effort to isolate the germ or seed of divinity which has brought all forms into being”… the effort primarily to see in the light which the Angel radiates the point of light behind all phenomenal appearances. 
2. [5] Intuiting the Purpose. Having sensed the (Monadic) Presence – not theoretically but in vibrating response to its Existence – next comes the stage of the ascertaining of the Purpose, the effort to achieve an understanding of that which through the medium of form is seeking to embody the high purpose at any particular point in the evolutionary cycle.
3. [6] The triple light of the intuition. To carry some world problem, some design which has evolved in the mind or the heart of the disciple for the helping of humanity, into what is esoterically called “the triple light of the intuition.” This light is formed by the blending of the light of the personal self, focused in the mind, the light of the soul, focused in the Angel, and the universal light which the Presence emits.

https://www.ngsm.org/agni-yoga/IHF-TP.htm

AAB-DK quotes on epidemics

EP II 547: Contagious diseases (epidemic or endemic) which are of group origin and involve the man as a part of his group karma, but are quite frequently unrelated to his personal karma.

EH 18: Infections coming to a man from outside and not as the result of his own peculiar blood condition.  Such infections are the various so-called infectious and contagious diseases, and prevalent epidemics.  These may come to a man in the line of duty, through his daily contacts, or through a widespread condition of disease in his environment.

EH 25: It might be stated as a basic generalisation that personal physical trouble has its seat at present in the emotional body, and that that vehicle of expression is the one predominant predisposing agent in the ill health of the individual, just as group ills and the sweep of epidemics of any kind through the masses are founded in some condition in the etheric substance of the planet.  Those diseases which are general, national, racial and planetary find their way to an individual via his etheric body, but are not so personal in their implications.

EH: Worry and Irritation are dangerous because:

1. They lower the vitality of the man to such a point that he becomes susceptible to disease. The scourge of influenza has its roots in fear and worry, and once the world settles down to freedom from the present “fearful” condition, we shall see the disease die out.
2. They are so highly infectious from the astral point of view that they lower in a peculiar manner the astral atmosphere, and thus make it hard for people—in the astral sense—to breathe freely.
3. Because the astral conditions of fear, worry and irritation are so widespread today that they might be regarded as epidemic, in a planetary sense.
4. Because irritation (I speak not here of worry) is inflammatory in its effects—and inflammation is hard to bear—and leads to much difficulty. It is interesting to note that certain forms of eye trouble are caused by this.[Page 71]
5. Because worry and irritation prevent true vision. They shut out the view. The man who is the victim of these conditions sees nothing but the cause of his complaints and is so submerged through self-pity, self-consideration, or in a focussed negative condition, that his vision is narrowed, and his group hindered.  Remember that there is group selfishness as well as individual selfishness.

EH 274: … the condition of the etheric body predisposes the subject to disease or protects it from disease, making man resistant to the impact of deteriorating or epidemic factors, or failing to do so because of inherent etheric weakness.

EH 301:  THE SEVEN RAY CAUSES OF KARMA. The Seven Ray Causes of Inharmony and Disease.

Ray IV. “The Great One fought and entered into combat.  All that He met appeared to Him a subject for display of power.  Within the fourth He found a field of battle and settled down to fight.  He saw the right and knew the wrong and vibrated between the two, fighting first one and then the other, but missing all the time that midway point where battle is not known.  There harmony, ease, rest and peaceful silence will be found.  He weakened all the forms which used His strength and power.  Yet all the time He sought for beauty; searched for loveliness; and yearned for peace.  Despair overtook Him in His courses, and with despair the will-to-live could not survive.  Yet all the time the loveliness was there.”

Here we have a strong indication as to the reason why humanity (the fourth kingdom in nature) succumbs with such rapidity and such ease to disease.  The conflicts to which humanity is so constantly summoned, both in group form and as individuals, lead—until understood and used as a means to triumph and progress—to a condition of constant devitalisation.  Where this is present, resistance to disease fades out and practically all forms of ill health and bodily ills become possible.  Diffusion of energy leads to a constant lessening of this resistance.  As a result you have debility, quick and bad reaction to the disease indigenous in the planet itself, and a rapid taking on of infections and of contagious diseases.  It is this energy which lies behind what we call epidemics, and influenza is one of its main expressions.

EH: The Fundamental Laws of Healing.

Law V. There is naught but energy, for God is Life. Two energies meet in man, but other five are present.  For each is to be found a central point of contact.  The conflict of these energies with forces and of forces twixt themselves produce the bodily ills of man.  The conflict of the first and second persists for ages until the mountaintop is reached—the first great mountain top.  The fight between the forces produces all disease, all ills and bodily pain which seek release in death.  The two, the five and thus the seven, plus that which they produce, possess the secret.  This is the fifth law of healing within the world of form.

There is also a secret meaning here which relates to the seven rays as they express themselves in the human kingdom; the knowledge of this secret enables a Master to control epidemics and widespread diseases; with this you are not at this time concerned.  Incidentally, the relative freedom from the plagues and epidemics which usually follow in the wake of war has been partly due to the use of this sevenfold knowledge by the Hierarchy, plus the scientific knowledge of humanity itself.

In this connection also (and I mention it simply from the angle of its interest) there are two hierarchical officials—[Page 599] the Mahachohan and His Representative upon the seventh ray—Who are today in possession of this secret in its entirety, and They are aided by five other Masters in applying the gained knowledge.  These five Masters are working primarily with the deva evolution, and this is, as you know, connected with form, and in this particular case with the healing devas.  These seven Members of the Hierarchy are aided in Their turn by one of the Buddhas of Activity, and also by the representative of the Spirit of the Earth.  This again makes the two, the five, and then the seven—a different enumeration, and one which when brought together equals nine, which is the number of initiation.  This numerical relationship brings man to the point where he is “initiated into the realm of perfection and knows no further aches or pains, and his mind is thus deflected from that which is below to that which is above.”

I have mentioned this phase of mankind’s relation to the subject of health so as to show you how subtle and esoteric are the matters with which we are dealing, and so give to the individual patient a sense of proportion, where his bodily ills or even his death are concerned.

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Certain healers—few and far between—who have set up a relation with the spirit of the earth, the Ruler of all the lunar lords.  Under certain formulas and given a certain amount of practice, these healers can invoke his aid and—in fact—command it.  I do not advise any interested student to ponder overmuch along this line or to endeavour to set up a contact or to invoke his aid.  Only initiates of high degree can deal safely with this powerful involutionary Elemental; they do so [Page 647] only in connection with epidemics and international catastrophes such as the world war, in which thousands and thousands of bodies were involved.  An individual not highly developed who endeavoured to establish rapport would probably only succeed in stimulating the lunar lords of his own little system to such an extent that his lower nature would be unduly energised—sometimes even to the point of death.

R&I: One of the purposes lying behind the present holocaust (World War II) has been the necessity for the [Page 76] destruction of inadequate forms.  This destruction could have been brought about by an act of God, such as a great natural catastrophe or a universal epidemic, and such had been the original intention.  Humanity was, however, swept by forces that carried in themselves the seeds of destruction, and there was that in humanity which responded to those forces.  Therefore, the Law of destruction was permitted to work through humanity itself, and men are now destroying the forms through which many masses of men are functioning.  This is both a good and a bad thing, viewed from the evolutionary angle.  It is nevertheless a fact which cannot be gainsaid, and the problem, therefore, confronting the Custodians of the Will, working through the Custodians of the Plan, is to bring good out of the evil which man has wrought, and thus gear events to the larger issues.

The power of goodwill

EH 108: By the development of goodwill, which is the will of good intention and motive, will come the healing of diseases of the respiratory tract, lungs and throat, the stabilising of the cells of the brain, the cure of insanities and obsessions, and an attainment of equilibrium and of rhythm.  Longevity will ensue, for death should be the recognition by the soul of work consummated and pralaya earned.  It will only take place later at long and separated periods, and will be controlled by the will of the man.  He will cease to breathe when he has finished his work, and then will send the atoms of his body into pralaya.  That is the sleep of the physical, the end of manifestation, and the occult significance of this is not yet comprehended.

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The Three Techniques to Dispel Illusion,
Dissipate Glamour and Devitalize Maya

GWP 172: We shall in this section deal with techniques, and these might be summarised as follows:

1. The Technique of the Presence. By means of this technique, the soul assumes control of the integrated personality and of its relations, horizontal and vertical. This technique involves the unfolding of the flower of the intuition, dispelling illusion, revealing the Angel, indicating the Presence, and opening up to the disciple the world of ideas and the door of the higher initiations. Through the disciple’s grasp and application of these divine ideas or seed thoughts, he becomes initiate and the third initiation becomes possible as an immediate goal. The intuition is the applied power of transfiguration. This technique is related to the little known yoga called Agni Yoga or the yoga of fire.
2. The Technique of Light. By means of this technique, the illumined mind assumes control over the astral or emotional body and dissipates glamour. When light pours in, glamour fades out. Illumination dominates and the vision [Page 172] of reality can be seen. This technique is related to Raja Yoga and its goal is the second initiation; it produces ability to tread the Path of Discipleship, and enables the man to “live a life, enlightened by divinity.” Illumination is the applied power of transformation.
3. The Technique of Indifference. By means of this technique, maya is ended; for the control of the purified astral vehicle is consciously and technically brought into activity, producing the freeing of the energies of the etheric body from the control of matter or force-substance, and bringing men in large numbers on to the Probationary Path. Where there is “divine indifference” to the call or pull of matter, then inspiration becomes possible. This technique is related to Karma Yoga in its most practical form and the use of matter with complete impersonality. The goal of this technique is the first initiation, which enables man to “live a life, inspired by God.” Inspiration is the applied power of transmission.

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Saturn-Pluto Synodic Cycle

[JB] Preparedness planning is essential to mitigate the impact of any chaotic contingency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The importance of planning is underscored in the Second Hint given by the Master D.K. as part of His Teachings on Initiation in the book Discipleship in the New Age (volume II).

[DINA II, 302 (Hint #2)] That human planning and thinking, as the future is faced, are the first indications in the history of mankind of the emergence of the will aspect. Can you answer the question: Why is this indicated? … A hint ever evokes a question, and it is in the answering of these questions that the disciples learn and eventually become Masters.

[DINA II, 350]  Evidence of the growth of the human intellect along the needed receptive lines can be seen in the “planning” of the various nations, and in the efforts of the United Nations to formulate a world plan which will eventuate in peace, security and right human relations.

Seven Hints

1. The great changes being brought about in the Hierarchy, and in order to make the work of the New Age adequate and to establish a closer rapport with Shamballa, have been the result of the work done by the working disciples of the world.
2. Human planning and thinking, as the future is faced, are the first indications in the history of mankind of the emergence of the will aspect.
3. Disciples in all Ashrams have the task of “modifying, qualifying, and adapting the divine plan.”
4. The initiate knows because he works.
5. A key to the correct interpretation of a hint lies in its association with the idea of direction in time and space.
6. The disciple must recognise the hint which is related to his point in consciousness.

You now have six hints which can be summed up for you in the form of questions, addressed personally to you and to no one else; they require your personal application, understanding and reply:

1. How have I, as a disciple of D.K., contributed to the work of inducing the Hierarchy to make certain needed changes where the task of influencing humanity is concerned? This would involve a high-powered livingness.

2. Is the Will aspect in my life beginning to create situations which are related to the hierarchical Plan which I—as a disciple—must follow? This would involve a careful construction of the antahkarana.

3. In what way have I cooperated with the Plan in order to have “modified, qualified and adapted it” to meet the need I see? This would involve careful soul-personality cooperation.

4. As I work, do I see an increasing vision of divine intention, and do I know practically more than I did? This would involve occult obedience in its true sense.

5. Do I work with an inner programme, and are my thoughts and activities rightly directed? This would involve the dual life of the disciple and correct orientation.[Page 343]

6. Do I recognise in the life-training which I am receiving preparatory steps for initiation, and the possibility of impending revelation? This would involve constant ashramic contact.

These hints are therefore intended for the guidance of the disciple in training.

Seventh hint: One of the marks of readiness for initiation is the ability to see the expanding and inclusive Whole, and to note the law which is transcended when the part becomes the Whole. (387-388)

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Rules on Group Initiation

Listen…Know.      [To listen is to OBEY, thus we KNOW]

Touch….Express.   [To touch is to SENSE, thus we EXPRESS]

See……Reveal.    [To see is to ENLIGHTEN, thus we REVEAL]

Apply….Destroy.   [To apply is to RENT, thus we DESTROY (the veils of Maya)]

Know…..Resurrect. [To know is to BE, thus we RESURRECT: transfigured and transformed]

[R&I 280] To the initiate, therefore, the two words, Transfiguration and Transformation, mean something quite different than they mean to a disciple, whilst Transmutation is now meaningless to him, for there is nothing within him which requires transmuting.  It might consequently be stated that:

Transmutation concerns the expression of the life force upon the three lower planes of human living and evolution.

Transformation concerns in a most peculiar manner the three aspects of mind upon the mental plane:

• The lower mind
• The son of mind, the soul
• The higher mind.

Transfiguration concerns the life of the Spiritual Triad upon its own three levels of identification.

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[MDR] Our world is in a predictable crisis. [emphasis mine]

[JB] Unpredictably deterministic chaos: “When the present determines the future, but the approximate present does not approximately determine the future” (Lorentz). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_theory

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Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially

If the number of cases were to continue to double every three days, there would be about a hundred million cases in the United States by May. That is math, not prophecy.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/

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Leonard Cohen – Anthem (w/lyrics) London 2008

Ring the bells that still can ring.
Forget your perfect offering.
There is a crack in everything.
That’s how the light gets in.

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Let LIGHT stream forth!

Let LOVE stream forth!

May LIGHT and LOVE and POWER

Restore the PLAN

On Earth!

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Agni Yoga applied to large-scale and violent events in the natural world.

Tsunami Japan 2011 (Spanish)

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KKWHbiyW0I

 

• Profound attentiveness: revealing the inner (symbolic) meaning hidden in outer circumstances.
• Serene expectancy: mitigating the anxiety associated with the uncertainty of unpredictability.
• Perfect adaptability: minimizing personal resistance in facing events beyond individual control.

 

Case study: Major Earthquake in Puerto Rico

Background:  Financial bankruptcy declared in PR in 2017. Category 4/5 Hurricane Maria hit PR on Sep 20, 2017.  Island-wide power outage, lasting for months in significant urban and rural regions of the island.

Event: Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on Epiphany Day (January 6, 2020). Last major earthquake in PR: 1918.

Methods: On the Sagittarius Full Moon of December 2019, I brought my Tibetan singing bowl to mountainous Adjuntas and played it in front of the Sleeping Giant, leaving some vibratory field activated there … which now may be of use to appease the elements … employing a topographic map of the island I can lay my hands on … soothing the affected coastal areas… from the mountaintop … in the full moon of Capricorn.

Topographical Map of Puerto Rico

 

After a 6.4 earthquake hit Puerto Rico, @NASA is using satellite data to help federal/local agencies identify potential damages. Earthquakes cause permanent changes to the ground surface–comparing data before and after the quake helps map those changes:

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Gyuto Monks Tantric Choir – The Perfect Jewel- Sacred Chants of Tibet

 

 

 

 

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Photos by JB

December 2019
Adjuntas, Puerto Rico

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Chintamani by N. Roeich

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Sunrises in Puerto Rico

by JB

 

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