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Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - Initiation, Human and Solar - Table of Contents To Netnews Homepage Previous Next Index Master Table Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul Initiation, Human and Solar - Table of Contents Foreword The Constitution of Man Chapter I - Introductory Remarks Introductory Remarks Chapter II - Initiation Defined Four Words Defined Aspects of Initiation The Place and Effect of Initiation At-one-ment, the Result of Initiation Chapter III - The Work of the Hierarchy To develop Self-Consciousness in all Beings To develop Consciousness in the Three Lower Kingdoms To transmit the Will of the Planetary Logos To set an Example to Humanity Chapter IV - The Founding of the Hierarchy Its Appearance on the Planet The Immediate Effect The Opening of the Door of Initiation Chapter V - The Three Departments of the Hierarchy The Three Departments of the Hierarchy The Work of the Manu The Work of the World Teacher, the Christ The Work of the Lord of Civilization, the Mahachohan Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - Initiation, Human and Solar - Table of Contents Chapter VI - The Lodge of Masters The Divisions Certain Masters and their Work The Present Work Chapter VII - The Probationary Path Preparation for Initiation Methods of Teaching Masters and Disciples Chapter VIII - Discipleship A Disciple described The Work to be done Group Relationships Chapter IX - The Path of Initiation The first two Initiations The succeeding two Initiations The final Initiations Chapter X - The Universality of Initiation Initiation on the various Planets Initiation and the Devas Cosmic Influences and Solar Initiations Chapter XI - The Participants in the Mysteries The Participants in the Mysteries Planetary Existences The Departmental Heads Chapter XII - The Two Revelations The Two Revelations The Revelation of the "Presence" The Revelation of the Vision Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - Initiation, Human and Solar - Table of Contents Chapter XIII - The Rods of Initiation The Rods of Initiation The Purpose of the Rods of Power The Effect of the Application of the Rod a. Upon the Initiate's Bodies b. Upon the Causal or Egoic Body c. Upon the Centers Chapter XIV - The Administration of the Oath The Work of the Lodge during Initiation Two Types of Oaths The Oath of Initiation Chapter XV - The Giving of the Word The Solar Words The Use of the Words Chapter XVI - The Imparting of the Secrets The Sevenfold Secret The Three Solar Mysteries Their Sequential Relevation Chapter XVII - Diversities of Initiations Major and Minor Initiations The Day of Opportunity Chapter XVIII - The Seven Paths The Seven Paths Chapter XIX - Rules for Applicants Rule 1 Let the disciple search within the heart's deep cave. If there the fire burns bright, warming his brother yet heating not himself, the hour has come for making application to stand before the door. file:///D|/Mis%20sitios%20Web/initiation/toc.html (3 of 5) [28/01/2009 7:55:16] Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - Initiation, Human and Solar - Table of Contents Rule 2 When application has been made in triple form, then let the disciple withdraw that application and forget it has been made. Rule 3 Triple the call must be and long it takes to sound it forth. Let the disciple sound the call across the desert, over all the seas and through the fires which separate him from the veiled and hidden door. Rule 4 Let the disciple tend the evocation of the fire, nourish the lesser lives and thus keep the wheel revolving. Rule 5 Let the applicant see to it that the Solar Angel dims the light of the lunar angels, remaining the sole luminary in the microcosmic sky. Rule 6 The purificatory fires burn dim and low when the third is sacrificed to the fourth. Therefore let the disciple refrain from taking life and let him nourish that which is lowest with the produce of the second. Rule 7 Let the disciple turn his attention to the enunciating of those sounds which echo in the hall where walks the Master. Let him not sound the lesser notes which awaken vibration within the halls of Maya. Rule 8 When the disciple nears the Portal, the greater seven must awaken and bring forth response from the lesser seven upon the double circle. Rule 9 Let the disciple merge himself within the circle of the other selves. Let but one color blend them and their unity appear. Only when the group is known and sensed can energy be wisely emanated. Rule 10 The Army of the Voice, the devas in their serried ranks work ceaselessly. Let the disciple apply himself to a consideration of their methods; let him learn the rules whereby the Army works within the veils of maya. Rule 11 Let the disciple transfer the fire from the lower triangle to the higher and preserve that Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - Initiation, Human and Solar - Table of Contents which is created through the fire at the midway point. Rule 12 Let the disciple learn to use the hand in service; let him seek the mark of the Messenger in his feet and let him learn to see with the eye which looks out from between the two. Rule 13 Four things the disciple must learn and comprehend before he can be shown the inmost mystery: first, the laws of that which radiates; the five meanings of magnetization make the second; the third is transmutation or the secret lost of alchemy; and lastly, the first letter of the Word which has been imparted, or the hidden name egoic. Rule 14 Listen, touch, see, apply, know. An Esoteric Catechism Glossary A B-E F-L M N-Q R S-Z To Netnews Homepage Previous Next Index Master Table Last updated Thursday, April 16, 1998 © 1998 Netnews Association. All rights reserved. file:///D|/Mis%20sitios%20Web/initiation/toc.html (5 of 5) [28/01/2009 7:55:16] Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - Initiation, Human and Solar - Foreword To Netnews Homepage Previous Next Index Table of Contents Initiation, Human and Solar - Foreword Foreword The Lord Buddha has said that we must not believe in a thing said merely because it is said; nor traditions because they have been handed down from antiquity; nor rumors, as such; nor writings by sages, because sages wrote them; nor fancies that we may suspect to have been inspired in us by a Deva (that is, in presumed spiritual inspiration); nor from inferences drawn from some haphazard assumption we may have made; nor because of what seems an analogical necessity; nor on the mere authority of our teachers or masters. But we are to believe when the writing, doctrine, or saying is corroborated by our own reason and consciousness. "For this," says he in concluding, "I taught you not to believe merely because you have heard, but when you believed of your consciousness, then to act accordingly and abundantly." - Secret Doctrine, Vol. III, page 401. [vii] The subject of Initiation is one that has a great fascination for thinkers of all schools of thought, and even those who remain skeptical and critical would like to believe that this ultimate attainment is possible. To those who do not believe that such a goal is possible this book is offered for what it may be worth as a formulation of an interesting hypothesis. To those who anticipate such a consummation of all their endeavors, this book is tendered in the hope that it may prove an inspiration and a help. There are those again who consider that the teaching hitherto given out in various books concerning initiation, [viii] is erroneous. Initiation has been made out to be fairly easy of attainment, and to call for no such rectitude of character as might have been anticipated. The following chapters may serve to show that the criticism is not unmerited. Initiation is profoundly difficult of attainment, and calls for a strenuous discipline of the entire lower nature, and a life of self-effacing and self-abnegating devotion. At the same time, it must be remembered that the earlier teaching is right in essence, though belittled in interpretation. Again, there are some who are interested, yet who feel the possibilities involved are too far advanced for them, and that they need not occupy themselves with them at this stage of their evolution. This book seeks to make it apparent that here and now the average man may begin to build that character and to lay those foundations of knowledge which are necessary before even the Path of Discipleship can be trodden. Due preparation may now be made, and men and women everywhere may - if they choose - fit themselves for the condition of discipleship and tread the Probationary Path. Hundreds in the East and in the West are pressing onwards towards this goal. and in the unity of the one ideal, in their common aspiration and endeavor, they will meet before the Alice Bailey & Djwhal Khul - Initiation, Human and Solar - Foreword one Portal. They will then recognize themselves as brothers, severed by tongue and apparent diversity of belief, but fundamentally holding to the same one truth and serving the same God. Among occidental thinkers at this time there is a wide diversity of view upon this momentous subject. There are those who think that it is not of sufficient immediate importance to engross their attention, and that if the average man adheres to the path of duty and high-minded attention to the business in hand, he will duly arrive at his destination. This is undoubtedly true, yet as capacity for increased service, and the development of powers to be used in the helping of the race are the reward of the man who is willing to make the increased effort and to pay the price which initiation demands, perhaps this book may spur some on to attainment who might otherwise have drifted slowly towards their goal.
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