La Iniciación (GIDEE) — Vol. 3, No. 26 — June 1944

In some of them, the principles are emphasized only with respect to the subjective relations of man to man, while in other religions the relations of man with what he denominates God are also emphasized.

The Problem of Degenerate Organization

The overly personal concept that those religions give us of God —without having, through personal experimentation, an exact knowledge of what such idea of God really means— results in the weakening of adhesion to principles by considering them simple verbiage, besides, religions do not give adequate teaching about the interior nature of man. All this leads to lack of faith, and this in turn brings us to hypocrisy. Hypocrisy is due to lack of true knowledge; thus comes pretense, simulation, tergiversations provoked by deceptive verbiage merely intellectual that convinces no one, neither the one who pronounces it, nor the one who hears it. Such mere intellectualism with its arguments leads to nothing real; it only permits exploiting those who know nothing.

So, then, when religion was transformed into a merely objective organization, lacking the necessary subjective introspection, it was deserving each time less respect from those other persons more reflective by nature. Consequently, there have been countless rebels and seditious who have risen against "Organized Religion," due to the fact that the God that its propagandists preached had no value, and the organization that such religions sustained seemed more like a burden for society, incapable of orienting anyone.

The Hope for Renewal

The chaos of the current world can only be corrected by a Superhuman Being, because neither the individual nor society has time for any form of analysis, since the forces of destruction are now launched at a fantastic and demolishing velocity. Fear has completely obscured man's intelligence. But humanity still has a hope, and this hope will be for when Lord Mitra Deva comes to act among men. Thus have declared the Great Knowers of the SUDDHA DHARMA MANDALAM. We will have to wait still for the prophetic words to be fulfilled.

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Historical Analysis: T.M. Janardanam's profound analysis of religious organization, written in 1936 and translated in 1944, demonstrates remarkable prescience about the spiritual crisis that would culminate during World War II. His recognition that authentic religion must be both "spiritual and material" provides a framework for understanding how genuine spiritual teaching addresses both individual development and social organization.

His recognition that authentic religion must be both "spiritual and material" provides a framework for understanding how genuine spiritual teaching addresses both individual development and social organization.

The critique of "extroverted" individuals who attack religion to justify their "libertine methods" while remaining "a burden" on society shows mature understanding of how authentic spiritual principles challenge ego-driven behavior patterns. The insight that religion degenerates when it becomes "merely objective organization, lacking the necessary subjective introspection" explains why many religious institutions lost credibility during the 20th century.

Most significantly, the prophecy that only "Lord Mitra Deva" can correct the "chaos of the current world" when "forces of destruction are now launched at a fantastic and demolishing velocity" provides hope during humanity's darkest period. The growth of the Suddha Dharma Mandalam from 88 to 92 disciples despite wartime conditions demonstrates how authentic spiritual organization continues to attract sincere seekers even during global crisis.

Document 104: Magnetic Orientation Research - Scientific Validation of Ancient Wisdom

Translation from La Iniciación Vol. 3 No. 26, June 1944

By Pitágoras, S∴I∴

Cosmic Influences and Reactions of Living Beings

Influence of Orientation and Magnets on Living Beings (Continuation)

Dr. Jules Régnault has realized many experiences in this sense and has verified that, placing the subject toward the West, he obtained, through percussion, determined limits of liver, stomach, heart, etc. Making the subject change orientation afterward, that is, orientation toward the North, he obtained, with percussion, differences in the zones previously established that reached up to 8 millimeters for the heart, 10 millimeters for the inferior border of the liver, etc.

The variation was analogous if, the subject being oriented toward the West, one made operate the pole of a magnetic rod placed at little distance from the organ or near the zone of reflex excitation of the organ existing at a determined point of the vertebral column.

Influence on Organic Fluids

The influence of orientation manifests not only with the variation of volume of organs verified through percussion, but also manifests upon humors and various organic liquids.

Various experiences were realized in this sense by Dr. Jules Régnault.

The Malarial Spleen Experiment (March 19, 1923)

Jules Régnault.

The Malarial Spleen Experiment (March 19, 1923)

A first experience was realized on March 19, 1923 on a subject sick with malaria. After having established at 7 cm diameter the zone of obtusity of the spleen, he placed a magnetized rod behind the second lumbar vertebra and verified that said zone of obtusity of the spleen was reduced to 6 cm diameter. The histological examination of blood made five minutes before and five minutes after the experience showed that lymphocytes passed from 6.5% to 25%.

Blood Formula Modifications (June 30-July 1, 1925)

In another experience realized on June 30 and July 1, 1925, jointly with Prof. Lancelin, he verified the following modification of the histological formula of blood, whose examination was made with 15 minutes interval:

| Orientation | Lymphocytes | Mononuclears | Red Corpuscles | White Corpuscles |

|------------|-------------|--------------|----------------|------------------|

| Head to West | 14% | 15% | 4,750,000 | 7,075 |

| Head to North | 23% | 7% | 4,166,000 | 6,250 |

Comprehensive Physiological Changes (May 17, 1926)

On May 17, 1926, making a subject lying on a wooden bed vary orientation, he obtained the following variations of arterial pressure, oscillometric index and blood corpuscles:

| Orientation | Max. Arterial Pressure | Min. Arterial Pressure | Oscillometric Index | Red Corpuscles | White Corpuscles |

|------------|------------------------|------------------------|---------------------|----------------|------------------|

| Head to West | 14.5 | 10.0 | 2.5-7 | 6,100,000 | 12,000 |

| Head to North | 14.5 | 10.5 | 3-6.5 | 5,540,000 | 10,000 |

| Head to East | 15 | 9.0 | 3-7.5 | 5,200,000 | 11,000 |

| Head to South | 15 | 11.0 | 2.5-7.5 | 5,000,000 | 10,000 |

The Optimal Orientation Discovery

As can be verified in the position "head to East" which corresponds in the position of the standing subject "front to West," one obtains the greatest Max. and the least Min. and the greatest oscillometric amplitude. These data are in accord with what was observed by Dr. Albert Abrams who, in this orientation obtained reflexes that presented maximum sensitivity and maximum work besides making us understand what has been many times verified, that is, that great migrations have always been made with success, when they have been effected from Orient toward Occident.

The Restful Orientation

In the position "head to North," which corresponds to the position of the standing subject "front to South," we verify, on the contrary, the weakest values, that is, the least variations. These data confirm, then, what the ancients had affirmed, that is, that to sleep better it was necessary to place the head toward the North, because in such position magnetic influences are minimal.

Electrical Resistance Confirmation

These data confirm, then, what the ancients had affirmed, that is, that to sleep better it was necessary to place the head toward the North, because in such position magnetic influences are minimal.

Electrical Resistance Confirmation

These results are in accord with the experiences realized by Engineer Müller, of Zurich, on the variation of resistance of a subject to electric current with the variation of orientation. Müller constructed an apparatus (which he denominated neurómetro, and which permits measuring this resistance of the human body) that enabled him to verify how the greatest resistance to electric current is obtained when the subject is oriented with head to North, that is, when those influences are minimal.

SCIENTIFIC VALIDATION OF ANCIENT KNOWLEDGE

As can be verified, modern experiences destined to establish the influence of orientation, that is, of the position that permits receiving greater or lesser influences of terrestrial magnetism, confirm ancient beliefs and we make vows that these experimental studies be continued in scientific laboratories to be able to contribute to an always more complete knowledge of human physiological manifestations related to variations of external influences.

Future Research

In the next article we will say something about the influence of terrestrial magnetism on men "isolated" or in "contact" with the earth.

We hope that the Disciples and Readers know how to meditate on this and deduce the practical applications it permits.

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Historical Analysis: This groundbreaking research by Pitágoras S∴I∴ represents some of the most sophisticated bioelectromagnetic investigation available in 1944. The detailed quantitative measurements by Dr. Jules Régnault provide compelling scientific evidence for directional effects on human physiology that were dismissed by mainstream medicine but validated by traditional practices.

The discovery that facing West produces "maximum sensitivity and maximum work" while facing North provides "minimal magnetic influences" explains ancient practices from temple orientation to sleeping directions. The correlation with Engineer Müller's electrical resistance measurements demonstrates that multiple research approaches confirm the same directional effects.

Most significantly, the observation that "great migrations have always been made with success when effected from Orient toward Occident" provides a scientific framework for understanding historical population movements and cultural transmission. The systematic documentation of how orientation affects blood cell counts, organ volumes, and electrical resistance anticipates modern research in chronobiology and environmental medicine by decades.

The systematic documentation of how orientation affects blood cell counts, organ volumes, and electrical resistance anticipates modern research in chronobiology and environmental medicine by decades.

This research bridges ancient wisdom with scientific methodology, demonstrating how traditional practices often encode empirical knowledge that later scientific investigation validates. The call for continued laboratory research shows mature understanding that spiritual teachings must welcome scientific verification rather than oppose it.

Document 105: GIDEE Educational Centers and Martinist Library Catalog

Translation from La Iniciación Vol. 3 No. 26, June 1944

GRUPO INDEPENDIENTE DE ESTUDIOS ESOTÉRICOS (GIDEE)

METHODICAL COURSES IN OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL ESOTERIC SCIENCES

Founded in January 1942 - Montevideo

Faculty and Specializations:

Dr. JEHEL: Cosmogony, Kabala, Alchemy and Magnetism

Dr. ASURI KAPILA: Yogas, Dietetics and Palmistry

Dr. PITÁGORAS: Androgony

SURYA: Judicial Astrology

Bro. MARTHA: History of Hermetic Traditions

Sis. UPASIKA: The Doctrine of the Buddha

These various subjects are taught in series that constitute "grades" of knowledge in each of them, to lead students to practical realization.

COURSES AND INFORMATION:

At the Headquarters: Av. 18 de Julio, 1018, 2nd floor

Daily from 6 to 9 PM, except Fridays and Sundays

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"GIDEE" of Buenos Aires

(Founded March 27, 1943)

Will restart, in April 1944, the courses (of subjects analogous to those of Montevideo) and information about said courses can be obtained by telephone 12-4129.

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"GIDEE" of La Plata (R.A.)

(Founded August 22, 1943)

Information: Sr. B. Rodríguez Meitín, Calle 60, No. 987

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MARTINIST LIBRARY

(Works published by Publicidad "Ateneo", 15 de Noviembre 1149, Buenos Aires)

1. ELIPHAS LEVI - "El Libro de los Sabios" "The Book of the Wise" ......... $4.00

2. ELIPHAS LEVI - "Dogma y Ritual de la Alta Magia" "Dogma and Ritual of High Magic" ......... $4.50

3. ELIPHAS LEVI - "La Llave de los Grandes Misterios" "The Key of the Great Mysteries" ......... $5.00

4. ELIPHAS LEVI - "Historia de la Magia" "History of Magic" ......... $5.50

5. PAPUS - "El Ocultismo Contemporáneo" "Contemporary Occultism" ......... $3.50

6. PAPUS - "La Ciencia de los Magos" "The Science of the Magi" ......... $3.00

7. PAPUS - "Tratado Metódico de Magia Práctica" "Methodical Treatise on Practical Magic" ......... $4.50

8. PAPUS - "ABC Ilustrado de Ocultismo" "Illustrated ABC of Occultism" ......... $2.50

9. PAPUS - "La Kabala" "The Kabala" ......... $3.50

10. PAPUS - "El Tarot de los Bohemios" "The Tarot of the Bohemians" ......... $4.00

$4.50

8. PAPUS - "ABC Ilustrado de Ocultismo" "Illustrated ABC of Occultism" ......... $2.50

9. PAPUS - "La Kabala" "The Kabala" ......... $3.50

10. PAPUS - "El Tarot de los Bohemios" "The Tarot of the Bohemians" ......... $4.00

11. PAPUS - "Tratado Elemental de Ciencias Ocultas" "Elementary Treatise on Occult Sciences" ......... $4.50

12. PAPUS - "La Reencarnación" "Reincarnation" ......... $3.00

13. PAPUS - "Que es la Masonería?" "What is Masonry?" ......... $2.00

14. PAPUS - "Martinismo y Francmasonería" "Martinism and Freemasonry" ......... $2.50

15. PAPUS - "La Ciencia de los Números" "The Science of Numbers" ......... $3.00

16. F. Ch. BARLET - "Iniciación" "Initiation" ......... $3.50

17. SAINT-MARTIN - "El Hombre de Deseo" "The Man of Desire" ......... $4.00

18. SAINT-MARTIN - "Errores y Verdad" "Errors and Truth" ......... $3.50

19. GUAITA - "Ensayos de Ciencias Malditas - El Templo de Satán" "Essays on Cursed Sciences - The Temple of Satan" ......... $5.00

20. GUAITA - "Ensayos de Ciencias Malditas - La Serpiente del Génesis" "Essays on Cursed Sciences - The Serpent of Genesis" ......... $5.50

21. FABRE D'OLIVET - "La Lengua Hebraica Restituida" "The Hebrew Language Restored" ......... $6.00

22. FABRE D'OLIVET - "Historia Filosófica del Género Humano" "Philosophical History of the Human Race" ......... $5.50

23. FABRE D'OLIVET - "Los Versos Dorados de Pitágoras" "The Golden Verses of Pythagoras" ......... $3.50

24. SEDIF - "Las Fuerzas Mágicas" "The Magic Forces" ......... $3.00

25. AMBELAIN - "Adam, Dios Rojo" "Adam, Red God" ......... $4.50

26. AMBELAIN - "La Kabala Práctica" "Practical Kabala" ......... $5.00

27. MARC HAVEN - "El Maestro Philippe" "Master Philippe" ......... $4.00

28. BOSC - "Doctrinas Esotéricas" "Esoteric Doctrines" ......... $3.50

29. BOSC - "La Enseñanza Esotérica" "Esoteric Teaching" ......... $3.00

30. JOLLIVET-CASTELOT - "La Alquimia" "Alchemy" ......... $3.50

31. JOLLIVET-CASTELOT - "Las Teorías y los Símbolos de los Alquimistas" "The Theories and Symbols of the Alchemists" ......... $4.00

32. JOHFRA DE FOREST - "El Ocultismo de la India" "The Occultism of India" ......... $4.50

33. JOHFRA DE FOREST - "Los Grandes Iluminados" "The Great Illuminated Ones" ......... $4.00

34. LEADBEATER - "Los Chakras" "The Chakras" ......... $3.50

35. LEADBEATER - "El Hombre Visible e Invisible" "The Visible and Invisible Man" ......... $4.00

$4.00

34. LEADBEATER - "Los Chakras" "The Chakras" ......... $3.50

35. LEADBEATER - "El Hombre Visible e Invisible" "The Visible and Invisible Man" ......... $4.00

36. ANNIE BESANT - "El Poder del Pensamiento" "The Power of Thought" ......... $2.50

37. ANNIE BESANT - "La Sabiduría Antigua" "Ancient Wisdom" ......... $4.50

38. H. P. BLAVATSKY - "La Voz del Silencio" "The Voice of Silence" ......... $2.00

39. H. P. BLAVATSKY - "Isis sin Velo" "Isis Unveiled" (4 volumes) ......... $20.00

40. H. P. BLAVATSKY - "La Doctrina Secreta" "The Secret Doctrine" (6 volumes) ......... $30.00

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Historical Analysis: This comprehensive catalog represents one of the most extensive collections of esoteric literature available in Spanish during World War II. The systematic organization of GIDEE centers across Argentina and Uruguay demonstrates the sophisticated educational network that characterized mature South American esotericism.

The faculty specializations show remarkable breadth, from Jehel's integration of Cosmogony, Kabala, Alchemy and Magnetism to Asuri Kapila's combination of Yogas, Dietetics and Palmistry. The emphasis on "grades of knowledge" leading to "practical realization" reflects the reformed Martinist emphasis on achievement rather than mere study.

The Martinist Library catalog, featuring 40 major works from Éliphas Lévi through H.P. Blavatsky, provides unprecedented access to the foundational texts of Western esotericism. The inclusion of both French (Papus, Saint-Martin, Fabre d'Olivet) and English (Leadbeater, Besant, Blavatsky) traditions demonstrates the international scope of authentic spiritual education during this period. The pricing structure (from $2.00 to $30.00 for complete sets) shows how these teachings were made accessible to serious students regardless of economic circumstances.

Document 106: Complete Translation Summary - June 1944 Issue

Translation from La Iniciación Vol. 3 No. 26, June 1944

Summary of Complete June 1944 Issue

This document serves as a comprehensive index and summary of the complete translation of "La Iniciación" Volume 3, Number 26, from June 1944. This historic reformist issue has been systematically translated into 10 separate documents covering all major articles and sections.

Historical Significance of June 1944:

This issue represents the convergence of organizational transformation, scientific validation, and educational expansion during World War II's most crucial period:

• D-Day Context: Published as Allied forces landed in Normandy (June 6), the June 9 reforms demonstrated spiritual leadership addressing global transformation
• Gender Equality Leadership: Jehel's definitive establishment of complete spiritual equality for women anticipated modern feminist spirituality by decades

• Eastern-Western Integration: Formal unity of Oriental and Occidental traditions within Martinism preceded the New Age movement by twenty years
• Scientific Validation: Pitágoras's documentation of magnetic orientation effects provided empirical foundation for ancient practices
• Educational Innovation: The GIDEE network's systematic expansion demonstrated how authentic spiritual teaching adapts to changing historical conditions

Revolutionary Organizational Contributions:

The Great Martinist Transformation: Implemented June 9, 1944, these reforms represent the most significant changes in Western esotericism since the original Martinist foundation:

• Elimination of Masonic Influences: Recognition that "the time of secret societies has passed" and initiatic orders must be "profoundly religious"
• Complete Gender Equality: "Definitive refusal to place woman in situation of inferiority" with recognition of "most absolute equality of spiritual possibility"
• Practice Over Theory: Systematic emphasis on "practical steps of realization" rather than academic study
• Eastern-Western Unity: Formal integration acknowledging humanity's "clear appetite" for Oriental teachings
• Universal Rather Than Sectarian: Recognition that all authentic revelations contain "Eternal and Immutable Truth"

Educational Network Expansion: The systematic development of GIDEE centers demonstrates sophisticated understanding of how spiritual education must adapt to serve diverse populations:

• Montevideo Headquarters: Complete faculty covering Occidental and Oriental sciences
• Buenos Aires Center: Full course restoration after wartime disruption
• La Plata Extension: Regional adaptation maintaining academic standards
• Martinist Library: Forty major texts making foundational works accessible in Spanish

Advanced Scientific Integration:

Rational Dietary System: Jehel's three-list method represents one of the most sophisticated nutritional approaches available in 1944:

• pH-Based Food Combining: Scientific understanding that different foods require different digestive environments
• Refined Food Elimination: Prescient recognition that white sugar, white flour, and processed oils cause health problems
• Therapeutic Applications: Specific recommendations for kidney and liver conditions showing medical sophistication
• Spiritual Integration: Recognition that physical health provides foundation for mystical realization

Bioelectric Nutrition Theory: Asuri Kapila's exposition anticipates modern bioelectromagnetics research:

• Cellular Ion Theory: Understanding that positive and negative ions determine all physiological functions
• Temperament Classification: Recognition of Electric, Magnetic, and Neutral constitutional types
• Individual Dietary Requirements: Systematic approach to matching foods with personal electrical/magnetic characteristics

• Yoga-Science Integration: Maha-Asana variations designed to complete electrical circuits in the body

Magnetic Orientation Research: Pitágoras's documentation provides compelling scientific evidence for directional effects:

• Dr. Jules Régnault's Experiments: Quantitative measurements showing 8-10 millimeter organ volume changes based on orientation
• Blood Chemistry Changes: Documented variations in lymphocytes (6.5% to 25%) and other blood components
• Optimal Performance Direction: Scientific confirmation that facing West produces "maximum sensitivity and maximum work"
• Migration Pattern Explanation: Understanding that "great migrations have always succeeded when effected from Orient toward Occident"

Prophetic Social Analysis:

T.M. Janardanam's Religious Organization Essay (written 1936, translated 1944) demonstrates remarkable prescience about spiritual crisis and renewal:

• Diagnosis of Religious Decay: Recognition that religion degenerates when it becomes "merely objective organization, lacking necessary subjective introspection"
• Critique of Spiritual Materialism: Understanding how "extroverted" individuals attack authentic spirituality to justify "libertine methods"
• Hope for Spiritual Renewal: Prophecy that "Lord Mitra Deva" will address the "chaos of the current world" when "forces of destruction are launched at fantastic velocity"
• Integration Necessity: Recognition that authentic religion must be both "spiritual and material" addressing individual and collective needs