La Iniciación (GIDEE) — Vol. 3, No. 27 — July 1944

SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS

Be that as it may, the Coulon case has awakened the attention of researchers who have been able thus, after various experiences and studies, to establish, in strictly scientific and indisputable form, the influence of terrestrial radiations on subjects in "contact" with the soil and their diminution to annihilation on "isolated" subjects. We cannot, in this brief article, to avoid it becoming a small treatise, expose in detail and completely all the experiences realized and all that is known on the subject. We will limit ourselves, then, to exposing the essential and in synthetic form.

Atmospheric Electrical Tension

We know, first of all, that atmospheric electrical tension increases by almost one volt for each centimeter of height from the soil and, consequently, in a subject of 1.60 m. of height, there exists a potential difference between head and feet of 160 volts, difference that, if the subject is in "contact" with earth, gives origin to a weak current that cannot fail to exercise its influence in the organism of the subject.

If, on the contrary, the subject is "isolated," this current due to the potential difference as well as to the charge of electricity produced by vital activity, by muscular movements, frictions between clothing and skin, cannot be discharged into earth. A simple experience demonstrates this very clearly.

Experimental Verification

If one makes a subject sit on an isolating platform and rubs him with a brush, the soil is charged with an electrical potential sufficient to make contract, in appreciable form, if he approaches his finger to the gastrocnemius muscle of a frog previously prepared. Said contraction does not manifest if the subject is not isolated from earth, which demonstrates that the increase of electrical potential is discharged toward earth.

DR. JULES RÉGNAULT'S ADVANCED RESEARCH

A similar demonstration, but much more sensitive, has been given by Dr. Jules Régnault, serving himself with an apparatus denominated electrometer, of Cav. Alberto de Vita, of Rome. This thermoionic tube apparatus is so sensitive that it indicates oscillations in the needle of a milliammeter, when one caresses a cat, and variable from 6 to 15 meters distance according to the fineness of the animal's hair. Thus Dr. Régnault relates to us his experiences with said apparatus:

Systematic Measurements

Thus Dr. Régnault relates to us his experiences with said apparatus:

Systematic Measurements

"To study the electrical charge produced on a man by a determined movement, I have situated myself at 50 centimeters from the apparatus and have made the flexion movement of the knee articulation until raising the foot to 25 centimeters from the ground, then extending the leg to place the foot at 5 centimeters from the ground, and I have repeated this movement with the approximate rhythm of one movement per second. When I placed myself on an ebonite plate of 4 millimeters thickness, isolating myself from earth, I provoked a deviation of the needle of 17 small divisions corresponding to 17 hundredths of a milliampere.

"When I placed myself on a brick, the deviation was no more than three small divisions.

"When I placed myself on an aluminum plate connected by means of a conducting cable to the cable of my telephone connected to earth, I produced no deviation of the needle."

As can be verified, the simple flexion movement of the leg was sufficient to charge him with electricity when he was isolated from earth, charge that no longer manifested when he was in "contact" with earth by the simple fact of discharging immediately toward it.

PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS

The fact of being isolated or in contact with earth is not, then, indifferent. It would be very interesting to study what are the physiological and psychological modifications produced by individuals, according to whether they are or are not in contact with earth. It would seem at first sight that the increase of potential that is produced by being isolated should produce disturbances of nervous and psychological nature, as Achéff affirms in his novel "S.O.S. Le monde à la dérive," when he believes to verify them in men who live for long time isolated from earth, traveling in cars isolated by pneumatics, linoleum carpets, etc. Achéff enumerates the procedures that could be employed to establish for the longest possible time this contact and, among them, the use during the night, of a belt or bracelet connected to earth.

HUMAN POLARITY EFFECTS

But it is not sufficient that man be connected to earth. Due to the existence of a human polarity that presents inverse disposition according to whether it deals with masculine or feminine sex, it is not indifferent which part of the body can be connected to earth.

In effect, the various experiences that in this sense have been realized manifest appreciable differences.

If the two feet or the two hands connected to earth are in contact, or if the two sides of the body are connected by a metallic conductor, producing in this manner a closed circuit, the oscillometric amplitude and the obtuseness of organs to percussion are modified. This shows that the two sides of the body are charged with contrary signs.

Detailed Polarity Measurements

This shows that the two sides of the body are charged with contrary signs.

Detailed Polarity Measurements

If a subject is, facing West, with feet separated and with arms away from the body, and fingers extended, the approach to the fingers of an aluminum electrode connected to earth produces a deviation of the oscillometric index that increases if it approaches the fingers of the left hand; for example from 4 to 6, and diminishes if it approaches the fingers of the right hand (from 4 to 2). So that, in man, the negative charge in correspondence of the left hand, is increased with contact with earth also negative and the positive charge of the right hand, would be in part neutralized with contact with earth of negative sign.

The complete contrary occurs if the experiment subject is a woman.

Organ-Specific Effects

Other variations manifest if the point of the body that is connected to earth is one or another zone of exaltation of a reflex.

If, for example, excitation is produced in correspondence to the second lumbar vertebra, the zone of obtuseness of liver and spleen diminishes, but, if this zone is connected to earth by means of an aluminum electrode and a conducting wire, the superior limit of this obtuseness increases by more than three centimeters.

If it is the respiratory center that is connected to earth, the limit of pulmonary sonority in correspondence of the scapular line lowers by four centimeters.

If it is the seventh cervical vertebra (at the level of which vagotonia is verified) or the intervertebral space existing between the 3rd and 4th dorsal vertebrae (at the level of which sympathicotonia is modified) that are connected to earth, variations of the cardiac obtuseness zone are obtained and a diminution of sympathicotonia that, on the contrary, an excitation of the mentioned intervertebral space, increases.

THE FUTURE OF BIODYNAMIC RESEARCH

As can be verified, these most interesting scientific studies, begun only a few years ago, promise to contribute powerfully to knowledge of human biodynamism in its relation to the variation of external energies, a most important part of human physiology that had not been studied in the past due to the predominance of the anatomopathological school. In effect, if it is important to know the most microscopic variations of form or structure of the various cells that compose tissues, much more important is to know the vital or biodynamic variations of those forms or structures.

"To the study of cellular deformations and chemical modifications of humors," writes Dr. Jules Régnault, "must succeed the study of electronic (or dynamic) states characterized by a polarity, a potentiality and a determined period or rhythm."

Specialized Research Apparatus

Jules Régnault, "must succeed the study of electronic (or dynamic) states characterized by a polarity, a potentiality and a determined period or rhythm."

Specialized Research Apparatus

For these studies on isolation or contact with earth of man or different parts of his body, as well as of the influence, in these experimental conditions, of various energetic radiations, Dr. Régnault devised and constructed in 1927 an apparatus that he denominated "Pantin aux réflexes."

For these same studies on animals, Prof. Tchijevsky has realized many experiences on the influence of ionization of air on rats enclosed in cages isolated from earth.

For these studies on the prejudicial influences that on living beings can manifest the stay over orographic variations of terrain, presence of subterranean currents, etc., many experiences have been realized in Germany. From these experiences it would result that radiations emanated from terrain in determined regions would alter health and even provoke cancer.

For these same studies on the influence of isolation and contact with earth in plants, Dr. Régnault and Prof. of agriculture Larvaron, of Rennes, have realized other experiences.

CONCLUSION: THE VINDICATION OF ANCIENT WISDOM

We are, then, on the good path, and we hope that these methodical studies and experiences will make us know, in their scientific aspect, what from the most ancient times the initiates have always affirmed about cosmic and telluric influences on living beings.

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Historical Analysis: This groundbreaking research by Pitágoras S∴I∴ represents some of the most advanced bioelectromagnetic investigation available in 1944. The detailed documentation of the Johnny Coulon phenomenon provides compelling evidence for how terrestrial contact affects human bioelectrical systems in ways that mainstream science was decades from understanding.

The systematic measurements by Dr. Jules Régnault—showing 17 milliampere deviations when isolated versus zero when earthed—demonstrate sophisticated understanding of how the human body functions as an electrical system influenced by environmental conditions. The recognition that men and women show opposite polarity patterns (negative left/positive right in men, reversed in women) anticipates modern research in bioelectromagnetics and gender-specific physiological differences.

Most significantly, the integration of ancient mythological wisdom (Antaeus and Hercules) with modern scientific methodology shows how authentic esoteric teaching bridges traditional knowledge with contemporary investigation. The conclusion that these studies vindicate "what from the most ancient times the initiates have always affirmed about cosmic and telluric influences" demonstrates mature understanding that spiritual teachings often encode empirical knowledge later validated by scientific research.

The conclusion that these studies vindicate "what from the most ancient times the initiates have always affirmed about cosmic and telluric influences" demonstrates mature understanding that spiritual teachings often encode empirical knowledge later validated by scientific research.

The recognition that "much more important" than studying cellular structure is understanding "vital or biodynamic variations" points toward the emerging field of energy medicine and demonstrates how authentic spiritual science addresses the living processes that mechanistic medicine often overlooks.

Document 114: Complete Translation Summary - July 1944 Issue

Translation from La Iniciación Vol. 3 No. 27, July 1944

Summary of Complete July 1944 Issue

This document serves as a comprehensive index and summary of the complete translation of "La Iniciación" Volume 3, Number 27, from July 1944. This extraordinary mystical-scientific issue has been systematically translated into 10 separate documents covering all major articles and sections.

Historical Significance of July 1944:

This issue represents the convergence of mystical vision, practical instruction, and scientific validation during World War II's climactic summer period:

• Battle of Normandy Context: Published as Allied forces fought to establish European foothold, demonstrating spiritual work's continuity during military crisis
• International Spiritual Cooperation: Ramanuja's contribution from the United States shows authentic spiritual networks transcending wartime disruptions
• French Martinist Golden Age Access: Michelet's complete ceremonial text provides direct connection to Papus-era magical practices
• Scientific-Spiritual Integration: Pitágoras's bioelectromagnetic research bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary laboratory investigation
• Prophetic Religious Vision: Janardam's 1937 essay on future world religion proves remarkably prescient regarding late 20th-century spiritual evolution

Revolutionary Spiritual Contributions:

Complete Kabbalistic Invocation: Michelet's systematic progression through all Ten Divine Names represents one of the most complete ceremonial magical texts available in Spanish translation:

• Ain Soph Recognition: Understanding that divine manifestation emerges from "primordial modality of Being" whose differentiation creates both life and "source of universal evil"
• Sephirothic Progression: Systematic alignment with cosmic principles from Eheieh through Adonai Melech
• Practical Ceremonial Method: Complete instructions for consciousness alignment with divine emanation through ritual invocation
• Ultimate Achievement: Recognition that the goal is conscious participation in cosmic evolution where "Great Pan is alive"

Universal Awakening Teaching: Ramanuja's profound analysis from wartime America demonstrates how authentic spiritual instruction transcends cultural boundaries:

• Diagnosis of Spiritual Sleep: Recognition that most people live in "semi-eternal sleep of things" while believing themselves awake
• Feeling Versus Reasoning: Understanding that "reasoning makes a scientific brain which serves little to humanity, while feeling makes the scientific brain a genius"
• Pain as Spiritual Tool: Recognition that suffering serves as "marvelous tool" converting consciousness from pleasure-seeking to authentic feeling
• Love as Ultimate Method: Teaching that "love is the only artificer capable of dematerializing" the veil hiding truth

Complete Human Constitution System: Jehel's comprehensive chart represents the most systematic correlation of Eastern-Western anthropological terminology available in esoteric literature:

• Seven Principles Integration: Complete explanation of how physical, astral, and psychic bodies interact through seven distinct principles
• Cross-Cultural Validation: Systematic correlation of Egyptian, Hindu, Chinese, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Theosophical, and Occult terminologies
• Practical Application Framework: Clear understanding of which principles can exit the body versus those that remain, providing foundation for mediumship and initiatic practices
• Evolutionary Goal Recognition: Understanding that the ultimate aim is spiritualization of all lower principles under divine guidance

Advanced Scientific Integration:

Bioelectromagnetic Research Breakthrough: Pitágoras's documentation of the Johnny Coulon phenomenon represents pioneering investigation in human bioelectrical systems:

• Terrestrial Contact Effects: Scientific demonstration that earthed subjects show increased "muscular dynamism" versus isolated subjects
• Gender-Specific Polarity: Discovery that men and women exhibit opposite electrical polarity patterns (negative left/positive right in men, reversed in women)
• Organ-Specific Responses: Documentation of how connecting different body points to earth produces specific physiological changes
• Ancient Wisdom Validation: Recognition that modern research confirms "what from most ancient times initiates have always affirmed about cosmic and telluric influences"

Astrological Systematization: Surya's comprehensive Taurus analysis demonstrates the scholarly depth of traditional planetary knowledge:

• Multi-Level Correspondence: Integration of symbolic, kabbalistic, physical, and psychological interpretations
• Decanate Analysis: Detailed explanation of how 10-degree sections modify basic sign characteristics through planetary rulers
• Face Interpretation: Systematic analysis of 5-degree divisions showing specific physical and character traits
• Practical Application Emphasis: Recognition that astrological knowledge serves psychological understanding and spiritual development rather than fatalistic prediction

Prophetic Religious Analysis: T.M. Janardam's 1937 essay proves remarkably accurate in forecasting spiritual evolution:

• Religious Convergence: Recognition that authentic spirituality must provide "maximum common integral" where all traditions converge while preserving individual characteristics
• Diagnosis of Spiritual Decay: Understanding that religions degenerate into "fossilized remains" when separated from direct realization through "Yoga science"
• Coming Avatar Teaching: Prophecy of "Avatar Lord Mitra Deva" appearing during global crisis to eliminate obstacles to spiritual achievement
• Universal Spiritual Need: Recognition that "not only India; the entire World is clamoring for this nectar of Suddha Dharma"