La Iniciación (GIDEE) — Vol. 4, No. 34 — February 1945

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Title Page and Table of Contents

Original Title: La Iniciación - Año IV, Febrero de 1945, Nº 34

Monthly Publication of the Independent Group of Esoteric Studies

Mensuario del Grupo Independiente de Estudios Esotéricos

Montevideo, Uruguay

Translation Document 1 of 10

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INITIATIC SECTION

Page 4 - The 6th Race or Olympic Race (Lorelair S.I.)

Page 6 - Comments on the First Degree of Martinism: Historical-chronological notes on the Martinist Order (Pitágoras S.I.)

Page 8 - Practical Course in Judicial Astrology (Surya, S.I.)

Page 11 - Principles of Yoga Mudra (Asuri Kapila, S.I.)

Page 15 - Maha Boddhi Sangha (A. Kapila S.I.)

Page 17 - Suddha Dharma Mandalam. The Avatar of Bhagavan Mitra Deva (Swami Subrahmaniananda)

LITERARY SECTION

Page 21 - The Miracle (by Andrea Majocchi, translated by Pitágoras S.I.)

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The 6th Race or Olympic Race (Part 1)

The Evolutionary Destiny of Humanity

Lecture by V.H. Lorelair, S.I.

Delivered February 13, 1944, on the occasion of installing the portrait of V.M. Cedaior in the Temple of Tatúa Vivekananda (Porto Alegre - Brazil)

Some time ago, when Cedaior was still—physically—our brother and companion on the journey, I had begun to make known here a selection of lectures by the Persian philosopher Iranschaehr, whom we both greatly venerated.

The title of the last one was: "The necessity of Esotericism in our times." It spoke of the gravity of the current moment, of the dangers that threaten the new generation, if we did not succeed in giving them, under new form, the old doctrines and ancient wisdom, in such a way that would unite science with religion and simultaneously satisfy reason and heart. It pleased me greatly to bring you those lectures, for it was a way of presenting what is our own conviction—and what I consider Cedaior's mission—using the words of others.

Initially, given that the first condition of esoteric spiritualism is tolerance and understanding of our fellow beings, without which Fraternity, virtue of future epochs, cannot be realized.

I was going to translate the second part of that work, when I was moved to verify how it seemed to speak of Cedaior and his Mission. I could not have read you that lecture without speaking of him, of his ideal that—together, we had embraced—but I feared that in speaking of his personal mission, it would be interpreted as proselytism, and... I remained silent. But when Cedaior left us—on this plane—and now, when each day I see realized something of what he taught us, I believe I can read this part and speak as a disciple, without qualms. I will continue, then, from the point where we left the theme:

THE GUIDES OF ESOTERICISM

Says Iranschaehr:

But when Cedaior left us—on this plane—and now, when each day I see realized something of what he taught us, I believe I can read this part and speak as a disciple, without qualms. I will continue, then, from the point where we left the theme:

THE GUIDES OF ESOTERICISM

Says Iranschaehr:

"Gratitude toward God and the Masters is the second obligation in every esoteric school. Gratitude toward God is shown by Divine Love in all our words, actions and thoughts. Active charity is the best means of proving our gratitude toward God.

"Gratitude toward the Masters: we prove it by recognition of their dignity and their sacrifice, following their words and examples.

"Already, from the beginning of human culture, and until today, there have always existed souls who, in spiritual evolution, had risen higher than their sisters. Those souls were advanced beyond their epoch; they already possessed within themselves the seeds of future states of culture. They knew the laws and truth, which, for the senses of their contemporaries, were still unattainable.

"Their psychic forces were more developed and their spiritual eyes were more open. Their intellect was relatively more free and more endowed with Cosmic Consciousness than in others.

"The strings of their Heart's harp were so subtle, so sensitive and tuned, that they could feel and make resonate the most delicate vibrations of the spiritual world. They had made of their heart, through multiple incarnations, like a sensitive disc on which the divine images of the superior spheres could be engraved.

"Such souls were always the precursors of the new era, those who traced the path for new ideals and more evolved cultures.

"To these heralds of spiritual Light, humanity has always remained greatly indebted. Their lives and actions remained—for centuries—incomprehensible or mysterious to their contemporaries. How many times did those souls sacrifice their lives for the expansion of divine ideals!

"It is in the coming century that humanity will live its resurrection, and many new laws will still be taught, and many spiritual forces will be given, that humanity today could not bear nor understand, for example: the memory of past lives..."

THE MISSION OF CEDAIOR

Let us leave, now, the text of Master Iranschaehr, for we have arrived at the point that refers to Cedaior: New laws will still be taught and new spiritual forces will be given to humanity, providing it, among other qualities: the memory of past lives. This is, precisely, what is found in the "Libro de las Leyes de Vayú" (Book of the Laws of Vayu), which Cedaior considered his principal work. The new scientific and psychic laws, which explain the development of a new human race, crystallization and synthesis of those of the past and the one that will populate the sixth Continent.

The new scientific and psychic laws, which explain the development of a new human race, crystallization and synthesis of those of the past and the one that will populate the sixth Continent.

Such sixth Continent already rises in the Pacific Ocean; a few days ago we had proof of this theory of Cedaior, now accepted by official science; the recent earthquake of San Juan (Argentina), like most of those that occur in the West of the continent, was tectonic and not volcanic. This means that such earthquakes occur due to great "voids" that are produced in the interior of the earth, as a consequence of elevations or eruptions occurring in other places, probably near the place of the tectonic terrain, which, in the cited case, was not noticed for probably being within the Ocean.

In truth, we witness a grandiose spectacle of Nature. While on one side there is the collapse of civilizations and peoples and great modifications in the terrestrial surface, causing said seismic movements, a new continent is emerging, near us, and the sufferings of all nations bring to our shores, families from the old continent.

THE OLYMPIC RACE

To the race that will populate the Pacific Continent, Cedaior called—by indication of his Master—: Olympic Race, because it is "there and in it that will reincarnate all the powerful Entities that once formed the Olympuses of the various Religions of the past." In it, which will be called the Great Race, as the 6th will be the Great Continent, will return all the Adept Masters, Apostles and Great Initiates and that race will represent a more elevated and beautiful expression of human life.

Someone will ask: What interests us in what will happen after centuries or millennia?

It interests us because, in this continent, is currently being born the sub-race of the Fifth Root Race that will give the precursors of the Sixth, and which therefore is called Primitive Olympic Sub-Race, or pre-Olympic. The 5-pointed star is the symbol that represents man of the 5th Race, or of concrete mind. The 6-pointed star represents the 6th Race, the man of abstract mind, endowed with the 6th sense, and, in Kabbalah, "6" is Love and Altruism.

THE CURRENT TRANSITION

Since we are the "last" of the fifth and the precursors of the sixth, we must have realized faculties of the 5th and try to develop in ourselves the abstract mind. According to the law that Cedaior explained in his book, not all of us are yet conscious of the abstract mind, but each "current" life gives us the possibility of laying the foundations. It will surely be through Love and Altruism, and therefore there is no higher maxim, to help us advance on the Path of Evolution than that so simple and so grandiose...and so difficult to realize on earth:

LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

THE ESOTERIC SIGNIFICANCE

It will surely be through Love and Altruism, and therefore there is no higher maxim, to help us advance on the Path of Evolution than that so simple and so grandiose...and so difficult to realize on earth:

LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

THE ESOTERIC SIGNIFICANCE

This remarkable teaching reveals the intersection of geological, racial, and spiritual evolution occurring during the mid-20th century transition. The reference to Cedaior's "Libro de las Leyes de Vayú" indicates a comprehensive system of knowledge dealing with the subtle forces governing human development.

The Pacific Continent: The emergence of new land masses in the Pacific represents not merely physical change but the preparation of appropriate conditions for the manifestation of evolved human consciousness. The earthquake patterns validate ancient knowledge through modern geological understanding.

The Olympic Race: The term "Olympic" connects this teaching to the classical tradition while indicating that the sixth race will represent the return of divine consciousness to physical manifestation. The "powerful Entities" returning are the advanced souls who guided earlier civilizations and who will incarnate to establish the new spiritual culture.

The Symbolic Stars: The progression from 5-pointed to 6-pointed star reveals the consciousness evolution from rational mind to intuitive wisdom, from personality-centered to soul-centered existence. The association with Love and Altruism indicates that this transition depends not on intellectual development alone but on the cultivation of universal compassion.

The Present Preparation: The teaching emphasizes that this evolutionary transformation is not a distant future possibility but a current process requiring conscious participation. Those living at this transitional moment bear special responsibility for preparing the conditions necessary for the sixth race manifestation.

This vision bridges theosophical evolution teaching with practical spiritual development, showing how cosmic processes manifest through individual transformation.

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Comments on the First Degree of Martinism (Continuation)

Historical-Chronological Notes on the Martinist Order

By Pitágoras, S.I.

The Order of the Elect Cohens disappears as a visible organization and the Cohens, although they have entered Masonic Lodges of the Grand Orient or of Strict Observance or among the Philalethes themselves, continue, however, depending on an unknown chief at least until the year 1807.

In this year, in effect, Bacon de la Chevalerie, writing to the Marquis of Chefdeblen, speaks of the "absolute silence of the Elect Cohens, always operating, under the greatest reserve in execution of the supreme orders of Master G.Z.W.J."

In this year, in effect, Bacon de la Chevalerie, writing to the Marquis of Chefdeblen, speaks of the "absolute silence of the Elect Cohens, always operating, under the greatest reserve in execution of the supreme orders of Master G.Z.W.J."

Despite the minute searches conducted by Fabre, it has not been possible to identify the person of this hidden Sovereign Master under those initials, but his guidance must have been effective because the R.C. continued performing initiations for the Order, although it no longer existed as an organized body.

THE TRANSITIONAL PERIOD (1880-1807)

With the disappearance of the Order of the Elect Cohens as a visible and efficient organization in 1880, we can, without taking into account the isolated or different activities of the Cohens in other Masonic or spiritualist organizations in the following years, consider as closed the first great period of the history of Martinism which, from the name of its founder, we have denominated Martinesism.

Born in 1767, this movement has had, as a salient characteristic, during the 13 years of its existence, an activity developed in the magical and ritualistic sense, activity that should be the logical and natural consequence of the orientation of the one who gave it impulse: Martines de Pasqually.

THE EMERGENCE OF THREE STREAMS

We have seen how the activities of Jean Baptiste Willermoz and the Cohens of Lyon and Strasbourg were to have as a consequence and at the same time, the progressive distancing of the Cohens from the primitive organization and orientation and the gradual creation of that influence which was to arrive, as we will see, at the creation of the grades of the Profession in Strict Observance, that is, that spiritualist movement that we will study later under the denomination of Willermozism.

But, on the other hand, not all the Cohens followed the orientation of Willermoz and preferred to follow the mystical contemplative path that Saint-Martin pointed out to them. From this other tendency originated that other orientation which gave Saint-Martin to primitive Martinesism and which we will study in due time under the denomination of Martinism.

Although these two movements have marched parallel in time, we will speak of Martinism only after having dealt with Willermozism, whether to better individualize them, or because, due to their different characteristics, while Willermozism is full of events of utmost importance by virtue of operating in the Masonic and social plane, Martinism, due to its activities in the intellectual, literary, mystical and spiritual plane, not in a formal organization but individually, will consequently be much less rich in events but no less vital.

THE PHILOSOPHICAL IMPLICATIONS

THE PHILOSOPHICAL IMPLICATIONS

This transitional period reveals fundamental principles about how authentic spiritual currents maintain continuity across historical disruptions. The mysterious Master "G.Z.W.J." represents the hidden guidance that operates behind visible institutions, ensuring that essential teachings survive even when outer forms dissolve.

The Triple Differentiation: The emergence of three distinct streams from the original Martinist impulse—continuing Martinesism, Willermozian Templarism, and Saint-Martinian mysticism—illustrates how single spiritual impulses naturally differentiate to serve varying human needs and temperaments.

Visible vs. Invisible Organization: The continuation of Cohen initiations despite the Order's formal dissolution demonstrates that true spiritual authority transcends institutional structures. Authentic initiation depends on inner realization rather than external authorization.

Historical Methodology: Pitágoras's careful chronological documentation serves not merely academic interest but provides practical guidance for understanding how esoteric movements adapt to changing historical circumstances while preserving essential elements.

THE THREE CHARACTERISTICS

Martinesism (1767-1880): Characterized by theurgical practice, ceremonial magic, and direct contact with spiritual entities. This represents the foundation phase where basic practices and principles are established.

Willermozism (1772 onward): Characterized by Masonic integration, social influence, and organizational development. This represents the institutional phase where esoteric principles are adapted to work within existing structures.

Martinism (1775 onward): Characterized by individual mystical development, literary expression, and contemplative practice. This represents the philosophical phase where inner realization takes precedence over external activity.

THE HIDDEN CONTINUITY

The reference to Cohen activities continuing under hidden guidance until 1807 (a span of 27 years after organizational dissolution) reveals how authentic spiritual currents maintain vitality through periods when public manifestation becomes impossible or inappropriate.

The initials "G.Z.W.J." likely represent a formula or title rather than a personal name, indicating a function that could be filled by different individuals as circumstances required. This principle of "succession through realization rather than appointment" characterizes genuine esoteric lineages.

This historical analysis provides crucial understanding for contemporary esoteric movements facing similar challenges of maintaining authentic transmission while adapting to changing cultural and political conditions.

(To be continued)

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Practical Course in Judicial Astrology

(To be continued)

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Practical Course in Judicial Astrology

Sagittarius: The Centaur's Wisdom and Authority

Teachings of Surya S.I.

Let us proceed to examine the influences of the 9th Sign of the Zodiac:

SAGITTARIUS, OR THE SAGITTARIUS OR CENTAUR

This constellation, in its symbolic aspect, presents a double nature, for it symbolizes reward or punishment, as well as the sport of the hunt.

It is found described under the figure of a Centaur, with his bow drawn, ready to shoot the arrow. For that reason it was made that the Centaur represented the sports of autumn: hunting "à courre" etc. Such Centaur is also symbol of authority and wisdom. Mackey, in speaking of said sign, expresses: "However, the starry Centaur, draws his bow to show his feeling about what you have done here below."

THE KABBALISTIC CORRESPONDENCE

Kabbalistically, the sign of Sagittarius represents the thighs of the Great Universal Man and therefore represents the muscular base of locomotion in humanity. It is the emblem of stability, foundation and physical power. It represents, also, the centers of authority and command, physical, external. Sagittarius, on the esoteric planisphere, is occupied by Joseph: "His bow resides in his strength, says the patriarch, and the arms of his hands were made robust."

It represents, still, the powers "of the Church and the State" and the necessity of legal codes: civil, military and religious. It shows us the organizational faculties of humanity and the absolute necessity of "powers that BE," in this or that degree of development. We see in Joseph, the master and Egyptian legislator, the realized type of royal authority. The mystic gem of this influence is the carbuncle, which is a talisman of great power for those born under this sign. Sagittarius is the densest emanation of the trigon of Fire and is the constellation of Jupiter.

THE INTELLECTUAL PLANE

On the Intellectual Plane, Sagittarius represents the organizing faculty of the spirit: therefore it indicates by its influence the external faculties of command, discipline and obedience to the authority that governs material institutions. Individuals born under such influence are loyal, patriotic, submissive to law. They are generous and free, energetic and fighting, of lively temperament, they ambition a position of power, being charitable toward the oppressed or afflicted. They possess strong conservative tendencies, their principal intellectual characteristic being: rapidity of decision, cold blood and ability in commanding or directing others.

THE PHYSICAL PLANE

On the physical plane, this sign commonly produces well-formed persons, of stature higher than average, of sanguine complexion, oval face, brilliant chestnut hair, clear and lively eyes; in summary, sympathetic persons.

THE PHYSICAL PLANE

On the physical plane, this sign commonly produces well-formed persons, of stature higher than average, of sanguine complexion, oval face, brilliant chestnut hair, clear and lively eyes; in summary, sympathetic persons.

Those born under this influence are of active, energetic character, lovers of sports or pleasures in nature; they are animating, jovial, free and benevolent. Among plants, Sagittarius rules: agrimony, betony and mallow. Among stones: turquoise and all stones with mixture of green and red.

THE DECANATES OF SAGITTARIUS ON THE ASCENDANT

(According to Julevno)

Sagittarius grants, in general mode, certain physical beauty, well-proportioned body, agreeable aspect, tendency to baldness, rather elevated stature, high forehead, large nose, elongated face, bluish or grayish eyes, or of clear tones when they are chestnut. Character: frank, loyal, lover of what is sturdy and honorable, despising the vile and danger, dedicated and generous. Taste for hunting, sports and games. This sign has special influence over the thighs, buttocks and muscles and has Jupiter as regent or lord.

The first decanate (first 10 degrees) is governed by Mercury; it indicates much versatility or intelligence, right judgment, many aptitudes but with lack of method and fixed direction. Many sorrows in matrimonial life, struggles and oppositions. It promises success through one's own merit, through the study of natural sciences and philosophy.

The second decanate (degrees 11 to 20) is under the influence of the Moon; it indicates rich imagination, taste for travels, tendency to establish oneself abroad and probability of dying outside one's homeland. It indicates success, fortune, inheritance and protection or direction from superior women.

The third decanate (degrees 21 to 30) is ruled by Saturn; it indicates sober temperament, ponderous and philosophical spirit, which represses the force of passions. Fortune will be difficult to obtain, but it is secure. Success in literary or scientific works. It also produces artisans in metals.

THE FACES OF SAGITTARIUS

If we consider the "FACES" OF SAGITTARIUS (divisions of 5°), we will see that, according to classical opinions collected by Dr. Salmón, they indicate:

FACE 1st (0° to 5°): Elevated stature, wide shoulders, strong trunk, long face, high forehead, marked eyebrows, swarthy complexion or with freckles, wide nose and mouth. The hair is somewhat wavy. If Mars is found in this sign, it produces a mark or scar on the face.

FACE 2nd (6° to 10°): Person of medium stature, well proportioned, face well fleshed, light chestnut, blonde or reddish hair, dark eyes and thick mouth and nose. The fixed star "Antares" is found here, it is of Mercury-Mars vibration and produces activity and success.

FACE 2nd (6° to 10°): Person of medium stature, well proportioned, face well fleshed, light chestnut, blonde or reddish hair, dark eyes and thick mouth and nose. The fixed star "Antares" is found here, it is of Mercury-Mars vibration and produces activity and success.

FACE 3rd (11° to 15°): Medium or low stature, chubby of body and face, well-formed members, beautiful complexion, grayish or chestnut eyes, scarce, clear eyebrows. The hair is usually straight, the mouth is small and lips thin. This face, which has influence of Saturn and Venus, does not grant much happiness.

FACE 4th (16° to 20°): Strong, robust, large person; long face with freckles, dull complexion, sunken eyes, wide forehead, dark hair. Thin lips, voluminous nose, long arms and modest attitude.

FACE 5th (21° to 25°): Medium stature, well proportioned, clear complexion, large and grayish or clear eyes, thin lips, cordial aspect. The first degree of this face makes the hair dark or black.

FACE 6th (26° to 30°): Tall person, amiable aspect. Round face, clear rosy complexion, features with certain grace and somewhat aquiline nose. This face usually produces workers and artisans in metals.

THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION

Beyond the technical correspondences, Sagittarius represents the principle of philosophical wisdom and righteous authority in human consciousness. Its influence brings the capacity to organize knowledge into coherent systems and to exercise power with justice and benevolence.

The Centaur symbol reveals the dual nature that must be integrated: the animal vitality (horse) and human wisdom (archer). The drawn bow represents the focused will ready to release the arrow of directed purpose toward its destined target.

The association with Jupiter, the "Greater Benefic," indicates that Sagittarian influence tends toward expansion, generosity, and the elevation of consciousness. When well-developed, this produces the natural leader, teacher, or lawgiver who serves the common good through organized wisdom.

The connection to Joseph in the esoteric planisphere is particularly significant, representing the power to organize resources wisely during times of abundance to prepare for periods of scarcity—a form of prophetic foresight essential for true leadership.

THE SHADOW TENDENCIES

When Sagittarian energy is misdirected, it can manifest as:

• Dogmatism masquerading as wisdom
• Authoritarianism rather than authentic leadership
• Excessive attachment to outdated systems
• Moral self-righteousness that judges others harshly
• Tendency to promise more than can be delivered

The various faces reveal these different potentials, showing how the same basic energy can manifest constructively or destructively depending on other factors in the natal chart and the individual's level of development.

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Practical Course in Judicial Astrology (Continuation)

Sagittarius Analysis Part 2: Character Types and Professional Destinies

Teachings of Surya S.I.

INFLUENCE OF THE FACES OF SAGITTARIUS IN THE ASCENDANT

(According to old authors)

First face: Sober, honest, amiable character, of few words, lover of peace, serviceable and with tendency to melancholy.

Second: Religious, honest and loyal person, friend of faith, study and justice.

Third: Jovial, good person, lover of duty and honorable, active, of good constitution, who will live for many years.

Fourth: Proud, lover of flattery, trafficker in religion, hypocritical.

Fifth: Violent, inconstant, deceiving, talkative, witty and crude in words.

Sixth: Just, sincere, loyal and dedicated but changeable, friend of social life, lively and passionate.

THE FACES OF SAGITTARIUS ON THE MIDHEAVEN:

First face: Grants success and certain fame.

Second: Many friends and success as doctor, priest or magistrate.

Third: Feminine protection, many friendships, ecclesiastical or administrative dignities.

Fourth: Discredit or ruin caused by frequenting vulgar women.

Fifth: Many sorrows in sentimental matters or displeasures through imprudence.

Sixth: Can achieve a function in the Army or in the Church, but without great distinction. This face usually indicates doctors, chemists, pharmacists and druggists.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE TENDENCY

It is a general tendency of Sagittarius the "administration" and therefore those born in this sign have the capacity, tendency or opportunity to administer goods or money belonging to others. According to the face in which they are born and the aspects, they will do it "well or badly," but the tendency exists in almost all of them.

THE DEEPER SIGNIFICANCE OF SAGITTARIAN ADMINISTRATION

This remarkable observation about Sagittarius's administrative tendency reveals profound insights into the sign's essential nature. The management of others' resources represents a form of stewardship that requires both practical wisdom and moral integrity.

The Jupiter Influence: As ruler of Sagittarius, Jupiter brings the expansive, generous quality that makes Sagittarian types natural administrators of collective resources. Their vision extends beyond personal gain to encompass the welfare of the communities they serve.

The Joseph Archetype: The biblical Joseph, assigned to Sagittarius in the esoteric planisphere, exemplifies perfect administration. His management of Egypt's resources during seven years of plenty to prepare for seven years of famine demonstrates the prophetic foresight and practical wisdom characteristic of evolved Sagittarian consciousness.

His management of Egypt's resources during seven years of plenty to prepare for seven years of famine demonstrates the prophetic foresight and practical wisdom characteristic of evolved Sagittarian consciousness.

Moral Responsibility: The notation that Sagittarian administration can be "well or badly" executed according to aspects and face placement emphasizes that this sign's power brings corresponding responsibility. The same organizational ability that can preserve and multiply resources can also squander or misappropriate them.

PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS

The detailed analysis of faces reveals specific professional aptitudes:

Religious and Educational Careers (Faces 1, 2, 3): The natural teaching ability and connection to higher truth makes Sagittarian types effective priests, educators, and philosophers. Their ability to organize and present complex information serves the transmission of wisdom.

Legal and Administrative Roles (Faces 2, 3, 6): The combination of justice-seeking and organizational skill produces effective magistrates, administrators, and public servants. Their respect for law and order serves social stability.

Medical and Chemical Sciences (Face 6): The systematic approach to healing and the analytical capacity for dealing with substances reflects Sagittarian precision applied to service professions.

Military Leadership (Face 6): The combination of authority, organization, and strategic thinking serves military applications, though the text notes "without great distinction," suggesting competence rather than brilliance in this area.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE FACES

The progression from First to Sixth Face reveals different stages of Sagittarian development:

Early Stages (Faces 1-2): Emphasis on personal virtue, honesty, religious feeling, and service. These represent the foundation qualities necessary for later authority.

Middle Stages (Faces 3-4): Development of social confidence and leadership ability, but also potential for pride, hypocrisy, and exploitation of religious or philosophical authority.

Advanced Stages (Faces 5-6): Integration of practical skills with spiritual values, though Face 5 shows possible regression into crude materialism, while Face 6 represents successful synthesis of wisdom and practical service.

THE MIDHEAVEN APPLICATIONS

The analysis of Sagittarian faces on the Midheaven (career and reputation) shows how these character traits manifest in public life:

• Success through Merit (Faces 1, 2): Recognition comes through demonstrated competence and integrity
• Social Achievement (Face 3): Success through networking and institutional connections
• Potential Scandal (Faces 4, 5): Warning about how Sagittarian excess can lead to professional downfall
• Steady Service (Face 6): Reliable but unspectacular professional achievement

THE EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE

This astrological analysis reveals Sagittarius as representing humanity's development from tribal organization to universal law. The sign bridges the personal achievement focus of Leo with the universal service orientation of Aquarius.

The administrative tendency reflects the evolutionary necessity for consciousness that can organize individual efforts toward collective goals—the essential quality needed for the transition from personality-centered to soul-centered living.

Understanding these Sagittarian qualities provides practical guidance for those with strong ninth sign emphasis, helping them recognize both their natural gifts and potential pitfalls in the development of conscious leadership and service.

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Principles of Yoga Mudra

The Mysterious, Mystical and Silent Language of the Spirit

By Asuri Kapila S.I.

This brief article on Yoga Mudra should not be brought to light since these themes form a very advanced part of the Yogas that we propose to publish in book form.

The comprehension and assimilation of this magical silent language is not, naturally, easy to interpret, it being necessary to have developed a supersensitivity with respect to plastic forms in addition to a possibility of development of etheric vision that permits, thus, seeing, feeling and living the mysterious, mystical and sacred language developed by the inhabitants of the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh dimensions of space.

This article is dedicated to all those who have already rendered true worship to beauty and to those who, although they have not developed a vision of the superphysical world, have an exquisite sensitivity that permits them, at least, to vibrate harmoniously with that world of marvels, first step toward realization.

THE NATURE OF MUDRAS

The name mudras has been given to a set of secret signs that are made with the hands and fingers. Mudras are also "mystical seals" projected in the ether by means of hands and fingers, creating thus, in space, true magnetic points of protection, projection and irradiation that are, for the true initiate and magus, points of support for their mystical work and their relationship with the invisible world.

Mudras have always been the true communication code between the initiates of Orient and Occident; they enclose and synthesize all the high occult science. When Initiates of Orient and Occident find themselves face to face, only with mudras can they, when the case arises, establish between themselves a true language that permits them to know the degree and hierarchy that they possess and also to transmit to each other the high knowledge.

When Initiates of Orient and Occident find themselves face to face, only with mudras can they, when the case arises, establish between themselves a true language that permits them to know the degree and hierarchy that they possess and also to transmit to each other the high knowledge.

Just as two mutes can understand each other by the movements of their fingers and hands when they form the letters of the alphabet with special signs, so also when an Initiate wants to put himself in contact with the High Beings of the superior planes, he puts into action a silent language expressed with the fingers and which, aided by word and thought, increases his power, arriving thus where he must arrive, immediately provoking an intercommunication between the two planes.

THE DIVINE CREATIVE PRINCIPLE

The Supreme divinity created all the Universe with Thought and word and synthesized it with gesture.

When it was said "Fiat Lux et Luz facta est" the creative hands performed the great miracle conceived by Thought and expressed by the Voice... All beings of the different planes of Nature possess their own language, the fish, the birds, the plants, etc., which communicate among themselves with the means of expression corresponding to their natures.

Why, then, should not the Beings more evolved than us and who for that same reason belong to planes more elevated than ours, have their own? Human beings need, to communicate among themselves, the word emitted by the larynx, word that permits them to express all their thoughts, desires, joys and sorrows. The more evolved a being is, in our world, the fewer words he needs to express himself and, as he acquires wisdom, the less he needs to speak, for everything is expressed telepathically; while, inversely, the less evolved a being is, the more words he needs, coming to speak continuously since he is not accustomed to thinking and therefore needing to live in bustle. The language of the fool is boisterous, strident, sour and continuous. The language of the wise is soft, sweet, measured and... silent.

THE SACRED TRADITION

We have said that mudras are not only secret signs, but also ancient Sanskrit characters of magical efficacy. The ancient Hierophants of Egypt, the Priests of all Religions, the Initiates, Cabalists, the Lamas of Tibet, etc., also spoke, through mudras, a mystical and symbolic language. The Catholic Church itself employs certain magical signs. The Popes receive at the moment of transmission of their high hierarchical degree, a true collection of mudras that are to serve them for transmitting blessing.

The Catholic Church itself employs certain magical signs. The Popes receive at the moment of transmission of their high hierarchical degree, a true collection of mudras that are to serve them for transmitting blessing.

We have said that, the more evolved a being was, the fewer words he needed to express his thought. Let us see now, in what manner the Beings who inhabit the superior spheres and who are invisible to our eyes and senses, avail themselves to communicate from time to time with us. Since it is not possible for them to employ a language identical to ours, since in the modality of life of the plane to which they belong there does not exist language by the larynx, in the form in which we perceive it with our limited comprehension, they express themselves through plastic, luminous and colored signs, variable according to the planes of evolution to which they belong.

THE MECHANISM OF TRANSMISSION

If an elevated Being desired to communicate with some mortal in a Temple or other place, he would avail himself of a person who is in vibratory affinity with Him, which implies a previous preparation of the same by the Master in this or in previous incarnations. In this case the Master expresses himself, availing himself of the disciple or Chela who will thus reproduce the thoughts, words or gestures of Him. In such form, the Master will be able to impart, by means of the hands of the disciple, blessings, projections of magnetic force etc., that will arrive at influencing the environment, objects and beings gathered in the Temple where the magical operation is performed. This explains the special etheric vibration in said environment perceivable by many, the therapeutic results obtained on sick persons present or distant and the presence of other Masters who, by said etheric vibration, are attracted.

If a person, in a closed place, scattered with a fine sprayer a perfume and did this operation day by day, there would come a moment when said place would remain so saturated with perfume that no one, strange to the place, could enter it and resist there for much time, due to lack of progressive adaptation.

THE SATURATION PRINCIPLE

Thus it happens with Elevated Beings. They, sometimes, saturate us with their etheric hands through human hands, which they fit like gloves, of the person who serves them as intermediary of their powerful magnetism, to cure, bless, harmonize, protect and elevate our vibratory tone, preparing it thus so that, becoming pure and clean, the Master can make himself present. All the Masters of the ancient secret schools Yogacharyas of Northern Buddhism, the Indo Tantrikas and the Lamas of Tibet communicate by this means with their disciples after these have received the great Initiation.

All the Masters of the ancient secret schools Yogacharyas of Northern Buddhism, the Indo Tantrikas and the Lamas of Tibet communicate by this means with their disciples after these have received the great Initiation.

If human beings could see what happens in those instants, when some great Beings offer us the so uncommon happiness of visiting us and through the intermediary of their Chelas transmit to us a whole blessing, a whole revelation, we would remain astonished and the only thing we could do in those instants is fall to our knees and give thanks with our hearts full of devotion for that granted privilege.

We would see that, through the hands, come out true streams of fire of all colors, that the ether of our environment is gradually transformed until acquiring, sometimes, a blue, celestial, yellow, violet, silver or golden color, according to the spiritual hierarchy of the visitor. We would see that, sometimes, these forces work on our inferior vehicles to thus accelerate their evolution and open to us new horizons that will permit us to be better and purer and will also prepare for us the initiatic path in which we will be permitted to be face to face with our Master.

THE FIVE FUNDAMENTAL MUDRAS

Each movement expresses some meaning. Each mudra expresses some sensation. We will give an example with the five mudras that we publish.

Mudra No. 1 is called Abhaya Mudra and projects an energy of security and protection.

No. 2, Anjali Hasta Mudra, a gesture of adoration, supplication to Divinity.

No. 3, Dhyana Mudra, is a posture of meditation.

No. 4, Shuci Hasta Mudra, is a sign of polarization.

No. 5, Kartari Mukha Mudra, the one that has the virtue of putting into action the electricity of the body when the electric and magnetic poles of the human body are known.

THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION

We make vows that these crumbs of magical science may arrive at awakening new knowledge and comprehension in all those who cultivate the desire to feel closer to them the call of the Master.

May the holy hands of the Gurus constantly bless all beings of the world and may, through mudras, they send us all the mysterious language of their Wisdom.

OM TAT SAT.

THE DEEPER SIGNIFICANCE

This teaching reveals mudras as far more than mere symbolic gestures—they represent a complete science of consciousness projection and reception through the subtle anatomy of the hands and fingers. The explanation of their mechanism provides practical guidance for understanding how spiritual transmission actually occurs.

The Evolutionary Perspective: The progression from vocal to telepathic to gestural communication reflects the natural development of consciousness toward more refined and universal modes of expression.

The Evolutionary Perspective: The progression from vocal to telepathic to gestural communication reflects the natural development of consciousness toward more refined and universal modes of expression.

The Principle of Vibration: The description of etheric saturation through repeated practice reveals how consistent spiritual work gradually transforms both individual and environmental consciousness.

The Master-Disciple Relationship: The explanation of how evolved beings use prepared channels demonstrates that authentic spiritual transmission requires both divine grace and human preparation through multiple lifetimes of purification.

The Universal Language: Mudras represent an approach to universal communication that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, based on the inherent correspondences between hand positions and states of consciousness.

This science offers contemporary practitioners practical methods for both sending and receiving spiritual influences while developing the sensitivity necessary for authentic inner guidance.

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Next: Document 7 - Maha Boddhi Sangha: New Year Mantra and Healing Service

La Iniciación Vol. 4, No. 34 - February 1945: Document 7 of 10

Maha Boddhi Sangha

Sangha Mantra for New Year and Healing Service

SANGHA MANTRA FOR NEW YEAR

SANGHA MANTRA

May all beings who find themselves

in the Three Evil Paths and who are

afflicted and full of sufferings

be freed from their afflictions.

May all the Luminous Beings

Of the Three Worlds, who

are Depositaries of Light, Truth,

and Universal Love, make

all beings partakers of Their Blessings.

May all States return to peaceful prosperity.

May all warlike activities be dissolved and annulled.

May all return to the Path of Peace and Harmony.

May all States and places where Peace reigns, removed from war,

Be constantly Blessed by the Supreme Hierarchs of the World so that

thus THEIR TRANSFORMING INFLUENCES work upon the Entire World.

May the winds be beneficial and the rains fall in season,

May peoples live happily,

May all beings who gather in Chains of Love and Service dedicated

to those who suffer, be able to realize their Highest Spiritual Aspirations.

May all animals domesticated by man be treated with

tolerance, patience, tenderness, love and compassion.

THE BUDDHIST TEACHING

Do no evil.

Do all that is good.

Always keep the mind clean.

Act, speak and think with purity.

Always have the Soul elevated.

This is the Teaching of the Buddhas.

Dedicated to all the Nagas and

Devas Protectors of the Dharma.

Also to all the Holy Assemblies

of the Spiritual Beings.

Guardians of the Holy Ashrams

and of all the Holy Places...

May all devotees toward the Gurus be able to grow not only in their Faith

but also in Knowledge and Holiness.

Thus we pray to all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas-Mahasattvas in the Four

Guardians of the Holy Ashrams

and of all the Holy Places...

May all devotees toward the Gurus be able to grow not only in their Faith

but also in Knowledge and Holiness.

Thus we pray to all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas-Mahasattvas in the Four

Cardinal Points of the Universe, of the Past, Present and Future and, Praise to

MAHAPRAJNAPARAMITA!

NOTES

The Maha Boddhi Sangha will publish in the next number of this magazine,

all the true Buddhist Feasts and Anniversaries in chronological order for

better guidance of our readers and also a small Glossary of terms most

used in Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese and Tibetan, which will facilitate the comprehension of

certain words and their source of origin.

Every Sunday at ten in the morning and four in the afternoon (Uruguayan

time) ESPECIALLY GATHER IN THEIR REMOTE ASHRAMS

OF THE CORDILLERA and other Hidden Temples, the Servers of the

Asian Brothers of the Brilliant Mystery to radiate health over the bodies,

minds and Souls that are ill. To all those who desire to avail themselves of the benefits

of this Action of Service, we ask them to put themselves in receptive state from

ten to ten-thirty in the morning, and from four to four-thirty in the afternoon every

Sunday, mentalizing, as Key of Connection with the Venerable

Current, a Serpent surrounding in circle a Heart emitting Rosy

Rays and pronouncing mentally the following Mantra: NAMAH OM

KWAZEON.

THE DEEPER SIGNIFICANCE

This New Year Mantra reveals the Maha Boddhi Sangha's comprehensive approach to Buddhist compassion, extending beyond individual liberation to encompass all sentient beings, political structures, and environmental harmony.

The Three Evil Paths: The reference to beings trapped in states of suffering reflects the Buddhist understanding of the lower realms of existence—animal, ghost, and hell states—which can manifest both literally and psychologically. The prayer seeks liberation for all trapped in these conditions of consciousness.

The Three Worlds: The invocation of Luminous Beings in the Three Worlds (desire, form, and formless realms) demonstrates understanding of the complete Buddhist cosmology and the sources of spiritual assistance available at different levels of manifestation.

Political and Social Healing: The prayer for peaceful states and the dissolution of warfare shows engaged Buddhism in action—recognition that individual liberation and social harmony are interconnected. This reflects the journal's consistent approach of combining spiritual practice with practical social concern.

Environmental Harmony: The request for beneficial winds and seasonal rains reveals understanding of the connection between human consciousness and natural cycles. This ecological awareness anticipates contemporary Buddhist environmental teachings.

Environmental Harmony: The request for beneficial winds and seasonal rains reveals understanding of the connection between human consciousness and natural cycles. This ecological awareness anticipates contemporary Buddhist environmental teachings.

The Healing Service: The organized healing work every Sunday represents systematic application of Buddhist compassion principles. The specific visualization and mantra provide practical techniques for participating in collective healing meditation.

THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Ashrams of the Cordillera: The reference to hidden temples in the mountains suggests an organized network of meditation centers staffed by advanced practitioners. This aligns with traditional Buddhist monastery systems adapted to South American geography.

The Asian Brothers: This phrase indicates direct connection with authentic Buddhist lineages while adapting their work to Latin American circumstances. The term "Brilliant Mystery" suggests esoteric Buddhism rather than merely exoteric practice.

The Connection Key: The specific visualization (serpent surrounding heart with rosy rays) provides a unique technique combining Buddhist and potentially Tantric or Hindu elements, showing the synthetic approach characteristic of this journal.

THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION

The healing service instructions offer concrete methods for distant healing work:

• Specific Times: Sunday mornings and afternoons create collective synchronization
• Receptive State: Emphasis on preparation rather than active effort
• Visualization: Clear symbolic technique for establishing connection
• Mantra: Sacred sound for maintaining focused attention

This represents a sophisticated understanding of how group meditation can generate healing effects across distance through synchronized consciousness.

The promise of future Buddhist feast calendars and multilingual glossaries indicates the Sangha's commitment to authentic traditional knowledge while making it accessible to Spanish-speaking practitioners.

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Next: Document 8 - Suddha Dharma Mandalam: The Avatar of Bhagavan Mitra Deva (Part 1)

La Iniciación Vol. 4, No. 34 - February 1945: Document 8 of 10

Suddha Dharma Mandalam

The Avatar of Bhagavan Mitra Deva: Instructor of the World

By Dr. S. Subramani Iyer, LL.D. (Swami Subrahmaniananda)

PROLOGUE¹

In the course of the introduction, in English, to the Upadghata of Hamsa Yogui (Introduction to the study of the Bhagavad Gita) which has been published as one of the volumes of the series of the Suddha Dharma Mandalam, allusion is made to the birth of Bhagavan Mitra Deva, as a great Instructor.

When this publication appeared little was known about him, except by some scarce and select Members of the Mandalam, who occupied an elevated rank in the Organization. Since then, we know that a work in Sanskrit has been composed (which will fill a volume of five hundred pages, double crown size) about His Advent as a Master of the Suddha Dharma, and of His mission.

SUCH BOOK IS TO SERVE AS AUTHENTIC HISTORY ON SAID THEME TO BE PRESERVED IN THE ARCHIVES OF THE MANDALAM. If this history will be published, or not, in the near future and in form accessible to readers in general, is more than can be said at present. However, readers will find in the following pages, a translation of a brief memorandum on the matter, compiled as prompt information, by members of the Mandalam, who look upon Bhagavan Mitra Deva as the coming Instructor of the World.

Said memorandum concludes with the return of the Deva to Brahma Vanam, one of the remote retreats of the Suddha Dharma Mandalam, situated in the confines of Kashmir toward the South. No information is announced yet regarding the posterior activities of the Infant Instructor, who currently is around six years of age². This is possibly attributable to the fact that it is judged premature to enter into such matters.

I believe that, to conclude these few lines, I can add some words regarding what can be considered the first tangible exteriorization of the events narrated in the summary here translated. And it is that the enthusiasm awakened among the members of the Mandalam by these events has been so vehement, that it has made many of the members of the Mandalam, who until here had dedicated themselves to silent spiritual work, have resolved to march to the world, to preach the Suddha Dharma and try to realize reforms in the life of people in general, not only in India, but also in other countries, and thus conduct them materially to their well-being.

And it seems that four members of the Mandalam, very highly placed, namely: Swami Sivananda, Swami Atreyananda and two more, very versed in the English language, already arrived in the United States of America and are studying the conditions of that country, before beginning their work as initiators in this movement.

Considering how well endowed these ascetics are for the noble enterprise they have undertaken, it is to be sincerely desired that such contingent of workers, of extraordinary character, give impulse to the cause of reconstruction, today so urgent everywhere. May their selfless labor, through the grace of Bhagavan Narayana, in whose name they always act, bring its legitimate contribution to realize those noble hopes that the new dispensation, universally believed already near and within human reach, will bring with it: fundamental and salutary changes in social, national and racial life throughout the world, which cannot but put an end to the many evils that today afflict humanity and thereby improve its conditions in all respects for centuries to come.

Signed: S. Subramaniyam

THE PROPHECY

The wise hold as certain that when, as is proclaimed in the Bhagavatgita, justice diminishes in the world and the just find themselves subjected to misery, the Supreme Lord, of true and pure Will and Determination, who has taken upon himself the heavy duty of governing the world, which no one but He is capable of executing completely, appears Himself or takes Avataras in the persons of the Hierarchs and, putting an end to all suffering, restores and protects justice in the world³.

On the day of Full Moon of Vaisakh of each year, the Hierarchs of the Suddha Dharma Mandalam, who consist of Siddhas, Maharishis and Rishis, gather in assembly in the region of Badari Vana, known as Visala Badari, and, always watching over the welfare of the world, celebrate a great festivity in the course of which they invoke and offer blessings for the world. According to this custom, during the festivity that took place on the Full Moon of Vaisakh of the First Parva of the Five Hundredth (500th) Sankalpa⁴ (corresponding to May 11, 1892), after the customary prayers and blessings were carried out, an important conference of the great Beings there congregated took place.

Vajradeva⁵, a Siddha, who was present in the assembly, rose and with joined hands, spoke to them in the following manner. He said that, from the beginning of the Four Hundred Seventy-Sixth Sankalpa (476th)—approximately the year 1450 after Christ, Avataras and other manifestations had appeared for the propagation of the Suddha Dharma and for the teaching of Yoga Brahma Vidya or Synthetic Science of the Absolute. He reminded the audience how with the purpose of making this Ancient Sanatana Dharma revive and placing it on solid foundation, have appeared since said Sankalpa no less than forty-three Beings, who were inspired with the sovereign influence of the Lord, twenty-four great Beings who are at present really inspired by Him, and seven⁶ AVATARAS of the Lord Himself, in the persons of the seven great Siddhas: Tepana, Badara, Nandobhadra, Dasanatha, Rinkana, Pandara and Nakayogi. All these manifestations occurred in diverse places and climates. Once the object that was had in view for these important manifestations was fulfilled, the respective great Beings returned to their own places and spheres. Having diminished, since then, by the prolonged lapse of time and other causes, the influence and practice of the Suddha Dharma, the orator insisted that, according to the desires of the Lord, it was the duty of the Hierarchs to do what was necessary for the restoration of this Ancient Dharma.

THE PROPHECY OF MITRA DEVA

When Vajradeva concluded his peroration, the great Muktadeva⁷, inspired by the Lord, spoke to the assembly. He supported all that the previous orator had said and added that someone, of well-known position in the Outer World, would be chosen and through him the greatest possible efforts would be made to inculcate the practice of the Suddha Dharma among people and that this was the procedure that should be adopted to carry out the Will of the Lord.

He declared, furthermore, that such restoration would begin toward the end of the Five Hundredth (500th) Sankalpa (approximately in 1916, A.D.) and that it would continue rapidly in that lapse of said Sankalpa and after it; and that, during the second Parva of the Five Hundred First (501st) Sankalpa (1918-1919) would appear a fragment, an AMSA of the Lord Narayana, who would act using a Siddha and would spread throughout the world the principles of the Suddha Dharma; and consequently, that all should strive to do the necessary in order to effect the preparations for this Magna Event.

He concluded saying that each Full Moon of Vaisakh, special blessings would be invoked regarding this Avatar and for the adequate fulfillment of his mission.