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1all worlds and bind the universe together as a complete whole. And, in exact proportion to the refinement of substance, is the sphere vitalized by spirit. In the brain and nervous system of the human being the climax of material vitalization is reached. Here, spirit blends with matter in such requisite force and grade as are sufficient to form the astro-magnetic link of connection between the two worlds of cause and effect. It is the same with mental powers; intelligence is ever vitalized from the great Deific fountain of Wisdom; Sympathy and Affection are derived from the same Deific fountain, the soul of Love. No matter what the grade may be, whether that of the seraph basking in the very sunlight of divine purity, of man in his lowest estate, or of the brute raised but one degree above the planes of inanimate Nature;—the spark which vivifies the brute, the brilliant luminosity that lights up the brain of the perfectly developed human being, and that radiant glory flashing from the brow of the seraph, are alike kindled from the same eternal flame, for it is the grand prerogative of each grade of being, differing in degree of evolution, to transmit that which it receives from the realms above to the planes immediately below, thus, is each one faithfully fulfilling its duty as a medium in the scheme of life.
2From the glorious pulsating soul of the central spiritual Sun, descending through every sphere of creation, deep down into the very bowels of matter, midst stratas of cold granite rock to the mineral lodes of dense metal, one eternal and harmonious chain of spirit mediumship prevails. Each plane depends upon the next plane above, and each, in its grandly sequent rotation, transmits the grosser portions to the planes below for their sustenance. When the whole of this mighty scheme is taken into consideration. Occult students will see how necessary it is for those who wish to develop their spiritual possibilities to live upon a purely vegetable diet, because the eating of flesh attracts the soul to the animal kingdom and degrades the higher senses. A life spent amid the flowery fields and pine clad mountains, is the only existence that can fit the mind and educate the soul to the highest point compatible with material existence. Upon the contrary, the thinking mind will not fail to see that those who live in close, unhealthy, and densely populated towns, and are surrounded by a group of sickly or selfish minded neighbors and relatives, become subject to the very lowest planes of spiritual 76 THE LICHT OF EGYPT
3activity. These conditions often form the very hotbeds of error, spiritual and mental, and evolve the means of elementary obsession and wickedness. Under such antagonistic conditions progress is absolutely impossible, and those laboring under such adverse circum¬ stances should avoid all contact with magic, spiritual phenomena and mediumship, as they would avoid coming in contact with a deadly pestilence. It is to be hoped that these words of warning will be heeded and thus save much suffering and useless waste of vitality. Having given a general outline of the nature of mediumship, it now becomes our duty to elucidate its laws and mysteries, and here we are met with the mightiest subject within the whole range of Occultism, No branch of study is of greater importance in the scurch of truth, or is more completely unknown and misunderstood by that large body of modem mystics and thinkers of the present day, who proclaim the doctrines of an esoteric Buddhism to the world us the essence of truth and wisdom. They must not understand, for such as these show their lack of esoteric illumination on the little known subject of mediumship.
The source text as printed, transcribed diplomatically. Where the source language uses a non-Latin script that reaches us only through a Victorian romanisation, this layer is labelled transliteration, because that is what we hold.
1all worlds and bind the universe together as a complete whole. And, in exact proportion to the refinement of substance, is the sphere vitalized by spirit. In the brain and nervous system of the human being the climax of material vitalization is reached. Here, spirit blends with matter in such requisite force and grade as are sufficient to form the astro-magnetic link of connection between the two worlds of cause and effect. It is the same with mental powers; intelligence is ever vitalized from the great Deific fountain of Wisdom; Sympathy and Affection are derived from the same Deific fountain, the soul of Love. No matter what the grade may be, whether that of the seraph basking in the very sunlight of divine purity, of man in his lowest estate, or of the brute raised but one degree above the planes of inanimate Nature;—the spark which vivifies the brute, the brilliant luminosity that lights up the brain of the perfectly developed human being, and that radiant glory flashing from the brow of the seraph, are alike kindled from the same eternal flame, for it is the grand prerogative of each grade of being, differing in degree of evolution, to transmit that which it receives from the realms above to the planes immediately below, thus, is each one faithfully fulfilling its duty as a medium in the scheme of life.
2From the glorious pulsating soul of the central spiritual Sun, descending through every sphere of creation, deep down into the very bowels of matter, midst stratas of cold granite rock to the mineral lodes of dense metal, one eternal and harmonious chain of spirit mediumship prevails. Each plane depends upon the next plane above, and each, in its grandly sequent rotation, transmits the grosser portions to the planes below for their sustenance. When the whole of this mighty scheme is taken into consideration. Occult students will see how necessary it is for those who wish to develop their spiritual possibilities to live upon a purely vegetable diet, because the eating of flesh attracts the soul to the animal kingdom and degrades the higher senses. A life spent amid the flowery fields and pine clad mountains, is the only existence that can fit the mind and educate the soul to the highest point compatible with material existence. Upon the contrary, the thinking mind will not fail to see that those who live in close, unhealthy, and densely populated towns, and are surrounded by a group of sickly or selfish minded neighbors and relatives, become subject to the very lowest planes of spiritual 76 THE LICHT OF EGYPT
3activity. These conditions often form the very hotbeds of error, spiritual and mental, and evolve the means of elementary obsession and wickedness. Under such antagonistic conditions progress is absolutely impossible, and those laboring under such adverse circum¬ stances should avoid all contact with magic, spiritual phenomena and mediumship, as they would avoid coming in contact with a deadly pestilence. It is to be hoped that these words of warning will be heeded and thus save much suffering and useless waste of vitality. Having given a general outline of the nature of mediumship, it now becomes our duty to elucidate its laws and mysteries, and here we are met with the mightiest subject within the whole range of Occultism, No branch of study is of greater importance in the scurch of truth, or is more completely unknown and misunderstood by that large body of modem mystics and thinkers of the present day, who proclaim the doctrines of an esoteric Buddhism to the world us the essence of truth and wisdom. They must not understand, for such as these show their lack of esoteric illumination on the little known subject of mediumship.
The source text as printed, transcribed diplomatically. Where the source language uses a non-Latin script that reaches us only through a Victorian romanisation, this layer is labelled transliteration, because that is what we hold.
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