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Your current browser may not support copying via this button. Middle East and Islamic Studies. It is a good beginning to make the inherent capabilities of the inner, living man better comprehended. Unity always gives strength: and since Occultism in our days resembles a "Forlorn Hope," union and co-operation are indispensable. Union does indeed imply a concentration of vital and magnetic force against the hostile currents of prejudice and fanaticism. It is he alone who has the love of humanity at heart, who is capable of grasping thoroughly the idea of a regenerating practical Brotherhood who is entitled to the possession of our secrets.
He alone, such a man — will never misuse his powers, as there will be no fear that he should turn them to selfish ends.
A man who places not the good of mankind above his own good is not worthy of becoming our chela — he is not worthy of becoming higher in knowledge than his neighbour. If he craves for phenomena let him be satisfied with the pranks of spiritualism. Such is the real state of things. There was a time, when from sea to sea, from the mountains and deserts of the north to the grand woods and downs of Ceylon, there was but one faith, one rallying cry — to save humanity from the miseries of ignorance in the name of Him who taught first the solidarity of all men.
The world has clouded the light of true knowledge, and selfishness will not allow its resurrection, for it excludes and will not recognise the whole fellowship of all those who were born under the same immutable natural law.
Theosophy Trust. Although news outlets are quick to report information to their audiences, social media is quicker. The definition of mainstream is something considered customary or acceptable by a majority of people. Ideas that are in accordance with commonly held beliefs in a society are an example of ideas that would be described as mainstream. To bring into the mainstream, as of employment, the economy, or politics. Alternative media are media sources that differ from established or dominant types of media such as mainstream media or mass media in terms of their content, production, or distribution.
According to the Oxford Dictionary the word 'occult' was first used in meaning "that which is not apprehended by the mind; beyond the range of understanding or of ordinary knowledge". Later it came to incorporate ancient and medieval practises such as magic, alchemy, astrology and theosophy and was distilled within texts which disclosed a very coherent and profound world of meaning.
One such text, which is revered by occultists worldwide, was reputedly dictated to Aleister Crowley by a praeterhuman intelligence over three days in The Book of The Law became regarded amongst followers as a charter for the next years, heralding in an age of individual empowerment and taking the word 'Thelema' from the Greek word meaning 'will' as its cornerstone.
There are actually two types of arcane knowledge working in the occult. Mysticism, which is inwardly directed energy such as yoga or meditation, and magic which is energy directed at outer world change. Obviously, ideas of individual empowerment and free will mightn't go down terribly well with those who are working hard behind the scenes within their own specialist fields in order to try and sell you a talking car.
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