An Esoteric Catechism : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 209 AN ESOTERIC CATECHISM The following are some words from Archive XIII of the Masters' Records, that carry with them a message for the struggler on the Way. They are somewhat on the line of an old catechism, and used to be recited...
Chapter Xviii. The Seven Paths : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 185 CHAPTER XVIII THE SEVEN PATHS As might be expected, very little has appeared in our literature as to the seven Paths which stretch before the man who has reached the fifth initiation. It is obviously impossible, and also...
Chapter Vii. The Probationary Path : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 63 CHAPTER VII THE PROBATIONARY PATH "Preparation for Initiation". The Probationary Path precedes the Path of Initiation or Holiness, and marks that period in the life of a man when he definitely sets himself on the side of the forces...
Chapter I. Introductory Remarks : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 1 INITIATION, HUMAN AND SOLAR CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Before entering upon the subject matter of the following articles on Initiation, on the Paths that open before the perfected man, and on the Occult Hierarchy, cert...
Chapter Vi. The Lodge Of Masters : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 48 Solar and Planetary Hierarchies p. 49 Key to Diagram of Solar and Planetary Hierarchies p. 50 CHAPTER VI THE LODGE OF MASTERS "The divisions". We have considered somewhat the highest offices in the ranks of the Hierarchy of our...
Chapter Xii. The Two Revelations : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 112 CHAPTER XII THE TWO REVELATIONS We can now consider the stages of the initiation ceremony, which are five in number, as follows:-- 1. The "Presence" revealed. 2. The "Vision" seen. 3. The application of the Rod, affecting:...
Glossary : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 215 GLOSSARY "Adept". A Master, or human being who, having traversed the path of evolution and entered upon the final stage of the path, the Path of Initiation, has taken five of the Initiations, and has therefore passed ...
Chart : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. xiv Chart THE CONSTITUTION OF MAN The constitution of man, as considered in the following pages, is basically threefold, as follows:-- I. "The Monad, or pure Spirit, the Father in Heaven". This aspect reflects the three aspects...
Chapter Xi. The Participants In The Mysteries : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 100 CHAPTER XI THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE MYSTERIES The participants in the mysteries are generally known, and no secret has been made of the general personnel and procedure. It is only sought here to impart a greater sense of reality...
Chapter Xiv. The Administration Of The Oath : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 142 CHAPTER XIV THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH "The Work of the Lodge during Initiation". We now come to the most solemn part of the initiation ceremony. This ceremony, from one point of view, divides itself into three parts:-- First...
Chapter Xiii. The Rods Of Initiation : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 126 CHAPTER XIII THE RODS OF INITIATION The Rods of Initiation are of four kinds:-- 1. "Cosmic", used by a cosmic Logos in the initiations of a solar Logos and of the three major Planetary Logoi. 2. "Systemic", used by a solar Logos...
Chapter Xvi. The Imparting Of The Secrets : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 163 CHAPTER XVI THE IMPARTING OF THE SECRETS We now come to the consideration of the secrets committed at the initiation ceremony to the initiate. It is apparent, of course, that only the "fact" of the secret, and an indicati...
Chapter Xv. The Giving Of The Word : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 150 CHAPTER XV THE GIVING OF THE WORD "The Solar Words". The basis of all manifested phenomena is the enunciated sound, or the Word spoken with power, that is, with the full purpose of the will behind it. Herein, as is known, lies...
Title Page : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], INITIATION, HUMAN AND SOLAR By ALICE A. BAILEY New York: Lucifer Publishing Company [1922] Dedicated With Reverence And Gratitude To The Master K. H. Scanned, proofed and formatted by John Bruno Hare , September 2008. This text is...
Chapter Ii. Initiation Defined : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 9 CHAPTER II INITIATION DEFINED The question anent initiation is one that is coming more and more before the public. Before many centuries pass the old mysteries will be restored, and an inner body will exist in the Church--the Church...
Chapter Iii. The Work Of The Hierarchy : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 20 CHAPTER III THE WORK OF THE HIERARCHY Though the subject of the occult Hierarchy of the planet is of such a profoundly momentous interest to the average man, yet its real significance will never be understood until men realise...
Foreword : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. vi THE LORD BUDDHA HAS SAID that we must not believe in a thing said merely because it is said; nor traditions because they have been handed down from antiquity; nor rumors, as such; nor writings by sages, because sages wrote them:...
Chapter Ix. The Path Of Initiation : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 82 CHAPTER IX THE PATH OF INITIATION After a longer or shorter period of time the disciple stands at the Portal of Initiation. We must remember that as one approaches this portal and draws nearer to the Master it is, as says "Light...
Chapter Xix. Rules For Applicants : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 192 CHAPTER XIX RULES FOR APPLICANTS There are certain aphorisms and injunctions which the applicant for initiation needs to study and obey. There is a great distinction between the terms "aspirant to the Path" and "applicant...
Chapter Xvii. Diversities Of Initiations : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 176 CHAPTER XVII DIVERSITIES OF INITIATIONS "Major and Minor Initiations". In dealing with this question of the diversities of initiations it may be of value to the student to remember that the great moment in which a man passed out...
Chapter Viii. Discipleship : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 71 CHAPTER VIII DISCIPLESHIP "A disciple described". A disciple is one who above all else, is pledged to do three things:-- a. To serve humanity. b. To co-operate with the plan of the Great Ones as he sees it and as best he may. c...
Chapter X. The Universality Of Initiation : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 94 CHAPTER X THE UNIVERSALITY OF INITIATION It has been emphasised many times in the occult teachings that the process of initiation, as it is usually understood, is an abnormal and not a normal one. All progression in the realm...
Untitled : * This is the second in our series of etexts of pre-1923 Alice A. Bailey books. This covers her concept of the hierarchy of spiritual entities, and the role initiation plays in that system. Title Page Foreword Table of Contents Chart Chapter I. Introductory Remarks Chapter II. Initiation Defined...
The Great Invocation : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 214 THE GREAT INVOCATION From the point of Light within the Mind of God Let light stream forth into the minds of men. Let Light descend on Earth. From the point of Love within the Heart of God Let love stream forth into the hearts...
Chapter Iv. The Founding Of The Hierarchy : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 28 CHAPTER IV THE FOUNDING OF THE HIERARCHY "Its appearance on the planet". It is not sought, in this book, to deal with the steps which led to the founding of the Hierarchy on the planet, nor to consider the conditions preceding...
Chapter V. The Three Departments Of The Hierarchy : * "Initiation, Human and Solar", by Alice A. Bailey, [1922], p. 37 CHAPTER V THE THREE DEPARTMENTS OF THE HIERARCHY We have already dealt with the subject of the founding of the Hierarchy upon earth, and we saw how it came to be, touching likewise upon certain crises which have occurred, and which...
