http://www.articleheaven.com en-us editorial@articleheaven.com Magickal mustika pearls/bezoar stones with their innate spiritual power and force are sacred items that enhance the auric and spiritual atmospheric quality of shrines and altars. They attract to themselves spiritual intelligences and beneficent cosmic ray... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605693_51.html 21st August 2008 Steps in Alchemy Every spiritual system has its steps or phases of development. The Qabalist has his guide in the fruits and the paths of the "Tree of Life." Mahayana Buddhism teaches its adherents the various "bhumis," or "grounds" that has to be pass... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605692_51.html 21st August 2008 The Philosopher's Stone The Philosopher's Stone is a catalyst that transmutes an object to its highest expression. With the application of the Stone, for instance, base metals are transformed into gold; men are changed into gods. The stone is a prime r... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605691_51.html 21st August 2008 Physical Alchemy Transmutation of one substance into another such as base metals into gold, water into wine, etc., is the physical aspect of alchemy. It is often referred to as the "Greater Circulation." Much charlatanry and quackery became involved wi... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605690_51.html 21st August 2008 Alchemy's Origin Alchemy, according to esoteric writers, is said to be the invention of an ancient Egyptian sage called Hermes Trismegistus. The "Father of Alchemy" lived in an unknown age of Egyptian history, though he is thought by some Rosicrucian s... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605689_51.html 21st August 2008 To conclude this section may we just add that Newton's subjects emphasize strongly that God is never once seen in the higher realms, although a strong feeling of a Supreme Power is felt ruling the ongoings of devachan, or "heaven," and the kinetic motion ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605688_51.html 21st August 2008 Astral projection is an occult art that was commonly practiced by ancient mystics. Apollonius of Tyana, Yeheshuah (Jesus Christ) and many other mystics often used the ability in their ministry and work. In centuries past and up to this very day, Wicca, or... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605687_51.html 21st August 2008 In this section we will deal with some of the phenomena relevant to our discussion on the subject of death as probed into by researchers on the paranormal. Two of the most interesting of these phenomena that have been researched into in recent years by sc... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605686_51.html 21st August 2008 In the Chonyid one has to exercise Vairagya and Viveka, or detachment and discrimination--detachment as to what is seen, and discrimination as to what is real and unreal in the unfolding panorama. One has to overcome one's attraction to the images of beau... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605685_51.html 21st August 2008 Dissolution of the physical form causes a release of the awareness-principle from the body and expands the consciousness to enfold a higher state. The absorption of the four elements are spiritually related to the activities of their subtle counterpart pe... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605684_51.html 21st August 2008 One of our personal experiences with our deceased friend with whom we related previously would substantiate this principle as described by Swedenborg: We once decided to visit our friend in the heavenly regions. We had some joyful news that we wanted t... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605683_51.html 21st August 2008 When the time for transition has come to the incarnated soul--the exact moment of which is determined and initiated by the Higher Self--the physical seed-atom which contains the soul-plan of the Higher Self, releases certain information to the endocrine g... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605682_51.html 21st August 2008 At times the soul undergoing transition is led across rivers with the aid of an escort. In Greek myths, Charon, the boatman, was assigned the task of guiding souls to the Otherside. Hermes, acting as psychopompos, led deserving souls to Olympus. The ushab... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605681_51.html 21st August 2008 FINDINGS In this chapter we will consider the four perspectives in greater detail. We will look into the dying process and the nature of life in the higher planes, as seen through the eyes of Western and Eastern occultism. Analysis of the religious con... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605680_51.html 21st August 2008 REVIEW OF LITERATURE When a Sadguru, or spiritual master first receives a novice or a candidate seeking Truth, one of the first steps that the master would assure himself is the sincerity and the purity of motive of the candidate requesting initiation ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605679_51.html 21st August 2008 Humanity throughout the ages have seen death as something loathsome and gruesome; something dreadful, something preferable to avoid at all cost--that is, if a choice were given--but without any other option, are forced to succumb for lack of any power ove... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605678_51.html 21st August 2008 "And Allah's are the best Names, therefore call on Him thereby, and leave alone those who violate the sanctity of His Names; they shall be recompensed for what they did; God's alone are the attributes of perfection; invoke Him, then, by these, and stand a... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605677_51.html 21st August 2008 Below are extracts from the literature of the Summit Lighthouse concerning the incarnation of Satria Piningit as the Comte de Saint Germain : "Upon his ascension from the Rakoczy Mansion in 1684, Ascended Master Saint Germain entered the Great Silence ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605676_51.html 21st August 2008 Ratu Adil and Satria Piningit Indonesia long awaits the saviors, Satria Piningit and Ratu Adil to show-up on the political stage to usher-in the Golden Age; and she secretly expects the saviors to "glorify" her before the other nations, just as other g... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605675_51.html 21st August 2008 Then came the announcement made by Benjamin Creme in the late seventies and early eighties that Lord Maitreya was already here on earth and living somewhere in London, England, among the Asian community. According to Creme, Maitreya, the Christ descended ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605674_51.html 21st August 2008 The Mystical Christ and the Anti-Christ Christ may be interpreted mythically, historically, or mystically. In metaphysics we come to realize that there is a distinction between Jesus the man, and Christ the Saviour. From a mystical viewpoint Christ rep... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605673_51.html 21st August 2008 The Great Expectation At this crucial point of transition between the world-cycles of the Piscean and the Aquarian Age, and with all the suffering and pain that humanity is experiencing--the various injustices that tyrants are afflicting the innocent m... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_605672_51.html 21st August 2008 The many theological hypotheses and theories regarding the survival of consciousness are without a basis from the scientific standpoint. Orthodox science even look askance towards the findings of parapsychology. Accounts such as Near-Death Experience, spo... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590017_51.html 25th July 2008 Basically, Baby, Infant and Young souls do not have as yet coordinated personalities and their souls are often governed by the lower instincts and impulses of their personality. Mature and Old souls are more in control and their personalities are integrat... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590016_51.html 25th July 2008 AGE OF THE SOUL Although generally speaking, spirit essence is ageless and eternal, it is possible to classify souls in terms of its evolutionary unfoldment or development. Here we do not speak of the origin of the soul, for from a certain occult point... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590014_51.html 25th July 2008 In general, the various branches of parapsychological study related to the soul are Near-Death Experience (NDE); Out-of-the-Body Experience (OBE); Biomagnetic Radiation/Field (aura); Hauntings; Posessions; Bilocation; Past-Life Regression, and ESP. Man... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590013_51.html 25th July 2008 RELIGIOUS BELIEFS When we speak of religious beliefs we mean its theological tenets. Christianity and Islam share common ideas and beliefs having their roots in a common source--Judaism. This religion in turn derived many of its doctrines and beliefs f... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590011_51.html 25th July 2008 "They will ask thee concerning the Spirit. Say: The Spirit is by command of my Lord, and of knowledge ye have been vouchsafed but little" (Koran Al Israa 17:85) Introduction At present we are living in a very complex era that humankind's intelligent... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590010_51.html 25th July 2008 The subject of Rays is abstruse and complex. With our limited minds and consciousness we can only perceive and comprehend a general picture. Consciousness play a role in unfolding the knowledge we have of ourselves, or rather SELF. It is for this reason t... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590009_51.html 25th July 2008 The Dweller on the Threshold, "I AM" & the Flame Within To know Man's Reality, his True Self, the seeker after Truth would first have to know the false self--or that which he calls "self"--for this false ego is the cloud, the veil that hinders true per... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590008_51.html 25th July 2008 Once the third-eye has been developed with the help of Kundalini, the Chrism oil, the secretions and magnetism of the head glands, and the brain-dews, man would be able to function in the higher worlds with full awareness. These various substances and ene... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590006_51.html 25th July 2008 The Principle Nadis & Kundalini The etheric body, according to Hindu mystics, is said to be composed of 72,000 nadis, or subtle nerves. This figure as the actual number is questionable; it is more likely to be symbolic and should not be taken literally... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590004_51.html 25th July 2008 At Man's present evolutionary stage, his consciousness is polarized in the Astral body, the seat of his emotions. Average people function with their emotional-desire nature predominating over all of their thoughts and actions--the desires of which are det... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590002_51.html 25th July 2008 Another energy-giving of great importance is the acquisition of Self-knowledge, for by such work we will ultimately be in a position to guide others to fulfill their spiritual destinies, and to relieve them from suffering. Man, in our observation, spends ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590001_51.html 25th July 2008 Of all the mystical symbols known to Initiates, Man (we use the term "Man" to refer to both genders) is considered as the most ancient among them. Man possessing the masculine and feminine natures, is the epitome of the Cosmos on a microcosmic scale. With... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_590000_51.html 25th July 2008 One of the most important metaphysical state to acquire is tranquility. Without calmness and serenity it is impossible to carry out most of the other metaphysical exercises or to establish a bridge between the lower and higher aspects of the microcosm. Tr... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589999_51.html 25th July 2008 The Need for a Guru In the spiritual, metaphysical path, various disciplines and exercises are conducted to aid the awakening and the unfoldment of the faculties and virtues of the divinity within. To attune with the Higher Self, one is required to und... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589997_51.html 25th July 2008 The Channeling Hands There are times when we need to direct healing energy to a person. This may be done with the Channeling Hands. Although there are many techniques and methodologies for channeling energy depending on the nature of the problem and th... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589995_30.html 25th July 2008 All religions without exception have their roots in the Spiritual Hierarchy of the Great White Brotherhood (GWB), although some have strayed afar from the original teachings of their messengers and founders and the purposes of their establishment. Fortuna... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589994_30.html 25th July 2008 The ancient Egyptians possessed a fount of occult and mystic wisdom. In those days the Egyptian mystical brotherhoods or "Mystery Schools" at Luxor, Thebes, Memphis, and Heliopolis, collectively represented one of the several portals leading to the Univer... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589993_30.html 25th July 2008 [Note: This paper contains images which may be seen as originally published at our website] What Would Occur During Practice? Having described briefly the effects of mudras, their theory and practice, it is important that some knowledge regarding th... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589992_30.html 25th July 2008 [Note: This paper contains images which may be seen as originally published at our website] Why practice mudras? Some students on the spiritual path have a faulty understanding concerning mudras. They feel that it is far beneath their dignity and th... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589991_30.html 25th July 2008 [Note: This paper contains images which may be seen as originally published at our website] As a support for our statement above, we might mention the Tarot cards as an example. These esoteric cards nowadays degraded to a method of divination, was actu... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589990_30.html 25th July 2008 [Note: This paper contains images which may be seen as originally published at our website] According to its votaries, the hand of the crucified Jesus is believed to possess occult virtues. When worn as an amulet it is said to be an all-round good-luck... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589989_30.html 25th July 2008 Human hands have never lost their fascination to our ancient forefathers, and even now in contemporary times, the novel roles that hands play in the humanities with their dexterity and grace never cease to amaze us. The wondrous execution of a Chopin piec... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589988_30.html 25th July 2008 [Note: This paper contains images which may be seen as originally published at our website] In ceremonial magick of the Western Tradition, the hands and fingers are used for various purposes among which is to trace symbols, sigils, and signs in a conse... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589987_30.html 25th July 2008 [Note: This paper contains images which may be seen as originally published at our website] Before we begin discussing mudras, let us first consider some interesting topics concerning hands. This and the following article will be devoted to hand myster... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589986_30.html 25th July 2008 [Note: This paper contains images which may be seen as originally published at our website] The Various Traditions In these series of articles we shope to describe the mudra practices to be found in various religious practices, such as in Buddhism, ... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589985_30.html 25th July 2008 [Note: This paper contains images which may be seen as originally published at our website] When we study Eastern philosophies, beliefs, culture, and the pragmatic yogic methods of Hinduism and Buddhism, we often come across practices of systematic han... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589984_30.html 25th July 2008 The exoteric Church teaches that those who believe in the man Jesus would eventuate in the physical resurrection of their decaying flesh or bones at the day of reckoning. We would all inherit or rather enter into God's kingdom, if we would obey and give c... http://www.articleheaven.com/article_589983_51.html 25th July 2008