The Glossary
The scope of this blog will be to introduce for discussion certain aspects of mysticism, as well a method of education for some of the more ‘unfortunate’ of our human collective. As some of this material may be foreign to many of you (as it was to myself some years ago), I thought it best to create a glossary of terms from which we can establish a basis of esoteric knowledge for use within our segment of philosophy; a common working syntax. If everything goes well, I see this particular literary investment of mine becoming something quite different, potentially more receptive and further in reach. You may find access to the glossary directly, only from the link below.
Realities and perceptions change as knowledge increases. The glossary, and this blog volume should both be considered living documents. As knowledge and consensus change, the documents within will be updated to reflect an “agreed upon” consensus.
Many of the topics in the glossary will warrant their own blog post; as they may be a bit more complicated, and thus require a bit more elucidation. Glossary entries will have external links to sources relating to that specific topic for the sole purpose of validation. Every thesis paper or scientific journal, must include sources if it is to be taken seriously, and these are serious time in which we find ourselves engaged.
Some people would ask of me, “What is this all about” or “Why are you going through all this trouble, so much effort?" The answer is short and simple. First, to validate certain circumstances and characteristics of my own being. Second, because it is my duty, my dharma. I do this because it is time, and for you my friends…the dawning mental revolution begins here with you. For a strong nation, a sturdy & well informed citizenry is an absolute prerequisite. What I see around me is very, very far from that.
Inner Knowledge, Inner Silence or Intuition are all various names and labels for the same idea. I personally prefer the word “Intuition,” but they all describe any information that is found to be true, but not assimilated from the normal vectors or pathways of human sensation. You would know it best as a sixth sense. A certain science fiction movie collection can be accredited with introducing a good many of you, and myself as well to some of the topics we shall discuss in later post.
I hope this introductory blog helps to familiarize you with my style of educating. I typically use a “modus operandi” (method of operating) that one might think of a “Source & Analogy.” Whenever I introduce an idea that may seem novel or foreign, I corroborate with links to outside sources, and then I will further explain through analogy (likeness or similarity).
I thank all of you for your interest. My only hope is that the information here in will reach individual who are in need of it. Perhaps with time, may it help them to make better decisions for themselves when they need it most…as it did for me.
Sometimes in “Life,” people will have experiences that are distinctly alien from the common routine or ‘program’ that everyone shares in. When these people reach out to others for validation, and they are shunned…this leads to sadness…a sense of being isolated. Anger is an aggressive response to unresolved sadness. Trust me, I know. This blog hopefully will serve as a much needed catalyst to begin discussion of some of these fore-mentioned experiences.
As other useful documents are found (regarding terms) they will listed here below:
“We will honor no agreements in which we had no participation”
Book Shelf
Please find below, a list of books I have read or I am in the process of reading. Each suggested text will increase one’s knowledge base of Theosophical Principles. I have tried to minimize the amount of downloading to your devices; however, some books I am only able to locate in a PDF Format (denoted as such). All other entries are available to read online. E-Book Reader is a “adequate” PDF viewer available for Apple or Android devices. At least one reference site in this program was ‘sus.’ I therefore recommend using “Brave” browser as you explore this list.
I have organized the book shelf as a fairly linear program. I believe that the earlier entries are short, and easily digested by those unfamiliar with the common syntax used. The earlier entries will also address certain key principles such as Dharma, Karma & Reincarnation. This book shelf is designed with the neophyte in mind, starting with the fundamental principles, leaving independent query up to each individual afterwards. At the very bottom, please find links to “Word Search” tools for when you encounter a unfamiliar term.
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C.W. Leadbeater
I have set this literary text as first because it is fairly short, highly informative, and full of reading suggestions by other authors of the time in regards to the respective subjects discussed. I suggest starting here and branching outward toward the subject matters that appeal most to your interest and intellect. As an instructed guide I will refer to the next program in this format “[guide: text title]”.
[guide: the ocean of theosophy]
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Lecture by Annie Besant
Here in this brief lecture, Mrs. Besant gives a thorough examination of the concept of Dharma. She provide a concise definition in the broadest since of the term. She also details how it applies to each individual entity or person.
Dharma (Inner Nature) is one of the most important, complicated & mysterious topics of this philosophy. I try to do it justice in my own blog post, but I must admit this topic still challenges my intellect, and reasoning. Generally speaking, Dharma is often associated with the force (actions) of one’s duties (obligation or responsibilities.) Dharma is always personal to the entity to which it belongs.
The dharma of The Sun is to anchor the planets in orbit and provide it’s life giving radiance to our Universe. If it failed to perform it’s dharma, the planets would fly out of orbit, light would not exist in our Universe, and Life itself would not be possible. The Moon has it’s own dharma, regulating certain forces on the Earth, also responsible for it’s contributions supporting Life. Equally so, the Earth also has it’s dharma. So then like wise, every living entity has its obligation to the whole, and of course this also includes human beings. Annie Besant does an excellent job describing human dharma in this lecture.
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Lecture by Annie Besant
For this literary brief, I prefer to give a quick quote from within by the author herself:
“But the one thing that a beginner needs to grasp is that, at a certain stage of evolution, there entered into, incarnated in men, certain self-conscious intelligent entities, with a long past of intellectual evolution behind them, who found in physical man the instrument ready, and fitted, for their further evolution.”
This was the very first theosophical book I read. Mr. Judge does an excellent job in exposing the true threat to mankind & civilization, at least according to our beliefs. It includes a description of the “Seven Fold Constitution,” otherwise known as “The Septanate,” or “Septenary.” They are all inter-changeable.
If you are following my guide. You see I have included some reference material to what you have learned from the previous and this text. Read this text first and then explore the material on the pages provided.
[guide: the key to theosophy]
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by William Judge
This little book is a dialogue between “a theosophist’ and “an inquirer.” It puts forth a good many question that a student may ask, and here the teacher offers analysis. If you are following the guide, after finishing this text you will have a pretty good understanding of the constitution of man, the universe and his place in it. Here is a good time to take a break from the technical stuff. Next is something more poetic. Having read the three previous books, you are now significantly ready to understand “Mahabharata.”
I will be redirecting you to an abridge version, stylized for English speakers, but no less profound. The path to the hosting site of this material tried to hi-jack my phone. I would have some anti ad-ware installed before clicking the link. It is a good source; therefore, I include it with that fore-warning. I personally use “Brave” browser because it automatically blocks malware & they are pro-privacy for consumers.
[guide: mahabharata (english abridged)]
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by H.P. Blavatsky
The following part of the bookshelf is dedicated to materials concerning Vedantic philosophies.
Mahabharata (English Abridged)
The location of the file above tried to hi-jack my phone, so I would have some anti ad-ware installed before clicking the link! I personally use “Brave” browser because it automatically blocks malware & they are pro-privacy for consumers.
The link I have above, is from the “Bheeshma Parva.” It is the final day before the War at Kurukshetra, at the royal and public court of Hastinapura. Here Krishna (Atma/Buddhi) confronts Duryodhana (Prana/Kama), they have discourse, and the inevitability of the war finalized. This would be the short place to start, but the very beginning and table of contents are here:
The next text to read will be Bhagavad Gita. Since we now know what the war was about, next will concentrate on what Krishna imparted to Arjuna as his convictions to carry out the war began to waiver.
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of Vyasa
The Song of God
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of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
Bhagavad Gita or “The Song of God,” is a mere segment of The Mahabharata. The telling of this epic was an oral tradition, and was composed as a poem meant to be sang. The above link includes the full composition of Bhagavad Gita along with commentary from Swami Mukundananda, as well the singing of verses in the ancient tradition. I personally have a copy of “Bhagavad Gita: As It Is,” I utilize as a reference.
The following part of the book shelf is dedicated to other brilliant minds, most respected for their contributions to the realm of science & societal well being. Each of the authors listed here, I would classify as a theosophical type of mind…if not indeed true theosophist.
“More Important than ‘seeing’ itself is what ‘seers’ do with what they ‘see’.”