Beloved Companion:

It is necessary that we digress from the general

thoughts of the present series of Lectures dealing with Caballistic
Doctrine, in order to recapitulate something of the underlying Truths
of Occult Philosophy.
Philosophy is defined as "general laws that furnish the
rational explanation of anything, or in other words, the knowledge of
general principles through which it is possible to comprehend the na
ture of life and its forces. Knowledge is obtained in two ways: from
within and from without. Science is an example of the latter, philoso
phy an example of the former.
The Scientist perceives that certain facts occur with
frequency, and seeks to verify associated facts. From his observations
he devises an hypothesis, which, to the best of his understanding is
correct. Using this hypothesis, he tests its truths on all known pre
vious facts. If there are no contradictions, he will go so far as to
acclaim his hypothesis a theory; "Theory, of course, in the scienti
fic sense of the world, is employed to indicate a truth. As scienti
fic law is being constantly revised, it is seldom that any theory is
accepted as truth....it remains theory until progress opens the way for
further enlightenment.
For instance: let us suppose that one zoologist ob
serves that with astonishing frequency, the species of water animal
known as seal is seen to have brown eyes. He examines as large as
number as it is possible for him to contact, and if there are no coun
ter evidences, he will be justified in stating that, as a hypothesis,
or in other words, a reasonably dependable condition, that all seals
have brown eyes. As long as no more full examination is made...such
a statement will not be accepted by Science as fact...it will be given
but partial credence, with due respect for the Zoologist1s suggestion.
Suppose, however, that our investigator were to travel widely, were to
come into contact with large numbers of this animal, with all of the
several varieties in existence, and in each instance, were to find that
his hypothesis was correct. Time and experience would then establish
his statement as a Theory, or a workable plan to be used in dealing
with this particular subject. But never could he state as an absolute
fact that all seals have brown eyes for he, himself, has not seen all
the seals in existence.
We see therefore, that Science works from known facts
to principles. The philosopher continues his work from that point on
ward. Science cautiously advances one step at a time, adhering closely
to material plane considerations. The Philosopher sublimates still
further the findings of the scientist and delves deeply into the ab
stract to ascertain the way in which these truths are related to lar
ger verities.
In point of age, philosophy preceded science. The young
soul, before the full realization of his mental faculties is awakened,
first notices that the days pass by in regular, systematic sequence.

He doesnt at once seek to unravel this mystery, but concludes that a

Divine Power controls all visible manifestation. He knows that his
individual prowess is incapable of devising a Universe such as this,
and so gives free and spontaneous worship to that force which in his
estimation, is the highest tribunal.
It may be that the Wind is the height of Divinity of
which he can conceive, it may be that to him the Sun is the majestic
Ruler of the Universe, or the Polar Star. But conscious as he is of
exterior znotivity, he offers his votaries to the best of his under
standing. Time alone developed the Scientist. Gradually the young
soul experiments with his own faculties, and finds that Within are
many attributes which are god-like in their possibilities. He turns
his face from the Wind, the Sun or the Pole Star, and discovers the
Atomi Nothing is beyond the range of his curiosity at this stage...
animals, plants, men, gases, minerals..all pass thru his hands; the
labratory table is busy, potions brew and simmer in his test tubes,
his telescope splits the rays of distant stars, and his microscope
probes into the reactions of the lowly protozoa.
It is at this point, where science leaves off, that
philosophy begins. Science is the Nadir... philosophy is the upward
swing of progress, bringing man back again to Truth as it is. For with
all his investigations, the man of science must at last reach the point
where he acknowledges, just as does the savage, that even the cleverest
chemist cannot so dissever the elements of light as to produce sunlight
in its intensity and quality, nor the biologist produce even so simple
an organism as the-.amoeba.
The fountain-heads of knowledge are not known outside of
the Mystery Schools. The esoteric Truths teach us that from time to
time certain Great Ones have incarnated on the earth-plane for the pur
pose of bringing to humanity a knowledge of needed Teachings. Exoteric
Religion agrees with this principle in part, for it acknowledges cer
tain Lead4rs, claiming that they made their appearance under unusual
circumstances, led lives which were far above the average, and then
disappeared into the remote regions from whence they came. Jesus the
Christ was One of these, bringing His spiritual Message.
We are brought face to face with the fact that there are
certain Intelligences of higher evolution thah Man. The gap between
man and god is trememdous. From mineral to man evolution is logical
that is, the several states of consciousness represented by these king
doms are all part, in orderly sequence, of a progressive plan. It is,
then, in this highly important stage of what we might call "superhuman
consciousness that we find the Great Ones who superintend the supply
ing of mans mental and spiritual needs. Man is the most highly devel
oped species on the earth plane, it is true, but it is reasonable to
conclude that mans cultural foundation has some definite origin, some
source of supply beyond himself. Witness mans relationship with the
Lower Kingdoms... is he not performing the role of Avatar for the min
eral, Plant and animal stages? The mineral, being the lowest, is not
yet prepared to evidence much of change, but its resources are utilized
with ingenuity. Plants are cultivated, their useful and beautiful

qualities explored and fostered far beyond their normal state of hap
hazard growth;. Animals have been assisted to greater fields of ex
pression more than any of the others because of their own intelligence.
The dog, for instance, a wild species if left to itself, has been do
mesticated to such an extent that its understanding of man*s wishes
is remarkable. It has been taught to think and act, to anticipate and
cooperate with manTs intentions.
How very similar is the work in our behalf which is
performed by those of superhuman development! But it is more personal,
more individual, than that which we are able to perform for the lower
kingdoms, for both Master and Pupils are in this case, more highly at
tuned .
Occultism is a vital part of the Mystery Teachings;being
the highest phase of philosophical thought, it is the closest to ap
prehending the nature of forces beyond the physical. For centuries
knowledge was respected, it was man1s chief aim in life...but gradually
material goals were substituted and during the period when Man was
traveling the path of the Nadir, the sublime Teachings were submerged.
These depths have nearly passed, and now we are approaching the era
of renewed philosophical supremacy.
All things have a purpose. If we were not to use the
faculties of Abstract Mind, these talents would not be given to us.The
man of practical inclinations is a master of his work. Give him a
house to build and he perceives clearly all of the details connected
with this accomplishment. The philosopher likewise is equipped for his
activities. When a fact is noticed, the sequences leading to that
truth and all of the avenues of thought affected by it are apprehended
at a glance. Hermes, the philosopher-god, directs these efforts, that
man may find himself and live with greater purpose and happiness.
He does not, however, illuminate the consciousness with
one sudden, blinding ray of Understanding. Truth is constant, man1s
searchings for it cannot in any way destroy its verities, but it is only
thru seeking that it is discovered for all that it actually is.11Evolu
tion is the constant expression of latent capacities within the soul."
That is the purpose of life,- when we see one who is groping blindly for
riches or leisure, or health, or any of those desires which are just
out of reach, let us ask ourselves as to the reason for his struggles.
He has just cultivated a longing for those things, he covets them with
all of the intensity of his being because they represent a step of ad
vancement. He faces a new problem, and must learn to adjust himself to
it. The child, seeing a bowl of candy just beyond its finger-tips, suf
fers acutely in its desire to enjoy those delicacies. If that desire is
strong enough, the child will devise a way of reaching the candy. It
will draw up a chair, and climb upon it...reaching its goal. The les
son is learned, by experience it has connected desire with the method
of obtaining it.
An adult is but a grown child. We may have forgotten
how we learned Nature*s laws of gravity and balance, but every fall,
every minor tragedy of infancy and youth were melted into the elaborate

set of faculties we now posses to assist in walking, running, speak

ing, etc. We learned these lessons so long ago, the process has been
forgotten, (unless we carry a scar to attest to our graduation from
the infancy class.) Most of our troubles arise from the same urge
which causes the child to reach for the candy bowl. We want some
thing we don!t have, '.and when that desire is strong enough, we get
it. But in the process of attainment we learn many things. If we
want .financial independence, we learn that it cannot be had merely
for the asking...others are seeking it too. Sometimes we are hasty,
and figurativly speaking, pull up an unsteady chair. It gives way
under us as we climb, and, regardless of whose error was to blame
for our failure, we have learned to test a chair before we climte on
it again. The faulty judgment which caused us to select that method
must be corrected, and having the lesson brought forcefully to the
attention in this way is the only possible manner which would have
been successful.
In the study of philosophy we often face these stressblocks. We explore new issues constantly. Sometimes we are not as
careful as we might be, and find ourselves confused as to this or
that point, but after all these are but the growing pains of our de
velopment. The abstract faculties must be organized and harnessed
that they may function wi th conscious purpose for good. The ability
to understand is perfected as time passes, and more than that, great
er powers and faculties are added unto us. Like the snow-ball tumbl
ing down hill, we accumulate more and more of the qualities which make
for adeptship.
Learn to appreciate difficulty, it always marks the
birth of a new and/ clearer perception.

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