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The Rays and the Initiations (A Treatise on the Seven Rays Book 5) 1st Edition, Kindle Edition

by Alice A. Bailey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The final volume in this treatise on the seven rays contains the fundamental spiritual structure on which the next presentation of the Ageless Wisdom teaching will build. The book is in two parts; the first part enumerates and details the Fourteen Rules for Group Initiation. These are the rules for disciples and initiates, paralleling on a higher turn of the spiral, the rules for applicants contained in the book "Initiation, Human and Solar". The second part of this volume is concerned with the Rays and the Initiations, those nine major expansions of consciousness through which the initiate becomes progressively liberated from the various forms of our planetary life, ultimately proceeding upon his chosen Path of development and service within the universe.

One of the outstanding principles unfolded through the pages of this book is that of the growth of the group idea--group service, group responsibility and group initiation. The possibility of group initiation seems to be one of the new emerging developments of the Aquarian era; therefore, the profound value to the disciple of the Fourteen Rules for Group Initiation. These rules embody great truths in symbolic form, into which the consciousness expands with the acceptance of occult obedience, and the meeting of all requirements on the Path of Initiation in a group penetrating together towards the centre of an ashram, and into the heart and will of the presiding Master.

Because "the way to the innermost sanctum is the way of outer service and because initiation is the effect of an increasing capacity to intuit the Plan, to register ashramic purpose and to act accordingly, "these rules are in reality great Formulas of Approach . . . approach to a specific section of the Path and not approach to the Initiator. I would have you reflect on this distinction. The initiate is beconung increasingly aware of the dynamics of the Science of the Service of the Plan. This distinctive realisation can only come when his fused and blended personality and soul expression of will has disappeared in the blazing light of the Divine Purpose."

Much of this teaching, while beyond the grasp of the average student today, is invaluable in expanding the mind to contemplate the larger patterns and processes in which the individual function may be viewed in perspective. In dealing with such abstruse matters, the author again demonstrates a marvelous capacity to relate the deepest and most profound aspects of the Master's teaching to the life and the consciousness of the aspirant in the world today. Since there is no separation in life, and since the aphorism "As above so below" applies in every particular throughout the cosmos, and recognisably within the solar and the planetary lives, there is great value in the clear delineation of continuity.

"Revelation concerns Oneness and nothing else. The practical nature of this truth is only recognised when the disciple attempts to do two things: To realise it individually and to bring the nature of planetary unity and of non-separateness to the minds and into the lives of men everywhere."
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Alice A. Bailey, (1880-1949) From her conservative British background, Alice Bailey's life led her in many directions, but always in one direction--towards the time when through drastic personal experience of many kinds she had acquired a synthesis of outlook and understanding, and an absolute conviction that one divine life pervades and animates the one humanity; that the Plan for humanity requires the cooperation and service of trained and dedicated human beings intelligently informed about world affairs, in collaboration with those who form the spiritual Hierarchy, the inner government of the planet. Her life work became an integral part of this synthesis and this realization. Without in the least losing any of her very human qualities and involvement, her soul took up its commitment to her Master, and her personality provided full cooperation in the field of her accepted service. Basically her work developed as a duality--her discipleship service which included the establishment of an esoteric school; and her initially reluctant agreement to work with the Tibetan, Djwhal Khul, in the writing of a series of books presenting the next phase in the continuity of the Ageless Wisdom teaching for the present and the immediate future.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lucis Publishing Companies; 1st edition (December 2, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2427 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 820 pages
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Alice Bailey (1880-1949). In 1919 whilst living in the Krotona Theosophical Institute, Hollywood she was contacted by the Tibetan Master Djwhal Khul who requested her help in writing a series of books.

He saw his work as teaching and spreading the knowledge of the Ageless Wisdom and qualifies this. "I am one who has wrestled and fought his way into a greater measure of light and I must therefore act as a transmitter of the light, no matter what the cost."

This he did through his 30 year collaboration with Alice Bailey resulting in the writing of twenty books of esoteric philosophy. A further four books were written by AAB and several compilations of the work have also been published.

The Tibetan prefaced the books "It is for you to ascertain their truth by right practice and the exercise of the intuition.... If the teaching conveyed calls forth a response from the illumined mind of the worker in the world, and brings a flashing forth of his intuition, then let the teaching be accepted. But not otherwise,"

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Robin Courtlandt Renor
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rays and the Initiations is the most profound work ...
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The Rays and the Initiations is the most profound work I have ever read on the subject of Initiations. The author makes clear the nature and goal of each initiation so that the initiate knows how to traverse the ground ahead of him and dissipates the confusion engendered by going up to a higher level of consciousness. You are also able to glimpse the future ahead of you with regard to higher initiations. Einstein said "You cannot solve a problem at the same level of consciousness that created it." I have found this to be true as the higher level of consciousness enabled me to see the solution to a problem that I could not see from where I was before. I regard the Rays and the Initiations as the classic work on initiations.
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Robert Parkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Tibetan is Always Good
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This is another of the Alice Bailey books inspired by the Tibetan. These are some of the most profound esoteric books on the planet. These books are meant to be studied and are not an easy read, but are well worth the investment.A must read for all students of esoteric philosophy.
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Mary I. Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars Occult training
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I learn a lot from all volumes of this series. Healing, astral projection, energy, the rays. I find Robert Monroes books easier to read, learn from and achieve quick results but I also like the books by Bailey. Alice A. Bailey's books are great but I need to practice more what I read, then I can better absorb the great amount of useful information. Dion Fortune's books are also a great addition to Bailey's collection. Onward from there.
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Francis Donald
5.0 out of 5 stars Profoundly meaningful esoteric teaching
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In the decades of reading esoteric literature I have found no system of teaching as enlightening as that of Alice Bailey's works, and RI is among the most philosophically rich in the series. The reader is articulate with a pleasant English accent. Terrific for listening while driving.
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Lexy
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book with so much information
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This book is difficult to read but is a hive of information and a must as a reference book for anybody who is seriously on the path.
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vreni
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
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i have been meditating for 35 years and always found an explanation in the book for my experiences, which is very important to see if the experience was made up or real.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Don't know what to say....if you're drawn to esotericism, then you'll know about these writings.
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Phyllis
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rays & the Inititions
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Very good wisdom on spirituality
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Mr S D Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Ageless wisdom
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It seems odd to review the works of Alice Bailey. They have been a guiding light for me for many years now, complementing other great teachings (e.g. eckhart Tolle), whilst very different in form. They were written to appeal to an initially Theosophical audience and so can seem somewhat dated, but the wisdom knows no boundaries and is perhaps more relevant to our lives now than when it was written
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Crystyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Spirituality
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For anyone interested in spirituality, the Alice Bailey books are the books for you.
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A great book, complex discussion on the afterlife but re-reading parts again and its become enlightening
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