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... what I think, but that is my opinion, is that a true initiatory organization should never refuse the initiation to those who prove to be spiritually suitable to receive it only because they cannot afford the enrolment and a monthly fee that is beyond their possibilities. Not all initiatory organizations are the same. Fortunately there are some, in my experience, which are within everyone’s reach, rich and poor.
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The Number Ten, Harmony and the achievement of the complete state of ‘Being’.
With this paragraph we enter the 3rd Level of interpretation, that of Initiate Master Builder.
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Ars Muratoria describes in detail the ‘geometry’ of a method and its instruments. These instruments hide the virtues of the Initiate’s Psyche in the allegory.
On the contrary of what we think, it is necessary to refuse and disown the exoteric isolation of the High ritual Chambers and to understand the invisible connections of the initiatory activities through which Esoteric Philosophy joins in the Scottish Pyramid the commitment of initiates of different levels and abilities.
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Ars Muratoria describes in detail the ‘geometry’ of a method and its instruments. These instruments hide the virtues of the Initiate’s Psyche in the allegory.
When in the evolution of the Human Kingdom the air element of the thought got in contact with the fire element of the spirit, an aqueous and voluble element appeared in the lower levels of the mind; it still accompanies Personality up to its complete individualization. |
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 | Anamnesis of the inner reawakening |
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... I wonder if being an initiate represents the "sine qua non" condition... or isn't it enough to have a pure and simple love for knowledge, beyond any material interest.
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 | The Friars Major |
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…in the indefiniteness between myth and history of an Order like the Rose & Cross, I don’t understand if the latter has influenced Freemasonry and what is the esoteric sense of this alleged link? |
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Seven, the Number of the Hierarchy in the Human Kingdom
Whilst the Cloth of the Initiate is represented by the number 6, as we have seen in the previous chapter, when we include the presence of the Point of Light where everything originates from, the One, the Number 7 appears. |
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 | From ''half light'' to ''full light'' |
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Usually the ritual statement "from the half Light to the full Light" is considered a symbolic expression lacking in operative value. This is not true. The meanings of this ritual statement are, as
a matter of fact, so true and attainable that in this short essay they are summarized and pointed out in a scale of practical and operating priorities and values. |
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 | Unknown truths |
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Why the existence of a unique truth and a unique Hierarchy are not accompanied by a unique ‘practical’ teaching? What are differences caused by? Which is the most efficient and useful way to Serve in this painful season for the Humankind? |
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 | The three-fold aspect of manifestation |
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Seven Masters make a regular Lodge - Of the Sun and the Moon - The Book on the altar
The three great Rays of Synthesis (1st, 2nd and 3rd Ray) make the whole of the Divine manifestation. These three greater Rays or Rays of Aspect make the manifested Divinity, the embodied Word, the expression of the creative Proposition and the Synthesis of life in quality and appearance.
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 | Wolves disguised as lambs |
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So, who sees the true Light? The pure at heart, I would say. Of course we all think we belong to this category. Or don’t we? |
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 | Forrest Gump and counter-initiation |
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Dear Athos, unfortunately I share your analysis...The only way I found is this: give Obediences the mutual right to visit. The guest must respect the rules of the hosts... |
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