Esoteric
Glossary
I, J, K, L
Identification
Realisation, plus esoteric experience, plus again an absorption into the Whole,
and for all of this we have no terminlogy.
Illumination
The light of the intuition breaking trough the barriers that the rational
faculty has erected; true illumination is related to the intellect and should
be, in its purest aspect, divorced from feeling altogether; a condition of
knowledge; a state wherein the mind is brought into relation with God, and the
longer that condition can be held free from emotional reactions, the more
direct will be the communication between the imparted truths. (see Light)
Incarnation
The unification of the etheric double with the dense physical body; the taking
of a dense physical body; a definitely determined period (from the angle of
soul) wherein experiment, experience and expression are the keynotes. Each
successive incarnation continues the experiment, deepens the experience and
relates the expression more closely to the latent unfolding divinity.
Individualisation
The coming together (out of the darkness of abstraction) of the two factors of
Spirit and matter by means of a third factor, the intelligent will, purpose and
action of an Entity. The unit passes out of the animal kingdom into the human
at individualisation. The moment when "the spark of mind" was
implanted in humanity, over 18 million years ago, through the stimulation of
the "lords of flame," from the Venus "chain" of the Earth
"scheme."
Initiate One
who is essentially a blend of scientific and religious training; one who has
been re-oriented to certain phases of divine existence which are not yet
recognized by the average human being; one who, in his twofold nature (soul and
personality), moves forward. No longer is his point of focus that of the
personality. He has fused and blended two divine aspects in himself, and they
now constitute one integrated unit.
Initiation A
progressive sequence of directed energy impacts, characterized by points of
tension and governed by the Law of Cause and Effect; a process of developing
inclusiveness; a process of continuing integration into centers of force.
Successive expansions of consciousness that mark vital stages of the soul's
journey. When one is "initiated", one has already been self
initiated, because "to initiate" means to start something that will
eventually lead to the higher expansion of awareness. There are initiation
ceremonies which "confer" initiation, and give the candidate an
expanded experience that they will never forget, inspiring them onward in their
evolution.
Each
initiation (a) marks the passing of a pupil into a higher class, (b) marks the
clear shining forth of the fire, (c) marks the transition from one point of
polarization to another, (d) entails the realization of an increasing unity
with all that lives, (e) entails the realization of the self with all selves.
Interlude A
pause between two activities; a midway point; a pause for constructive
thinking; an interim period; an inhalation and exhalation; between the
breathing out and the breathing incomes a period of silence and the moment for
effective work.
Intuition The
apprehension by the mind of reality directly as it is, and not under the form
of a perception or a conception, nor as an idea or object of reason - all of
which by contrast are intellectual apprehension; pure reason or the faculty
which enables the individual to enter into contact with the Universal Mind and
grasp the plan synthetically, to seize upon divine Ideas or isolate some
fundamental and pure truth; a blend of the two divine qualities of buddhi -
manas, or intuitive spiritual understanding (involving interpenetration and
identification) and the higher abstract mind, which is essentially the power to
comprehend that which is not conceret or tangivle but which is, in reality, an
innate recognition of the lower aspects of the divine Plan as it must affect
life in the three worlds. "The synthetic understanding which is the perogative
of the soul ...." That which is beyond feelings and thought - buddhic
awareness.
Invocation
The science of impression in activity and not simply in theory; a conscious
focussed appeal. (see Evocation)
Jewel in the
Lotus The "jewel in the lotus," to use the ancient oriental
appellation, is the point of life by means of which the Monad anchors itself
upon the physical plane, and is the life principle therefore of all the
transient vehicles - developed, undeveloped or developing. This point of life contains
within itself all possibilities, all potentialities, all experiences and all
vibratory activities. It embodies the will-to-be, the quality of magnetic
attraction (commonly called love), and the active intelligence which will bring
the livingness and the love into full expression.
Kalachakra
The Wheel of Time. Kalachakra tantra is the most esoteric Mahayana Buddhist
teaching given by "Lords of Shamballa."
Kali Hindu
goddess of life and death. Kali Yuga (age/cycle) is the present age of death
and destruction - a period of 432,000 years.
Kama-manas
Desire mind. The combination of astral and lower mental energy. Source of all
our "glamours".
Karma The Law
of Cause and Effect. Physical action. The Law of Retribution. Karma of
merit/demerit. The whole universe is conditioned by this law. Moral effect of
an act committed which gratifies personal desire.
Kumaras Hindu
for "The mind-born Sons of Brahma". The highest seven self conscious
beings in our planetary scheme. There are 3 "exoteric" and 3
"esoteric" and Sanat Kumara is the "One" in between who
mirrors the unformed (arupa) realms into the formed (rupa) realms. These
Kumaras originally came to Earth from the Venus "chain" of the Earth
"scheme".
Kundalini The
power of Life - one of the forces of nature (feminine) that lies coiled,
serpent like at the base of the spine. It creates the foundation of matter,
into which spirit incarnates. Awakens naturally through evolution, but can have
very destructive effects if prematurely activated through wrong meditation or
yogic practices.
Lemuria
Continent which preceded Atlantis, the last remnants of which are Australia,
Borneo,
Life -
Existence manifesting in matter; Spirit, Energy, the Father, the First aspect
of Divinity; the sustaining, originating Cause and Source of all Manifestation;
loving synthesis in action.
Light - The
substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen; signifies two
things: energy and its manifestation in form of some kind; Light and Substance
are synonomous terms; the soul is light; Light is known by what it reveals.
(see Illumination)
Logos
"God" in a relative sense. There is a Planetary Logos and a Solar Logos.
Logos = word: the creative word (mantram) brings all forms into manifestation,
whether it is a solar system or a human being.
Lords of
Flame One of the great Hierarchies of spiritual beings who guide the solar
system. Closely related to the Kumaras.
Love An
impersonal potency or energy, dependent for its effect upon the type of form
which it contacts and upon which it makes an impact; not a sentiment or an
emotion, nor is it desire or a selfish motive for right action in daily life;
the wielding of the force which guides the worlds and which leads to
integration, unity and inclusiveness, which impels Deity itself to action; an
expression of soul contact.
Lotus
Description of any energy centre, human or cosmic. The petals of a lotus
represent different qualities, colours and stages of evolution. They may be
folded and unawakened, or unfolded and awakened.
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