Esoteric Theosophy and occult teaching

Initiation, Human and Solar

Name: Initiation, Human and Solar
Author: Alice A. Bailey

Alice A. Bailey1922Vol. 1 of 24

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A pivotal work defining the hierarchical structure of the Ascended Masters and the process of planetary initiation. Bailey presents system of five major initiations leading to human perfection and mastery. Describes the Spiritual Hierarchy governing Earth's evolution, including Sanat Kumara, the planetary Logos, and various Masters of Wisdom. Details preparation required for each initiation, role of the Christ and Buddha, and relationship between human and solar evolution. Channeled material claiming to come from Tibetan Master Djwhal Khul. Foundation text of Bailey's 'Ageless Wisdom' teachings.

Also known asBailey's Initiation · Theosophical Initiation

This edition1922

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Contents18 chapters

01CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. Before entering upon the subject matter of the following articles on...
02CHAPTER II. INITIATION DEFINED.
03CHAPTER III. THE WORK OF THE HIERARCHY.
04CHAPTER IV. THE FOUNDING OF THE HIERARCHY.
05CHAPTER V. THE THREE DEPARTMENTS OF THE HIERARCHY We have already dealt with the subject of the foun...
06CHAPTER VI. THE LODGE OF MASTERS Their divisions.
07CHAPTER VII. THE PROBATIONARY PATH.
08CHAPTER VIII. DISCIPLESHIP.
09CHAPTER IX. THE PATH OF INITIATION
10CHAPTER X. THE UNIVERSALITY OF INITIATIOK It has been emphasised many times in the occult teachings...
11CHAPTER XI THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE MYSTERIES. The participants in the mysteries are generallyknown,...
12CHAPTER XIII. THE RODS OF INITIATION The Rods of Initiation are of four kinds : — 1.
13CHAPTER XIV. THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH The tvork of the Lodge during Initiation, We now come to...
14CHAPTER XV. THE GIVING OF THE WORD.
15CHAPTER XVI. THE IMPARTING OF THE SECRETS.
16CHAPTER XVII DIVERSITIES OF INITIATIONS Major and minor Initiations, In dealing with this question o...
17CHAPTER XVIII THE SEVEN PATHS As might be expected, very little has appeared in our literature as to...
18CHAPTER XIX. RULES FOR APPLICANTS There are certain aphorisms and injunctions which the applicant fo...