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The Externalization of the Hierarchy (Paperback, New edition)
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The Externalization of the Hierarchy (Paperback, New edition)
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*The books of Alice A. Bailey, written in cooperation with a
Tibetan teacher between 1919-1949, constitute a continuation of the
Ageless Wisdom--a body of esoteric teaching handed down from
ancient times in a form which is always suitable to each period.
Intended to precede and condition the coming era, the Alice A.
Bailey writings offer an unparalleled spiritual approach to such
subjects as the teaching on Shamballa and the Path of spiritual
evolution; the spiritual Hierarchy; the new discipleship and
training in meditation as a form of service; the teaching on the
seven rays and the new psychology of the soul; the teaching on
esoteric astrology; and the new world religion, which emphasizes
the common thread of truth linking all the major world faiths. The
subject of human free will has always contrived to set men's mental
teeth on edge. The fatalist automatically resigns himself to
whatever befalls him, seeing in effects no cause attributable to
his own action - or inaction; but resigned always to the working of
an inexorable fate. The Christian counterpart tends to accept his
lot as the working of God's Will in which he has no say or part. At
the other extreme stands the rebellious independent, determined to
exercise his right to free, self-willed action. This book, as one
of its many values, shows the extent to which Hierarchy and other
centres of life on the planet are dependent upon the unpredictable
and often irresponsible factor of human free will. During the years
leading up to the outbreak of World War II, every opportunity and
every possible spiritual stimulation was offered to humanity in an
effort to avoid precipitation of conflict on to the physical plane.
Disciples and aspirants to discipleship were asked to give special
cooperation to the Hierarchy, and to make an all-out effort to
provide adequate leadership to human thought and decision. All were
left free, however, to determine their own limits, if any, and to
decide their own actions. According to law, the Hierarchy - even at
danger point - could not infringe human free will and dictate or
impose a course of action based on their own deeper knowledge and
more profound insight. Many of the spiritual factors surrounding
the period of human history from 1919 to 1949 are presented in this
book. The energies at work behind the world scene are shown; and
the identity revealed of certain great Beings magnetically
attracted in service towards this planet at a climaxing moment in
the evolution of our planetary life. These factors are an aid to
our understanding of the interrelated energy patterns within the
universe which operate according to law. But essentially they
provide the esotericist with knowledge of available energy flow
responding to planetary purpose and plan which can be contacted and
given conscious and intelligent cooperation, particularly by those
in whom the selfish, self-centred will has been transcended so that
the spiritual will can be given more adequate expression. Some of
these energy factors are particularly clear in the special
"Messages" given over a period of many years at the time of the
Festivals of Easter, Wesak and the Christ. Many aspects of
Hierarchical work, thought and planning are discussed in these
Messages, with the Hierarchical effect shown of planetary evolution
and initiation and its reflection into humanity. This achieved a
climax at the time of the three Festivals in 1945, when a momentous
decision was taken involving, among other results, the eventual
externalisation of the Hierarchy and the reappearance of the
Christ. The final section of the book discusses the "Stages in the
Externalisation of the Hierarchy". It is often difficult for the
human mind to imagine the problems facing those liberated from the
restrictions of form. It is even more difficult to contemplate the
effects in those so liberated of a free choice to reassume such a
limitation. So we are helped to understand what the interdependence
of life on this planet really signifies in terms of love, sacrifice
and service by the part to the needs of the whole.
General
Imprint: |
Lucis Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
1972 |
Authors: |
Alice A. Bailey
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Dimensions: |
187 x 120 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
744 |
Edition: |
New edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-85330-106-6 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
General
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LSN: |
0-85330-106-9 |
Barcode: |
9780853301066 |
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