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The role of music in the evolution of humanity Composer and author
Cyril Scott explores the role of music in the evolution of humanity
and shows how it has pushed human evolution forward. He explains
that music has a profound effect on history, morals, and culture
and is a more potent force in the molding of character than
religious creeds or moral philosophies. Whereas mediocre musicians
reflect only their own times, inspired ones help determine the
character of the future. Exploring the works of classical composers
such as Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin,
Wagner, and Strauss, Scott reveals how their compositions were
actively influenced by a hierarchy of initiates, evolved spiritual
intelligences, and devas to make the way fertile for human
spiritual evolution. Scott explains how humans are composed not
only of a physical body, emotional body, and a mental body but also
a sensation body that acts as the bridge between the physical realm
and the hierarchy of initiates. Scott shows how the music of great
composers affects not only those listening but also society as a
whole--from Beethoven's influence on the creation of psychoanalysis
to Chopin's musical influence on the emancipation of women.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Charles Pierre Baudelaire (1821-67) was a French poet. His most
famous work Les Fleurs du mal (The Flowers of Evil) is included in
this volume in both French and English. It describes the changing
nature of beauty in modern industrialising Paris. Baudelaire's
style of prose-poetry was highly original and influenced many poets
who drew on his work.
Charles Baudelaire opens "The Flowers of Evil" with a poem
entitled "Benediction," and it's special stuff -- but of course it
is, we're talking about a poem by Charles Baudelaire, for god's
sake.
When by the changeless Power of a Supreme Decree
The poet issues forth upon this sorry sphere,
His mother, horrified, and full of blasphemy,
Uplifts her voice to God, who takes compassion on her.
"Ah, why did I not bear a serpent's nest entire,
Instead of bringing forth this hideous Child of Doom
Oh cursed be that transient night of vain desire
When I conceived my expiation in my womb "
Charles Baudelaire opens "The Flowers of Evil" with a poem
entitled "Benediction," and it's special stuff -- but of course it
is, we're talking about a poem by Charles Baudelaire, for god's
sake.
When by the changeless Power of a Supreme Decree
The poet issues forth upon this sorry sphere,
His mother, horrified, and full of blasphemy,
Uplifts her voice to God, who takes compassion on her.
"Ah, why did I not bear a serpent's nest entire,
Instead of bringing forth this hideous Child of Doom
Oh curs d be that transient night of vain desire
When I conceived my expiation in my womb "
Written as a sequel to THE INITIATE, the Pupil (as Scott called
himself) reconnects with the master. He travels to Boston where
Justin Moreward Haig is teaching. As the story unfolds, you find
yourself in the presence of a great teacher who shows you how to
live an ordinary life with spiritual consciousness.
This is Scott's last volume in THE INITIATE trilogy. Starting where
THE INITIATE IN THE NEW WORLD ends, we learn that the dark cycle
indicates the period from 1909 to 1944. Interspersed in this text
is interesting information about David Anrias, Krishnamurti, the
theosophists and other insights into the Occult world in England in
the mid-1930's.
This is the veiled history of an Adept who elected to hide his true
identity. In this classic work, Scott weaves a wonderful teaching
story riddled with profound truths that are as valid today as when
this book was first written.
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