Through the application of the Rod of Initiation, the work of separating the Spiritual Self from the Higher Self is furthered, and the imprisoned Life gradually escapes, whilst the Causal Body (Higher Mental Body) is slowly absorbed or dissipated (within the Monad). This has led to the expression of 'the cracking of The Causal Body' at each Initiation and to the idea of the inner Central Fire gradually breaking through and destroying the confining walls and also of the destruction of the Temple of Solomon through the withdrawal of the Shekinah. All these phrases are symbolic wordings and are attempts to convey to the mind of Man fundamental truth from different angles." (Bailey)
The Major Initiations or the Initiations of Manas (Mind) are those taken on the Mental Plane and in the Causal Body (the Higher Mental Body). They mark the point in evolution where the Unit recognizes in fact, and not only in theory, his identity with the Planetary Logos in Whose Body He has place. Minor Initiations can be taken on the Physical, Astral, and on the Lower Mental planes, but they are not considered Major Initiations and are not a conscious, coordinated, unified stimulation that involves the whole Man. A Man may take Initiation on each Plane, but only the Initiations which mark his transference from a lower 4 (Subplanes) into a higher 3 (Subplanes) are considered Major. Therefore, it is apparent that what one might consider as lesser Initiations can be taken on the Physical and Astral Planes in the conscious control of their 3 higher Subplanes (each Plane has 7 Subplanes). These are true Initiations but do not make a Man what is technically understood as a Master of the Wisdom. He is simply an Adept of a lesser degree. The 3 Initiation Grades:
1. First, Initiations (1-3) where one transfers his consciousness from the lower 4 Subplanes (Physical, Astral, and Mental) respectively to the higher 3 Subplanes. When this is done upon the Mental Plane, he becomes technically a disciple, an Initiate, and an Adept. He uses each of the 3 higher subplanes (abstract level) of the Mental Plane as a point from which to work his way completely out of the 3 Worlds (Physical, Emotional, Mental) of human manifestation into the Triad. The initiations of (1) Birth and (2) Baptism are held with the Christ as Hierophant (Initiator); while (3) Transfiguration is performed by the Planetary Logos.
2. Secondly, Initiations (4-7) in which a Man transfers his consciousness from Plane to Plane instead of from Subplane to Subplane. A Master of the Wisdom has not only taken the lesser Initiations but has also taken the 5 steps involved in the conscious control of the 5 Planes of Human Evolution (Physical, Astral, Mental, Buddhic, and Atmic). Initiations (4) Crucifixion and (5) Ascension are performed by the Planetary Logos. The 4th Initiation is the synthesis of Initiations before the Sirian Lodge. The 5th made one a member of the Greater Lodge on Sirius. It remains for Him to take the 2 Final Initiations which make Him a Chohan of the 6th Degree (Level of the Christ) and 7th Degree Level of the Buddha before that control is extended to the remaining 2 Planes of the Solar System (Monadic and Logoic). The 6th & 7th initiations are taken on the Monad Ray and are held with Planetary Logos, overlaid by His Higher Self (Vywamus), as Initiator.
3. Thirdly, Initiations in which a Heavenly Man (Planetary Logos) may take either a minor or a Major Initiation, thereby involving his entire nature. For instance, when individualization took place during the 'Lemurian' or Third Root Race and the Human Family, in this Cycle, definitely came into manifestation, it signified a Major Initiation for our Heavenly Man. The present stimulation in hierarchical effort is leading up to a lesser Initiation (for the Planetary Logos).
Initiation has to do with the conscious development of the self and concerns the Wisdom Aspect of the One Self (the Monad (Bailey). The Rods of Initiation are of 4 kinds:
1. Cosmic, used by a Cosmic Logos in the Initiations of a Solar Logos and of the 3 Major Planetary Logoi (of a Solar System). The Rod of The Cosmic Logos associated with our Solar Logos is secreted in that central spot in the 'heavens' around which our Solar System revolves and Which is termed 'The Central Spiritual Sun' (of our portion of The Galaxy).
2. Systemic, used by a Solar Logos in the Initiations of a Planetary Logos. Systemic Initiations are on so vast a scale that the average human mind cannot as yet envisage them. The Rod of the Solar Logos is hidden in the Heart of the Sun, a subjective Sphere behind our physical Sun, and of which our physical Sun is but the environing shield and envelop.
3. Planetary, used by a Planetary Logos for initiatory purposes and for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Major Initiations and with the 2 Higher Ones. At the Planetary Initiation, the Rod of Power wielded by the Solar Logos is charged with pure electrical force from Sirius and was received by our Logos during the secondary period of creation from that Great Entity, the presiding Lord of the Lords of Karma. He is the Repository of the Law during manifestation, and He is the Representative in the Solar System of that Greater Brotherhood on Sirius, whose Lodges function as the Spiritual Hierarchies in the different Planets. The Rod of The One Initiator (Sanat Kumara) is hidden in the East, a definite planetary location.
4. Hierarchical, used by the Spiritual Hierarchy for minor Initiations & for the first 2 by the Boddhisattva (Christ). The Rod of the Boddhisattva lies hidden in the Heart of the Wisdom (at Shamballa).
Through the initiation process, higher Energies are bestowed on the recipient as follows:
1. Sirius (the Higher Self of the Sun) acts as the Transmitter or the Focalizing Center, passing through the Saturnian, whence emanate those influences which produce self-consciousness in Man. Through the Rod of Initiation, this energy is momentarily intensified and applied to the chakras of the Initiate with terrific force. The energy passes primarily through the bodies of the Hierophant (the Initiator) and the 2 Sponsors of the Initiate so that he could stand it. This increase of mind energy results in an expansion and an apprehension of the truth and its lasting effects. It is felt primarily in the Throat Center (Visshuddhi Chakra), the great organ of creation through sound.
2. Pleiadians: Another type of energy reaches Man from the Pleiades, passing through the Venusian Scheme to us. It has a definite effect upon the Causal Body (the Higher Mental Body, the intermediate between The I Am Presence and the lower self) and serves to stimulate the Heart Center (Anahata Chakra).
3. From One of the 7 stars of the Great Bear (Ursa Major) emanates a third type of energy. Its ensouling Life holds the same relationship to our Planetary Logos (Vywamus) as the Higher Self does to a human being. When applied to the Initiate, it affects the Crown Center. This energy is 7-fold (Seven Rays) and differs according to a man's Ray type.
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