THE EQUINOX
If not, he should seek the position of the point where
thoughts are judged.
2. Second Point.
He must also develop in himself a
Will of Destruction, even a Will of Annihilation.
It may
be that this shall be discovered at an immeasurable dis-
tance from his physical body.
Nevertheless, this must he
reach, with this must he identify himself even to the loss
of himself.
3. Third Point.
Let this Will then watch vigilantly the
point where thoughts arise, or the point where they are
judged, and let every thought be annihilated as it is perceived
or judged.‘
4. Fourth Point.
Next, let every thought be inhibited in
its inception.
5. Fifth Point.
Next, let even the causes or tendencies
that if unchecked ultimate in thoughts be discovered and
annihilated.
6. Sixth and Last Point.
Let the true Cause of Α111ι be
unmasked and annihilated.
7. This is that which was spoken by wise men of old time
concerning the destruction of the world by fire; yea, the
destruction of the world by fire.
8. [This and the following verses are of modern origin]
Let the Student remember that each Point represents a
definite achievement of great difficulty.
9. Let him not then attempt the second until he be well
satisfied of his mastery over the first.
* This is also the “Opening of the Eye of Shiva.”
ΕΙ).
1- Mayan, the Magician, or Mara.
Also The Dweller on the Threshold in a
very exalted sense.
ED.
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