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1910 · PDF PAGE 70

The Scented Garden

…thlessness. Thy presence or absence makes no difference, therefore, to me. In the same way, whether Allah be or be not is little odds so long as His devotees enjoy the mystic rapture.2 Yet as the podex of Aziz is inferior to thy podex,3 both because it has two fistulae, and because it lacks thy heat, dryness, and tightness, so also is the god of the Christians inferior to Allah, both be- cause he has two cogods, and because he hath nei- ther the power, the wisdom, not the compassion of Him who is alone and without equal, son or com- panion.4 Wh…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 72

The Scented Garden

…n the case in Persia. 2. Often the case in Persia. 3. Karenian — proverbial expression. (Write this up fully). (Major Lutiy did not live long enough to accomplish this intention and we cannot trace the phrase. Possibly it is more Indian than Persian.)

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1912 · PDF PAGE 352

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…gel of 3% Dec. os 998 Angel L.T.D. of my send Angel of 9 W. many Qliphoth of 3 pros Lamb waa Angel L.T.N. of t ppd Linea media *YYONT ~p Long-absent brother pm mS Qliphoth of === prom Angel of 3" Dec. 7 bab)8) 18° v See no. 314; it denotes wpe Shekinah X(1—25). of Spirit of $ IYI Intelligence of ¢ Sep Angel of 2" Dec. IL ws Need, indigence Ay Jesus. [Note the letters of WA TETRAGRAMMATON completed by &% 300 q.v. the Spirit of GOD] 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326

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1912 · PDF PAGE 352

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…gel of 3% Dec. os 998 Angel L.T.D. of my send Angel of 9 W. many Qliphoth of 3 pros Lamb waa Angel L.T.N. of t ppd Linea media *YYONT ~p Long-absent brother pm mS Qliphoth of === prom Angel of 3" Dec. 7 bab)8) 18° v See no. 314; it denotes wpe Shekinah X(1—25). of Spirit of $ IYI Intelligence of ¢ Sep Angel of 2" Dec. IL ws Need, indigence Ay Jesus. [Note the letters of WA TETRAGRAMMATON completed by &% 300 q.v. the Spirit of GOD] 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326

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1913 · PDF PAGE 180

Book 4 (Part II)

… must worship it, since all truth is worshipful. In such a case he is lost; the phantom will have power over him; it will obsess him. As long as an idea is being examined you are free from

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1928 · PDF PAGE 106

Little Poems in Prose

tle more emotion than if I had dropped my vis- iting card in the course of a walk. For a long time we smoked cigars whose in- comparable flavour and aroma gave both homesickness and craving for joys yet undis- covered to the soul; and, intoxicated with all these delights, I had the audacity to cry, in an access of familiarity which did not seem to dis- please him, as I clutched a brimming cup,—”To your immortal health, old goat!” We talked also of the Universe, of its crea- tion and its future destruction; of the great idea of this century—I me…

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1906 · PDF PAGE 225

Collected Works (Vol. II)

…iples came unto the Vault of that Mystic Mountain, and with the Keys they opened the Portal and came to him and woke him. But during his long sleep the roses had grown over him, crimson and flaming with interior fire, so that he could not escape. Yet they withered at his glance; withat he knew what fearful task was before him. But slaying his disciples with long Nails, he interred them there, so that they were right sorrowful in their hearts. May all we die so! And what further befell him ye shall also know, but not at this time. Going forth of…

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1909 · PDF PAGE 411

The Equinox (Volume I, Number I)

“The Bomb’ By FRANK HARRIS (John Long. 6/:.) G, This sensational novel, by the well-known Editor of “Vanity Fair,” has evoked a chorus of praise from the reviewers, and has been one of the most talked-of books of the season. We append a few criticisms : Mr. ALeIster CROWLEY: “ This book is, in truth, a masterpiece ; so intense is the impression that one almost asks, ‘Is this a novel or a confession? Did not Frank Harris perhaps throw the bomb?’ At least he has thrown one now. . . . This is the best novel I have ever read.” The Times: “*The Bomb…

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1909 · PDF PAGE 411

The Equinox (Volume I, Number II)

“The Bomb’ By FRANK HARRIS (John Long. 6/:.) G, This sensational novel, by the well-known Editor of “Vanity Fair,” has evoked a chorus of praise from the reviewers, and has been one of the most talked-of books of the season. We append a few criticisms : Mr. ALeIster CROWLEY: “ This book is, in truth, a masterpiece ; so intense is the impression that one almost asks, ‘Is this a novel or a confession? Did not Frank Harris perhaps throw the bomb?’ At least he has thrown one now. . . . This is the best novel I have ever read.” The Times: “*The Bomb…

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1907 · PDF PAGE 124

Konx Om Pax

…w he got to glory! " —I’m very sorry. That’s the story. But what’s the moral? asks a big Girl with the makings of a prig. First. Golf is long, and life is fleeting: Only one Bogey is worth beating. Moral the Second (Quiet, girls!) A sane squire is worth ten mad earls. And, most important, Number Three: Every one must trust somebody.) You do well to treat it lightly, said Basil. It’s the most terrible story I ever heard. A fico for your tragedies of blood and bones! Indeed, ’tis the one hopeless hell, added the Scholar. It is true? You knew the ma…

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1906 · PDF PAGE 170

Collected Works (Vol. II)

…eptember's shadow falls on June, But dull November's darkest day Is hghted by the sun of May. Here’s how I got a better learning. It’s a long lane that has no turning ! Mad as a woman-hunted Urning, The lie-chased alethephilist : * Sorcery’s maw gulps the beginner: In Pain’s mill neophytes are grist : Disciples ache upon the rack. Five years I sought: I miss and lack ; Agony hounds lagoan twist; _ I peak and struggle and grow thinner, And get to hate the sight of dinner. With sacred thirst, I, soul-hydroptic,! Read Levi? and the cryptic Coptic …

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1909 · PDF PAGE 32

Clouds Without Water

…hat I saw you pale and suffering, . yess . . The senseless necessary reply to it A goddess armed with myrrh instead of musk, yey ao: The long sad silly commonplace thereafter. With lips too cold to pray, too dry to sing. eens ¥ P . ; . Suppose we had risen, as quick as thought, and stood For by that sigh I knew the adorable PP asa oN : . And caught and kissed — what could the storm have dot.c Truth, that you wept in secret over me. ; . Worse than this sickening fog of solitude? Your silence was the dumb despair of hell; gees os Who can do worse…

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1909 · PDF PAGE 384

The Equinox (Volume I, Number I)

…eover, I noticed that I had forgotten one of the most important things. The very colour of the coffin ought to have told the truth to me long ago. Of course I was now of a dark brown complexion, almost black, and this was the reason of their surprise. A movement which I detected among them made me turn quickly towards my box. Too late, alas! The scoundrels had taken advantage of my few steps towards them, and were pillaging the coffin, keeper of lofty thoughts. The piercing cry I uttered perplexed them. One had already the skull in his hands, b…

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1909 · PDF PAGE 384

The Equinox (Volume I, Number II)

…eover, I noticed that I had forgotten one of the most important things. The very colour of the coffin ought to have told the truth to me long ago. Of course I was now of a dark brown complexion, almost black, and this was the reason of their surprise. A movement which I detected among them made me turn quickly towards my box. Too late, alas! The scoundrels had taken advantage of my few steps towards them, and were pillaging the coffin, keeper of lofty thoughts. The piercing cry I uttered perplexed them. One had already the skull in his hands, b…

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1912 · PDF PAGE 114

Mortadello

…oliness, and get the business done. 2ND MASK. A pretty sort of mess you have just missed, my son ! LORENZO. Oh here’s the good old Pope, long may he live and reign ! And when he dies, I hope he may rise again. [All but MORTADELLO drink saying “ The Pope.” 2ND MASK. Easy, lad, easy. But, my lord, you do not drink ! MORTADELLO. It seems I’m bound to shut my mouth—but may I think ? 1ST MASK. What do you mean ? MORTADELLO. I mean—I will not tell you what. Pass round the wine. God’s teen ! Am I the Doge or not ? Here’s to the Pope ; I fear all is no…

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1912 · PDF PAGE 218

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

THE EQUINOX the others. This is the Planet Mars, to which are allotted the last Decan of ?}, and the first of τ, because the long cold of the winter requires a great energy to overcome it, and initiate spring. And the beginning of the Decanates is from the royal Star of Leo, the great Star Cor Leonis: and therefore is the first Decan that of E in 25. Here follow the general meanings of the small cards of the suits, as classified under the nine Sephiroth below Kether. The Four Twos symbolize the Powers of the King?המבה and Queen just uniting and in…

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1912 · PDF PAGE 218

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

THE EQUINOX the others. This is the Planet Mars, to which are allotted the last Decan of ?}, and the first of τ, because the long cold of the winter requires a great energy to overcome it, and initiate spring. And the beginning of the Decanates is from the royal Star of Leo, the great Star Cor Leonis: and therefore is the first Decan that of E in 25. Here follow the general meanings of the small cards of the suits, as classified under the nine Sephiroth below Kether. The Four Twos symbolize the Powers of the King?המבה and Queen just uniting and in…

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1906 · PDF PAGE 217

Collected Works (Vol. II)

…ars ago. 723. Super-consciousness.°°—The Christians also claim anecstasy. But they all admit, and indeed boast, that it is the result of long periods of worry and anxiety about the safety of their precious souls: therefore their ecstasy is clearly a diseased process. The Yogic ecstasy requires absolute calm and health of mindand body. It is useless and dangerous under other conditions even to begin the most elementary practices. 742. My Eastern friend.—Abdul Hamid, of the Fort, Colombo, on whom be peace. 755. Heart,61— Heart is a trifling misqu…

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1913 · PDF PAGE 225

The Equinox (Volume I, Number IX)

ROSA IGNOTA When for an age of craft-long loveliness L lay mine head against thy beating heart, And hear thy bosom throb, and soft sighs start Through all thy hot young breath, ah! canst thou guess How the artist longs to frame thy murmured “ yes” In Pavian marble, wrought with subtle art To immortal wonder, so to vend apart The curtains of the tomb with easy stress ? Ah! wert thou here, sweetheart, I would not sing These foolish songs. I only turn to rime When thou art absent ; for thine eyes would bring A light too dazzling for mine eyes; but…

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1913 · PDF PAGE 225

The Equinox (Volume I, Number X)

ROSA IGNOTA When for an age of craft-long loveliness L lay mine head against thy beating heart, And hear thy bosom throb, and soft sighs start Through all thy hot young breath, ah! canst thou guess How the artist longs to frame thy murmured “ yes” In Pavian marble, wrought with subtle art To immortal wonder, so to vend apart The curtains of the tomb with easy stress ? Ah! wert thou here, sweetheart, I would not sing These foolish songs. I only turn to rime When thou art absent ; for thine eyes would bring A light too dazzling for mine eyes; but…

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