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Page 89 of 1591910 · PDF PAGE 65
… only an appearance and not a reality, or, as Deussen has it: The entire external universe, with its infinite ramifications in space and time, as also the involved and intricate sum of our inner perceptions, is all merely the form under which the essential reality presents itself to a consciousness such as ours, but is not the form in which it may subsist outside of our con- sciousness and independent of it; that, in other words, the sum total of external and internal experience always and only tells us how things are constituted for us, and fo…
1910 · PDF PAGE 282
…e soul is regarded as the historian when she is in reality the sibyl; but the misconception takes place in such a microscopic portion of time that detection is impossible. In the hasheesh expansion of seconds into minutes, or even according to a much mightier ratio, there is an opportunity thoroughly to scrutinise the hitherto evanescent phenomena, and the truth comes out. How many more such prophecies as these may have been rejected through the gross habit of the body we may never know until spirit vindicates her claim in a court where she mus…
1910 · PDF PAGE 65
… only an appearance and not a reality, or, as Deussen has it: The entire external universe, with its infinite ramifications in space and time, as also the involved and intricate sum of our inner perceptions, is all merely the form under which the essential reality presents itself to a consciousness such as ours, but is not the form in which it may subsist outside of our con- sciousness and independent of it; that, in other words, the sum total of external and internal experience always and only tells us how things are constituted for us, and fo…
1910 · PDF PAGE 282
…e soul is regarded as the historian when she is in reality the sibyl; but the misconception takes place in such a microscopic portion of time that detection is impossible. In the hasheesh expansion of seconds into minutes, or even according to a much mightier ratio, there is an opportunity thoroughly to scrutinise the hitherto evanescent phenomena, and the truth comes out. How many more such prophecies as these may have been rejected through the gross habit of the body we may never know until spirit vindicates her claim in a court where she mus…
1913 · PDF PAGE 17
…hing to do with Leadbeater. In Spite of this, they were again being allowed to associate with the said Leadbeater, and it was about this time that he heard from other Theoso— phist friends that one Luxman, a personal attendant, had seen C. W. Leadbeater and ]. Krishnamurti in the defend- ant’s room'engaged in committing an unnatural offence. On a further remonstrance by the plaintiff, the defendant promised to take the boys away to England, and accordingly I7
1913 · PDF PAGE 455
… “Master, you know better than I what it is,” said he humbly in a low voice. ‘Oh, it cost me a great deal to do it; above all, the first time, with a single blow of the magic knife to cut the throat of that innocent creature! One night I had just accomplished the funereal rites, I was seated in the circle on the interior threshold of my door, and the victim had just been consumed in a great fire of alder and cypress wood. . All of a sudden, quite close to me... . I dreamt or rather I felt it pass... I heard in my ear a heartrending wail . . . o…
1913 · PDF PAGE 460
…er curious and disagreeable shade. His mouth was sensual and quarrel- some; his manners were affable, his voice soft, and his speech sometimes a little embarrassed. Questioned by Eliphas Levi concerning the object of his visit, he replied that he was on the look-out for the grimozve of Honorius, and that he had come to learn from the Professor of Occult Science how to ob- tain that little black book, now-a-days almost impossible to find. “T would gladly give a hundred francs for a copy of that grimoire,”said he. “The work in itself is valueless…
1913 · PDF PAGE 506
…firmative, on the con- trary, in that of the “Galilean,” as an illustrious and too unfortunate Emperor called Him. And yet Julian in his time attempted more than Voltaire could accomplish; he wished to oppose miracles to miracles, the austerity of power to that of revolt, virtues to virtues, wonders to wonders; the Christians never had a more dangerous enemy, and they recognized the fact, for Julian was assassinated; and the Golden Legend still bears witness that a holy martyr, awakened in his tomb by the clamour of the Church, resumed his arms…
1913 · PDF PAGE 455
… “Master, you know better than I what it is,” said he humbly in a low voice. ‘Oh, it cost me a great deal to do it; above all, the first time, with a single blow of the magic knife to cut the throat of that innocent creature! One night I had just accomplished the funereal rites, I was seated in the circle on the interior threshold of my door, and the victim had just been consumed in a great fire of alder and cypress wood. . All of a sudden, quite close to me... . I dreamt or rather I felt it pass... I heard in my ear a heartrending wail . . . o…
1913 · PDF PAGE 460
…er curious and disagreeable shade. His mouth was sensual and quarrel- some; his manners were affable, his voice soft, and his speech sometimes a little embarrassed. Questioned by Eliphas Levi concerning the object of his visit, he replied that he was on the look-out for the grimozve of Honorius, and that he had come to learn from the Professor of Occult Science how to ob- tain that little black book, now-a-days almost impossible to find. “T would gladly give a hundred francs for a copy of that grimoire,”said he. “The work in itself is valueless…
1913 · PDF PAGE 506
…firmative, on the con- trary, in that of the “Galilean,” as an illustrious and too unfortunate Emperor called Him. And yet Julian in his time attempted more than Voltaire could accomplish; he wished to oppose miracles to miracles, the austerity of power to that of revolt, virtues to virtues, wonders to wonders; the Christians never had a more dangerous enemy, and they recognized the fact, for Julian was assassinated; and the Golden Legend still bears witness that a holy martyr, awakened in his tomb by the clamour of the Church, resumed his arms…
1910 · PDF PAGE 296
THE EQUINOX harsh and wild, irritated; quickened further to a rush like flames devouring a hayrick; softened again to a dirge. Each time she changed the soul of the song it seemed as if she was exhausted: as if she was trying to sound a particular phrase, and always fell back baffled at the last moment. Nor did any light infuse her eyes. There was intentness, there was weariness, there was patience, there was alertness. And the room was strangely silent, unsympathetic to her mood. She was the dimmest thing in that gray light. Still she strove. …
1910 · PDF PAGE 296
THE EQUINOX harsh and wild, irritated; quickened further to a rush like flames devouring a hayrick; softened again to a dirge. Each time she changed the soul of the song it seemed as if she was exhausted: as if she was trying to sound a particular phrase, and always fell back baffled at the last moment. Nor did any light infuse her eyes. There was intentness, there was weariness, there was patience, there was alertness. And the room was strangely silent, unsympathetic to her mood. She was the dimmest thing in that gray light. Still she strove. …
1911 · PDF PAGE 103
…otch, it mattereth little what may be written by the sea-green incorruptible Scribe. The horror of it will be given in another place and time, and through another Seer, and that Seer shall be slain as a result of his revealing. But the present Seer, who is not P...., seeth not the horror, because he is shut up, and hath no name. (Now was there some further parleying betwixt the demon and the Scribe, concerning the departure and the writing of the word, the Scribe not knowing if it were meet that the demon should depart. Then the Seer took the H…
1912 · PDF PAGE 20
…ed to your view, wherein true patriotism is exemplified in glowing colours, and a series of transactions recorded, which the rude hand of Time can never erase. The obligations which influenced the first Brutus and Manlius to sacrifice their children to the love of their country are not more sacred than those which bind me to support the honour and reputation of this venerable order. ”This moment, my son, you owe to me a second birth; should your conduct in life correspond with the principles of M., my remaining years will pass away with pleasure an…
1912 · PDF PAGE 20
…ed to your view, wherein true patriotism is exemplified in glowing colours, and a series of transactions recorded, which the rude hand of Time can never erase. The obligations which influenced the first Brutus and Manlius to sacrifice their children to the love of their country are not more sacred than those which bind me to support the honour and reputation of this venerable order. ”This moment, my son, you owe to me a second birth; should your conduct in life correspond with the principles of M., my remaining years will pass away with pleasure an…
1913 · PDF PAGE 20
…ather than any other Highland name? Maruuns. To assert bond of sympathy—between hi to perform just published Scowvio, KC. He was at this time quite Mariens. Under my thumb, Sconrio, K.C, And why did he call himself Lord Boleskine? Marien’. "Principally to aunoy the snobbish society of Inver Scownio, KC. And did it annoy then? Marius. I believe so, Sconrio, KC. But why Lord Boleskine ? Maruins, He is the Laird of Boleskine, and Laird is only Seots for Lord. SconPio, KC. And why did he call himself Count Svarelt? Matuens, "In the book of mine I r…
1922 · PDF PAGE 261
CHAPTER I KING LAMUS INTERVENES It is only three months ago; but it seems a lifetime. My memory is now very good, and I remember more details of the past every day. I am writing this account of the past three months, partly because my best friend tells me that it will strengthen it if I exercise it by putting down what has occurred in sequence. And you know, even a month ago, I couldn’t have recalled anything at all with regard to certain periods. My friend tells me that memory fails me in part because nature mercifully wishes to hide from us t…
1929 · PDF PAGE 212
…f his mental processes. Whether we hold free will or determinism, we equally ratify every type of opinion and conduct. I had not at this time consciously reached this freedom. I was still a romantic, still seeking true love. Observe a curious analogy to the time when I invoked the adepts, and one actually by my side; so now, invoking true love, there lurked unsuspected in my circle the woman destined to satisfy my aspirations; and just as in aspiring to the Path of the Wise I had not realized the nature of that Path, so also I did not understan…
1910 · PDF PAGE 191
MR TODD 181 as far as we can see at present. But I assure you that I share your sentiments. I have heard very ill things said of him, I can tell you. MRS. OSSORY. Who is he ? Does any one know ? A man of family, I hope. How dreadful for poor Henry if he had been run over by a plebeian ! OSSORY. Well, we hardly knowI wonder if his credit is good. [His voice sinks to a whisper as the awful suspicion that he may be financially unsound strikes him.] CARR. [sharply, as if pained]. Oh, oh ! Dont suggest such a thing without the very best reason. It…