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PHILOSOPHUS GRADE: MEDITATIONS
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Control of Action |
Mastery of the three exercises in Liber III secures Adepts who
are, as a result, imbued with patience, control, introspection,
and strength. The Philosophus undertakes mastery of the second
exercise, with the third completed by the Dominus Liminis. In
these exercises, the mind and will are used to complete the
final measures of control necessary within the Aspirants of the
first order.
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~Additional Instructions and Clarifications ~ |
In the second exercise, two adequate examples are provided,
these may be used or others can be fashioned as a substitute. It
is the intent that must be accomplished, and as with all
methods, they should be adapted to the circumstances of the
Philosophus.
Additionally, the punishment detailed may be substituted for
something as severe, but less damaging. Therefore, let it be
considered that the recommended punishment in this exercise is
provided as a demonstration of the severity of the practice, and
rarely is the razor slashing necessary.
[Students within the Invisible House Society have devised many
severe punishments that provided less scarring, yet were equal
in physical or psychological pain. For example; a small hammer
upon the knuckles of the hand and upon bashing all ten knuckles,
the practice was terminated and attempted at a later date;
kissing the feet of the closest person, no matter whom, without
explanation; etc.]
The minimum accomplishment of these exercises is seven days
without error. Success is not always forthcoming on the first
attempt. If seven days passes with an error on each day, then
the practice is retired until a later date. If more than ten
errors arise before the successful completion of an error-free
day, then the practice is retired until a later date.
Any real accomplishment cannot be recognized if the daily
routine of the Philosophus is changed. It is absolutely vital
that complete control be established in the normal course of
daily life.
The record of the practice is best kept in a small pad, which is
carried at all times, with the finished record entered into the
Magick Journal at the conclusion of the practice, whether it is
successfully accomplished or not.
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Bhakti Yoga |
Bhakti comes from the root Bhaj,
which means to be attached to God. The devotion is to God and
God alone. There is no selfish expectation or fear, only a
purity best described as love, and this is the method of union.
Bhakti is the slender thread of love binding the heart of the
devotee with the lotus feet of the Lord. It is accomplished by
intense devotion and supreme attachment to God (love). The
attainment is not describable in words and has to be experienced
by the devotee.
First arises conviction, followed by
attraction, leading to complete adoration, and this is easily
recognized with the suppressing of all mundane desires. The
result is a satisfaction, attachment and supreme love towards
God. In this highest form of Bhakti all attraction and
attachment of both joy and sorrow are transferred and resolved
in the God. This can eventually lead the devotee to an eternal
union that culminates in oneness. |
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~ Practical Training ~ |
Unlike Gnana Yoga, a complete and masterful instruction exists
for the Philosophus in Liber CLXXV, and a superior set of
instructions for the required level of attainment will not be
found in any other instruction. It is recommended that a
complete procedure be devised, following the steps within the
instruction, in the form of a point form list.
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The Key of it All |
When in these wonderful works the Philosophus has undertaken,
accomplished and refined, then from such attainment, he or she
shall be assured that the second stage of independence has been
attained.
Liber XVI, Liber Tvrris Vel Domus Dei
The Philosophus completes the exercise, having identified the
source – origin – position of where thought arises within the
mind in Practicus, now let the destruction of thought be
accomplished.
Liber DCCCXIII, Vel Ararita
This holy book contains seven chapters and each of these
contains thirteen numbered verses [7 * 13]. Therefore, create a
table with seven columns and thirteen rows and let the verses be
placed therein, and let the understanding of the order be thus: |
| Contrast each verse of Cap. I with the corresponding
verse of Cap. II for the first of these methods. Thus in
Cap. III (still verse by verse correspondence) the
Quintessence of the ideas is extracted; and in Cap. IV
they are withdrawn each one into the one beyond it. In
Cap. V they have disappeared into the Method itself. In
Cap. VI they reappear in the Form appointed by the Will
of the Adept. Lastly, in Cap. VII they are dissolved,
one into the next until all finally disappear in the
Fire Qadosh, the Quintessence of Reality [Quoted from
CDXVIII ]. |
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Let the seven permutations of each verse be rewritten,
artistically interpreted with scientific wording, thus creating
thirteen thesis of the formula of the hexagram.
Liber VI, Liber O Vel Manus et Sagittæ (Chapter
5 & 6)
Let the Philosophus decide his or her advancement, and this by
means of ascending the 25th path, through an act of pure will.
Then shall the middle pillar again infuse thee with strength,
and this through equilibrium, that the most difficult of
obstacles, still hiding in wait, may be overcome.
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