The Exegetikos
The Nathas have found, or will find, that most dynamic groupings come in fives or threes. Three is the most numerous, especially in our basic magick structures.
Exempli gratia: the eternity of deities, the spirit, and cosmic energy expressed as “that which was, is, and ever will be”; subdivisions of time, such as “past, present, and future.” The three states of creative mind: insight, intuition, and imagination, which form the ethereal vibration on which magick matures. The three evil delusions of mankind: nationalism, racism, and religion, which separate and divide the human race into conflicting segments. The three jewels of human life: peace, freedom, and happiness.
“The three jewels of human life: peace, freedom, and happiness.”
Now we deal with the three keys to magick power, as expressed in the Sanskrit words iccha, jnana, and kriya. Translated into simple English, they mean power of the will (iccha), wisdom (jnana), and decisive action (kriya).
The combination of these three, if correctly developed and united as a single Cosmic Power (Prakash Shakti) or their projection, will be the manifestation of true magick power. To react with (another triad) people, things, and ideas.
The will—as developed in a magician—has nothing to do with wishful thinking, daydreams, or weak wondering. It comes to be in determination, force, and power. In fact, one of the best synonyms for the will, as used in magick, is found in the French expression, “tour de force,” meaning a feat, deed, or action done with will, wisdom, strength, or skill.
“The will—as developed in a magician—has nothing to do with wishful thinking, daydreams, or weak wondering. It comes to be in determination, force, and power.”
This expression also helps to indicate the vital necessity of the three being used in combination and not separately or disjointed. Cosmic Power may be dynamic as a single power or thought projection, even though the single elements are weak when separated and only lead to frustration.
“This expression also helps to indicate the vital necessity of the three being used in combination and not separately or disjointed.”
In their collective development as latent occult powers, the instructions already given are still essential. Concentration, meditation, and contemplation remain vital for this and other aspects of magick and occult development. This determines whether a latent human occult power will lie dormant or awaken to power and illumination.
However, you cannot be successful in meditation development if the obstructing blocks or five kleshas dominate your living or way of life.
The five kleshas must not be regarded as petty foibles, weaknesses, or minor failings—or as amusing defects that can be considered for a short moment and then dismissed and forgotten. They form the foundational obstacles in Twilight Yoga, as in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. They can cause us untold misery and suffering.
“The five kleshas must not be regarded as petty foibles, weaknesses, or minor failings—or as amusing defects that can be considered for a short moment and then dismissed and forgotten. They form the foundational obstacles in Twilight Yoga…”
Ego, which is usually put first, not only puts us into conflict with others but can lead to premature death. When one develops and encourages the ego complex of an imagined self-importance, it is accompanied by constant pressure to maintain it, and tension develops in the nerves and muscles because of our difficulty and failure to project ourselves as the superior image that we want others to see and feel. This constant tension and our failure produce defects that can result in heart failure and many other physical defects.
“If qualities of a leader or master are real, everyone will see, and we do not have to act or propagate them for others to know and recognize them. Thus, an ego can be destructive and not help us to success.”
Moreover, in magick powers, development must be modest and relaxed, while in group work, fraternity and harmony brings the best results. If qualities of a leader or master are real, everyone will see, and we do not have to act or propagate them for others to know and recognize them. Thus, an ego can be destructive and not help us to success.
Ignorance builds up when we blindly accept information and neglect to give serious thought to details. Wisdom must be based on facts and clarity. Wisdom, as understood by a Natha, need not be wisdom as understood by ordinary people.
“Wisdom, as understood by a Natha, need not be wisdom as understood by ordinary people.”
Kriya means the manipulation of molecules.
Jnana means wisdom born of thought, and patient experimentation, and conclusion.
Iccha means the mental thunderbolt that strikes its target.
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See also: Introduction to Exegetikos by Sri Kapilnath
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