Some Works Referred:
Barborka G., The Divine Plan, TPH, 1964
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960
Leadbeater C.W., Man, Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1971
Leadbeater C.W., The Masters and the Path, TPH, 1973
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964
Powell A.E., The Solar System, TPH, 1971
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 3, p. 20
By the analogy of electricity the slide depicts the Manifestation coming out of the Unmanifest. From the stage of Non-dual to that of the dual does not yet produce manifestation. Only the Triplicity, with the third link being the relation of the two poles, brings about Manifestation.
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 35, p. 90
The slide depicts that the Emanations from each of the three Divine Aspects are dual in nature and take on a seven-fold expression.
Leadbeater C.W., Man, Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1971, Plate III
The Trinities of Various Religions
RELIGION TRINITY
Christian Father Son Holy Ghost
Druidic Taulec Fan Mollec
Egyptian Amun-Ra Horus Osiris-Isis
Hebrew Kepher Binah Chochmah
Hindu Shiva Vishnu Brahma
Phoenician Anu Ea Bel
Scandinavian Odin Thor Freya
Zoroastrian Asha- Vohuman Ahura Mazda
Vahishta
[Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 34, p. 88]
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 36, p. 93
The Hierarchical Ladder of Life
[Barborka G., The Divine Plan, TPH, 1964, p. 59]
In descending order of loftiness...
1. Class I of the Dhyani-Chohanic Kingdom
2. Class II of the Dhyani-Chohanic Kingdom
3. Class III of the Dhyani-Chohanic Kingdom
4. The Human Kingdom (manifests on the physical plane)
5. The Animal Kingdom (manifests on the physical plane)
6. The Plant Kingdom (manifests on the physical plane)
7. The Mineral Kingdom (manifests on the physical plane)
8. Class I of the Elemental Kingdom
9. Class II of the Elemental Kingdom
10. Class III of the Elemental Kingdom
(See also The Theosophical Glossary, p. 112)
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 7, p. 19
It is a patent fact that, given only the material universe, the emergence and evolution of LIFE is inexplicable. Theosophy teaches that there is a concomitant evolution of Life and Consciousness, which, in fact, is the driving force behind the evolution of Forms. The more evolved the Forms are, more of the potentialities of the in-dwelling Consciousness are manifested through them.
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 55, p. 166
(See also Leadbeater C.W., Man, Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1971, Plate II)
The Monad (Turîyâtma), existing on the Anupâdaka Plane, puts forth a reflection of itself and acquires vehicles on the lower Planes for the sake of gaining experience. The Permanent Atoms and Principles get attached to the Monad with the help of the seven Creative Hierarchies.
The four lower Principles constitute the perishable Personality, which is renewed every incarnation. The real Individual, the Self (Jîvâtma) continues in the Causal Body, lasts throughout the Human stage.
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 45, p. 122
The genesis of the Group-souls is depicted. The triple Monad acquires the Âtmic, Buddhic and the Higher Manasic permanent atoms. The latter over-shadow the lower Triad, which is nurtured in Envelopes of Mental, Astral and Etheric matter. What could not be depicted in the slide is that a single set of Envelopes nurtures myriads of such Triads in the earlier stages.
Gradually, through eons, the Etheric permanent atom acquires a somewhat organized body: and eventually the Etheric Envelope disappears, having been restructured as the Etheric bodies pertaining to the millions of lower Triads. At this stage it is referred to as the Mineral Group-soul.
Successive acquisition of organized Astral and Mental bodies marks the stages known as the Plant and the Animal Group-souls respectively.
Specialized experience of a group of animals gradually introduces a difference into the originally uniform Group Soul and eventually produces a separate Group Soul ensouling these individuals. Thus gradually more of the Group Souls keep forming, each with less and less number of individuals. The process goes on till a single individual remains in the envelope.
This is the stage at which it becomes possible for a real human individual to form, given the necessary further conditions depicted in the next slide.
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 59, p. 187
This slide depicts how the Fohatic connection between the lower Triad of a single animal and the over-shadowing Âtma-Buddhi-Manas turns into a permanent one, marking the beginning of the human Individual.
How the lower mental envelope disintegrates and the Causal body forms is shown in the third Stage.
This slide depicts how Death is a process of successive withdrawal from the Physical Plane ‘upwards.’ The discarded Astral and Mental bodies linger as Shells and gradually disintegrate. The respective permanent atoms become dormant. All the gains from the experiences are stored in the Causal body (shown here as a change of color of the Causal body).
After a time of recluse in the Causal, when time comes for the next incarnation, the Mental, Astral and the physical permanent atoms get re-activated successively, in that order, each acquiring matter of their respective Planes, conducive to the new incarnation and gradually building them into bodies.
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 44, p. 115
“Karma” = Activity
This slide brings forth that there is a Cause-and-Effect Law behind the evolution of the human individual.
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 43, p. 110
Sanchita is the accrued Karma--good and evil. Prârabda is that portion of Sanchita that is more or less assigned for working out in the forth-coming incarnation.
The Lords of Karma, Lipikas, assist the individual in the process of coming into a new incarnation by deciding the various parameters, with an objective to enable one to grow steadily towards the Archetype set by the Logos.
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 36, p. 93
We repeat this slide, with some nomenclature omitted. It shows how the Mental and the Astral bodies of man are composed of the living matter of the lower Mental Plane and the Astral Plane respectively. The downward nature of the evolution of these kinds of matter, as against the upward nature of the evolution of the Ego---giving rise to the ‘temptations’---should be understood.
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 58, p. 161
This slide is to help show that all the bodies have their own elemental intelligence and that the direction of their evolution is on the ‘downward arc,’ while the direction of the evolution of the in-dwelling Soul is on the ‘upward arc.’ Therefore it is important to realize that the temptations, drives, feelings and likes of the elementals should not be mistaken for those of the Soul.
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 55, p. 149
This slide introduces the seven principal Chakras (force-centers) of the Etheric Double and their functions, depicts the various Prânic flows.
The structure of the Chakra as a rotating vortex with a stem extending to the corresponding center in the spinal column is shown at the top. Vitality Globules are shown being absorbed.
Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 76, p. 198
This slide gives the stages at which the various Chakras come into prominence. The periodic shift of emphasis on the level of consciousness as the incarnation progresses is depicted.
Consciousness is relatively dormant in the Mineral Kingdom. It acquires the power to respond with Feelings in the Plant Kingdom. It adds a new dimension of consciousness in the case of Animal Kingdom, namely, that of Thinking. Only in the Human Kingdom does it flower into the dimensions of Creative Activity, into Intuition
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 11, p. 31
The seven principal human temperaments and their sub-types are listed in this slide.
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 119, p. 337
The four stages preceding Discipleship are depicted. Knowledge of these should help worldly people find purpose and sense in Life if they are looking for these.
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 120, p. 340
This slide lists the qualifications to be acquired to tread the Path of Discipleship, as given by the ancient Teacher Šri Šankarâchârya in His Vivêka Chûdâmani.
(1) Discrimination (Viveka), (Manodvara Vajjana)
(2) Disirelessness (Vairagya), (Parikamma)
(3) Six points of Conduct (Shatsampatti), (Upacharo)
(i) Control of Mind (Shama): Overcome (a) self-importance, (b) self-centred thoughts and desires
(ii) Control of Actions (Dama): Train the five Jnanendriyas to be sensitive, the five Karmendriyas to be efficient
(iii) Tolerance (Uparati): Instead of critical of others and tolerant of oneself, realize All are One SELF
(iv) Cheerfulness (Titiksha): Work patiently, without looking for ‘progress’. Transformation is sure to come
(v) One-pointedness (Samadhana): Develop ‘attention.’ Don’t let un-directed thought to be spilt. Move from ‘diffuse’ to ‘discrete.’
(vi) Confidence (Shraddha): Have faith in the Great Law. As intuition flowers the Law becomes Truth
(4) Love, Longing for Liberation (Mumukshuttva), (Anuloma)
Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 121, p. 347
Correspondences of the Five Stages on the Path
Hinduism Christian Festivals
Parivrâjaka the Virgin Birth
Kuteechaka the Baptism
Hamsa the Transfiguration
Paramahamsa Crucifixion and Resurrection
Jeevanmukta Ascension and Descent of the Holy Ghost
Leadbeater C.W., The Masters and the Path, TPH, 1973, Diag. 9, p. 257
The Higher Initiations and those beyond the Earth, reaching up to the Great Sapta Rishis and the Solar Logos Himself, are depicted in this slide.
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