THEE Note: The 7Channels of influence and interaction between these are developed here from the top down. : These are speculative formulations.
have been re-conceived as 10 , shown below in the diagram. The bi-directionalThe Divine Realm with its Centres and Channels is evident in the top half of the Tree diagram, and the with its Centres and Channels is evident in the lower half.
The Divine and realms share an interest in one Centre: . From the outset, this has been viewed as the mediation mechanism. It is a condition of existence accessible by human beings, but semi-divine in nature because of its direct interactions with higher levels.
Divine inputs via:
receives itsDivine inputs via:
distributes theConsider here the possibility of Channels linking the Divine Realm to the , and bypassing
No Channel to : definitely.
No Channel to : definitely.
But: There are Channels to the . See below.
The Divine (as distinct from ) is regularly claimed and widely believed. The Hebrew Prophets left detailed records of their experiences in the Old Testament. Other religious traditions have similar accounts. Down the ages and in modern times, mystics, gurus and spiritually inspired individuals of all sorts have claimed access of some sort. Many who would not put themselves into such an exalted category, nevertheless affirm experiences that are suggestive of Channels.
is where access to theAs a result of experiences prophets claim, truthfully and possibly fearfully, to have seen or to have been shown, or to have become strangely aware of, something directly from the Divine. The interaction enhances and strengthens so that others witness alterations in facial appearance, posture, tone of voice and emotional projection. boosts the importance for all that there is a Divine .
So the Channel ↔ is named Inflation.
Complete Guidance. Such mediated form of awareness is acceptable, and indeed probably unavoidable.
, represented by the sage, is more modest and restrained. If religious, contact with would be blasphemy. If simply aware, contact would be excessive, perhaps overwhelming and even dangerous. However, via periodic states of , indirect access to the may occur leading toSo there is access but no direct Channel.
good insofar as it forces attention to humility, reaffirmation of responsibility to humanity, and dedicated concern for specific individuals.
leads to an approach to divinity that is cautious and almost doubtful. The sage wonders why he is different from others and is self-observant to avoid arrogance and dogmatism. It is necessary to avoid the temptation to utter false prophecies or give ego-boosting but poor guidance. These inherent doubts and uncertainties tempt the which dangles easy paths, generates seductive mental images, and even organizes exciting coincidences. Perhaps this functions in the service ofSo the Channel ↔ is named Temptation.
The revelation.
needs reinforcement by something intense, exceptional, and dripping with divine goodness. The cannot provide that type of energy. What it can do, however, is to invade the sphere of with distorting illusions that fragment reality. These may then be perceived (or mis-perceived) as a trueSo there is influence but no direct Channel.
If these propositions are correct, then the two Channels linking the divine (L5) to the human (L4) directly (and bypassing ) are rather dangerous: Temptation and Inflation.
Originally posted: 26-Oct-2012