Multidimensional
Wisdom in Daily Action
Carlos Cardoso Aveline
Carlos Cardoso Aveline
Since the 1870s, the circulation of books in paper has been a powerful
engine activating both occult and objective aspects of the theosophical work around
the planet.
And there is nothing new about it.
For thousands of years, nearly every collective
effort of an idealistic nature has concentrated its action around its writings.
In the present century, the publication of books in paper is accompanied by a
growing editorial work online, but the general rule persists. Printing and
selling books is much more than an industrial and commercial activity. People
get together around writings: the study of paper volumes and online texts of
the theosophical literature constitutes the basis and the foundation of modern esoteric
movement.
If one compares the size of the
theosophical effort today and the quality and number of its books and
periodicals, one can see the direct correspondence between both factors. The
history of the movement is the history of its publications. Books are at the
heart of philosophical associations.
Every theosophical volume carries with it
a magnetic vibration and a subtle presence. One ought to make sure its contents
are worthwhile, and its magnetism, inspiring. Philosophical libraries have subtle auras
which reflect the quality of their contents. The occult influence of books is
discussed by Jorge Luis Borges [1], and mentioned in the Mahatma Letters.
Referring to a book edited and published by Annie Besant, for instance, a
Master of the Wisdom explains that it has “an unclean spirit” and “a brutal
aura”, and therefore the Master will
never read it.[2]
On the other hand, good texts are vehicles
of eternal wisdom. The sales of healthy books and the circulation of elevated ideas
spread the invisible, healing influence of pure magnetic forces.
As we buy and read books of classic ethics
and authentic theosophy in paper, we invisibly enlighten the physical place we
live. There is a sort of psychometry in books: as we handle them and have them
in our hands, we have a dialogue with their auras, and add a distinct magnetism
to them as physical objects. It is not difficult to infer that a higher
magnetism flows in houses and apartments where books of divine knowledge are
studied.
NOTES:
[1] On
Jorge Luis Borges and the occult or magnetic influence of books, see chapter 28
of “Conversas na Biblioteca” (“Talks in the Library”), by Carlos Cardoso
Aveline (Ed. Edifurb, Blumenau, SC, Brazil, 170 pp.). The text is available in our
associated websites under the title of “Borges, o Sábio Cego na Biblioteca”.
Read also the article “On the Cult of Books”, by Borges, which will be found in
our associated websites.
[2] See
the final lines of letter 86 in “The Mahatma Letters” (TUP and Adyar TPH
editions), or letter 119 (Chronological edition, TPH Philippines).
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An initial version of the above article was published at the September
2014 edition of “The Aquarian
Theosophist”. It had no indication
as to the name of the author.
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On the role of the esoteric movement in
the ethical awakening of mankind during the 21st century, see the book “The Fire and Light of Theosophical
Literature”, by Carlos Cardoso Aveline.
Published in
2013 by The Aquarian Theosophist,
the volume has 255 pages and can be obtained through Amazon Books.
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