study the scriptures, engage in altruistic activities, participate in rites, and worship the gods. Ultimately, however, what is necessary is the knowledge of the oneness of the self. Continue reading
Crest Jewel
Ascesis and Anti-Europe
This is authored by Havismat (Guido De Giorgio), from Volume 2 of Introduction to Magic. We see more of the paradoxical style of his writing. He reveals some personal details about his time in Tunisia and his experience with Sufis. See Short Note on Woman in East and West for … Continue reading
Vichara and Alchemical Marriage
When we try to shut out all the whims and fancies of our restless mind, and to concentrate on the one chosen for a definite purpose, the mind fights desperately in order to resist control. Continue reading
Power and Intelligence
Modern civilized man cannot endure cruelty, pain and suffering and is more merciful than men of the past, but this is not because he is morally and spiritually higher than they. He fears pain and suffering more than they did; he is more effeminate, less firm, patient and courageous than they. Continue reading
The Soul after Death: Angels
Our experience of angels is through our intellect, since they are themselves pure intellect. That is, they will come as thoughts, or a constellation of ideas, an inspiration, or a temptation. Continue reading
The Idea of the World in the East (II)
This review by Julius Evola of “The Science of Peace” and “The Science of the Sacred Word” by Bhagavan Das originally appeared in Bilychnis, volume XXVI, September, 1925. This is part two of two parts. The third part will deal with the idea of the world in the West. Pratyagatma … Continue reading
The Idea of the World in the East
This very early review by Julius Evola of “The Science of Peace” and “The Science of the Sacred Word” originally appeared in Bilychnis, volume XXVI, September, 1925. This is part one of two parts. The third part will deal with the idea of the world in the West. NOTE: This … Continue reading
Benevolent Centralized Power
Jacques Ellul claimed that the purpose of education is to make it easier to indoctrinate people, so the highly educated are often the most malleable, or at least, they must be moulded first. Continue reading
Theosophy and Gnosis
when pagan polytheism flourished, monotheism was regarded as an esoteric truth to be hidden from the masses who were unable to reach such a high level ~ Nicolas Berdyaev Continue reading