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    An Essay on the Fundamental Principles of Operative Occultism
    An Essay on the Fundamental Principles of Operative Occultism
    An Essay on the Fundamental Principles of Operative Occultism
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    An Essay on the Fundamental Principles of Operative Occultism

    By Manly P. Hall

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    First published in 1929, this is one of Canadian-born mystical writer Manly P. Hall’s essays on the art of self-realization, as expressed through the wisdom of the ages.

    An Essay on the Fundamental Principles of Operative Occultism provides an early description of the seven spinal chakras and the science of regeneration.

    Beautifully illustrated with three oil paintings by Mihran K. Serailian.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMuriwai Books
    Release dateJan 13, 2019
    ISBN9781789123791
    An Essay on the Fundamental Principles of Operative Occultism
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    Manly P. Hall

    Manly P. Hall (1901-1990) founded the Philosophical Research Society, an organization dedicated to the dissemination of practical knowledge in a variety of philosophical fields. He is best known for his 1928 classic, The Secret Teachings of All Ages.

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      Excellent introductory essay on the fundamental foundation of occult theory. Recommended to all those beginning in the Great Work.

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    An Essay on the Fundamental Principles of Operative Occultism - Manly P. Hall

    This edition is published by Muriwai Books – www.pp-publishing.com

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    Text originally published in 1929 under the same title.

    © Muriwai Books 2018, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electrical, mechanical or otherwise without the written permission of the copyright holder.

    Publisher’s Note

    Although in most cases we have retained the Author’s original spelling and grammar to authentically reproduce the work of the Author and the original intent of such material, some additional notes and clarifications have been added for the modern reader’s benefit.

    We have also made every effort to include all maps and illustrations of the original edition the limitations of formatting do not allow of including larger maps, we will upload as many of these maps as possible.

    AN ESSAY ON THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIVE OCCULTISM

    BY

    MANLY P. HALL

    Illustrated with three oil paintings by Mihran K. Serailian

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

    AN ESSAY ON THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIVE OCCULTISM 5

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    AN ESSAY ON THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIVE OCCULTISM

    BY

    MANLY PALMER HALL

    The question is asked, What must I do to unfold the divine powers latent within myself? While it is not possible to give a direct answer to this question, we may cast some light on the subject by defining the fundamental principles upon which the Mystery schools of all ages were established as institutions of philosophic, ethical, and religious culture. The Schools of the Mysteries are composed of illumined men and women who have been accepted into the company of the Immortals.

    To reach this exalted position requires an almost inconceivable amount of preparatory labor; for if man would associate with these advanced types of humanity, he must raise himself to their level. Realizing that nothing is more dangerous than the indiscriminate circulation of occult secrets, the Mysteries established their schools for the purpose of concealing rather than revealing knowledge. They were the original and sole custodians of all the divine arts and sciences, the secret keys to which they revealed only to those whom they considered qualified to receive them. Inasmuch as man’s power increases with his knowledge, the secrets of Nature’s finer forces cannot be revealed to him until he has passed through these Mysteries, which test him as to his motive and demand certain standards of moral and philosophic excellence.

    Before the candidate is in a position to begin his studies in occult philosophy (which, if successfully completed, will result in discipleship and final admission into the Mysteries) he must first lay the groundwork by familiarizing himself with certain systems of ethics, and gain at least reasonable proficiency in several material arts and sciences.

    (1) The candidate must realize the value of education. While the ignorant person may be capable of spiritual growth, the fact remains that man’s ethical progress is seriously retarded through ignorance of the material arts and sciences.

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