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THE SEVEN RAYS - What Are They?
by RLP
"We are told that seven great rays exist in the cosmos. In our
solar system only one of these seven great rays is in operation. The
seven sub-divisions constitute the "seven rays" which, wielded by our
solar Logos, form the basis of enless variations in His system of
worlds.
These seven rays may be described as the channels through which all
being
in His solar system flows, the seven predominant characteristics or
modifications of life, for it is not to humanity only that these rays
apply, but to the seven kingdoms as well. In fact there is nothing in
the
whole solar system, at whatever stage of evolution it may stand,
which
does not belong and has not always belonged to one or other of the seven
rays. " (R I 163)
The author of this passage is the Tibetan Master, Djwhal Kuhl. He has
been
our primary source of information on the seven rays for the past 70
years.
Until the end of the last century the seven ray system was known and
taught
only to a limited few disciples and adepts of the Ageless Wisdom. There
have long been hints of this doctrine concealed within the teachings of
all
great philisophies and religions, but it has not been systematically
presented, as have astrology or numerology. Astrology, since ancient
times, has been divided into exoteric and esoteric branches. The ray
teaching, however, has remained esoteric and largely hidden from the
world. Only now, within the last seven decades, have we seen the
beginnings of an exoteric presentation of the seven rays.
The reason for the new emergence of this ancient knowledge at this time
seems quite simple. "When the student is ready, the teacher appears."
Humanity, the World Disciple, is apparently now ready, and stands on the
threshold of a great awakening. New responsibilities, new opportunities
and new light are being urged upon us by the Teachers of the race.
Concurrent with this expansion is the need for a deeper, conscious
penetration by the human race into the essential nature of reality. What
was once occult mystery is now rapidly becoming practical science. Not
only is the teaching on the rays emerging, but so are esoteric astrology,
psychology, healing and many other formerly occult sciences receiving
increased exoteric recognition.
What is meant by the word 'ray'? The Tibetan answers this question in
the
following manner: "A ray is but a name for a particular force or type of
energy, with the emphasis upon the quality which that force exhibits and
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