Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism

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Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism

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An authoritative guide to Yogi philosophy, this text explores the nature of the soul, mind, and spiritual development. It introduces the seven principles of man, practical methods for health and healing, and meditative practices designed to elevate consciousness and foster spiritual growth.

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In *Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism*, William Walker Atkinson presents a comprehensive guide designed to serve as spiritual seeds for the occult student. Rejecting blind faith, the text advocates for intuitive recognition and personal experimentation, urging readers to verify truths through their own experience. The work is structured into fourteen lessons exploring the first three principles of man—Spirit, Spiritual-Mind, and Intellect—as well as mental dynamics, the human aura, telepathy, human magnetism, occult therapeutics, psychic influence, the astral world, spiritual evolution, and the path of attainment. Atkinson outlines the sevenfold nature of humanity, distinguishing between the physical body and higher vehicles like the astral body and spirit. He emphasizes that the physical body, while the lowest in the scale of expression, must be mastered through Hatha Yoga principles to serve as a perfect instrument for the spirit. The text details various healing modalities: magnetic healing, which transfers *Prana* (vital force); mental healing, utilizing suggestion and auto-suggestion to remove adverse thoughts; and rare spiritual healing, which transforms the patient completely without financial motive. Disease is framed not as a random occurrence but as a result of ignorance and the violation of natural laws, whereas health is the body's normal condition. Practical application is central to the book, featuring specific *Mantrams* and meditations for building physical health, cultivating the 'I AM' consciousness, and utilizing the Head, Heart, and Hand for spiritual development. The author argues that the real self is an indestructible spirit independent of the temporary physical form. The work concludes by encouraging the radiating of helpful thought-forms to elevate the collective volume of thought, asserting that every individual has a duty to send out thoughts of comfort, strength, and love to fellow beings, thereby opening channels of communication that benefit all.

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