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Theosophy Presented in Graphical Form
MAN, GOD AND THE COSMOS Theosophy Presented in Graphical Form Made by Anand Gholap from PowerPoint slides created by Dr. KVK. Nehru. For more information on Theosophy visit Some Works Referred: Barborka G., The Divine Plan, TPH, 1964 Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960 Leadbeater C.W., Man, Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1971 Leadbeater C.W., The Masters and the Path, TPH, 1973 Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964 Powell A.E., The Solar System, TPH, 1971
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Manifest and the Unmanifest
E L E C T R I C I T Y I N F I N I T Y POSITIVE SPIRIT POTENTIAL NEGATIVE Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 3, p. 20 By the analogy of electricity the slide depicts the Manifestation coming out of the Unmanifest. From the stage of Non-dual to that of the dual does not yet produce manifestation. Only the Triplicity, with the third link being the relation of the two poles, brings about Manifestation. MATTER CONSCIOUSNESS ILLUMINATION
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The Three Creative Channels
THE DIVINE TRINITY Root-Matter Root-Spirit 1st Outpouring 3rd Outpouring Divine Consciousness 2nd Outpouring ENERGY MATTER LIFE PROCESS SPIRITSOUL Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 35, p. 90 The slide depicts that the Emanations from each of the three Divine Aspects are dual in nature and take on a seven-fold expression. Seven Orders of Matter Seven Rays Seven Kingdoms of Life MATERIAL Evolution SPIRITUAL Evolution BIOLOGICAL Evolution
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Leadbeater C.W., Man, Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1971, Plate III
SOLAR LOGOS FIRST ASPECT SECOND ASPECT THIRD ASPECT DIVINE or ADI PLANE ANUPADAKA or MONADIC PLANE THIRD OUTPOURING NIRVANIC or ATMIC PLANE SATYA TAPAH SECOND OUTPOURING FIRST OUTPOURING BUDDHIC PLANE JANAH MENTAL PLANE MAHAH Leadbeater C.W., Man, Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1971, Plate III The Trinities of Various Religions RELIGION TRINITY Christian Father Son Holy Ghost Druidic Taulec Fan Mollec Egyptian Amun-Ra Horus Osiris-Isis Hebrew Kepher Binah Chochmah Hindu Shiva Vishnu Brahma Phoenician Anu Ea Bel Scandinavian Odin Thor Freya Zoroastrian Asha- Vohuman Ahura Mazda Vahishta [Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 34, p. 88] SUVAH ASTRAL PLANE BHUVAH PHYSICAL PLANE BHUH THE THREE OUTPOURINGS
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Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 36, p. 93
THE SEVEN KINGDOMS ATMIC Super Human ... Monadic Essence BUDDHIC 1st Elemental Essence HUMAN KINGDOM 1st ELE. KINGDOM MENTAL 2nd Elemental Essence 2nd ELE. KINGDOM ANIMAL KINGDOM 3rd Elemental Essence Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 36, p. 93 The Hierarchical Ladder of Life [Barborka G., The Divine Plan, TPH, 1964, p. 59] In descending order of loftiness... 1. Class I of the Dhyani-Chohanic Kingdom 2. Class II of the Dhyani-Chohanic Kingdom 3. Class III of the Dhyani-Chohanic Kingdom 4. The Human Kingdom (manifests on the physical plane) 5. The Animal Kingdom (manifests on the physical plane) 6. The Plant Kingdom (manifests on the physical plane) 7. The Mineral Kingdom (manifests on the physical plane) 8. Class I of the Elemental Kingdom 9. Class II of the Elemental Kingdom 10. Class III of the Elemental Kingdom (See also The Theosophical Glossary, p. 112) ASTRAL 3rd ELEMENTAL KINGDOM VEGETABLE KINGDOM PHYSICAL MINERAL KINGDOM
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THE EVOLUTION OF LIFE THE EVOLUTION OF FORMS VEGETABLE KINGDOM
INDIVIDUALIZED SOULS ANIMAL GROUP-SOUL MENTAL PLANE VEGETABLE GROUP-SOUL MINERAL GROUP-SOUL ELEMENTAL ESSENCE Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 7, p. 19 It is a patent fact that, given only the material universe, the emergence and evolution of LIFE is inexplicable. Theosophy teaches that there is a concomitant evolution of Life and Consciousness, which, in fact, is the driving force behind the evolution of Forms. The more evolved the Forms are, more of the potentialities of the in-dwelling Consciousness are manifested through them. VEGETABLE KINGDOM MAN PHYSICAL PLANE INVERTEBRATES VERTEBRATES ANIMAL KINGDOM THE EVOLUTION OF FORMS
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The Constitution of the Human Being
MONAD (TURIYÂTMA) SELF (ÂTMA -- BUDDHI -- MANAS) Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 55, p. 166 (See also Leadbeater C.W., Man, Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1971, Plate II) The Monad (Turîyâtma), existing on the Anupâdaka Plane, puts forth a reflection of itself and acquires vehicles on the lower Planes for the sake of gaining experience. The Permanent Atoms and Principles get attached to the Monad with the help of the seven Creative Hierarchies. The four lower Principles constitute the perishable Personality, which is renewed every incarnation. The real Individual, the Self (Jîvâtma) continues in the Causal Body, lasts throughout the Human stage. CAUSAL (KÂRANA) ASTRO-MENTAL (KÂMA) THE PERSONALITY ETHERIC DOUBLE (PRÂNAMAYA) GROSS PHYSICAL (STHÛLA)
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Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 45, p. 122
GROUP SOULS MONAD MINERAL GROUP SOUL VEGETABLE GROUP SOUL ÂTMA-BUDDHI-MANAS ANIMAL GROUP SOUL MENTAL ENVELOPE MENTAL BODY Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 45, p. 122 The genesis of the Group-souls is depicted. The triple Monad acquires the Âtmic, Buddhic and the Higher Manasic permanent atoms. The latter over-shadow the lower Triad, which is nurtured in Envelopes of Mental, Astral and Etheric matter. What could not be depicted in the slide is that a single set of Envelopes nurtures myriads of such Triads in the earlier stages. Gradually, through eons, the Etheric permanent atom acquires a somewhat organized body: and eventually the Etheric Envelope disappears, having been restructured as the Etheric bodies pertaining to the millions of lower Triads. At this stage it is referred to as the Mineral Group-soul. Successive acquisition of organized Astral and Mental bodies marks the stages known as the Plant and the Animal Group-souls respectively. ASTRAL ENVELOPE LOWER TRIAD ASTRAL BODY ETHERIC ENVELOPE ETHERIC BODY
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Variegation of the Group Soul
LOWER TRIADS Specialized experience of a group of animals gradually introduces a difference into the originally uniform Group Soul and eventually produces a separate Group Soul ensouling these individuals. Thus gradually more of the Group Souls keep forming, each with less and less number of individuals. The process goes on till a single individual remains in the envelope. This is the stage at which it becomes possible for a real human individual to form, given the necessary further conditions depicted in the next slide. PHYSICAL BODIES
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INDIVIDUALIZATION ADI ANUPADAKA ATMIC BUDDHIC H.MENTAL L.MENTAL
THE MONAD ANUPADAKA ATMIC SPIRIT ATMA BUDDHIC INTUITION BUDDHI THE SELF (JEEVATMA) MANAS H.MENTAL Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 59, p. 187 This slide depicts how the Fohatic connection between the lower Triad of a single animal and the over-shadowing Âtma-Buddhi-Manas turns into a permanent one, marking the beginning of the human Individual. How the lower mental envelope disintegrates and the Causal body forms is shown in the third Stage. L.MENTAL CAUSAL BODY GROUP SOUL GROUP SOUL PHYSICAL Veera (A Dog) Veera (A Dog) A Primitive Man FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE THIRD STAGE
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Through Death to Re-birth
Causal Mental Shell Astral This slide depicts how Death is a process of successive withdrawal from the Physical Plane ‘upwards.’ The discarded Astral and Mental bodies linger as Shells and gradually disintegrate. The respective permanent atoms become dormant. All the gains from the experiences are stored in the Causal body (shown here as a change of color of the Causal body). After a time of recluse in the Causal, when time comes for the next incarnation, the Mental, Astral and the physical permanent atoms get re-activated successively, in that order, each acquiring matter of their respective Planes, conducive to the new incarnation and gradually building them into bodies. Permanent Atoms, active Etheric & Physical
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The Law of Karma OF PAST LIFE OF PRESENT LIFE Helpful Actions make
Good Environment Hurtful Actions make Evil Environment Desires & Aspirations make Capacities Sustained Thoughts Character make Successes make Enthusiasm Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 44, p. 115 “Karma” = Activity This slide brings forth that there is a Cause-and-Effect Law behind the evolution of the human individual. Experiences make Wisdom Painful Experiences make Conscience Will to Serve makes Spirituality
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Operation of Karma Sanchita Lords of Past Karma LIFE SIDE Thoughts,
(Lipikas) Archetype Past Thoughts, Feelings, Actions LIFE SIDE Prârabda “Nerves” Virility Musical Ear Mathematical Brain Psychic Temperament Disabling Factors etc. Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 43, p. 110 Sanchita is the accrued Karma--good and evil. Prârabda is that portion of Sanchita that is more or less assigned for working out in the forth-coming incarnation. The Lords of Karma, Lipikas, assist the individual in the process of coming into a new incarnation by deciding the various parameters, with an objective to enable one to grow steadily towards the Archetype set by the Logos. FORM SIDE
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Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 36, p. 93
THE SEVEN KINGDOMS ATMIC Super Human ... Monadic Essence BUDDHIC HUMAN KINGDOM 1st ELE. KINGDOM MENTAL 2nd ELE. KINGDOM ANIMAL KINGDOM Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 36, p. 93 We repeat this slide, with some nomenclature omitted. It shows how the Mental and the Astral bodies of man are composed of the living matter of the lower Mental Plane and the Astral Plane respectively. The downward nature of the evolution of these kinds of matter, as against the upward nature of the evolution of the Ego---giving rise to the ‘temptations’---should be understood. ASTRAL 3rd ELEMENTAL KINGDOM VEGETABLE KINGDOM PHYSICAL MINERAL KINGDOM
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CONTROL OF BODIES BY SELF
The SELF (JEEVATMA), through its Causal Body should control the Mental and Astral Bodies---drawing them Upwards Elemental Essence is taken into, and is later expelled by the Mental and Astral Bodies---just like the Physical Body uses food CAUSAL BODY Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 58, p. 161 This slide is to help show that all the bodies have their own elemental intelligence and that the direction of their evolution is on the ‘downward arc,’ while the direction of the evolution of the in-dwelling Soul is on the ‘upward arc.’ Therefore it is important to realize that the temptations, drives, feelings and likes of the elementals should not be mistaken for those of the Soul. MENTAL BODY ASTRAL BODY They will be drawn Downwards if the Elementals are allowed to gain control---instead of the SELF
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Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 55, p. 149
The Chakras CAUSAL BODY SPIRITUAL FORCES 7. CROWN 7 6. BROW BRAIN ABSTRACT MIND MENTAL BODIES CONCRETE THINKING 6 5. THROAT 5 BRAIN ABDOMEN 4. HEART HIGHER EMOTIONS ASTRAL BODY LOWER EMOTIONS 4 3. NAVEL Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 55, p. 149 This slide introduces the seven principal Chakras (force-centers) of the Etheric Double and their functions, depicts the various Prânic flows. The structure of the Chakra as a rotating vortex with a stem extending to the corresponding center in the spinal column is shown at the top. Vitality Globules are shown being absorbed. 3 PRANA PHYSICAL BODY KUNDALINI 2 2. SPLEEN 1. ROOT 1 SEX ORGANS NERVOUS SYSTEM BLOOD
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STAGES IN AN INCARNATION
The Physical body is renewed entirely during each 7 year period; Astral and Mental bodies at shorter periods. Chakras activated: 0 -7 years, Root and Spleen; 7-14 years, Navel and Heart; years, Throat and Brow; Crown at later time. 35 35 ATMIC WILL - PERIOD OF GREATEST MATERIAL INTERESTS 28 42 LOVE MARRIAGE COMRADESHIP OR DIVORCE BUDDHIC 21 49 MIND STUDY WISDOM OR CLOSED MIND MENTAL Pearson N., Space, Time and Self, TPH, 1964, Fig. 76, p. 198 This slide gives the stages at which the various Chakras come into prominence. The periodic shift of emphasis on the level of consciousness as the incarnation progresses is depicted. 14 56 EMOTIONS RELIGION COMPASSION OR EMOTIONAL RIGIDITY ASTRAL 7 63 VITALITY PREVIEW REVIEW OR 2nd CHILDHOOD ETHERIC 1 70 1st Period --The Sowing nd Period -- The Testing
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‘EVOLUTION’ of CONSCIOUSNESS
ATMIC BUDDHIC MENTAL Leadbeater C.W., Man, Visible and Invisible, TPH, 1971, Plate IV The unfolding of the dormant consciousness to the various levels, and to various degrees, as the evolution of the Form aspect progresses from Kingdom to Kingdom, is depicted. The advanced Mineral has a touch of Feeling (Astral). The advanced Animal has a touch of Mentality. The advanced Human Being has a touch of Buddhic Consciousness . The shift in the emphasis, in the case of the spiritually developed Man, from the lower levels to the Higher Mental and the Buddhic levels of Consciousness is shown. ASTRAL PHYSICAL MINERAL PLANT ANIMAL HUMAN SPIRITUAL
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Types of Human Temperament
Magnetic EXECUTIVE Dramatic Synthetical Analytical PHILOSOPHIC Artistic Humanitarian Dramatic-Actor Devotional-Martyr DRAMATIC Philosophic-Playwright Executive-Warrior Theoretical Experimental SCIENTIFIC Reverential Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 11, p. 31 The seven principal human temperaments and their sub-types are listed in this slide. Spectacular RITUALISTIC Symbolic Ceremonial Direct to God DEVOTIONAL Through Mediator Intense Love to One AFFECTIONATE Philanthropic
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Stages in Discipleship
INITIATE “SON OF THE MASTER” ACCEPTED PUPIL PROBATIONARY PUPIL Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 119, p. 337 The four stages preceding Discipleship are depicted. Knowledge of these should help worldly people find purpose and sense in Life if they are looking for these. MAN OF IDEALS
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Qualifications for Initiation
DESIRELESSNESS DISCRIMINATION TOLERANCE CHEERFULNESS SELF-CONTROL AS TO THE MIND SELF-CONTROL AS TO ACTION ONE-POINTEDNESS CONFIDENCE LOVE SHATSAMPATHI Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 120, p. 340 This slide lists the qualifications to be acquired to tread the Path of Discipleship, as given by the ancient Teacher Šri Šankarâchârya in His Vivêka Chûdâmani. Qualifications for Initiation
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Stages on the Path ASÉKHA ARHAT ANÂGÂMI (the Master) (the Venerable)
(not returning) Jinarajadasa C., First Principles of Theosophy, TPH, 1960, Fig. 121, p. 347 Correspondences of the Five Stages on the Path Hinduism Christian Festivals Parivrâjaka the Virgin Birth Kuteechaka the Baptism Hamsa the Transfiguration Paramahamsa Crucifixion and Resurrection Jeevanmukta Ascension and Descent of the Holy Ghost SAKADÂGAMI (once returning) SOTAPANNA (entered the Path)
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Man and Beyond... THE SEVEN GREAT SPIRITS DHYANI-CHOHANS
10. THE SILENT WATCHER 9. LORD OF THE WORLD 8. BUDDHA (PRATYEKA BUDDHA) 7. MAHA CHOHAN (MANU, BODHISATTVA) 6. The CHOHANS Leadbeater C.W., The Masters and the Path, TPH, 1973, Diag. 9, p. 257 The Higher Initiations and those beyond the Earth, reaching up to the Great Sapta Rishis and the Solar Logos Himself, are depicted in this slide. Man and Beyond...
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