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8MYSTIO TEST BOOK, BINDU OOCULT 0JIAlIrIBEB8.bound and exist in the Astral body) can controla man and break him down as easily as the fearfulhurricane sweeps all before it, striking him in athousand places at the same time, without hisbeing able to perceive the invisible foe or beingable to protect himself, is also proven.But that these forces may be dominated andinvoked, so that they will obey the thoughts,answer to the voice and understand the meaningof traced signs, is what many cannot realize andwhat their reason rejects; yet this also is capableof being demonstrated and proven. The readerand student should always bear in mind that intrying to demonstrate these things for himself heis working with the unseen and powerful agents,which, if he is not equally powerful, pure and highminded, loving his fellow-men, and seeking tobenefit mankind, rather than seeking or desiringOccult powers to further his own selfish interests,he had much better be dead than to try any ofthese things for the gratification of his personalnature; for in seeking to harm another, curses,like chickens, return home to roost, with a muchgreater force than the original impuiEle.Thus again, we should look within rather thanwithout as the exercise of True Magic does notrequire any ceremonies or conjurations, or themaking of circles and signs; it only requires aDigitized byCoogle

THE MAGIO AND OOCULTISM OF INDIA.9strong faith, gained through a knowledge of nature's laws, which can accomplish anything, if itacts through a human mind which is in harmonywith these laws, without which nothing useful canbe done. True Magic also consists in true faith;but true faith rests in spiritual knowledge, andwithout that kind of knowledge there can be nofaith; this is only obtained by developing one'sown inner and most lofty nature. The conjuration of the evil spirits of the Astral plane (sorcery,black magic and witchcraft) means practically afull realiza tion of "Faust and the Demon. "There are many strange things set forth in thefollowing pages, almost too strange to believe, yetbecause one is ignorant of their existence it doesnot follow that they are not real, as the sad records of Sorcery and Witchcraft, of Voodooismand The Black Art abundantly testify.Man does not know himself, therefore he doesnot understand the things of the invisible world.Each man has the essence of the Divine (spiritual)within himself; he possesse8 one kind of knowledge as much as another, and he who does notfind that which is in him he cannot truly say hedoes not possess it, only he is not as yet capableof successfully seeking it.Therefore, in seeking, always bear in mind-true growth rests in the capacity of the human

1fTMYSTIC 9 f t BO.oK, BINDlJ' .oCatrLT CBAMBJIM.sOtd Dlnd the human will to comprehend spiritualtruths, amd not by basing its conclusions uponexternal appearances caused by the illusion of thesenses or of selfish purposes.The writer's teachings are, that our soul is thevehicle of celestial attraction, transferring celestial and spiritual virtue into Seals, Images, Amulets, Rings, Papers, Glasses, etc. Also, he hasendeavored to give the most clear and rationalillustration of the wonderful Occult sympathy andantipathy, attraction and repUlsion between allthings in the universe.He !has likewise proved how cures -are performed by virtue .of sympathetic pGwers and medicines, by seals, rings, and amulets, even at unlimited distances, which he has been a witness .of, andare daily confirmed in the true and certain belief .of. This same being taught in "The GreatBook of Magical Art, Hindu Magic and EastIndian Occultism."The writer knGWS hGW tG communicate withany perSGn, and tG give him intimation of purpose, at a hundred .or a thGusand miles distance;but then a preparation is necessary, and the parties .should have their appointed seaSGns andhGurs fGr that purpose; likewise, bGth shGuld be.of the same firm constancy .of mind, and a disciple.or brGther in OCCULTISM .or ADEPTSHIP.Digitized byCoogle

THE MAGIO AND OOCULTISM: OF INDIA.11There is also given methods whereby a man mayreceive true and certain intimation of futurethings (by dreams) of whatsoever his mind hasbefore meditated upon, himself being properlydisposed.Likewise, there is recited the various methodsused by the ancients for the invocation of spiritsfrom the ASTRAL PLANE; different forms' ofMAGICAL EXORCISM, incantations, orations,binding of spirits, conjurations; all of which isthe knowledge taught by the Eastern ADEPTSand the most famous MAGICIANS, such asZoroaster, Hermes, Apollonius, Simon of theTemple, Trithemius, Agrippa, Porta (the N eapolitan), Dr. Dee, Paracelsus, Roger Bacon, and agreat many others; to which the author has subjoined notes, endeavoring to point out. the difference of the arts, so as to free the name of Magicfrom any scandalous imputation, seeing it is aword originally significative not of any evil, butof every good and laudable science, such as a manmight profit by, and become both WISE andhappy; and the knowledge of OCCULTISM is sofar from being offensive to science or man thatthe very root or ground of all Magic takes its risefrom the Orient and British West Indies.The Hindus were the first Magicians, for bytheir high and excellent knowledge they knew that

12MYSTIO 9 f t BOOK, BIImV OOOVLT CB' A 'M'8l'M.the Occult power which was promised was bornin all men. Therefore, let no one be offended atthe venerable and sacred title of Magician orAdept-a title which every WISE man meritswhile he pursues that path which "Jesus theMaster" himself trod, viz., humility, charity,mercy, fasting, etc.; and, again, men should "Bewise as serpents, and harmless as doves." Suchinstructions as these are frequently named andgiven in many places of the ancient Mysteries."The Great Book of Magical Art, Hindu Magicand East Indian Occultism," referred to elsewhere in this work, also forms a complete treatiseon the mysteries of OCCULTISM and CEREMONIAL MAGIC, by the study of which a man(who can separate himself from material objects,by the modification of the sensual appetite-abstinence from drunkenness, gluttony, and otherbestial passions, and who lives pure and temperate, free from actions which degenerate a man toa brute) may become a recipient of Divine Lightand knowledge; by which he may foresee thingsto come, whether to private families or kingdoms,or states, empires, battles, victories, etc.; andlikewise be capable of doing much good to his .fellow-creatures, such as the healing of all disorders, mental and physical, and assisting withthe comforts of life the. unfortunate and distressed.Digitized byCoogle

THE MAGIO AND OOCULTISM OF INDIA.13Further, the writer has spoken in that famouswork, largely of prophetic dreams and visionsthroughout the different chapters, and has givenvaluable knowledge, fully set down for the information of the WISE, some few most secret thingsbeing reserved by the author for his pupils only,not to be taught by publication.If in these writings the Author seems oracularand dogmatic, it is because he writes from thestandpoint of the true Adept and Seer ratherthan that of the scientist or materialistic philosopher, or the orthodox theologian, and depends forthe recognition and acceptance of the absolutetruth more upon its clear and positive enunciationthrough the soul than upon its exposition and defense by argument.To READTHE PAST AND FUTURE OF MAN.There is a true and Divine Occult Philisophy,as there is an Occult or Thaumaturgic Power.This Thaumaturgic Power was exercised by"Jesus The Master" and all followers of hiBschool. This Power was the legitimate fruit ofthe regenerate or higher spiritual life to whichthey called the world, and in the Power and inspiration of which they lived, spake and wrought.To understand the mysterious Occult influences

14:MYSTIO TEST BOOK, HINDU OOCULT OHA'MBBBI.of the Celestial realm upon the Intellectual andthese upon the Terrestrial, and to realize how todevelop ourselves so as to be a Master who iscapable of attracting to his own soul the supremeinfluences of these worlds, whereby he may beable to operate and do wonderful things by theseOCC'ltlt Powers-to read the past and future ofman, to know the secret counsels of men, to attractwealth, to overcome secret enemies and aninuUs, toprocure the love and favor of those around you,to deflect or expel disease, to prolong the daysof your life on the earth plane, to foretell futureevents, to see clairvoyantly and realize things happening many hundred miles away, and such likesas these. That this lies within the possibilities ofthe soul of man may seem incredible, yet read theIIGreat Book of Magical Art, Hindu Magic andEast Indian Occultism," a volume of almost 600pages, as well as the ensuing treatise, and you willrealize the above possibilities, confirmed and verified by common sense and reason. For the cringing, sceptical, Material fool and doubter the writercares nothing.WARNING AND WORDS OF ADVICE TO CRYSTAL GAZERSAND THOSE WHO USE THE MAGIC MIRROR.The writer will hereby inform the student thatwhatever the desires are which have prompted you

15lIIAGIO AND OOOULTISM OJ" INDIA.in the pursuit of a knowledge of OCCULTISMAND THE INVISIBLE FORCES OF NATURE,so you will reap for "LIKE ALWAYS ATTRACTS LIKE." If you desire the knowledgeto secure revenge, it is but proper that I shouldwarn you that thou wilt, in any of the experimentscontained in these treatises, draw or attract tothyself a revengeful demon, or an accursed infernal furious evil spirit, serving in the principal andlaw of wrath; if for worldly riches and aggrandizement, then shalt thou have an earlhiel or fieryspirit, which will delude thee with the riches ofthe central world; if for fame, or the blaze ofglory, then you will have the evil spirits of pride,and they will be allotted thee, who will gratifythy inordinate desire of vain glory; for all theseoffices are there evil spirits who have been allotted,and they are ever eager to merge their evil willand spirit with yours; they will through the sameJaw attract thy desires and purposes according tothe extent as thy desires are, and from what principles they proceed, so shalt thou be answered;but if thou· desirest the knowledge but for thehonor and glory of thy soul (GOD) and to helpthy fellow-men, and, in great humility, fill thyheart with the love of all mankind, thou shalt thenattract a good spirit, which will grant thy desires,Digitized byCoogle

16.lIIYS'!IO DS'! BOOK, HINDU OOOUL'! CKAMBBBS.and also to assist you to overcome enemies.Therefore bear thls advice: Seek for and desirethat which is good; avoid attracting ALL Evil,either in thought, desire, word, or action; andthen shalt thou ;reap the rewards of the soul whichdesires to develop the inner or spirit sight.Remember, there are two ways magically set before.thee; choose which thou wilt, thou shalt be sure ofthy reward,. Remember, believe in yourself and,you will succeed,.STATE OF INTROSPECTION.By and through the law of realization, inspiration is awakened and established. Again by andthrough the exercise of the powers of Auto-suggestion, self thought, the supreme realization ofself, and the innermost desire of life are reachedand manifested, withholding all doubt, whichopens up to us and connects us with the inwardor latent supreme possibilities of soul (God).To have appreciative knowledge of this exaltedcondition of inspiration before it is experienced,and of the separate and distinct planes of consciousness and the specific dormant forces theyinvolve, it will be necessary to keep before themind the conception that we can, by constant application of suitable Auto-suggestion, manifestDigitized byCoogle

THE MAGIC AND OCCULTISM OF INDIA.17that perfection of the permanent inner-soul body.Further, it is necessary to hold this thought orconception and dwell upon it until it becomes thedominant impression and actual realization of ourdaily life, exerting its uplifting and toning influence upon our personality, upon all our actionsand thoughts.This subtle magnetism (soul essence or force)and normal spheres of personality emanates fromsouls properly controlled, not bodies, and exert alltheir marvelous subtlety of action most potentlyon the minds of others. This inner Occult or soulpower (vital magnetism), when properly exertedwill overcome and remove all adverse and opposite impressions which have become a life habit ofidentifying our personal life and being with thePhysical body, and its dependence upon externalthings and conditions. The person who is a creature of habit, and one whom the sense consciousness has so long held dominance, that the tendency of its impressions to continually recur is sofixed, it will perpetually reassert itself, unless thehabit be broken by implanting through special andpersistent Auto-suggestion the opposite impression to dominate in its place. Any deficiency ofcharacter or habit, mental or physical can be thusovercome or be broken by earnest, persistent effort in the right direction.

18lIrtYSTIC BST BOOK, BDfDU OCCULT CB'A'M'BBM,This inspiration, realization or psychic consciousness established, however, breaks foreverdominance of embarrassment and hesitationcaused by sense impressions of self; hence theimportance of the immediate awakening and enthronement of this inspiration (realization), andthe self-control of this higher consciousness, theperfection of which is reached and effected bygaining supreme self-control through the law ordoor of realization.Digitized byCoogle

TBB KA.GIO .AND OOOtJL'.rI8K OF INDIA.19CHAPTER II.ADEPTSHIP, CLAIRVOYANCY, HINDU MAGIC, OCCULTINFLUENCE, MEDIUMSHIP AND INNER SIGHT.On the west coast of India, about one hundredand thirty miles north of Bombay, lies the city ofBaroda. Here the writer has seen many miraculous occult feats on many different occasions, performed in precisely the same manner, and themystery to the outsider seemed only to deepenwith every repetition. The Spirit and Occult powers of the Hindus have been the wonder of Indiafrom a time antedating, perhaps, the building ofthe first pyramid.The early Jesuit Fathers and other pious orthodox hair brained mortals, startled at the sight,and at a total loss to account for it, very promptlyattributed it to the devil, and this ingenious explanation is still persisted in by the missionariesand those superstitious, ignorant followers ofTheology of the present, who assert that it is a sineven to witness these performances, and who anathematize the Yoghis as agents of Satan.Many are the wonders of Hindu Magic. Imight go on relating a hundred or more of wonder-

20MYSTIC TBST BOOK, BDmU OCCULT CHAKBBBS.ful significance, and in every respect strange,which have been witnessed in that gorgeous landof the East, which, even in this nineteenth centuryof merciless Western materialism, is more of afairyland than Arabia ever was at the time ofHaroun al Raschid.That earliest cradle of our race and civilization,Hindustan, still holds the key to many Occult mysteries. In the shade of its palm groves, in thedepths of its jungles, in the wild recesses of itsmountains, and behind the walls of its temples andlamaseries there yet lurks many a secret, whichwill tax the ingenuity of your best Western reasoners for ages to come.The Eastern adepts and Hierophants, throughtheir long practice of thought and attention, andthe art of contemplation and ancestral practice forcenturies, as well as the invocation of the spiritsof the Astral Plane, have developed an intellectualinsight, subtlety of thought, power of metaphysical analysis and philosophical reasoning whichdwarfs into insignificance the best product of ourWestern Schools. There is a strange fascination in solitude. Man,that singular admixture of the bestial and divine,who in the society of his own species delights inDigitized byCoogle

THE MAGIC AND OCCULTISM OF INDIA.21being paltry and trivial, in developing the moreignoble and clownish side of his nature. becomes adifferent being when by necessity or choice he isleft to his own meditations. The silence of theforests, the stillness of the desert, the vast expanseof the ocean, or the unbroken quiet of some secluded nook, awaken in him thoughts and feelings which the bustle of every-day life can neverengender. Then man is apt to propound to himself the great old riddle, and to descend into theabysmal depths of his own consciousness.THELAwFOR AN ADEPT.To one, then, who would become an Adept, andenter in earnest upon the process of induction intothe higher states and planes of consciousness, theimportance of recognizing and observing the lawand adopting the habits which belong to the higherlife he is seeking, will be apparent. That law istemperance in eating and drinking, and moderation in all the functions and relations of sex, avoiding in both those indulgences which perverted activities and abnormal desires demand.THE THREE SPECIFIC OCCULT STEPS.There are but three steps involved in the act ofwithdrawing from the sense-plane (material

22MYSTIC TEST BOOK, HINDU OCCULT OlLUIBBRB.world) and entering into communication with thethings of either the psychic world or the spiritualplane, and they are so simple that the humblestintellect can comprehend them. The first is to.bring the activities of the personal ego into absolute stillness, by diverting or withdrawing theattention and thought from everything relatingto things for the sense-life, and centering themupon the specific object chosen for interior contemplation. The second is to empty the mind alsoof everything relating to self-interest. and laydown all preimpressions, prejudgments and personal predilections, that the mind may be a perfectblank, on which the truth, undisturbed or unobstructed by the bias of prejudice or personaldesire, may write its own story. The third is tofirmly hold the mind in this unbiased receptiveattitude upon the object in the full expectation ofthus receiving the desired truth.It should be remembered that on the inner psychic plane the soul activities of everything produce vibrations upon the psychic or ethereal atmosphere, which is s

Magic and Occultism of India Hindu and Egyptian Crystal Gazing The Hindu Magic Mirror By DR. L. W. de LAURENCE Astral and Spirit Siaht. The Wonders of the Mqic Mirror. Clairvoyance. Inner Sight. Interior Focalization of the Mind. State of Introspection. Interior Concentra tion. Aatral Auna. -Reading In the Aatral IJaht. Telepathy.