Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

“The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage”. “The Goetia”. aThe Hathayoga Pradipika”. “The Spiritual Guide of Molinos”. Erdmann’s “History of Philosophy”. “The Star in the West” (Captain Fuller). “The Dhammapada” (S.B.E. Sériés, Oxford University Press). “The Questions of King Milinda” (S.B.E. Sériés). a777 vel Prolegomena,etc.”. “Varieties of Religious Expérience” (James). “Kabbala Denudata”. “Konx Om Pax”. 3* Careful study of these books will enable the pupil to speak in the language of his master, and facilitate communications with him. 4* The pupil should endeavour te discover the fundamental harmony of these very varied Works ; for this purpose he will find it best to study the most extreme divergencies side by side. 5. He may at any time that he wishes apply for examination in this course of reading. 6. During the whole of this elementary study and practice he will do wisely to seek out and attach himself to, a master, one competent to correct him and advise him. Nor should he be discouraged by the difficulty of finding such a person. 7. Let him further remember that he must in no wise rely upon, or believe in, that master. He must rely entirely upon himself, and crédit nothing whatever but that which lies within his own knowledge and expérience. 8. As in the beginning, so at the end, we here insist upon the vital importance of the written record as the only possible check upon error derived from the various qualities of the expérimenter. 9. Thus let the work be accomplished duly; yea, let it be accomplished duly. (If any really important or remarkable results should occur, or if any great difficulty présents itself, the A .*. A .*. should be at once informed of the circumstances.) — 374