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Page 75 of 871910 · PDF PAGE 151
…inal absorption by both the Vedantist and the Buddha alike. There no sun shines, no moon, nor glimmering star, nor yonder lightning, the fire of earth is quenched; from him, who alone shines, all else borrows its brightness, the whole world bursts into splendour at his shining.* And— There exists, O Brothers, a Realm wherein is neither Earth nor Water time naught save the Brahman was. Then ‘In the beginning Desire arose in it, which was the primal germ of Mind.” Where did that desire come from, if the Brahman was the All, and the Unchangeable. …
1996 · PDF PAGE 48
… resents with insane ferocity the existence of people who laugh at his fears, and tell him that the monster he fears is in reality not a fire-breathing worm, but a spirited horse, well trained to the task of the bridle. They tell him not to be a gibbering coward, but to learn to ride. Knowing well how abject he is, the kindly manhood of the advice is, to him, the bitterest insult he can imagine, and he calls on the mob to stone the blasphemer. He is therefore particularly anxious to keep intact the bogey he so dreads; the demonstration that Lov…
1910 · PDF PAGE 10
…other brother was com- manded to “ purify the Temple with water.” This was done. Then we witnessed the “ Consecration of the Temple with Fire ” where- upon Crowley, habited in black, and accompanied by the brethren, led “ the Mystic Circumambulation.” They walked round the altar twice or thrice in a sort of religious procession. Gradually, one by one, those of the company who were mere onlookers were beckoned into the circle. The Master of the Ceremonies then ordered a brother to “ bear the Cup of Libation.” The brother went round the room, off…
1904 · PDF PAGE 41
… (58.) Amy, or Avnas.—The Fifty-eighth Spirit is Amy, or Avnas. He is a Great President, and appeareth at first in the Form of a Flaming Fire; but after a while he putteth on the Shape of a Man. His office is to make one Wonderful Knowing? in Astrology and all the Liberal Sciences. He giveth Good Familiars, and can bewray Treasure that is kept by Spirits. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc. (59.) Orzax, or Orntas.—The Fifty-ninth Spirit is Oriax, or Orias. He is a Great Marquis, and appeareth in the Form of a Lion,’ r…
1905 · PDF PAGE 58
…wonderful a light As when on Galilee Jesus once walked, and clove the night, And calmed the sea. I scarce could see his features for the fire That dwelt about his brow, Yet, for the whiteness of my own desire, T see him now ; Because my footsteps follow his, and tread The awful bounds of heaven, and make The very graves yield up their dead, And high thrones shake ; Lecause my eyes still steadily behold, And dazzle not, nor shun the night, The foam-born lamp of beaten gold And secret might ; Because my forehead bears the sacred Name, And my lips…
1905 · PDF PAGE 96
…rom Eternity is drawn The awful glory of the dawn! ELEAZAR. Let every man depart unto his house. ClORUS., 'H{fe hath made Ilis face as a fire ; [lis wrath as a sword ; tfe hath smitten our soul’s desire; Ife is the Lord. Ife hath given and taken away, hath made us and broken 3 Lic hath made the blue and the gray, the sea for a token ; Ile hath made to-day and to-morrow3 the winter, the spring ; Ile bringeth us joy out of sorrow; Tehovah is King. [Axcunt, JePuTHAL zs left standing weth whete set face. Presently tears come into his eyes, and he a…
1905 · PDF PAGE 162
… to the very feet of Christ, Weeping. Tow clouded that mysterious Passion! I fell a-weeping in my bed, Forgetting, or not knowing. For a fire Too perfect for my sinful soul to touch Gathered me closely in itself, to hide Its utter glory from me. Now I feel Swift troubled tremblings in myself: T seck Again those visionary skies. Alas! That angel chorus swells another note I cannot understand. CORA. I am so moved, I cannot find it in my heart to say The words I purposed. Let my folly pass As an old worldly woman’s talk. MADELINE, Ono! You bear th…
1929 · PDF PAGE 199
…, almost despite herself; and she could not but see the radiance of her whole being, a physical aura of light playing about her, and the fire of her eyes transcendent with seraph happiness. "They are waiting for us in the garden," she said, taking Iliel by the arm, like a nurse with an invalid. And she drew over her shoulders the great lunar mantle of blue velvet with its broidered silver crescents, its talismans of the moon, and its heavy hanging tassels of seed pearls; and upon her head she set the tiara of moon-stones. "Come, they are waitin…
1904 · PDF PAGE 32
…e first, like a Serpent, the second like a Man having two Stars on his Forehead, the third like a Calf. He rideth on a Viper, carrying a Firebrand in his Hand, wherewith he setteth cities, castles, and great Places, on fire. He maketh thee witty in all manner of ways, and giveth true answers unto private matters. He governeth 26 Legions of Inferior Spirits ; and his Seal is this, which wear thou as aforesaid, etc. (24.) Nasertus.—The Twenty-fourth Spirit is Naberius. He isa most valiant Marquis, and showeth in the form of a Black Crane flutteri…
1904 · PDF PAGE 40
…but afterwards he putteth on the Shape of a Man carrying in his Handa Sharp Sword. He seemeth to answer in Burning Ashes, or in Coals of Fire. Heisa Good Disputer. His Office is to give unto Men the Under- standing of all Birds, Lowing of Bullocks, Barking of Dogs, and other Creatures ; and also of the Voice of the Waters. He giveth True Answers of Things to Come. He was of the Order of Angels, but now ruleth over 30 Legions of Spirits Infernal. His Seal is this, which wear thou, etc. (54.) Murmur, or Murmus.—The Fifty-fourth Spirit is called M…
1906 · PDF PAGE 42
…I call her mine? And the fool’s and the wise man’s anguish Are burnt in the bitter shrine. The god is far as the stars, and the wine and fire Salt with desire. Desunt cetera. THE DANCE OF SHIVA.’ Written at the House of Sri Parananda Swami, Ceylon. WITH feet set terribly dancing, With eyelids filled of flame, Wild lightnings from Him glancing, Lord Shiva went and came. The dancing of His feet was heard And was the final word. 1 The MS. of this Hymn most mysteriously (for I am very careful) disappeared two days after being written. I can remembe…
1907 · PDF PAGE 93
…rrange Their endless coils; the Buddha saith: ‘*Cease, O my sons, to desire ! Change is the whole that we see By the light of a chaos on fire. Cease to desire—you are free !”’ Your words, good Gotama, are brave and true 3 Kasy to say, but difficult to do! TARSHITERING. NEPALI LOVE-SONG.! O KISSABLE Tarshitering ! the wild bird calls its mate—and I? Come to my tent this night of May, and cuddle close and crown me king! Drink, drink our full of love at last—a little while and we shall die, O kissable Tarshitering ! Droop the long lashes: close th…
1905 · PDF PAGE 119
I1z2 MYSTERIES: LYRICAL AND DRAMATIC We are wild serpents in a ring of fire ; Our necks stretch out, our haggard eyes aspire In desperation ; from the fearful line Our coils revulse in impotence and ire. An idle song it was the poet sang, A quavering note—no brazen kettle’s clang, But gentle, drooping, tearful. Nay, achieve ! I can remember how the finish rang Clear, sharp, and loud; the harp is glad to die And give the clarion one note silver-high. It was too sweet for music, and I weave In vain the tattered woof of memory. Ashes and dust ! Co…
1905 · PDF PAGE 170
…r, cast away the infamy, Break with my hands these rotten barri- cades, [He picks up his mother’s Bible, tears at, and casts tt into the fire. And swear before the Spirit of the World, In sight of God, this day: I love you still With carnal love and spiritual love ! And I will have you, by the living God, To be my mistress. If I fail in this, Or falter in this counsel of despair, May God’s own curses dog me into hell, And mine own life perpetuate itself Through all the ages of eternity. Amen! Amen! Come, Cora, to my heart ! [He stoops to embrac…
1904 · PDF PAGE 36
Gryphon’s Wings, and a Serpent’s Tail, and Vomiting Fire out of his mouth. But after a time, at the command of the Exorcist he putteth on the Shape ofa Man. And he isastrong fighter. He was of the Order of Dominations. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits. He told his Chief, who was Solomon, that after 1,200 years he had hopes to return unto the Seventh Throne, And his Seal is this, to be made and worn as a Lamen, etc. (36.) Sroxas, or Stotos.—The Thirty-sixth Spirit is Stolas, or Stolos. He is a Great and Powerful Prince, appearing in the Shape …
1905 · PDF PAGE 11
…he greater sins aspire5 I might—so gross am I—take pleasure in These filthy holocausts, that burn to sin A damnéd incense in the hellish fire Of human lust—earth’s joys no heaven may win ; Pain holds the prize In blood-stained hands; Love laughs, with anguish in Ilis eyes. NIX. These little common sins may lead my lust To more deceitful vices, to the deeds At whose sweet name the side of Jesus bleeds In sympathy new-nurtured by the trust Of man’s forgiveness that his passion breeds— These petty crimes ! God grant they grow intense in newer, wor…
1905 · PDF PAGE 223
…leansed! The house of her That ‘cowed the world with her malignant frown, And drove the Celt to exile and despair, Is battered now—God’s fire destroys the town ; London admits God’s air. They scorned the God that made them; yea, they said : ‘‘Lords of this globe, the Saxon race, are we. ‘* Europe before us lies, as men lied .; “ Britannia—ho! Britannia rules the sea!” This night thy kingdom shall be finished, Thy soul required of thee. Hail! France ! rebelled Against the alien, and the golden yoke ;! Because thy justice lives and reigns, un- qu…
1905 · PDF PAGE 254
…ily enough ! Then, too, you went away out of my life! You see the symbol you have been to me? The swift high mind, the heart of gold and fire,
1907 · PDF PAGE 151
… the night, Pause now while ye may In your heavenly flight ! Give answer and say, Have I called ye aright? Are the strings of my lyre as fire, the voice of my singing as light? THE Hours. Darkness and daylight in divided measure Gather as petals of the sunflower, In many seasons seek the lotus-treasure, Following as dancing maidens, mute for pleasure, The fervent flying footsteps of the Hour. The sun looks over the memorial hills, The trampling of his horses heard as wind ; He leaps and turns, and all his fragrance fills The shade and silence ;…
1907 · PDF PAGE 37
…n over everything, and I saw the whole house like a cataract of foaming blood rushing headlong from the flaming and scintillating Star of Fire that blazed and blazed in the candescent dome, and everything went red before my eyes, and a great flame like a strong wind blew through the House with a noise louder than any thunder could possibly be, so that I couldn’t hold myself hardly, and I took up the sharp knives of the machines and cut myself all over, and the noise got louder and louder, and the flame burnt through and through me, so that I was v…