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The Count of '''St. Germain''' (fl. 1710–1784) has been variously described as a courtier, [[adventure]]r, charlatan, inventor, [[alchemist]], pianist, violinist and amateur composer, but is best known as a recurring figure in the stories of several strands of [[occultism]] – particularly those connected to [[Theosophy]] and the [[White Eagle Lodge]], where he is also referred to as the Master Rakoczi or the Master R and as one of the Masters of the Ancient Wisdom, is credited with near god-like powers and longevity. Some sources write that his name is not familial, but was invented by him as a French version of the Latin Sanctus Germanus, meaning "Holy Brother." [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_of_St._Germain]. | The Count of '''St. Germain''' (fl. 1710–1784) has been variously described as a courtier, [[adventure]]r, charlatan, inventor, [[alchemist]], pianist, violinist and amateur composer, but is best known as a recurring figure in the stories of several strands of [[occultism]] – particularly those connected to [[Theosophy]] and the [[White Eagle Lodge]], where he is also referred to as the Master Rakoczi or the Master R and as one of the Masters of the Ancient Wisdom, is credited with near god-like powers and longevity. Some sources write that his name is not familial, but was invented by him as a French version of the Latin Sanctus Germanus, meaning "Holy Brother." [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_of_St._Germain]. |
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The Count of St. Germain (fl. 1710–1784) has been variously described as a courtier, adventurer, charlatan, inventor, alchemist, pianist, violinist and amateur composer, but is best known as a recurring figure in the stories of several strands of occultism – particularly those connected to Theosophy and the White Eagle Lodge, where he is also referred to as the Master Rakoczi or the Master R and as one of the Masters of the Ancient Wisdom, is credited with near god-like powers and longevity. Some sources write that his name is not familial, but was invented by him as a French version of the Latin Sanctus Germanus, meaning "Holy Brother." [1].
For lessons attributed to St. Germain, follow this link.