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THE word “[[glamour]]” was long ago defined in old dictionaries as “witchery or a [[charm]] on the eyes, making them see things differently from what they really are.” This is still the [[meaning]] of the word. Not long ago, before the [[strange]] things possible in [[hypnotic]] [[experiments]] became known to the [[Western world]], it seemed as if everything would be reduced to mere [[matter]] and [[motion]] by the [[fiat]] of [[science]]. Witchery was to fade away, be forgotten, be laughed out of sight, and what could not be ascribed to defective [[training]] of the [[senses]] was to have its [[explanation]] in the state of the liver, a most prosaic organ. But before [[science]] with its [[speculation]] and ever-altering [[canons]] could [[enlighten]] the unlearned multitude, [[hypnotism]] crept slowly and surely forward and at last began to buttress the positions of theosophy. Glamour stands once more a fair [[chance]] for [[recognition]]. Indeed, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.P._Blavatsky H. P. B.] uttered prophetic words when she said that in [[America]] more than anywhere else this art would be practised by [[selfish]] men for selfish [[purposes]], for money-getting and [[gratification]] of [[desire]].[http://theosophytrust.org/tlodocs/articlesWQJ.php?d=GLAMOUR.htm&p=95]
THE word “[[glamour]]” was long ago defined in old dictionaries as “witchery or a [[charm]] on the eyes, making them see things differently from what they really are.” This is still the [[meaning]] of the word. Not long ago, before the [[strange]] things possible in [[hypnotic]] [[experiments]] became known to the [[Western world]], it seemed as if everything would be reduced to mere [[matter]] and [[motion]] by the [[fiat]] of [[science]]. Witchery was to fade away, be forgotten, be laughed out of sight, and what could not be ascribed to defective [[training]] of the [[senses]] was to have its [[explanation]] in the state of the liver, a most prosaic organ. But before [[science]] with its [[speculation]] and ever-altering [[canons]] could [[enlighten]] the unlearned multitude, [[hypnotism]] crept slowly and surely forward and at last began to buttress the positions of theosophy. Glamour stands once more a fair [[chance]] for [[recognition]]. Indeed, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.P._Blavatsky H. P. B.] uttered prophetic words when she said that in [[America]] more than anywhere else this art would be practised by [[selfish]] men for selfish [[purposes]], for money-getting and [[gratification]] of [[desire]].[http://theosophytrust.org/tlodocs/articlesWQJ.php?d=GLAMOUR.htm&p=95]
==Some glamours==
*1. ''The glamour of [[destiny]]''. This is a glamour which indicates to the one whom it [[controls]], that he has important work to do, and that he must speak and work as destined. This feeds a [[pride]] which has no [[foundation]] in [[fact]].
*1. ''The glamour of [[destiny]]''. This is a glamour which indicates to the one whom it [[controls]], that he has important work to do, and that he must speak and work as destined. This feeds a [[pride]] which has no [[foundation]] in [[fact]].
*2. ''The glamour of [[aspiration]]''. Those thus conditioned are completely [[satisfied]] and pre-occupied with their aspiration towards the [[light]] and rest back upon the [[fact]] that they are aspirants. Such people need to move onward on to the Path of [[Discipleship]] and cease their preoccupation and satisfaction with their spiritual [[ambitions]] and goals.
*2. ''The glamour of [[aspiration]]''. Those thus conditioned are completely [[satisfied]] and pre-occupied with their aspiration towards the [[light]] and rest back upon the [[fact]] that they are aspirants. Such people need to move onward on to the Path of [[Discipleship]] and cease their preoccupation and satisfaction with their spiritual [[ambitions]] and goals.
There are many other glamours, both individual and worldwide, but these will serve to indicate a general tendency." ([http://books.google.com/books/about/Discipleship_in_the_new_age.html?id=lNOIoDFbo3YC Discipleship in the New Age, Vol. I, p. 26/7])
There are many other glamours, both individual and worldwide, but these will serve to indicate a general tendency." ([http://books.google.com/books/about/Discipleship_in_the_new_age.html?id=lNOIoDFbo3YC Discipleship in the New Age, Vol. I, p. 26/7])
==Quote==
The [[practical]] test of all these strange religious [[experiences]] of [[mysticism]], [[ecstasy]], and [[inspiration]] is to observe whether these [[phenomena]] [[cause]] an [[individual]]:
*1. To enjoy better and more complete [[physical]] [[health]].
*2. To [[function]] more efficiently and [[practically]] in his [[mental]] life.
*3. More fully and [[joyfully]] to socialize his religious [[experience]].
*4. More completely to spiritualize his day-by-day living while faithfully discharging the commonplace [[duties]] of routine [[mortal]] [[existence]].
*5. To enhance his [[love]] for, and [[appreciation]] of, [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_56#56:10._TRUTH.2C_BEAUTY.2C_AND_GOODNESS truth, beauty, and goodness].
*6. To [[conserve]] currently recognized [[social]], [[moral]], [[ethical]], and [[spiritual]] [[values]].
*7. To increase his [[spiritual]] [[insight]]—[[God-consciousness]].
But [[prayer]] has no real [[association]] with these exceptional religious [[experiences]]. When [[prayer]] becomes overmuch [[aesthetic]], when it consists almost exclusively in [[beautiful]] and [[blissful]] [[contemplation]] of paradisiacal [[divinity]], it loses much of its [[socializing]] [[influence]] and tends toward [[mysticism]] and the [[isolation]] of its devotees. There is a certain [[danger]] associated with overmuch [[private]] praying which is corrected and prevented by [[group]] praying, [[community]] [[devotions]]. ([[91:7 Mysticism, Ecstasy, and Inspiration|91:7. 1-6]])
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[[Category: Religion]]
