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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, [https://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]].[https://theosophytrust.org/tlodocs/articlesWQJ.php?d=GLAMOUR.htm&p=95] |
| ==Some glamours== | | ==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]]. |
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| *9. ''The glamour of personal [[ambition]]''. | | *9. ''The glamour of personal [[ambition]]''. |
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− | 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." ([https://books.google.com/books/about/Discipleship_in_the_new_age.html?id=lNOIoDFbo3YC Discipleship in the New Age, Vol. I, p. 26/7]) |
| ==Quote== | | ==Quote== |
| The [[practical]] test of all these strange religious [[experiences]] of [[mysticism]], [[ecstasy]], and [[inspiration]] is to observe whether these [[phenomena]] [[cause]] an [[individual]]: | | The [[practical]] test of all these strange religious [[experiences]] of [[mysticism]], [[ecstasy]], and [[inspiration]] is to observe whether these [[phenomena]] [[cause]] an [[individual]]: |
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| *3. More fully and [[joyfully]] to socialize his religious [[experience]]. | | *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]]. | | *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]. | + | *5. To enhance his [[love]] for, and [[appreciation]] of, [https://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]]. | | *6. To [[conserve]] currently recognized [[social]], [[moral]], [[ethical]], and [[spiritual]] [[values]]. |
| *7. To increase his [[spiritual]] [[insight]]—[[God-consciousness]]. | | *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]]) | | 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]]) |
− | | + | ==See also== |
| + | *'''''[[9.8 Grandeur versus Grandiosity|Grandeur versus Grandiosity]]''''' |
| [[Category: Religion]] | | [[Category: Religion]] |