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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]].

*9. ''The glamour of personal [[ambition]]''.

*9. ''The glamour of personal [[ambition]]''.

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]]: