VRIL/PART 12
LESSON XII
THE PSYCHIC PHASE OF VRIL
IT is not our purpose to enter into a detailed
discussion of mental science, psychic phenomena, or occultism, in this book. In
the preceding books of this series we have dwelt upon this subject in some
detail, and we must refer thereto the student who is specially interested in
this particular field of teaching. But our consideration of the subject of Vril
would be incomplete did we not at least call attention to the part played by
Vril in the phenomena generally classed as "psychic," "mental
science," or " occult." Therefore we shall in this lesson point
out in a general way the office and function of Vril in such phenomena.
PSYCHIC INFLUENCE. In the various phases of what
is known as "psychic influence," or the effect of the mind of one
person over that of another, Vril plays an important part. In the degree that
the thought projections, thought-waves, thought-vibrations (or whatever term
may be used), are charged with Vril, so is their effect upon the person
receiving them. Just as the degree of clearness in the sound of the telephone
depends materially upon the strength of the current operating the system, so
does the strength of the Vril current materially determine the power of the
thought vibrations sent from one person to another, over a short or long
distance. In fact, VriI is the real force or energy in all manifestations of
thought-force -the mind merely serving to project that force by the Will, and
to color it by the idea or feeling held in the mind. The thought sent forth is
colored and charged with VriI by the strength of the feeling or desire
manifested, in the majority of cases. But the trained mental scientist or occultist
uses his direct will-power to accomplish the same result, using precisely the
same method that he does in directing and distributing the Vril to parts of his
own body, or to the body of another person when he is giving personal psychic
treatments as described in preceding lessons. This fact, understood in
connection with what we have said on the subject in the other books of the
series above mentioned, gives one the complete key to psychic influence, mental
science treatments, and other occult phenomena in which mind acts upon mind or
body over a distance. The general principle is the same in all of these cases.
Persons may be "treated" by sending them thoughts of strength and
vitality, or of courage and success, charged with strong currents of Vril
impelled by the Will of the sender. In the same way, one may send to another
direct currents of VriI, and thus increase his or her vitality, energy, force,
and power. Telepathic messages may be increased in power by charging them with
an increased supply of Vril. Thought-forms sent forth in the manner familiar to
occultists, may be energized and vitalized by charging them with the dynamic
force of Vril. The student who is interested in this phase of the matter should
study carefully the lesson "Mentalism in a Nutshell," in the book of
this series entitled" The Arcane Formulas."
SELF-PROTECTION. In the same way the
self-protection by thought-auras, psychic armor, etc., familiar to all
occultists may be wonderfully increased by charging the protective
thought-force with a strong current of VriI. The ideative power of the mind,
and the will are used in this process. By forming a strong mental image of the
presence of the protective thought-aura surrounding the body, and which is
rendered dynamic by currents of Vril, the occultist may surround himself with
an armor of protection that will defy attacks on the part of others. In the
same way, one may use Vril in connection with the thought-atmosphere with which
he surrounds himself, and which gives the keynote to the attitude of other
persons toward him. He may create this mental atmosphere by the character of
the thoughts held by him, his mental attitude, or his affirmations, according
to the system followed by him -and in either case he may greatly increase the
power of this mental atmosphere by charging it with Vril according to the
general method which we have repeatedly mentioned in this book -visualization
and will-power. This is the explanation of that peculiar "force" or
"power" which we feel emanating or flowing from the presence of
strong individuals -a force or power which strikes us with almost a physical
impact.
As we have already said, we do not purpose
entering into a detailed consideration of psychic phenomena in this book. In
the above mention of Vril in this connection we have given in a few words, and
in simple form, an occult secret which should prove very valuable to all
occultists who are not already acquainted with it and who have been contenting
themselves by merely using thought in their psychic experiments or work. It
will be found that this use of Vril will prove to be the missing keystone which
is essential to give to the whole psychic arch that strength, unity, and power
which it needs. The student will find that it may be added or adapted to any of
the many systems of occult practice with which students of the subject may be
familiar. It is an "attachment" which may be used in connection with
any or all the systems, old or new, ancient or modern.
In this matter, as in a number of others in this
book, we have given you the spirit of a great occult method or system in a few
plain words. We have condensed it, and given you the essence. We have stated
the whole thing in a nutshell. Once more we warn you not to overlook the value
and importance of the thing by reason of its simplicity and plainness.
FINAL ADVICE
You have now read this book through in a more or
less hasty way. You have seen some things which have attracted you, and which
you have decided to apply in your own life and work. But you have missed many
other things of equal or perhaps greater value. Therefore, we ask that you lay
this book aside for a few days, and mentally assimilate that which you have
learned from it. Then take it up again, and carefully re-read and re-study it
from beginning to end. Much to your surprise you will find that there are many
things in it which you have entirely overlooked. Also, that many things will
appear to you in a new light and with an added meaning. A week or so later,
read and study it for the third time, and you will have a like result. You will
not begin to understand the real value of the principles announced in this book
in less than the three readings above advised. In this connection you should
re-read and re-study the other books of the series, and each will serve to
throw light on the others. The Arcane Teaching is based upon certain general
principles which are immanent in every branch and in every phase of it. Each
phase blends into the others. Thus does the teaching present a unity and a
harmony when each phase is studied and considered in relation to the others. In
conclusion let us use words once before used in this series: "Oh,
Neophyte, in the Centre of Life shalt thou indeed find poise and power. In the
Heart of the Storm shalt thou find peace. He who finds the centre of himself,
finds the centre of the Cosmos. For at last they are ONE!"
FINIS
END OF THIS BOOK.
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