Occult Cosmology

Synthesis & the Theosophical Movement the seminal work of the second stage. It was designed to give the ‘psychological key’ to The Secret Doctrine. Combined with her other works, it took the directional movement towards brotherhood initiated

by HPB and gave it a comprehensive participatory framework. The nature of the seven rays, esoteric astrology and the cosmological origin and significance of the human soul gave the context for a deeper understanding of relationships; particularly the relationships between human souls in the process of group initiation. The role of Humanity as a centre in the planetary life and the relationship of Earth as a centre within the greater life in which it forms a part was also emphasised. The teachings on Shamballa represented the directional movement between this second stage of the teachings and the third—building the bridge towards the Life aspect which forms the essential keynote of the current teachings. With respect to the mind of that portion of humanity for which these teachings are intended, we might use the words Orientation, Relationship and Release for the three stages of this synthetic teaching: The first phase assisted in orientating the soul-in-mind towards spiritual realities. The second phase built the relationship between souls-in-mind and the planetary soul. The third phase is designed to result in the release of the soul from mind altogether.

There will be those who are drawn to work with one or other of these three phases and there will be those who work with all three. What matters is the overall effect of this threefold teaching within the soul and mind of humanity, and this will not become fully apparent until another century has passed. By that time the whole Theosophical movement should have disappeared—its function having been completed. It was never intended to become another pathway or tradition. Its purpose is relational—being part of the Second Ray soul of the planet.

The soul is ever a bridging principle with a temporary manifestation designed to relate the opposites. To understand the teaching it must be realised that the teaching IS ITSELF that which it seeks to teach. It is a relationship, both vertical and horizontal, within the consciousness of humanity. Its purpose is to bring together 12