Magic: The Principles of Higher Knowledge - Softcover

Eckartshausen, Karl Von

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0969382014 ISBN 13: 9780969382010

Publisher: Merkur Pub Co, 1991

Synopsis

"Magic" was originally published in Brnn in 1788. Not too many books have that kind of staying power. The word "magic" in the title may be a deterrent to some, however contemporary practitioners have given the word magic another meaning. Magic is the highest knowledge that exists on our planet, because it teaches the metaphysical as well as the metapsychical laws on every plane of existence. In order to attain the necessary maturity it first requires a very particular preparatory training. This book belongs to the preparatory category of magic, giving the reader a wonderful insight into the symbols of magic, as understood by the heart, not the intellect. Numbers are one of the symbol forms bearing the truths of metaphysics; these explanations are found beginning on page 260.

North American students of metaphysics often suffer from a lack of historical background, just as many contemporary students do in regards to politics and history. This is potentially damaging in spirituality as in any other arena of the world. This book contains a concept of history as well as spiritual insight. It is important to see that what you have to grapple with spiritually is not new at all to humans, and is at best only tinted by the socio-political climate. Throughout this book clear explanations are given, and a very honest critique of man is also presented. Of great interest is this critique of man, which is no less applicable two hundred years ago.

Nothing changes, but things are relative. To get a sense of past thinking which falls under the present umbrella of "New Age," and to reach such material without modern-day jargon, is an eye-opening experience. It will change your impressions about the spiritual path which most people currently share. The author's clarity makes the confusing issues of our chaotic world melt away, reminding us that "Great Secrets will reveal themselves to you. . . All we have to do is ask!" Eckartshausen challenges the readers to find personal and divine meaning among the myriad of meaningless symbols cluttering their lives. This book is an excellent treatise on Western Magic, which speak refreshingly of the nature of material reality. Eckartshausen states that imagination is indeed reality, but it is reality that needs more attention to be manifested. He warns of charlatans, of evil and of misusing an elite knowledge gained through one's exploration. More importantly, he points the way to the path of a greater understanding of Nature and gives viable insights into miracles, energy, and universal laws.

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About the Author

Eckartshausen (1752-1803) was born in Germany. At age 7, he experienced dreams of a prophetic and mystical nature, as well as having visions. His unappeasable yearning for truth first lead him to the Order of the Illuminati. Disappointed, Eckartshausen left the Order and cultivated relationships with numerous mystical societies and orders, such as the Freemasons, the Gold- and Rosicrucians and those Hermetic societies which death with Alchemy and the Inspired. Eckartshausen is one of the few who, through the help of others, and through the fulfilment of corresponding conditions, found his way to a new and higher consciousness, which he communicated to others.

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Prologue This book was written with the intention of drawing the attention of the Naturalist to several things, and to prove, as much as possible, that we should not believe everything, nor should we dismiss everything.

In this book, I have shown, here and there, partly through theoretical and partly through practical endeavors, the probability of many existing, miraculous things, and at the same time, I am warning the inexperienced of the fraud and deception of the wicked, who misuse such knowledge. That is why I have explained some of these deceptions, and presented them in a clear manner. I am of the opinion that it is worthwhile to subject everything which is miraculous and incompre- hensible to a cold-blooded examination, to prove that only the one who examines without passion will find the truth of things. But, the essence of this whole book is directed towards one thing - to bring the Human Being back to Nature and back to the Creator, from which Human Beings were removed through pride and depravity. In addition, I am trying to point out to the Human Being that we can find Wisdom and Truth only in God, and this can only be accomplished by walking on the True Path of Approximation. By walking on the wrong path of errors, you will distance yourself from God.

I will prove that God becomes more and more worthy of worship, and religion will become holier and holier, the more the Naturalist investigates the origin of things which are all in accordance to the Creator's generosity, proclaiming the great destiny of the Human Being.

Should my sincere effort find acceptance with honest and good Human Beings, then I will in due time, explain many secrets more clearly. However, at the present time I find it necessary to keep these things shrouded due to the present circumstances, and due to the manner by which Human Beings think.

If everybody could bear the look of Truth, and if the numbers of good people would be greater, then you would not have to be concerned about the desecration of the Secrets of Nature. But as long as the majority of people are the way they are, the Naturalist is only entitled to point out the path to the Truth and the descriptiveness of things. To those Human Beings, who have an honest heart and who search, a hint is enough. They will go there and they will find what they are looking for.

I am asking the Reader to never judge single sentences unless he has also read the sentences which follow. The Reader should never forget what follows, and what preceded, when he reads. The Reader should also not consider repetition as being superfluous or unnecessary. I find at times that repetition is absolutely necessary, since I was concerned about the fact that whatever was previously read, was forgotten again.

This whole work should not be read lightly. Instead, it should be studied, and the Reader should not form any contrary concepts, but should seek to compare them with the matter or the issue itself, and he will see how much closer it will lead him to the Truth. I am making the presumption that these writings are not written for the totally ignorant Human Being, but instead they are written for Human Beings who have made healthy and reasonable concepts their own, and who seek the Truth with a good heart.

As far as the unravelling of various secrets is concerned, a certain amount of physiological and physical knowledge is of absolute necessity. The Reader must be in possession of this knowledge if he endeavors to understand higher things. Should one or another Reader have problems understanding one or another statement in these writings, do not dismiss them, but instead put this book aside and study the sciences which you require to understand; then read this book again, and the matter will become clear.

This book is not written for dull minds or for the indolent, who do not want to make any effort on their part to investigate or spend any time contemplating. This book is also not written for universal geniuses, who know everything with one look, but this book is meant for those Human Beings who seek the Truth with a good and honest heart. Contemplate on what the author Herder had to say about this: "It is almost impossible for the viewer to lead somebody else onto the path, where he himself obtained the secrets; he must leave it up to the other person and his genius, and it does not matter to what extent he is capable of partaking in these concepts."

When I speak of primary substances, do not confuse primary substances with primary beginnings. I recognize only two primary beginnings, but several primary substances. Primary substances distinguish themselves in accordance to the condition of their modification. There are some who consider the prime substance of the prime substances to be prime beginnings, and in regards to this consideration, I presume there to be several prime beginnings. Even if they are considered to be the prime substances of the prime substances, and thusly they are being depicted as prime beginnings, because of this consideration, I presume there to be several prime beginnings, even though they are only considered to be the prime substances of the prime substances.

I make the determination when I say: As the mathematical point is in accordance to the beginning of a line, that is how the prime beginning is in accordance to the prime substance. Therefore, there are two things in Nature, and they are the prime beginnings of things. Their unification is the cause of all prime substances, all the ability, which the prime beginnings obtain for the formation of the prime substances in the physical world.

There are simple things in Nature, which when they unite, bring forth a third thing, that in accordance to its nature is totally different from the first one. In regard to these things, Chemistry will enlighten you.

Edition details

• Publisher: Merkur Pub Co
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0969382014
• ISBN 13: 9780969382010
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 316