DID Babuji write the Kybalion?
Is the Institute of Sri Ramchandra Consciousness (ISRC) now claiming the KYBALION through Babuji, without giving proper credit? Do they claim that Ram Chandra wrote these "sections" which were (also?) allegedly written by the "three initiates", and published in the "Kybalion" in 1912? The Kybalion was apparently written by "the Three Initiates", and published by the Yogi Publication Society of the Masonic Temple of Chicago, Illinois, USA. As Babuji was born in 1899, could he have been one of the "Three Initiates" at the age of 11 (or less, as the Kybalion was written prior to publication)?
Credit should be given to the "Three Initiates", the Yogi Publication Society, and the Masons of Chicago, Illinois, who in the period prior to WWl, in 1912 published a great book of philosophy, theology and physical principles, called the Kybalion, which are attributed to "Hermes Trismegestus" (thrice majectic), an alleged contemporary of Abraham, the "scribe of the gods", and who according to some legends, was originally from "Atlantis", and was the historic Thoth, the Egyptian of Pyramid era. Thoth, the patron of knowledge, secrets, writing, and scribes, is portrayed as a man with the head of an ibis holding a scribe's palette and a stylus. He was also shown as a full ibis, or sometimes as baboon.
From: IMPERIENCE from the Institute of Sri Ramchandra Consciousness (ISRC)
(Site of K.C. Narayana, son of Dr Varadachari, founder of the Sahaj Marg Research Institute (SMRI... now SMRTI) and Babuji's apparent choice for "Master and President of the SRCM". Unfortunately he passed away, and the confusion with the succession of SRCM started, culminating with the schisms of Babuji's Family, K.C. Narayana, Sister Kasturi, and other senior preceptors in India, Europe, and the USA)
http://www.imperience.org/Celebrations/2006BasanthPrinciplesRevSriKCN.htm
This article, is at the site above which is a 'break-away" group from Chari's Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM). Chari has now re-registered the SRCM in California-1997, and he patented "SAHAJ MARG" as a "trade mark" in the USA,. The article seems to borrow heavily from The Kybalion, without giving the proper "references". If that is not an oversight or is an error, and that the claim that it is from the writings of Ram Chandra, the Founder of SRCM, registered in India under the "societies act", are correct, then it seems to be a case of "plagiarism" on the part of Babuji, as the date of Publishing of the Kybalion is 1912.
I have shown the article's "list of Principles" (nine (9)), and underneath, the "Principles" (seven (7), from the sections in the Kybalion so as to show the exact wording of each original "principle". All important claims are in "hypertext" for referencing.
The Principle No.1- The Principle of Mentalism has been changed, to The Principle of Consciousness, and the two Principles, No. 4- The Principle of Invertendo, and No. 5- The Principle of Parallelism, are additions by the ISRC author. (K.C. Narayana?) making a list of "nine" as opposed to the mystical "seven" or the spiralling octave (8). (Seven colors of the rainbow (light), seven notes to the western music scale (sound), etc... etc... Raja Yoga, the "eightfold" path, 24 notes (3 x 8) Indian music scale). Why NINE?
NOW the ARTICLE from IMPERIENCE
(...and the PRINCIPLES and the Philosophy of the Natural Path):
Philosophy of the Natural Path
(...)
Master has clearly stated certain fundamental principles and in this article I state them with the anticipation that the readers will read the original works of the Master Sri Ramchandraji Maharaj of Shahjahanpur, India.
1. The Principle of Consciousness.
“THE ALL” IS Consciousness. The Universe is of the nature of Consciousness. This principle refers to the Natural understanding that everything in the universe, matter and energy, is a form of consciousness. Rocks, trees, people, planets and constellations are all Consciousness at different levels of density. This suggests the unity of all things, as well as the latent power of the human mind.
From the Kybalion
I. THE PRINCIPLE OF MENTALISM
"THE ALL IS MIND; The Universe is Mental." -- The Kybalion. This Principle embodies the truth that "All is Mind."
2. The Principle of Correspondence
“As above, so below, as below, so above.” In one sense, this law states that the “whole” of a body is reflected in one “part.” This has been referred to in physics as the holographic nature of the Universe. This law describes many natural relationships, such as a cell of an organism containing the entire genetic information of the whole body. In spiritual life we understand as in the microcosm so in the macrocosm.
From the Kybalion
II. THE PRINCIPLE OF CORRESPONDENCE
"As above, so below; as below, so above." -- The Kybalion.
3. The Principle of Vibration
“Nothing is in a state of rest; everything moves; everything vibrates.” Everything vibrates, and its vibratory rate determines its quality and place in the world. A person, for example, can have a high vibration (peace, happiness, confidence, esteem) or a low vibration (depression, hate, greed, jealousy, fear, etc). Through methods of the Natural Path, one can change a low vibration to a high vibration, and move steadily in spiritual life.
From the Kybalion
III. THE PRINCIPLE OF VIBRATION
"Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates." -- The Kybalion.
4. The Principle of Invertendo
The flow of consciousness through vibrations inverts itself as it moves from the higher levels to lower levels and vice-versa. This inversion is the basis for formation of knots and consequent concentration of power within the knots.
5. The Principle of Parallelism.
The Divinity is the base of everything. It is self contained and is in a state of dynamic balance. It is found in everything as an active principle. Divinity when it manifested created an outward expression of itself which reached its Zenith in the human beings. Master calls the former ie. The presence of Divinity in everything is a function of the Line of Divinity. The manifestation of the Divinity is called by him as the Line of humanity. Since they are from the same source and of the nature of consciousness they are parallel. But nature of the Line of humanity is towards manifestation and activity while that of the Line of divinity is self contentedness and balance. Therefore though they are parallel the Line of humanity runs apparently in the opposite direction. All sadhana has to be to reduce the activity of the Line of humanity and bring it in consonance with the nature of divinity or balance
6. The Principle of Polarity
“Everything is Dual; everything has poles; everything has its pair of opposites; like and unlike are the same; opposites are identical in nature, but different in degree; extremes meet; all truths are but half-truths; all paradoxes may be reconciled.” The law of polarity teaches us to see things as localized on a continuum between two opposite “poles”, or extremes. Good and Evil are two poles within which we place every form of conduct or nature and are essentially relative. Among other things, this law aids us to see a grander, more unified view of all that exists.
From the Kybalion
IV. THE PRINCIPLE OF POLARITY
"Everything is Dual; everything has poles; everything has its pair of opposites; like and unlike are the same; opposites are identical in nature, but different in degree; extremes meet; all truths are but half-truths; all paradoxes may be reconciled." -- The Kybalion.
7. The Principle of Rhythm
“Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhythm compensates.” The law of rhythm helps us to see the patterns that are an inextricable part of life as it relates to time. Days, nights, breaths, sleep, and wake cycles, the birth and death of nations, people, and solar systems all follow the law of rhythm. By being aware of these rhythms, we are able to make decisions, form and break habits, and see the possible outcomes of actions, and understand the world in which we live.
From the Kybalion
V. THE PRINCIPLE OF RHYTHM
"Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhythm compensates." -- The Kybalion
8. The Principle of Cause and Effect
“Every Cause has its Effect; every Effect has its Cause; everything happens according to Law; Chance is but a name for Law not recognized; there are many planes of causation, but nothing escapes the Law.” We learn through this that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. There are no phenomena which do not have a cause or which is not the effect of something else. By carefully studying life with this law in mind, we come to be more aware of our actions and ourselves.
From the Kybalion
VI. THE PRINCIPLE OF CAUSE AND EFFECT
"Every Cause has its Effect; every Effect has its Cause; everything happens according to Law; Chance is but a name for Law not recognized; there are many planes of causation, but nothing escapes the Law." -- The Kybalion
9. The Principle of Gender
”Gender is in everything; everything has its Masculine and Feminine Principles; Gender manifests on all planes.” The law of gender states that in the creation of anything, two forces are necessary: an active (masculine) force, and a passive (feminine) force. It is to be noted that this law is not limited to biological events.
From the Kybalion
VII The Principle of Gender
"Gender is in everything; everything has its Masculine and Feminine Principles; Gender manifests on all planes." -- The Kybalion
These Principles describe the laws of nature as expressed in the Philosophy of Natural Path. Their breadth is wide enough to illustrate phenomena as diverse as electricity, emotions, cosmology, ecology, etc. Understanding these laws allows one to use them to act in a manner harmonious with Nature and life. Though simply stated, the principles are extraordinarily profound in meaning, and one’s comprehension of these laws increases as one attains higher levels of awareness.
From the Kybalion
The Seven Hermetic Principles, upon which the entire Hermetic Philosophy is based, are as follows:
THE PRINCIPLE OF MENTALISM.
THE PRINCIPLE OF CORRESPONDENCE.
THE PRINCIPLE OF VIBRATION.
THE PRINCIPLE OF POLARITY.
THE PRINCIPLE OF RHYTHM.
THE PRINCIPLE OF CAUSE AND EFFECT.
THE PRINCIPLE OF GENDER.
These Seven Principles will be discussed and explained as we proceed with these lessons. A short explanation of each, however, may as well be given at this point.
From : Collectum Hermeticus site: (This Geocities site is now gone)
http://www.geocities.com/collectumhermeticus/kybalion.htm
THE ESSENTIAL KYBALION
Excerpts from THE KYBALLION
- by The Three Initiates
"The lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of Understanding"
"Where fall the footsteps of the Master, the ears of those ready for his Teaching open wide."
"When the ears of the student are ready to hear, then cometh the lips to fill them with Wisdom."
"The Principles of Truth are Seven; he who knows these, understandingly, possesses the Magic Key before whose touch all the Doors of the Temple fly open".
"THE ALL IS MIND; The Universe is Mental."
"As above, so below; as below, so above."
"Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates."
"Everything is Dual; everything has poles; everything has its pair of opposites; like and unlike are the same; opposites are identical in nature, but different in degree; extremes meet; all truths are but half-truths; all paradoxes may be reconciled."
"Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhythm compensates."
"Every Cause has its Effect; every Effect has its Cause; everything happens according to Law; Chance is but a name for Law not recognized; there are many planes of causation, but nothing escapes the Law."
"Gender is in everything; everything has its Masculine and Feminine Principles; Gender manifests on all planes."
"Mind (as well as metals and elements) may be transmuted, from state to state; degree to degree; condition to condition; pole to pole; vibration to vibration. True Hermetic Transmutation is a Mental Art."
"Under, and back of, the Universe of Time, Space and Change, is ever to be found The Substantial Reality - the Fundamental Truth."
"THAT which is the Fundamental Truth-the Substantial Reality--is beyond true naming, but the Wise Men call it THE ALL."
"In its Essence, THE ALL is UNKNOWABLE."
"But, the report of Reason must be hospitably received, and treated with respect."
"The Universe is Mental--held in the Mind of THE ALL."
"THE ALL creates in its Infinite Mind countless Universes, which exist for aeons of Time--and yet, to THE ALL, the creation, development, decline and death of a million Universes is as the time of the twinkling of an eye."
"The Infinite Mind of THE ALL is the womb of Universes."
"Within the Father-Mother Mind, mortal children are at home."
"There is not one who is Fatherless, nor Motherless in the Universe."
"The half-wise, recognizing the comparative unreality of the Universe, imagine that they may defy its Laws--such are vain and presumptuous fools, and they are broken against the rocks and torn asunder by the elements by reason of their folly. The truly wise, knowing the nature of the Universe, use Law against laws; the higher against the lower; and by the Art of Alchemy transmute that which is undesirable into that which is worthy, and thus triumph. Mastery consists not in abnormal dreams, visions and fantastic imaginings or living, but in using the higher forces against the lower--escaping the pains of the lower planes by vibrating on the higher. Transmutation, not presumptuous denial, is the weapon of the Master."
"While All is in THE ALL, it is equally true that THE ALL is in ALL. To him who truly understands this truth hath come great knowledge."
"The possession of Knowledge, unless accompanied by a manifestation and expression in Action, is like the hoarding of precious metals-a vain and foolish thing. Knowledge, like wealth, is intended for Use. The Law of Use is Universal, and he who violates it suffers by reason of his conflict with natural forces."
"To change your mood or mental state-change your vibration."
"To destroy an undesirable rate of mental vibration, put into operation the principle of Polarity and concentrate upon the opposite pole to that which you desire to suppress. Kill out the undesirable by changing its polarity."
"Mind (as well as metals and elements) may be transmuted from state to state degree to degree. condition to condition pole to pole; vibration to vibration."
"Rhythm may be neutralized by an application of the Art of Polarization."
"Nothing escapes the Principle of Cause and Effect, but there are many Planes of Causation, and one may use the laws of the higher to overcome the laws of the lower."
"The wise ones serve on the higher, but rule on the lower. They obey the laws coming from above them, But on their own plane, and those below them they rule and give orders. And, yet, in so doing, they form a part of the Principle, instead of opposing it. The wise man falls in with the Law, and by understanding its movements he operates it instead of being its blind slave. Just as does the skilled swimmer turn this way and that way, going and coming as he will, instead of being as the log which is carried here and there-so is the wise man as compared to the ordinary man-and yet both swimmer and log; wise man and fool, are subject to Law. He who understands this is well on the road to Mastery"
"True Hermetic Transmutation is a Mental Art."
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