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believe that the ultimate purpose of White Magic is furtherance of the spiritual and material evolution of humanity. Specifically, this evolution is conceived in terms of the increased benevolent manifestation of seven spiritual energies or
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The seven rays antific, philosophical, or practical. Students of these schools of thought think that the primary purpose of White Magic is the evolution of culture through the energy of
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of man (although this is dealt with much more fully in the Esoteric Psychology volumes), The Hierarchy of Masters, esoteric groups and schools, the spiritual centres (or
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of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention. If notability cannot be shown, the article is likely to be
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Topics discussed include: how an aspirant can best prepare himself for service, the various
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Adyar, Madras, India: 1925—The Theosophical Publishing House.
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text, which Bailey said was dictated telepathically by the
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types of their influences, the relationship between the
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work and much more. One of the main themes is that of
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