This is part 2 of a series. Part 1 is Preparation for Recognizing Esoterism. The Technique of Vichara Mouni Sadhu made the journey from Theosophy to the Hermetic tradition, although he seems to have found his ultimate resting place in the Vedanta as taught by Ramana Maharshi. Interestingly, he and … Continue reading
The Idea of the World in the West
This the the concluding part of review by Julius Evola that originally appeared in Bilychnis, volume XXVI, September, 1925. In this section, he discusses the book L’idea e il mondo by R. Pavese, while comparing it to the ideas previously discussed about Bhagavan Das. I know nothing of Pavese and … Continue reading
Poets of the Reunion
Here is Chesterton: The originality of George MacDonald has also a historical significance, which perhaps can best be estimated by comparing him with his great countryman Carlyle. It is a measure of the very real power and even popularity of Puritanism in Scotland that Carlyle never lost the Puritan mood … Continue reading
Power and Intelligence
The strong man strikes only when it is absolutely necessary, and then nothing stops him. ~ Vilfredo Pareto Modern civilized man cannot endure cruelty, pain and suffering and is more merciful than men of the past, but this is not because he is morally and spiritually higher than they. He … Continue reading
The Soul after Death (III)
This is Part 3 of the review of The Soul after Death by Fr. Seraphim Rose. In this part we review his analysis of the soul’s post-mortem journey through the toll houses in the first 40 days after death and its contact with discarnate higher intelligences. The next part will … Continue reading
The Idea of the World in the East (II)
This review by Julius Evola of “The Science of Peace” and “The Science of the Sacred Word” by Bhagavan Das originally appeared in Bilychnis, volume XXVI, September, 1925. This is part two of two parts. The third part will deal with the idea of the world in the West. Pratyagatma … Continue reading
The Idea of the World in the East
This very early review by Julius Evola of “The Science of Peace” and “The Science of the Sacred Word” originally appeared in Bilychnis, volume XXVI, September, 1925. This is part one of two parts. The third part will deal with the idea of the world in the West. NOTE: This … Continue reading
Benevolent Centralized Power
I like to scan through the cable morning news shows now and then, not for the news, but to get the pulse of what we are supposed to be thinking. The shows are allegedly about the issues, but as we now know, it is never the issues, but rather affinity: … Continue reading
Finishing What the Inklings Started
Given the level of interest in Christian circles in the Inklings, as well as the responsive reading of articles on Tolkien or Lewis at this site, it might be helpful to pinpoint what the perennial appeal of the Inklings is, wherein the power lies, and how one might recover and … Continue reading