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THE TEMPLE OF SOLOMON THE KING
permanent principles which constitute the eternal Reality in
the Cosmic Order.*
In Tiphareth the aspirant attains to no less a state than
that of conversation with his Holy Guardian Angel, his
Jechidah, “The permanent principle behind the conflicting
opinions.” Once Right Comprehension has been attained to,
he has discovered a Master who will never desert him until he
become one with him.
II. Right Resolutions or Right Aspirations.
Having perceived the changing nature of all things, even of men’s mnds, and
having acquired that gloriifed vision by which he can distinguish between the
permanent and the impermanent, he aspires to the attainment of a perfect
knowledge of that which is beyond change and sorrow, and resolves that he will,
be strenuous effort,† reach to the peace beyond; to where his heart may find rest,
his mind become steadfast, untroubled, and serene.‡
At this stage the Bodhi Satva of Work commences to
revolve within the heart of the aspirant and to break up the
harmony of the elements only to attune his aspirations for a
time to a discord nobler than all harmony, and eventually to
that Peace which passeth Understanding.
III. Right Speech.
Right Speech is a furthering of Right Aspirations. It
consists of a discipline wherein a man not only converses
with his Holy Guardian Angel, but outwardly and inwardly
lives up to His holy conversation, turning his whole life into
* “The Noble Eightfold Path,” by James Allen, in “Buddhism,” vol. i, No.
2, p. 213. A most illuminating essay on this difficult subject.
† The same as the “inflamed by prayer” of Abramelin.
‡ Ibid., p. 213.
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