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The first ray is called Sushumna. Its function is to light up the Moon. It is
related to the central subtle channel (Sushumna) associated with arousing the
Kundalini, emphasized by yogis. Similarly, other Rays have their specific
functions. In their totality, the seven Rays are spread throughout the solar
system. They constitute the foundation on which all other impulses are
impressed such as light, heat, electricity, magnetism and other forces.
Operating together in various ways they produce all actions on Earth. As the
solar rays express the Will of the Unmanifest from the subtlest to the most
material levels, all physical, psychic, spiritual and cosmic effects arise from
them. These Rays are the horses which represent the solar energy in action in
the process of cosmic ideation. Through them the power locked up in the
Primordial Point, which radiates through the spokes of the wheel, is carried
to different levels of manifestation.
The seven solar horses as different solar energies cover the different states of
consciousness as well as the objective realms of manifestation. As creative
energies they give rise to seven Prajapatis, the creative cosmic agents, while
as far as the realms of creation are concerned, they form the seven worlds.
The seven planets also arise from the solar out-breathing. The seven ancient
Rishis, the progenitors of all life on earth, represent the seven flames of Agni
and the seven horses of the Sun. These horses on the positive side created
Bhu Loka, the earth of which we live; Bhuvar Loka, the world of air; Suvar
Loka, the world of the planets; Maha Loka, the abode of the ever young
ascetics, the Kumaras; Jana Loka, the heaven of deified mortals; Tapa Loka,
the abode of Viraj-Devas; and Satya Loka, where Brahma resides. The seven
worlds on the negative side thus created are Atala, the world of sensual
women and vain men; Vitala, where Rudra resides with his ghosts and is
seated in embrace with his consort Bhavani; Sutala, the abode of egoistic
persons like Bali who was destroyed by the God Vamana for his pride in the
sacrifice; Talatala, where the Asuras reside in their ignorance; Mahatala, the
abode of the great serpents; Rasatala, the abode of the enemies of the Gods;
and Patala, where resides Vasuki and other Lords of the Nagas whose lustre
from the gems of their hood dispel darkness. Beyond all these floats Lord
Vishnu on the bed of his thousand-headed serpent to carry the entire plan of
manifestation. He is the Perserver who gives unity to the fourteen worlds
emanating from the Primordial Fire, the Solar Energy.
The septenary principle operates in connection with terrestrial evolution
which occurs in seven cycles. Each cycle has seven sub-cycles containing
the impulses of all cycles within it. Thus the total is made up of 7X7 or 49
evolutionary impulses. These impulses flow through the planetary deities in
their primary and secondary aspects; they are directed by Root and Seed