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1. "The aetheric body (the vital body) is the mold of the physical body. The aetheric body is the archetype upon which the dense physical form is built, whether it is the form of a solar system or of a human body in any one incarnation. The aetheric body is a web or network of fine interlacing channels (life-force channels called meridians). These pranic emanations, when focalized and received, react upon the dense matter which is built upon the aetheric scaffolding and framework. This aetheric web during incarnation forms a barrier between The Physical and Astral Planes which can only be transcended when consciousness is sufficiently developed to permit escape."
2. "The aetheric body is the inner substantial form upon which the physical body is built or constructed. It is the inner scaffolding which underlies every part of the whole outer man. It is the framework which sustains the whole. It is that upon which the outer form is patterned, and it is the network of nadis, infinitely intricate, which constitutes the counterpart or the duplicate aspect of the entire nervous system which forms such an important part of the human mechanism. It is thus definitely, along with the bloodstream, the instrument of the life force."
3. "In the aetheric body, which is an exact replica of its denser counterpart (physical body), we have the organ of active, radiatory fire and the vehicle of prana (life force). Its function is to store up the rays of radiatory light and heat which are secured from The Sun (Solar Logos) and to transmit them to all parts of the physical body (by way of the nadis or meridians). When the physical furnace burns brightly and when the fuel of the body (pranic rays) is adequately assimilated, the human frame will function as desired."
4. "The aetheric body is really a network of fine channels which are the component parts of one interlacing, fine Cord, The Silver Cord (The Sutratma). The aetheric web is composed of the intricate weaving of this vitalized Cord."
5. "The aetheric body is composed of force currents (meridians), and in it are vital centers (chakras) linked by lines of force with each other and with the nervous system of the physical man. Through these lines of force, it is connected also with the aetheric body of The Environing System (e.g. The Earth)."
"The aetheric body is vitalized and controlled by thought and can (through thought) be brought into full functioning activity. This is done by right thinking and not by breathing exercises and holding the nose."
"It is through the aetheric body that all the energies flow, whether emanating from The Soul or from The Sun or from a planet."
6. "One of the principle objects of endeavor at the present time on the part of Those Whom you call The Elder Brothers of The Race is to stimulate, purify, and coordinate the aetheric body. This aetheric body is the transmitter of prana, and most of the diseases that the physical body suffers from at present have their roots in the aetheric body. There are few, if any, purely physical diseases. Disease has its source in astral (emotional) and aetheric conditions."
"The aetheric emanations of people can be great contaminators. In the purification, therefore, of this body lies the secret of a sweeter and saner Humanity."
7. "The aetheric body is fundamentally the most important response apparatus which Man possesses, producing not only the right functioning of the 5 senses and consequently providing 5 major points of contact with the tangible world, but it also enables a man to register sensitively the subtler worlds and, when energized and controlled by The Soul, The Spiritual Realms stand wide open also."
"The aetheric body is a potent receiver of impressions which are conveyed to the human consciousness through the medium of the awakened centers (chakras). There is, for instance, no true clairvoyance until either The Solar Plexus (3rd Chakra) or The Ajna Center (6th Chakra) is awakened."
"Only when the aetheric body is swept into activity under the influence and through the impressed forces of The Soul, the mind, and temporarily of the astral body can Man become aware of all the worlds, all phenomena, and all states of consciousness and so achieve that omniscience which is the birthright of all the sons of God."
8. "The principle factors in re-establishing or making a better aetheric control are: a) Sunshine. b) Careful diet with the emphasis upon the proteins and vitamins. c) The avoidance of fatigue and worry. A normal, sane, regulated life is the best means for establishing a better measure of vitality. You need to remember, however, that where there is a devitalized aetheric body and conditions are such that a re-establishment of a vital control seems difficult or impossible, there must be recognition of karmic limitations and a willingness to submit to them and leave affairs to work themselves out. This particular life is not the only one there is. Frequently, therefore, in any particular incarnation conditions cannot be changed and are prolonged by inner rebellion and revolt. A disciple has to learn the lesson of going on, as the expression is, in spite of and not because of circumstances."
9. "There are 6 major propositions which govern all consideration of the aetheric body:
a. There is nothing in the manifested Universe which does not possess an energy form, subtle and intangible yet substantial, which controls, governs, and conditions the outer physical body. This is the aetheric body.
b. This energy form is itself conditioned and governed by the dominant solar or planetary energy, which ceaselessly and without break in time creates it, changes it, and qualifies it. The aetheric body is subject to ceaseless change.
c. The aetheric body is composed of interlocking and circulating lines of force, emanating from one or other or from many of The 7 Planes or Areas of Consciousness of our Planetary Life (The Planetary Logos).
d. These lines of energy (nadis or meridians) and this closely interlocking system of streams of force are related to 7 Focal Points or Centers (Major Chakras) to be found within the aetheric body. These Centers are related, each of Them, to certain types of incoming energy. When the energy reaching the aetheric body is not related to a particular Center, then that Center remains quiescent and unawakened. When it is related and The Center is sensitive to its impact, then that Center becomes vibrant and receptive and developes as a controlling factor in the life of the man on The Physical Plane.
e. The dense, physical body composed of atoms is held together by and is expressive of the energies which compose the aetheric body.
f. The aetheric body has many centers of force (chakras) responsive to the manifold energies of our Planetary Life, but we shall consider only The 7 Major Centers which respond to the inflowing energies of The 7 Rays. All lesser centers are conditioned by The 7 Major Centers. It is here that knowledge of The Egoic (Soul) and Personality Rays is of prime usefulness. It can be seen, therefore, how exceedingly important this subject of energy becomes, because it controls and makes the man what he is at any given moment and likewise indicates The Plane on which he should function and the method whereby he should govern his environment, circumstances, and relationships. He will realize also that as his attitude, attainment, and comprehension shift to ever higher levels, his aetheric body will be constantly changing and responding to the new energies."
10. "From one point of view the aetheric body can be looked at in 2 ways: first, as it interpenetrates, underlies, and occupies the entire physical organism and secondly, as it extends beyond the physical form and surrounds it like an aura. According to the point in evolution will be the extent of the area which the aetheric body covers beyond the outside of the physical body. It may extend for a few or many inches."
"Within the physical body, the network of the aetheric body is to be found permeating every single part. It is peculiarly associated at this time with the nervous system, which is fed, nourished, controlled, and galvanized by its aetheric counterpart. This counterpart is present in millions of tiny streams or lines of energy to which the eastern occultist has given the name, nadis. These nadis are the carriers of energy."
"According to the focus of the consciousness, the psychic state of awareness, the potency of aspiration or desire, and the point in evolution or the spiritual status, so will be the type of energy carried by the nadis, passing from them to the outer nervous system. The amount of energy and the type of energy controlling any aspect of the nervous system is conditioned by the center (chakra) in its immediate area. A center is a distributing agency in the last analysis."
"The aetheric body is not in reality an ovoid (as the older occult books teach) but usually takes the form or general outline of the physical vehicle with which it is associated. When, however, The Head Center (6th Chakra) is awakened and functioning, then the ovoid appearance is far more frequent."
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