What is sublimation, and the stages of sublimation?
Sublimation is the purifying and refining process of the etheric body, which is essential for higher contact. There are 4 stages of sublimation.
The 1st stage of sublimation: the inflow of the Intuitional Light (the 4th Cosmic Ether) into the 4th lower etheric level (the chemical ether). The chemical ether is very sensitive to colors, which often change into sounds in the inner ear. When this stage happens to a higher degree - a higher percentage of intuitional substance penetrates and increases in the 4th etheric level, we will hear the colors, see the sounds, also we hear the thoughts of other people. Colors is allied to the 4th ether.
The 2nd stage of sublimation: the inflow of the 3rd Cosmic Ether (on the Atmic Plane) into the 3rd lower etheric level (the life ether). As this life ether is connected to the generative organs and seminal fluids, this ether helps us to propagate. The life ether is also the conductor of sound and is closely related to the eyes and vision. Sound functions through the 3rd ether. The result of this 2nd stage is that we develop higher clairvoyance.
The 3rd stage of sublimation: the inflow of the 2nd Cosmic Ether (on the Monadic Plane) into the 2nd lower etheric level (the light ether). Light closely connects with and uses the 2nd ether as a medium. The electricity of this light ether supplies heat to the body. This light ether is closely related to the nervous system and the muscles, and connecting the physical body and the outside world. The result of this 3rd stage is that we develop divine vision and healing powers.
The 4th stage of sublimation: the inflow of the 1st Cosmic Ether (on the Adi or Divine Plane) into the 1st lower etheric level (the reflecting ether). The electricity passing through this ether enables the soul to control its vehicles by thoughts. This ether can store memories. The result of this 4th stage is that we develop the power of pure Intuition and the memory of past lives.
How is continuity of consciousness achieved?
Continuity of consciousness is achieved on all planes when the 4 Higher (Cosmic) Etheric and the 4 lower etheric layers are blended within each other, and the Higher Etheric Ethers (particles of electrical Fire) replace the lower etheric ethers. Thus, the lower etheric body is the continuation of the Cosmic Ethers. Through continuity of consciousness, man becomes aware of the activities of various Ashrams existing on the Intuitional and higher Planes, in the Hierarchy and in Shamballa.
When the etheric body is built with the Higher Ethers, there would be no sickness or disorder as the person radiates healing energies, light, love, peace, serenity, and purifying and uplifting powers into his environment.
How is the refinement of the etheric body carried out?
The refinement of the etheric body is carried out through meditation, lofty aspiration, right diet, sunshine, fresh air, exercise, striving toward perfection, the influence of the 7th ray, right relations with others as well as with Nature, closer relationship with higher devas and angels.
Meditation: As we meditate, we calm and align our etheric body to become a more receptive and effective instrument that the higher ethers can flow with fewer obstacles and hindrances.
Lofty aspiration: such as unifying with Divine, sacrifice and service aspiration are upward-moving flows of aspiring energy. Thus, lofty aspiration facilitates the contact of the Higher Ethers and these Cosmic Ethers are called to respond and pour down to the lower etheric layers.
Right diet: All the food we eat have their own vibrations which is essential for constituting our etheric-physical body. We should eat high-vibration food such as fresh, organic vegetables, and avoid low-vibration food such as meat, industrial, processed food to maintain high vibrations for our etheric-physical body.
Sunshine, fresh air, exercise: these help circulate the prana or living energy throughout the body, revitalizing and dispelling the stagnant or blockages in our energy system.
Striving toward perfection is the refining and purifying all of the lower bodies so that they become purer and the true reflection of the Higher Archetype. This process should take place in all of our 3 lower bodies, in which the physical-etheric body is one of them.
The influence of the 7th ray: The 7th ray is the ray of synthesis, unifying the low and the high, manifesting the higher spiritual ideals onto the lower matter plane. The cycle of the 7th ray is active now, coincident with the incoming Aquarian Age, with the influence of Uranus as the Aquarian ruler, also transmitting the 7th ray. Thus, these astrological and ray cycles will help in facilitating the refinement process on Earth, through spiritualizing the physical plane, bringing and creating heaven on Earth.
Right relations with others as well as with Nature: the right relation here is manifested through goodwill, love, care and sharing. When these virtues are shining among humanity, we would have peace on earth, and nature would be cared and protected. Thus the etheric body of humanity would be strengthened through peace and vitality of the environment and Nature.
A closer relationship with higher devas and angels: As higher devas and angels are higher builders of our higher bodies, the closer relationship with them help bring higher substances from higher cosmic etheric levels into our lower etheric layers, thus transforming and purifying them.
What are the 8 radiant signs of health?
The 8 radiant signs of Health in Nature are:
Symmetry
Rhythm
Cycle
Harmony of lines, cycles and colors
Palpitation - the expanding and contracting vibrations regulated by the heart
Clear and living color of the vibration
Clear and harmonious sound of the subtle bodies
Sweet fragrance, the result of the vibration of the vehicles under the impact of higher ethers, can be detected through astral smell.
To a higher clairvoyant, these signs demonstrate on the person’s aura as colors, pulsation and currents of energy.
