The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

The Holistic Understanding of Crime, Rebirth, and Human Existence

Treatise & Commentary
Sources Consulted:Éliphas Lévi, Transcendental Magic (1856 / 1896 trans.) · Max Heindel, The Rosicrucian Mysteries (1911) · Manly P. Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages (1928)
The Temple of the Rose Cross: The Collegium Fraternitatis suspended on wings and anchored to the rock of Divine Wisdom.
The Temple of the Rose Cross: The Collegium Fraternitatis suspended on wings and anchored to the rock of Divine Wisdom.Theophilus Schweighardt (Daniel Mögling), Speculum Sophicum Rhodostauroticum (1618)

The esoteric data points from the Mystery School tradition present a complex and manifold exploration of crime, rebirth, and human existence. The discussion centers around the notions of crime, the law of rebirth, and the law of causation, highlighting the intricate relationships between individual actions, moral obligations, and the cycle of existence.

§ I

The Nature of Crime and Moral Responsibility

The concept of crime is viewed from multiple perspectives, emphasizing its complexity and manifold nature. It is not solely a legal or societal issue but also a phenomenon closely wedded with moral philosophy. The discussion highlights the potential and subtle nature of criminal behaviors, which can emerge from the shadows of thoughts and actions that might not lead to immediate legal repercussions but still pose ethical and moral challenges.

The approach of Brother Tissot, treating crimes as diseases rather than acts deserving of punishment, suggests a medical or therapeutic framework for managing and understanding criminal behavior. This demonstrates the potential for rehabilitation and health-centric interventions in addressing issues of moral transgression or unconfirmed illegal activities.

§ II

The Law of Rebirth and Causation

The law of rebirth is introduced as a counter-explanation to the theory of heredity, stating that after death, an individual returns to Earth under circumstances determined by their previous life. This concept is closely tied to the law of causation, which emphasizes the consequences of one's actions in this life on future lives.

Together, these laws provide a comprehensive understanding of life's phenomena, explaining the intricate cycle of existence and the enduring obligations that carry over from one life to the next. The law of rebirth focuses on the successive lifetimes and how the essence of an individual persists across these lifetimes, while the law of causation elucidates the causal relationships and moral obligations that guide these rebirths and shape the experiences of future lives.

§ III

The Role of Environment and Inclination

The law of rebirth suggests that individuals gravitate towards environments that match their inclinations, as exemplified by pool parlors and race tracks. This idea is closely tied to the concept of the law of causation, which emphasizes the consequences of one's actions in this life on future lives.

§ IV

The Mystery School and the Theory of Life

The Mystery School is an ancient institution that functions as both a profound learning center and a powerful force in political affairs. It is described as an advanced learning center where the theories and principles of life are not only taught but also thoroughly demonstrated, offering students a transformative educational experience.

The Mystery School teaches and demonstrates the theory of life, including the laws of rebirth and causation. Inquirers seek knowledge from the Mystery Schools regarding the theories of life, and the central teachings in mystery schools like Druidism and Mithraism are focused on understanding human life through spiritual and ethical lessons.

§ V

Infant Mortality and the Cycle of Existence

Infant mortality is discussed as it supports the theory of rebirth, indicating that young children are reborn quickly. This phenomenon is linked to the concept of a shorter gap between lives for young children, which is influenced by the unique circumstances and conditions experienced by infants in their current lives.

The theory of life, which includes concepts of rebirth and causation, supports the conclusion that infant mortality is a common phenomenon when the return cycle is short. The Mystery Schools teach and demonstrate evidence of how infant mortality supports rebirth theories, highlighting the intricate relationships between individual actions, moral obligations, and the cycle of existence.

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Bibliographia & Fontes

Primary Source Books Used in This Article

The doctrines, historical citations, and symbolic correspondences synthesized in this article are drawn from the following primary works and chapters:

  1. I.Éliphas Lévi, Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual (Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie)
    1856 / 1896 trans.

    Translated and Annotated by A. E. Waite

    Chapters / Sections Consulted:Part I: The Doctrine of Transcendental Magic
  2. II.Max Heindel, The Rosicrucian Mysteries: An Elementary Exposition of Their Secret Teachings
    1911

    The Rosicrucian Fellowship

  3. III.Manly P. Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages
    1928

    An Encyclopedic Outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic and Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy

    Chapters / Sections Consulted:Ch. “The Ancient Mysteries and Secret Societies (Part I)”

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