Externalisation of the Hierarchy (Zzz) (Paperback)

~ Alice A. Bailey (Author)

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*The books of Alice A. Bailey, written in cooperation with a Tibetan teacher between 1919-1949, constitute a continuation of the Ageless Wisdom--a body of esoteric teaching handed down from ancient times in a form which is always suitable to each period. Intended to precede and condition the coming era, the Alice A. Bailey writings offer an unparalleled spiritual approach to such subjects as the teaching on Shamballa and the Path of spiritual evolution; the spiritual Hierarchy; the new discipleship and training in meditation as a form of service; the teaching on the seven rays and the new psychology of the soul; the teaching on esoteric astrology; and the new world religion, which emphasizes the common thread of truth linking all the major world faiths. The subject of human free will has always contrived to set men's mental teeth on edge. The fatalist automatically resigns himself to whatever befalls him, seeing in effects no cause attributable to his own action - or inaction; but resigned always to the working of an inexorable fate. The Christian counterpart tends to accept his lot as the working of God's Will in which he has no say or part. At the other extreme stands the rebellious independent, determined to exercise his right to free, self-willed action. This book, as one of its many values, shows the extent to which Hierarchy and other centres of life on the planet are dependent upon the unpredictable and often irresponsible factor of human free will. During the years leading up to the outbreak of World War II, every opportunity and every possible spiritual stimulation was offered to humanity in an effort to avoid precipitation of conflict on to the physical plane. Disciples and aspirants to discipleship were asked to give special cooperation to the Hierarchy, and to make an all-out effort to provide adequate leadership to human thought and decision. All were left free, however, to determine their own limits, if any, and to decide their own actions. According to law, the Hierarchy - even at danger point - could not infringe human free will and dictate or impose a course of action based on their own deeper knowledge and more profound insight. Many of the spiritual factors surrounding the period of human history from 1919 to 1949 are presented in this book. The energies at work behind the world scene are shown; and the identity revealed of certain great Beings magnetically attracted in service towards this planet at a climaxing moment in the evolution of our planetary life. These factors are an aid to our understanding of the interrelated energy patterns within the universe which operate according to law. But essentially they provide the esotericist with knowledge of available energy flow responding to planetary purpose and plan which can be contacted and given conscious and intelligent cooperation, particularly by those in whom the selfish, self-centred will has been transcended so that the spiritual will can be given more adequate expression. Some of these energy factors are particularly clear in the special Messages given over a period of many years at the time of the Festivals of Easter, Wesak and the Christ. Many aspects of Hierarchical work, thought and planning are discussed in these Messages, with the Hierarchical effect shown of planetary evolution and initiation and its reflection into humanity. This achieved a climax at the time of the three Festivals in 1945, when a momentous decision was taken involving, among other results, the eventual externalisation of the Hierarchy and the reappearance of the Christ. The final section of the book discusses the Stages in the Externalisation of the Hierarchy. It is often difficult for the human mind to imagine the problems facing those liberated from the restrictions of form. It is even more difficult to contemplate the effects in those so liberated.

About the Author

*Alice A. Bailey, (1880-1949) From her conservative British background, Alice Bailey's life led her in many directions, but always in one direction--towards the time when through drastic personal experience of many kinds she had acquired a synthesis of outlook and understanding, and an absolute conviction that one divine life pervades and animates the one humanity; that the Plan for humanity requires the cooperation and service of trained and dedicated human beings intelligently informed about world affairs, in collaboration with those who form the spiritual Hierarchy, the inner government of the planet. Her life work became an integral part of this synthesis and this realization. Without in the least losing any of her very human qualities and involvement, her soul took up its commitment to her Master,and her personality provided full cooperation in the field of her accepted service. Basically her work developed as a duality--her discipleship service which included the establishment of an esoteric school; and her initially reluctant agreement to work with the Tibetan, Djwhal Khul, in the writing of a series of books presenting the next phase in the continuity of the Ageless Wisdom teaching for the present and the immediate future. An extract from the Tibetan teacher, written in 1934 briefly explains the intent of these teachings: The books that I have written are sent out with no claim for their acceptance. They may, or may not, be correct, true and useful. It is for you to ascertain their truth by right practice and by the exercise of the intuition. Neither I nor A.A.B. is the least interested in having them acclaimed as inspired writing, or in having anyone speak of them (with bated breath) as being the work of one of the masters. If they present truth in such a way that it follows sequentially upon that already offered in the world teachings, if the information given raises the aspiration and the will-to-serve from the plane of the emotions to that of the mind (the plane whereon the Masters can be found) then they will have served their purpose. If the teaching conveyed calls forth a response from the illumined mind of the worker in the world, and brings a flashing forth of the intuition, then let that teaching be accepted. But not otherwise. If the statements meet with eventual corroboration, or are deemed true under the test of the Law of Correspondences, then that is well and good. But should this not be so, let not the student accept what is said.

Product Details

• Paperback: 744 pages
• Publisher: Lucis Publishing Company (June 1, 1972)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0853301069
• ISBN-13: 978-0853301066
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #463,374 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Opens new and deeper spiritual realizations, September 8, 2003

By	Launa Huffines (Ashland, OR United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Externalisation of the Hierarchy (Hardcover)

My co-workers and I find this book to be extremely useful in realizing and meeting our own expanding responsibilities to influence the direction of our civilization through meditation and also through work on the physical plane.

The Tibetan Teacher, known as Djwhal Khul, who asked Alice Bailey to write this book as he gave it telepathically to her, first explains the importance of human free will. The Hierarchy of Masters cannot infringe upon human free will and impose a course of action based on their own deeper knowledge and more profound insight. The powerful support from the Great Ones for a civilization of light and love is explained. The outcome, however, depends upon how we humans use our free will.

The energies at work behind our world scene are shown and some of the great Beings are identified who are in service to this planet during this climaxing moment of human evolution. He explains many aspects of this work by the Masters.

The two Great Approaches to humanity, the Buddha and the Christ, are discussed. The Buddha challenged the people to tread the Path of Illumination, of wisdom, mental perception and intuition. The Christ was the expression of this Light, and also of Love. A third Great Approach to humanity is described as imminent as the Hierarchy moves closer to humanity -- in response to humanity's demonstration of creative love and humanitarian efforts.

The Externalization of the Hierarchy (when the Masters will once again walk with humans upon the earth) will come after the process of realignment between all spiritual groups and the Masters has taken place. We are warned not to evade responsibility by placing it upon the shoulders of spectacular men. No single group has the answer to world peace. Humanity itself must each contribute, acknowledge mistakes, ask forgiveness for errors of judgment and world-wide selfish purpose. No one national group is purely wrong and evil or purely good and unselfish.

The message is clear, everything depends upon our willingness to work in cooperation with others, to act with wisdom and love in every situation.

24 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Externalise This, July 31, 2005

By	Johns (London, England) - See all my reviews

This book appears to be a compilation of pamphlets from 1919 to 1949 by "The Tibetan" communicating clairaudiently with Ms Bailey. Opinion seems to be divided as to whether books such as this are works of great spiritual value or are Satanic works connected with the "New World Order".

The world according to "The Tibetan" appears to be governed by someone called Sanat Kumara (obviously, a slight shuffle of the letters changes Sanat to Satan), who is also known as "Ancient of Days", "the true Light of the World" and "the Eternal Youth". Supposedly leading to him are "the One Universal Church", "the sacred inner lodge of all true Masons" and the "inner-most circles of the esoteric societies". The masonic movement is described as "a far more occult organisation than can be realised".

There are some controversial statements to be found within these pages: fascism and communism are described as "great world ideologies" (p126); "reincarnation is a basic law of nature" (p232); "the Axis nations need to grasp the teaching of the Buddha, Lord of Light" (p359); Gandhi is described as someone who "brings into clear perspective the uncompromising fanatical attitude" and who "would precipitate civil war in India" (p368); "the Jews should recognise the Christ as the messiah" (p545). Possibly worst of all are the statements that "the Japanese nation must go back to the nursery state" (p428) followed by a comment on page 491 that "the release of atomic energy in connection with the bombing of Japan" was "the greatest spiritual event which has taken place since the the human kingdom appeared".

What else? "Schools of thought and world religions are to be blended into one" (p30), "Jews are to be integrated into society" (p77). The finale can be found on page 566: apparently "seeds have been planted for a 'final act of destruction' when humanity and Heirarchy are 'completely fused and blended'".

I found most of the book to be repetitive waffle about world peace, Masters, ashrams, service, etc. The "Heirarchy" is supposedly based at the "Great White Lodge on Sirius" and it would appear that the one world religion is to be a mix of Christianity and Buddhism.

Atheism never appeared so attractive.