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The Purpose of the Seven Bodies 

I would like to explain in detail the seven-fold nature of man, in order that the student may understand more fully the process of re-attuning the entire lifestream into a harmoniously balanced whole. 

The seven bodies of man:

1 the Electronic                                  4 the Mental

2 the Causal                                        5 the Emotional

3 the Holy Christ Self                        6 the Etheric

                                                          7 the Physical 

were provided for the use of the consciousness of the Individual Flame when working in any one of the seven spheres of manifest form, just as the outer garments are provided for rain, for sunshine for feast days and for service. 

The True Activity of Consciousness 

Thus each lifestream was in constant at-one-ment with the seven realms of manifest form, and when the Divine Plan so ordered, they might enter consciously into that realm and perform the service of the moment. 

The consciousness was completely free from the seven bodies, functioning in them, but not influenced in any manner by their independent action any more than a man in the outer world is influenced by his clothing. 

The free spirit working through the seven bodies was thus a tremendous evolving force to be used by the Seven Mighty Elohim in fulfilling the Divine Plan for the planet Earth. 

The Origin of the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity 

When the four lower bodies began to assert an independent and separate consciousness and will of their own, the seven-fold nature of man was no longer a Divine instrument and the doctrine of the Holy Trinity was brought forth, acknowledging the three Higher Bodies which remained true to the Divine Principle. 

The Revival of the True Activity of Consciousness 

With the predominance of the Seventh Ray and the Master Saint Germain the seven-fold nature of man will again come forth and the Religion of the future will be in the complete balance and expression of the Seven. 

The Fall from Grace through four Avenues 

Now, each man, while functioning through the seven bodies, fell from Grace, or accepted a consciousness separate and apart from God in a different one of the lower bodies. 

Some allowed the Desire World to act independently of the God-Head others allowed independent action through the mental world, some through the physical and so on. 

Therefore, no two lifestreams can be treated alike in bringing the seven bodies back into a state of Grace and alignment, for the weakness that caused the first separation of their consciousness does not dwell alike in each lifestream's set of vehicles. 

Balance and Adjustment of the Lower Bodies 

Some time ago the Master Morya gave an article on the balance and adjustment of the lower bodies, which I would appreciate your bringing to the notice of the students that they may understand intelligently the practice to be followed in aligning their bodies to the Divine Will and also that they might understand that one person's strength might well be another's weakness. 

The Lower Bodies are Faucets of the God Self 

The lower bodies are merely faucets through which the God Self may flow to enrich the seven Flames of manifestation, yet the student is constantly influenced in his decisions, in his application, in his service to the Light, in his personal mannerisms and behavior by the consciousness of these various bodies. 

Withdraw All Authority from the Lower Bodies 

The student must withdraw ALL authority from the lower bodies and place the authority in the Hands of the Holy Trinity of his lifestream and allow the Electronic Body, the Causal Body, the Holy Christ Self to be the only directing Intelligence of the lifestream. 

You can consciously surrender the forces of the four elements of the lower bodies to the Christ Self and then be constantly alert that God and not these usurping powers is the only acting Presence through your form.

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