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2. The Vegetable Kingdom
Influences--------------The second Ray of Love-wisdom, working out in a vastly increased sensibility.
The fourth Ray of Harmony and Beauty, working out in the mineral
harmonization of this kingdom throughout the entire planet.
The sixth Ray of Devotion or (as it has been expressed symbolically in The
Ancient Wisdom the "urge" to consecrate the life to the Sun, the giver of that
life," or again, the "urge" to turn the eye of the heart to the heart of the sun.
Results -----------------These work out in the second kingdom as magnetism, perfume, colour and
growth towards the light. These words I commend to you for your earnest
study, for it is in this kingdom that one first sees clearly the glory which lies
ahead of humanity:
a. Magnetic radiation. The blending of the mineral and vegetable goals.
b. The perfume of perfection.
c. The glory of the human aura. The radiant augoeides
d. Aspiration which leads to final inspiration.
Process -----------------Conformation, or the power to "conform" to the pattern set in the heavens, and to produce below that which is found above. This is done in this kingdom with greater pliability than in the mineral kingdom, where the process of condensation goes blindly forward.
Secret-------------------Transformation. Those hidden alchemical processes which enable the vegetable growths in this kingdom to draw their sustenance from the sun and. soil, and to "transform" it into form and colour
Purpose-----------------Magnetism. That inner source of beauty, loveliness and attractive power which lures to it the higher forms of life, leading the animal forms to consume it for food, and the thinking entities to draw from it inspiration, comfort and satisfaction of a mental kind.
Divisions---------------Trees and shrubs.
The flowering plants.
The grasses and the lesser green things which do not come under the other two
categories. A group of vegetable growths which are found under the general
heading of sea growths.
Objective agency------Water.
Subjective agency-----Touch.
Quality -----------------Rajas or activity.
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