Theos-Talk Archives (September 1995 Message tl01021)

<<Lewis:. It is true the brain can be overtaxed
<<which can lead to some paranormal experiences.
<<
<Eldon: The contemplation of the Teachings can be used as an approach that
<opens inner spiritual faculties. This is not due to exhaustion, but
<from a flowering over time of our inner natures.

Overtaxing the brain is one of the many techniques used in magical
schools. But most of the resulting info is kama-manas and of
dubious value. I have never advocated such techniques. I agree
with Eldon's technique, which stimulates the buddhi-manas and
leaves the kama-manas alone.

Jerry S.