\u201c\u2026in occultism the old rule still holds good: that knowledge is given only to those who deserve it and who have proved by their way of life that they deserve it
\nFree yourself from anger, vanity, pride, implacability, ambition, and really let go of it,<\/i> and you have taken the first step toward the understanding of the occult; when these feelings are still latent in the heart, it is not possible to take even one step forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
In this little book, compiled from some of his own writings, and containing clear and useful pointers for developing concentration, William Quan Judge speaks clearly from his own knowledge and experience\u2014based on a philosophy of practical altruism.<\/p>\n
WQ Judge, American of Irish descent, was with HP Blavatsky one of the founders of The Theosophical Society in 1875
\nAfter her death in 1891 he succeeded as Leader. Not without reason, for he had undergone intensive training in practical occultism during those years. And from the way in which he applied this and, as a counterbalance to Western materialism, spread the old idea of universal unity throughout America, it is evident that he knew<\/i> what he said<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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