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The Soul and Its Mechanism. Illustrated
About this book
The Soul and Its Mechanism presents a clear and compelling synthesis of esoteric philosophy and modern psychological science, offering readers a deeper understanding of the human being as a spiritual entity working through a physical, emotional, and mental system. Written in a more accessible style than some of Alice Bailey's other works, this book serves as an excellent introduction to her teachings on the soul, the subtle bodies, and the path of inner integration.
In this work, Bailey explores the relationship between the soul (the true Self) and its "mechanism of expression" β the physical brain, the emotional (astral) body, and the lower mind. Drawing on both esoteric traditions and early 20th-century psychology, she outlines how the soul gradually gains control over its vehicles, leading to greater alignment, balance, and conscious spiritual development.
Key topics include the chakras (energy centers), the etheric body, the nature of consciousness, and the stages of spiritual growth. Bailey also discusses the evolution of human awareness and how the personality becomes an instrument for the soul's purpose in the world.
What makes this book particularly valuable is its effort to bridge science and spirituality β positioning the human being not as a passive subject of psychological forces, but as an evolving soul with the power to consciously direct its life through inner knowledge and discipline.
Ideal for students of esotericism, spiritual psychology, and consciousness studies, The Soul and Its Mechanism provides both a framework for understanding the inner constitution of the human being and a roadmap for aligning the personality with the soul's higher impulses.
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Philosophy History & TheoryTable of contents
- THE GREAT INVOCATION
- FOREWORD
- CHAPTER I β INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER II β THE GLANDS AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
- CHAPTER III β THE THEORY OF THE ETHERIC BODY
- CHAPTER IV β THE NATURE OF THE SOUL AND ITS LOCATION
- CHAPTER V β ORIENTAL TEACHING AS TO THE SOUL, ETHER AND ENERGY
- CHAPTER VI β SEVEN CENTRES OF FORCE
- CHAPTER VII β CONCLUSION
- APPENDIX
- BIBLIOGRAPHY