When the human has grown to Stage V, he feels that he has the power over the elements, and that they obey his command. This is a strange feeling for the once powerless human, who has suddenly grown into his power, and egoic satisfaction is a normal by-product of such a realistion.
The next stage, the sixth, is one where the initiate takes his oath of mastery. He actually feels the death of the old human with all its failings, and feels refreshed, born again into a spiritual milieu with a new understanding of the cosmic power within.
Harmony is experienced at every level, and this becomes the stage when the master realises his mastery, and is content to bask in that satisfaction and the glory of having reached that point.
Very little outer work is done at this stage, for it is the stage of rest, where the human feels that nothing more can be done to increase his joy and bliss, at having reached so far.
He is content to 'be' with the God within, filled with a love and reverence for all life, seeking only harmony and cooperation Does this remind you of the mythical "Lotus Eaters"?
There is also no strong desire to demonstrate this mastery to the rest of the world, for the inner knowing is sufficient satisfaction. The evolving consciousness realizes that Heaven is really here, right on this Earth, and he is living in that incredible realization. His life rises to the highest level that he can imagine. He visualizes a life of perfection in every area. Abundance is drawn to him from all channels of the Universe, for he expects it as his birthright. His health miraculously holds forth the perfection that it should be, and he is filled with the vigour and vitality of eternal youth, as his face takes on a glow of Godliness.
{{/usCountry}}There is also no strong desire to demonstrate this mastery to the rest of the world, for the inner knowing is sufficient satisfaction. The evolving consciousness realizes that Heaven is really here, right on this Earth, and he is living in that incredible realization. His life rises to the highest level that he can imagine. He visualizes a life of perfection in every area. Abundance is drawn to him from all channels of the Universe, for he expects it as his birthright. His health miraculously holds forth the perfection that it should be, and he is filled with the vigour and vitality of eternal youth, as his face takes on a glow of Godliness.
{{/usCountry}}His talents are placed in the right creative avenues, to attract the best possible creative outcome of his work, leading to a sense of inner fulfillment. He is living life to the full.
This appears to be a paradox, for it seems that the Universe is granting him boons so that he may uplift his material life. Yet this is only half the story. Every time he fulfills a need within himself, he also fulfills the needs of society, and acquires a compassionate and 'giving' outlook. This is gratitude for all his gifts and powers, and he longs to share his bounty with those less fortunate.
The reason for this is that at this level, the human understands that what is within his own power can be decreed for others as well, and must be so, for his own gifts and decrees to remain powerful.
He sees himself as 'whole and complete' and sees others in the same light, measured by divine standards.
(To be continued...)