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In the [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] [[Septenary Principle|septenary model]] of the universe and man the '''seventh principle''' usually refers to the highest manifested [[principle]]. In cosmos it is sometimes referred to as [[Puruṣa]], while in human beings it is [[Ātman]]:
In the [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] [[Septenary Principle|septenary model]] of the universe and man the '''seventh principle''' usually refers to the highest manifested [[principle]]. In cosmos it is sometimes referred to as [[Puruṣa]], while in human beings it is [[Ātman]]:


<blockquote>The seventh principle . . . is called Atma when spoken of in connection with an individual and Purush when applied in its relation to the Universe.<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. X (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1989), 261.</ref></blockquote>
<blockquote>The seventh principle . . . is called Atma when spoken of in connection with an individual and Purush when applied in its relation to the Universe—is the active male, for it is the CENTRE OF ENERGY acting through and upon its female vehicle, the [[sixth principle]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. X (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1989), 261.</ref></blockquote>


== Notes ==
== Notes ==

Revision as of 16:26, 8 January 2014

In the Theosophical septenary model of the universe and man the seventh principle usually refers to the highest manifested principle. In cosmos it is sometimes referred to as Puruṣa, while in human beings it is Ātman:

The seventh principle . . . is called Atma when spoken of in connection with an individual and Purush when applied in its relation to the Universe—is the active male, for it is the CENTRE OF ENERGY acting through and upon its female vehicle, the sixth principle.[1]

Notes

  1. Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Collected Writings vol. X (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1989), 261.