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In the [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] septenary model of the universe and man as found in the writings of [[H. P. Blavatsky]] and later [[Theosophists]] the third principle in cosmos refers to the universal life, while in human beings it is [[prāṇa]].
In the [[Theosophy|Theosophical]] septenary model of the universe and man as found in the writings of [[H. P. Blavatsky]] and later [[Theosophists]] the third principle in cosmos refers to the universal life, while in human beings it is [[prāṇa]].


However, it is important to note that in the early description of the [[seven principles]] of man by [[A. O. Hume]]<ref>See [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/humefrags1.htm Fragments of Occult Truth No. 1] at Blavatsky Study Center</ref></blockquote> and [[A. P. Sinnett]]<ref>Alfred Percy Sinnett, ''Esoteric Buddhism'' (????), ???</ref></blockquote> prāṇa is the second, instead of the third principle.
However, it is important to note that in the early description of the [[seven principles]] of man by [[A. O. Hume]]<ref>See [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/humefrags1.htm Fragments of Occult Truth No. 1] at Blavatsky Study Center</ref> and [[A. P. Sinnett]]<ref>Alfred Percy Sinnett, ''Esoteric Buddhism'' (San Diegon, CA: Wizards Bookshelf, 1987), 24.</ref> [[prāṇa]] is the second, instead of the third principle.


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Latest revision as of 19:53, 23 July 2012

In the Theosophical septenary model of the universe and man as found in the writings of H. P. Blavatsky and later Theosophists the third principle in cosmos refers to the universal life, while in human beings it is prāṇa.

However, it is important to note that in the early description of the seven principles of man by A. O. Hume[1] and A. P. Sinnett[2] prāṇa is the second, instead of the third principle.

Notes

  1. See Fragments of Occult Truth No. 1 at Blavatsky Study Center
  2. Alfred Percy Sinnett, Esoteric Buddhism (San Diegon, CA: Wizards Bookshelf, 1987), 24.