II LAWS OF MAGNETIC ACTION
Categories: Chapter I - The Twin-VersesBooks: Mastery of Self
FIRST LAW: Relation of Power to "Tone" The effectiveness of
magnetism in action depends upon harmony of "tone" between its
possessor and any other person, and in securing such "tone"-
harmony, on any magnetic plane, in any particular psychic state,
at any given time, psychic and physical magnetism mutually
cooperate
SECOND LAW: Magnetic Intention The magnetic intention ("I INTEND
runs through all the mass of general etheric vibrations like a
theme in complicated music, imparting to them unity, character,
intelligence, and definite and enormous effectiveness in practical
employment
THIRD LAW: Influence of Purpose In the employment of magnetism,
long-run purpose establishes etheric character, and specialized
purpose confirms that character if it concentrates the general
purpose, but confuses that character, perhaps destroys it, if it
antagonizes the general purpose
FOURTH LAW: Force of the Ideal Idealism of motive determines the
character of etheric vibrations, and idealism of magnetic
activities determines the quality of magnetism achieved
FIFTH LAW: Sway of Other-Interest The general sway of other-
interest in life, and the particular influence of other-interest
on special occasions, impart to uses of magnetism enormous
effectiveness, and not least in relation to self
SIXTH LAW: Reaction of Admiration The consciousness of admiration
for others, recognized by them, reacts with tremendous power to
stimulate magnetic action
SEVENTH LAW: Measure of the Intake In the magnetic life, intake
of power is correctly measured by output of power: inversely in
waste, directly in intelligent expenditure
EIGHTH LAW: Adjustment Magnetic effectiveness is proportioned to
accuracy and fulness of adjustment,--to things, to laws, to
forces, to times, to situations, to qualities, to facts, to
truths, to persons,--and only studied experience can discover and
establish such adjustment
The problems of adjustment to persons are these:
With inferiors, to put self magnetically, without appearance of
condescension, on their levels for the end in view,--applying then
the general principles of magnetism
With EQUALS, to apply the general principles
With SUPERIORS, to assume their level while magnetically
deferring, without adulation or humility, to such superiority,
regardless of its reality or unreality, for the end in view,
applying the general principles of magnetism
NINTH LAW: THE MAGNETISM OF IDENTITY The magnetic value of
adjustment expresses the force and completeness with which the
individual can identify himself with another person, suggesting
oneness through attitude, gesture, act, eye, tone, language, and
telepathic sympathy
TENTH LAW: THE USE OF REACTIONS Magnetic skill exhibits in the
manner in which beneficial reactions are received and utilized,
negative or indifferent reactions are ostensibly ignored, yet
constituted stimulation for further persistent magnetic action,
and hostile reactions are refused, without ostentation, but with
determination (if worth while) to "win out" through better
adjustment and increased magnetic endeavor
ELEVENTH LAW: MAGNETIC ATTACK Magnetic success demands the direct
attack when etheric harmony of "tone" is assured, but the indirect
method otherwise; that is, such attack-methods as will secure that
harmony
TWELFTH LAW: THE CONQUEST OF ANTAGONISM Magnetism ostensibly
ognores, and refrains from, exciting antagonism; but, when
antagonism is evident, rejects it and proceeds on the indirect
attack, or openly accepts it and adopts the direct or the indirect
method as the one or the other promises speediest and most perfect
harmony of "tone"
THIRTEENTH LAW: MORTAL ANTIPATHIES Success-Magnetism conquers the
influence of deep-seated natural antipathies only by avoiding
their causes
FOURTEENTH LAW: RE-ADJUSTMENT The etheric life is unceasing
reaction, and magnetism, therefore, demonstrates itself by
squaring with every issue and making of every change and every
defeat a new opportunity
FIFTEENTH LAW: CONTROL OF OUTPUT It is an important to know when
to open the circuit--that is, to cut off the current of magnetic
force--as it is to know when to close the circuit--to pour forth
magnetic influences
SIXTEENTH LAW: CONCESSION Concession becomes magnetic in its
timeliness If premature or belated, it defeats magnetism
SEVENTEENTH LAW: HARMONIC CONDITIONS Magnetism enhances through
beauty of personal surroundings,--in cleanliness, order,
adornment, art, literature, music, and the like
EIGHTEENTH LAW: SOVEREIGNTY OF WILL is the director of native and
unconscious magnetism and the creator and director of developed
magnetism Power of will is indispensable to magnetic power
NINETEENTH LAW: ENERGY IN MAGNETIC ACTION The projection of
magnetic influence proportions to inner, conscious intensity of
psychic and nervous states Exploding powder in the gun calls for
the man behind the weapon, and the soul within the man, and
powerful vibrations within the soul's arena, and magnetic
intention within the vibrations, and psychic energy within the
intention
TWENTIETH LAW: SELF-CONTROL Magnetic power becomes effective
precisely as mastery of self, in restraint and in handling,
approaches perfection
TWENTY-FIRST LAW: MAGNETIC HANDLING OF SELF The attitude of
magnetism,--the magnetic intention and psychic pose,--"I STAND
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If a man becomes fat and a great eater, if
If a man becomes fat and a great eater, if he is sleepy and rolls himself about, that fool, like a hog fed on wash, is born again and again ... If a man commits a sin, let him not do
If a man commits a sin, let him not do it again; let him not delight in sin: pain is the outcome of evil ... If a man delights in quieting doubts, and, always reflecting, dwells
If a man delights in quieting doubts, and, always reflecting, dwells on what is not delightful (the impurity of the body, &c), he certainly will remove, nay, he will cut the fetter of Mara ... If a man does what is good, let him do
If a man does what is good, let him do it again; let him delight in it: happiness is the outcome of good ... If a man find a prudent companion who walks with
If a man find a prudent companion who walks with him, is wise, and lives soberly, he may walk with him, overcoming all dangers, happy, but considerate ... If a man find no prudent companion who walks with
If a man find no prudent companion who walks with him, is wise, and lives soberly, let him walk alone, like a king who has left his conquered country behind,--like an elephant in the forest ... If a man for a hundred years sacrifice month after
If a man for a hundred years sacrifice month after month with a thousand, and if he but for one moment pay homage to a man whose soul is grounded (in true knowledge), better is that homage than sacrifice for a hundred years ... If a man for a hundred years worship Agni (fire)
If a man for a hundred years worship Agni (fire) in the forest, and if he but for one moment pay homage to a man whose soul is grounded (in true knowledge), better is that homage than sacrifice for a hundred years ... If a man has transgressed one law, and speaks lies,
If a man has transgressed one law, and speaks lies, and scoffs at another world, there is no evil he will not do ... If a man hold himself dear, let him watch himself
If a man hold himself dear, let him watch himself carefully; during one at least out of the three watches a wise man should be watchful ... If a man is tossed about by doubts, full of
If a man is tossed about by doubts, full of strong passions, and yearning only for what is delightful, his thirst will grow more and more, and he will indeed make his fetters strong ... If a man looks after the faults of others, and
If a man looks after the faults of others, and is always inclined to be offended, his own passions will grow, and he is far from the destruction of passions ... If a man make himself as he teaches others to
If a man make himself as he teaches others to be, then, being himself well subdued, he may subdue (others); one's own self is indeed difficult to subdue ... If a man offend a harmless, pure, and innocent person,
If a man offend a harmless, pure, and innocent person, the evil falls back upon that fool, like light dust thrown up against the wind ... If a man would hasten towards the good, he should
If a man would hasten towards the good, he should keep his thought away from evil; if a man does what is good slothfully, his mind delights in evil ... If a man's thoughts are not dissipated, if his mind
If a man's thoughts are not dissipated, if his mind is not perplexed, if he has ceased to think of good or evil, then there is no fear for him while he is watchful ... If a man's thoughts are unsteady, if he does not
If a man's thoughts are unsteady, if he does not know the true law, if his peace of mind is troubled, his knowledge will never be perfect ... If a traveller does not meet with one who is
If a traveller does not meet with one who is his better, or his equal, let him firmly keep to his solitary journey; there is no companionship with a fool ... If an earnest person has roused himself, if he is
If an earnest person has roused himself, if he is not forgetful, if his deeds are pure, if he acts with consideration, if he restrains himself, and lives according to law,--then his glory will increase ... If an intelligent man be associated for one minute only
If an intelligent man be associated for one minute only with a wise man, he will soon perceive the truth, as the tongue perceives the taste of soup ... If an occasion arises, friends are pleasant; enjoyment is pleasant, whatever
If an occasion arises, friends are pleasant; enjoyment is pleasant, whatever be the cause; a good work is pleasant in the hour of death; the giving up of all grief is pleasant ... If any one should wish to get the kingdom for
If any one should wish to get the kingdom for himself, and to effect this by what he does, I see that he will not succeed The kingdom is a spirit-like thing, and cannot be got by active doing He who would so win it destroys it; he who would hold it ... If anything is to be done, let a man do
If anything is to be done, let a man do it, let him attack it vigorously! A careless pilgrim only scatters the dust of his passions more widely ... If by leaving a small pleasure one sees a great
If by leaving a small pleasure one sees a great pleasure, let a wise man leave the small pleasure, and look to the great ... If heaven were not thus pure, it soon would rend;
If heaven were not thus pure, it soon would rend; If earth were not thus sure, 'twould break and bend; Without these powers, the spirits soon would fail; If not so filled, the drought would parch each vale; Without that life, creatures wou... If I were suddenly to become known, and (put into
If I were suddenly to become known, and (put into a position to) conduct (a government) according to the Great Tao, what I should be most afraid of would be a boastful display ... If one man conquer in battle a thousand times thousand
If one man conquer in battle a thousand times thousand men, and if another conquer himself, he is the greatest of conquerors ... If princes and kings were able to maintain it, all
If princes and kings were able to maintain it, all things would of themselves be transformed by them ... If the Brahmana has reached the other shore in both
If the Brahmana has reached the other shore in both laws (in restraint and contemplation), all bonds vanish from him who has obtained knowledge ... If this transformation became to me an object of desire,
If this transformation became to me an object of desire, I would express the desire by the nameless simplicity Simplicity without a name Is free from all external aim With no desire, at rest and still, All things go right as of their wi... If we could renounce our sageness and discard our wisdom,
If we could renounce our sageness and discard our wisdom, it would be better for the people a hundredfold If we could renounce our benevolence and discard our righteousness, the people would again become filial and kindly If we could renounce our ar... If you go on this way, you will make an
If you go on this way, you will make an end of pain! The way was preached by me, when I had understood the removal of the thorns (in the flesh) ... If you see an intelligent man who tells you where
If you see an intelligent man who tells you where true treasures are to be found, who shows what is to be avoided, and administers reproofs, follow that wise man; it will be better, not worse, for those who follow him ... If, like a shattered metal plate (gong), thou utter not,
If, like a shattered metal plate (gong), thou utter not, then thou hast reached Nirvana; contention is not known to thee ... If, whether for his own sake, or for the sake
If, whether for his own sake, or for the sake of others, a man wishes neither for a son, nor for wealth, nor for lordship, and if he does not wish for his own success by unfair means, then he is good, wise, and virtuous ... II DEALING WITH OTHERS
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Thou art now like a sear leaf, the messengers of death (Yama) have come near to thee; thou standest at the door of thy departure, and thou hast no provision for thy journey. Make thyself an island, work hard, be wise! When thy impurities are bl... In a hamlet or in a forest, in the deep
In a hamlet or in a forest, in the deep water or on the dry land, wherever venerable persons (Arhanta) dwell, that place is delightful ... In like manner his good works receive him who has
In like manner his good works receive him who has done good, and has gone from this world to the other;--as kinsmen receive a friend on his return Anger ... In loving the people and ruling the state, cannot he
In loving the people and ruling the state, cannot he proceed without any (purpose of) action? In the opening and shutting of his gates of heaven, cannot he do so as a female bird? While his intelligence reaches in every direction, cannot he (appear t... In the body restraint is good, good is restraint in
In the body restraint is good, good is restraint in speech, in thought restraint is good, good is restraint in all things A Bhikshu, restrained in all things, is freed from all pain ... In the highest antiquity, (the people) did not know that
In the highest antiquity, (the people) did not know that there were (their rulers) In the next age they loved them and praised them In the next they feared them; in the next they despised them Thus it was that when faith (in the Tao) was deficient (... In the Way of Heaven, there is no partiality of
In the Way of Heaven, there is no partiality of love; it is always on the side of the good man ... In this way the effect will be seen in the
In this way the effect will be seen in the person, by the observation of different cases; in the family; in the neighbourhood; in the state; and in the kingdom ... In this way though he has his place above them,
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Buddha is undoubtedly the most potent name as a religious teacher, in the whole of Asia. The propaganda of the Buddhistic faith passed from the valley of the Indus to the valley of the Ganges, and from Ceylon to the Himalayas; thence it traversed ... Is there in this world any man so restrained by
Is there in this world any man so restrained by humility that he does not mind reproof, as a well-trained horse the whip? ... It advantages a Brahmana not a little if he holds
It advantages a Brahmana not a little if he holds his mind back from the pleasures of life; when all wish to injure has vanished, pain will cease ... It is better to leave a vessel unfilled, than to
It is better to leave a vessel unfilled, than to attempt to carry it when it is full If you keep feeling a point that has been sharpened, the point cannot long preserve its sharpness ... It is better to live alone, there is no companionship
It is better to live alone, there is no companionship with a fool; let a man walk alone, let him commit no sin, with few wishes, like an elephant in the forest ... It is by avoiding such indulgence that such weariness does
It is by avoiding such indulgence that such weariness does not arise ... It is good to tame the mind, which is difficult
It is good to tame the mind, which is difficult to hold in and flighty, rushing wherever it listeth; a tamed mind brings happiness ... It is hard to leave the world (to become a
It is hard to leave the world (to become a friar), it is hard to enjoy the world; hard is the monastery, painful are the houses; painful it is to dwell with equals (to share everything in common) and the itinerant mendicant is beset with pain Therefor... It is only by this moderation that there is effected
It is only by this moderation that there is effected an early return (to man's normal state) That early return is what I call the repeated accumulation of the attributes (of the Tao) With that repeated accumulation of those attributes, there comes th... It is simply by being pained at (the thought of)
It is simply by being pained at (the thought of) having this disease that we are preserved from it The sage has not the disease He knows the pain that would be inseparable from it, and therefore he does not have it ... It is the way of Heaven not to strive, and
It is the way of Heaven not to strive, and yet it skilfully overcomes; not to speak, and yet it is skilful in (obtaining a reply; does not call, and yet men come to it of themselves Its demonstrations are quiet, and yet its plans are skilful and effec... It is the Way of Heaven to diminish superabundance, and
It is the Way of Heaven to diminish superabundance, and to supplement deficiency It is not so with the way of man He takes away from those who have not enough to add to his own superabundance ... It produces them and makes no claim to the possession
It produces them and makes no claim to the possession of them; it carries them through their processes and does not vaunt its ability in doing so; it brings them to maturity and exercises no control over them;--this is called its mysterious operation ... Its upper part is not bright, and its lower part
Its upper part is not bright, and its lower part is not obscure Ceaseless in its action, it yet cannot be named, and then it again returns and becomes nothing This is called the Form of the Formless, and the Semblance of the Invisible; this is called ... KINDS OF FEARS
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Kinsmen, friends, and lovers salute a man who has been long away, and returns safe from afar ... Knowing that this body is (fragile) like a jar, and
Knowing that this body is (fragile) like a jar, and making this thought firm like a fortress, one should attack Mara (the tempter) with the weapon of knowledge, one should watch him when conquered, and should never rest ...