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                     WORKBOOK FOR "GLEANINGS OF A MYSTIC":

CHAPTER 1

1-1]     What effect do Hindu breathing exercises have on the physical atoms 
         in the Hindu body?

1-2]     Why may Hindu breathing exercises not be harmful to some 
         Westerners, but may be harmful to others?  To those to whom they 
         are harmful, what may happen if they use the breathing exercises?

1-3]     Why is it that no physical means (activity, exercise, ceremony, 
         monetary payment) can lead to initiation?

CHAPTER 2

2-1]     In each blank fill in a word or phrase which correctly completes 
         the sentence.
         Soul growth is produced by _____________ during life, and 
         by _____________ after death.  This process can be speeded up if 
         the _____________ done during the day is _____________ just before 
         one goes to sleep each evening.  If retrospection is to be 
         effective, we must _____________ gratitude for kindness received 
         from others and _____________ what good we ourselves have done.

2-2]     What qualities should the aspirant try to cultivate as a safeguard 
         against becoming enmeshed in the snare of egoism?

2-3]     What power must a person develop before they can be Initiated?

2-4]     If some person or group charge an initiation fee, what may 
         immediately be concluded the initiation which they provide?

Thought question:

2-A]     Is it possible for one person to help another person to obtain soul 
         growth?  If not, why?  If so, how?

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CHAPTER 3

3-1]     Insert in each blank the word or phrase which correctly completes 
         the sentence.
         Though activity _____________ tissue.  the lower and more material 
         the thought the greater the _____________ of the tissue, and thence 
         the greater the need for _____________ with which to make 
         repairs.  To obtain this _____________ the practice of 
         eating _____________ was inaugurated.  The more spiritual we grow, 
         the more our thoughts will _____________ with the rhythm of our 
         body, and the less _____________ will be needed to build tissue.

3-2]     What effect did the clearing of the foggy atmosphere of Atlantis 
         have on humanity's self perception?

3-3]     What food was given to aid the spirit of man in overpowering the 
         highly individualized molecules of flesh food and to spur it on to 
         self-assertion?

CHAPTER 4

4-1]     From each parentheses choose the word or phrase which correctly 
         completes the sentence.
         The earth is the body of the indwelling (Jehovah, Christ Spirit, 
         Father).  Dwelling in the dense earth causes Him (suffering, 
         pleasure).  His (life-giving, crystallizing, death-dealing) forces 
         are the cause of the (rejuvenation of plant life in the spring, 
         death and decay of plant life in the fall).  When humanity eats 
         plant life they are eating (His body, only some pieces of material 
         of no special significance) and thus (His body, only material of no 
         special significance) is broken for the sake of humanity.  Humanity 
         (is, is not) responsible for the way in which it uses the vitality 
         which it obtains from food.

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4-2]     Goethe had the aspirant Faust state that "Two souls, alas, are 
         houses within my breast, and struggle there for undivided reign."  
         What were the goals of each of these 'souls'?

4-3]     From each parentheses choose the word or phrase which correctly 
         completes the sentence.
         The communion cup can remind us of the (roots, stem and leaves, 
         outer covering of the seed pod) of a flower which contains the 
         creative organs of the flower.  Just as the flower is (full of, 
         lacking in) passion, so also the Christian must learn to be (chaste 
         and pure, passionate).

4-4]     What are the effects upon one's own body of misuse of the creative 
         force?

CHAPTER 5

5-1]     Next to each item on the left put the letter of the item on the 
         right which is most closely related.
         The water used in baptism ______   A.  Ancient humanity who lived 
                                                in innocence and brotherhood
         The baby who is baptized ______        
                                            B.  The creative hierarchies who
         The parents who bring the baby         guided ancient humanity.
         to be baptized ______                  
                                            C.  The foggy atmosphere of 
                                                ancient times
Thought question:

5-A]     Of what value is it to present-day humanity to recall the time 
         when, in the past, they lived in innocence and brotherhood?

CHAPTER 6

6-1]     In the present day, what is the purpose of marriage?
6-2]     Why do new dense bodies need to be produced continuously?

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6-3]     a)   Which body is the cause of the destruction and eventual death 
              of the dense body?
         b)   If this destruction is to be minimized, what must we do?
6-4]     a)   Which body helps repair and energize the dense body?
         b)   If this body is to be aided in its work, what qualities should 
              be cultivated?
6-5]     What attitude of parents at the time of conception is most 
         conducive to the production of a body which will be capable of a 
         long and healthy life?

CHAPTER 7

7-1]     Next to each item on the left put the letter of the item on the 
         right which is most closely related.
         Opening of the way for the         A.  Baptism
         planting of the physical               
         seed atom ______                   B.  Communion

         Initial planting of the spiritual  C.  Marriage
         seed ______
                                            D.  Extreme unction
         A symbol of the future chaste
         method of generation ______

         The freeing of the seed atom from 
         material manifestation ______

7-2]     What type of sin is a sin against the Holy Spirit, Jehovah?

7-3]     How does Jehovah treat sin?

7-4]     Correctly complete each sentence by inserting in each blank one of 
         the following words:  moons, planet, planets, Sun.
         The father inhabits the Spiritual _____________.  The Christ 
         inhabits the Central _____________ and guides the _____________ in 
         their orbits, and becomes an indwelling spirit in 
         each _____________ when it is sufficiently evolved.  Jehovah dwells 
         in the _____________ and is regent of the _____________.  The 
         inhabitants of the _____________ are beings who have straggled 
         behind and need more rigid discipline under a firmer law to help 
         them catch up.

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7-5]     What did the inhabitants of the moons of Mercury and Venus do in 
         order to earn the right to return to their parent planets?

7-6]     a)   What being holds the moon in orbit as long as they are 
              inhabited?
         b)   When a moon is no longer inhabited, what happens to it?  Why?

CHAPTER 8

8-1]     a)   What attitude should parents have during conception?
         b)   What effect will this attitude have on the nature of the soul 
              which is attracted to the body being produced?
         c)   What effect will this attitude have on the body produced?

8-2]     Why is the time chosen for conception important?

CHAPTER 9

9-1]     Why should the early Atlantean (who lived in the deepest basins of 
         the earth where the mist was densest) have been unable to live 
         (without modification) in our present environment?

9-2]     Where, on earth, is a new race now being formed?

CHAPTER 10

10-1]    Where is Christ going to establish His kingdom?

10-2]    What type of life must one live in order to build the "wedding 
         garment" needed for entering Christ's kingdom?

10-3]    What will determine when Christ will come again and usher those who 
         are ready into this kingdom?

10-4]    When will the equinox enter the constellation of Aquarius?

10-5]    What will be the characteristics of the Aquarian Age?

10-6]    From each parentheses choose the word or phrase which correctly 
         completes the sentence.
         In order for man to assimilate something he must make its vibratory 
         rate (greater than, equal to, less than) his own pitch.  Alcohol 
         has a (high, low) vibratory pitch and man is not able to bring its

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         vibratory rate (down, up) to his own, so alcohol (can, cannot) be 
         assimilated.  Instead the alcohol (raises, lowers) the vibratory 
         pitch of man, and thereby controls man.

10-7]    What food has the same stimulating effect as alcohol but is capable 
         of being assimilated?

CHAPTER 11

11-1]    When Christ came to earth people were divided into families and 
         nations, which frequently fought one another.  What needed to be 

         achieved before Universal Brotherhood could be inaugarated?

11-2]    Which of the following are effects of eating meat, or may develop 
         as a result of eating meat?
         a)   Courage                       f)  Drowsiness after eating
         b)   Cunning                           and aversion to physical
         c)   Docility                          exertion
         d)   Self-assertiveness            g)  Need for stimulants
         e)   Ferocity                      h)  Sustained physical labor
                                            i)  Development of labor
                                                saving devices

11-3]    a)   What type of day-dreams does alcohol stimulate?
         b)   Why do these dreams end in disappointment?

CHAPTER 12

12-1]    In the misty basins of Atlantis, the sum appeared very dim.  What 
         did people of that day need to develop before they could recieve 
         more light?

12-2]    When the early Semites sinned, what did they have to do to return 
         to the Light?

12-3]    Christ came to show mankind, by example, how to walk in the 
         Light.  What has he shown us that we must be willing to do for 
         those whom we love?

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CHAPTER 13

13-1]    What two criteria must Magic satisfy if it is to be classed as 
         white?

13-2]    What can the accomplished magician do when he has a 'nucleus' of 

         something?

13-3]    What do the Invisible Helpers use for a nucleus for building the 
         patient's vital body?

13-4]    What are some of the means which Black Magicians use to get a 
         nucleus for their work?

13-5]    When the Elder Brothers attract to themselves the hate, envy, 
         malice and other evil thoughts that have been launched, they 
         transmute these thoughts and return them to mankind.  In what form 
         does mankind get the thoughts back?

13-6]    How can we protect ourselves from the Evil Forces?

CHAPTER 14

14-1]    Where does the national spirit of a country reside?

14-2]    Why do different nations strive toward different ideals?

14-3]    Why do civilizations which are built up in the beginning with 
         golden ideals gradually degenerate?

14-4]    When a civilization has outlived its usefulness, what does the race 
         or national spirit do?

14-5]    Before Christ can achieve peace on earth, what must happen to 
         national and racial feelings?

CHAPTER 15

15-1]    Mark each of the following true (T) or false (F).
         a)   If we don't worry about where and how we can obtain the 
              material needs of life, we will end up not obtaining them.
         b)   If we make our lives living prayers for opportunities to serve 
              others, then earthly things will come to us as we need them.

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         c)   The good deeds we do in life are more important than the 
              riches we accumulate.
         d)   That business will be the most prosperous which is able to 
              sell the cheapest articles for the highest prices.
         e)   The businessman who tries to truly serve his customers, and to 
              keep them satisfied will be the most successful.
         f)   When a customer is angry, it is good business policy to answer 
              with apologies and to try to make restitution.

CHAPTER 16

16-1]    Why is it necessary for the aspirant to work in the battle field of 
         the world in order to obtain soul growth (rather than retreat to 
         some mountain top or monastery)?

16-2]    How can one maintain inner peace and harmony even among the 
         discords of the world?

16-3]    What effect does noise have on a) the desire body, b) soul growth?

16-4]    Why is it important for the Invisible Helper to not spend his 
         energies during the day in unrestrained motions and discordant 
         activities.

Thought question:

16-A]    In what ways can we avoid making unnecessary noise?

CHAPTER 17

17-1]    What potential danger lies in knowing about rebirth?

17-2]    What potential danger lies in spending too must time in studying 
         that complex constitution of man?

17-3]    a)   What is the most important thing which the Rosicrucian 
              teachings urge people to do?
         b)   If people do this, what will they build within themselves, and 
              of what value will this be once it is built?

17-4]    What is the best way to convey to others the most important 
         teaching of the Rosicrucians?

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CHAPTER 18

18-1]    a)   What motive for abstaining from flesh food is most productive 
              of spiritual development?
         b)   What benefits are there is abstaining from flesh food?

18-2]    From each parentheses choose the word or phrase which correctly 
         completes the sentence.
         For spiritual development, work in the world has several 
         (advantages, disadvantages) over residence in a peaceful retreat.  
         In the world one can find (more, less) opportunities for service.  
         In the world there will be (more, less) opportunities to learn to 
         develop equipose.  When the mind is occupied with constructive work 
         it is (more, less) likely to harbor low and impure thoughts.

Thought question:

18-A]    As we strive toward the ideal of universal brotherhood, how should 
         we relate to our own families?  Do we have special obligations 
         toward them?  Should we treat family members any differently than 
         we treat others?

CHAPTER 19

19-1]    Next to each item on the left put the letter of the item on the 
         right which is most closely related.

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         A ship may sail around for some    A.  A sudden inrush of spiritual
         time in the lower river before it      power could shatter the
         enters the lock. ______                system of the aspirant.

         When the ship is in the lock, it   B.  If the aspirant persists,
         is from above that the water will      in time he will be able to
         come to lift the ship. ______          enter and work in the
                                                higher worlds.
         Water from above will not be sent      
         down until the gate to the lower   C.  We may spend many lives in
         level is closed tightly. ______        the river of life, before

         The ship in the lock cannot go         the inner urge drives us to
         back and cannot go forward. ______     seek something higher.

         The water from above must enter    D.  No spiritual downpouring
         slowly, so as not to flood the         will come to us until we
         ship. ______                           have shut ourselves off from
                                                the worldly sins of lust and
         When the water in the lock reaches     pride.
         that of the river above, the           
         upper gates may be opened and the      
         ship may sail out. ______          E.  The aspirant no longer feels
                                                that he is a citizen of the
                                                temporal world, but he is
                                                not yet a citizen of the 
                                                spiritual world.

                                            F.  No one can lift another who
                                                is not himself upon a higher
                                                level.

Thought question:

19-A]    What response would you give to someone who told you that they 
         could initiate you quickly if you would give them a certain fee?

CHAPTER 20

20-1]    What does the wave of spiritual energy which enters the earth 
         during the fall and winter months do for the plant life on earth?

20-2]    In what part of his life cycle is man closest to God.  In what part 
         of his life cycle is man farthest from God?

20-3]    What do we need to do in order to be able to hear the voice of the 
         Christ?

CHAPTER 21

21-1]    What effect does the descent of the solar Christ Ray into the earth 
         during the fall and winter have on humanity?

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21-2]    Of what value is it to know the purpose of existence?

21-3]    What must be sacrificed if one is to follow Christ?

21-4]    After Christ has sacrificed his life for the earth *during the fall 
         and winter months), he is resurrected at Easter time.  What promise 
         does this hold for the aspirant?

CHAPTER 22

22-1]    Next to each item on the left put the letter of the item on the 
         right which is most closely related.
         Creation ______                    A.  Jehovah, the Holy Spirit

         Dissolution ______                 B.  The Christ


         Preservation ______                C.  The Father

         Radiates the principles of love
         and regeneration ______

         Works through the moons of the
         planets ______

22-2]    Why is dissolution a necessary process in nature?

22-3]    a)   What does the Father send to Earth each year at Christmas 
              time?
         b)   What is this Christmas gift from the Father able to kindle in 
              our hearts?

CHAPTER  23

23-1]    Match each "effect" on the right with its corresponding 'cause' on 
         the left.

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         One has a clear idea of the        A.  Man gradually gains more
         scheme of human development and        and more experience in the
         can see that this scheme is            School of Life.
         beneficent. ______                     
                                            B.  One desires to become a
         Whatsoever a man sows, that shall      co-worker with God in
         he also reap, but the reaping is       promoting evolution.
         not always in the same life as         
         the sowing. ______                 C.  Some people are rich and
                                                some poor, some healthy and
         Man is born time after time into       sick, and the poor and sick
         earthly bodies. ______                 sometimes do not appear to

                                                have done anything in this
         The law of cause and effect draws      life to deserve their fate.
         together people who love one           
         another. ______                    D.  We will meet again with 
                                                loved ones who have died.

23-2]    How can we know that the dead live?

Thought question:

23-A]    What value do you find in the Rosicrucian teachings?

CHAPTER 24

24-1]    When the mist in the air at the time of Atlantis condensed and the 
         basins of the earth were filled with water, and people were driven 
         to the highlands, some people found they could not live in the 
         highlands.  Why?

24-2]    In the next great world transformation, some people will find that 
         they cannot enter into the new age kingdom.  Why?

24-3]    a)   From what is the golden wedding garment woven?
         b)   Through what process is this material built into the golden 
              wedding garment?

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