| The Planet Jupiter References in The
Secret Doctrine
- "Jupiter... is a deity who is the symbol and prototype of... ritualistic worship.
He is the priest, sacrificer, suppliant and the medium through which the prayers of
mortals reach the Gods." (Vol. II, 49, Note)
Jupiter is
regarded as the "throne of Brahma." (Vol. II, 829) [661]
"Jupiter
is the personification of cyclic law." (Vol. II, 830)
"The
sun used to be called the 'eye of Jupiter.' " (Vol. III, 278)
"Plato
makes Jupiter the Logos, the Word of the sun."' (Vol. III, 279)
"The
Mysteries... were presided over by Jupiter and Saturn." (Vol. III, 152)
"Occultism
makes Jupiter blue because he is the son of Saturn." (Vol. III, 152)
"The
sign of the Messiah's coming is the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter in the sign of
Pisces." (Vol. III, 152)
References
in A Treatise on Cosmic Fire
"Venus,
Jupiter and Saturn might be considered from the standpoint of the present time, as
the vehicles of the three super or major principles. Mercury, the Earth and Mars are
closely allied to these three but a hidden mystery lies here." (C.F. 299)
"Venus
and Jupiter are closely connected with the Earth and form eventually an esoteric
triangle." (C.F. 370)
"In
Jupiter scheme, the Sons of Mind are just beginning their work." (C.F. 742)
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