"The _Yajna_," say the Brahmans, "exists from eternity, for
it proceeded forth from the Supreme One ... in whom it lay dormant from
'_no_ beginning.' It is the key to the Traividya, the thrice
sacred science contained in the Rig verses, which teaches the Yajus or
sacrificial mysteries. 'The Yajna' exists as an invisible thing at all
times; it is like the latent power of electricity in an electrifying
machine, requiring only the operation of a suitable apparatus in order
to be elicited. It is supposed to extend from the _Ahavaniya_ or
sacrificial fire to the heavens, forming a bridge or ladder by means of
which the sacrificer can communicate with the world of gods and spirits,
and even ascend when alive to their abodes."--Martin Haug's _Aitareya
Brahmana_.

"This _Yajna_ is again one of the forms of the _Akasa_; and the
mystic word calling it into existence and pronounced mentally by the
initiated Priest is the Lost Word receiving impulse through WILL
POWER."--_Isis Unveiled_, Vol. I. Introduction. See _Aitareya
Brahmana_, Haug.

[D] Those who would feel inclined to see three _Egos_ in one
man will show themselves unable to perceive the metaphysical meaning.
Man is a trinity composed of Body, Soul and Spirit; but _man_ is
nevertheless _one_ and is surely not his body. It is the latter which is
the property, the transitory clothing of the man. The three "Egos" are
MAN in his three aspects on the astral, intellectual or
psychic, and the Spiritual planes, or states.

[E] Nitro-glycerin has found its way even into medical
compounds. Physicians and druggists are vying with the Anarchists in
their endeavors to destroy the surplus of mankind. The famous chocolate
tablets against dyspepsia are said to contain nitro-glycerin! They may
save, but they can kill still more easily.

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