THE TRUTH ABOUT ANGELS

The Truth About Angels

I think there would be very few of us who have not heard of angels, or have read about them or perhaps even attended lectures and conferences. From my perspective I see very little real knowledge available to the general public along with the presence of a certain amount of sensationalism and simplistic information. There is a reality but it has been submerged by a tidal wave of half truths, illusion, and well intentioned but misguided teachings regarding the angelic kingdom and other inhabitants of the subjective realms. The angelic kingdom exists as a parallel stream of evolution running along side that of humanity with a structure that mirrors that of the Spiritual Hierarchy. This is represented best by Kabbalistic teachings that show different levels and grades as well as different functions for the various groupings of angels with one half on an evolutionary path and the other on the involutionary path. At this stage of our development, because of the inherent dangers, contact between humans and the angelic kingdom is limited although their influence is felt throughout the human kingdom and through all kingdoms in nature. Every society in history has had as a part of its teachings references to beings who are not human but are still influential in the affairs of society. They were called Djinn, Gnomes, Fairies, Sprites, Trolls, Leprechauns, and many other names by different civilizations in different ages. The word “deva” is Sanskrit for “being of light” and is one of the more commonly used terms for describing members of the angelic kingdom.

The western magic tradition works with invoking members of the involutionary or elemental forms and for most people great danger lies in this practice. We are warned to avoid contact with this stream of life because of the destructive capabilities that can be unleashed by the ignorant, selfish and evil practitioners of ritual and black magic who work for selfish and materialistic purpose. Be under no illusion as to the extreme danger presented by premature contact with the elemental kingdom – avoid the darkness and work with the light. It is better to focus on the healing side of “the realm of angels” and the development of a cooperative attitude that will result in evolutionary progress for angels and humans alike. It is an interdependent relationship that has existed since the dawn of time but, as we develop and evolve, there is a drawing together of the subjective world and the objective world – the closer we draw the greater the capabilities for the healing and regeneration of the planet – all forms in existence are made from angelic essence – we are made from angelic substance. Devas “see” sound and “hear” colour and respond to ritual processes.

The Theosophical Society author Geoffrey Hodson has written the books that are possibly the most important in the field and, with the help of artists, he has been able to graphically present his intuitive visions of the greater and lesser devas. His work is largely unrecognized but, of all the works on this topic that exist, his are the deepest and most serious to be found – this is why Hodson’s writings are largely unknown but lie at the heart of all contemporary sources of information on the topic. “Kingdom of the Gods”, “Fairies at Work and Play”, “Clairvoyant Investigations”, and are some of his more important books. The Findhorn community in Scotland via one of its founders Eileen Caddy, was one of the best sources for contemporary and practical knowledge regarding angels which was then built upon by people such as Machaelle Small Wright and her work at Perelandra. Again these explorers are virtually unknown compared to the likes of Doreen Virtue and Sylvia Brown and their overly simple but, commercially successful, brand of New Age mainstream thought. Their books serve as an introduction to the topic but they are extremely limited in what they are able to convey as to the reality of the world of angels.

Working consciously with the Deva kingdom will eventually become the science of the future combining the reality of the spiritual world with that of the phenomenal world.

One of the best books on the angelic realm is “Devas and Men” (a compilation of Theosophical studies on the angelic kingdom) This is a rare volume.