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Occult Manuals #3
Clairvoyance and Occult Powers
Excerpt from Clairvoyance and Occult Powers: Including Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Premonition and Impressions, Clairvoyant Psychometry, Clairvoyant Crystal-Gazing, Distant Clairvoyance, Past Clairvoyance, Future Clairvoyance, Second-Sight, Prevision
I must, however, positively and firmly state that while these cases and illustrations, these quotations and citations, are purely Western, the principles they illustrate and prove are among the oldest known to Hindu occult science and philosophy. In fact, having been accepted as proven truth in India, for centuries past, there is very little demand for further proof thereof on the part of the Hindus. In the Western world, however, these things are comparatively new, and must be proved and attested accordingly.
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I must, however, positively and firmly state that while these cases and illustrations, these quotations and citations, are purely Western, the principles they illustrate and prove are among the oldest known to Hindu occult science and philosophy. In fact, having been accepted as proven truth in India, for centuries past, there is very little demand for further proof thereof on the part of the Hindus. In the Western world, however, these things are comparatively new, and must be proved and attested accordingly.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
323 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1916
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Panchadasi
47 books9 followersSwami Panchadasi was a pseudonym of the American author William W. Atkinson.
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September 14, 2020
"This reads like stereo instructions." I couldn't help but keep hearing this Beetlejuice quote in my head as I read Clairvoyance and Occult Powers. This is one of several books I'm reading for research and for my purposes, it served quite a few purposes. That said, the tone of the book is often pompous and condescending, which works perfectly for what I needed. The curious thing is that there are actually quite a few great bits of life advice within all the spooky occultism, which was not something I expected, and goes to show you can find good advice any and everywhere. As is, there are many things that make sense though the book shifts between explaining well and being vague to the point of being annoying, all depending on the subject matter. A LOT of things are referred to as "obvious" and "logical" and it puts people who research the occult and practice occultism above the rest of us mere mortals. Still, even with all of that, there are still things that actually resonated and if you're researching morally gray characters or want to have a villain who actually has some proper righteous motivations, there's a lot to see here.
October 7, 2015
I really liked this book. It has some great exercises. Now this is a old book so some of the stuff about witches and voodoo is a little off but it's still a great book. He really keeps to the subject and doesn't let that much of his own religion/personal beliefs influence his the science behind it all.
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September 28, 2012I found a first edition at the swap meet! Spoooooooky.
July 3, 2017
There is a ton of information crammed into this book. It's clear the author has written about this subject before and has experience with it. He even provides further reading and recommendations at the end of the book.
Not everyone is going to like this book as it does deal with certain beliefs that not everyone is into, however if you are into this sort of thing (clairvoyance, clairaudience, telepathy, telekinesis, psychic influence, and the "laying on of hands". Even astral travel is mentioned and takes up about half the book.
The author quotes other writers and his other books quite often in order to make a point or further explain the concepts therein. There are exercises to develop your psychic powers should you choose to do so.
It is very well written and full of information. Every angle is sufficiently explained. If you're looking to learn more about what clairvoyance and occult powers are, I'd start with this free ebook off Amazon.
Not everyone is going to like this book as it does deal with certain beliefs that not everyone is into, however if you are into this sort of thing (clairvoyance, clairaudience, telepathy, telekinesis, psychic influence, and the "laying on of hands". Even astral travel is mentioned and takes up about half the book.
The author quotes other writers and his other books quite often in order to make a point or further explain the concepts therein. There are exercises to develop your psychic powers should you choose to do so.
It is very well written and full of information. Every angle is sufficiently explained. If you're looking to learn more about what clairvoyance and occult powers are, I'd start with this free ebook off Amazon.
November 1, 2018
Mindblowing
After the clairvoyance stuff. This book shows you how it all comes together with the other psychic abilities. I'm hooked even more then my previous 7 years of study
After the clairvoyance stuff. This book shows you how it all comes together with the other psychic abilities. I'm hooked even more then my previous 7 years of study
December 1, 2024
The problem with "seeing the past", anybody who claims that they can just do it for the memes.
Why not solve murders like Zodiac or Freeway Phantom? I feel their answer would be something of "gate keeping for integrity" or "it doesn't work that way". It just happens it shows only mundane things which sometimes it doesn't work, and 100% and totally not confirmation bias when it does work
It's to note that human bodies are adept in seeking danger. In fact, the reason why we felt like we saw a snake is because communication from eye to brain is quick. Our brain communicates danger as arbitrary. Think of it like the speed of light. Then there is the slower part where your brain understands the danger. Speed of sound. Like place your hand on a hot stove, you will be moving your hand away before thinking about what's happening.
Deja vu from memory (so take it as a grain of salt) is correlated with tiredness. Your brain saw either danger or an event because you actually prompted The brain rapidly but was slow in the "understood it" mode.
Apparently the pineal gland is the part of the brain which deals with the astral. I was actually interested because apparently surrounding the pineal gland, there is something called Brain Sand. Calcified structure of unknown purpose. Which was cool because Brain Sand helps doctors find pineal glands. Anyhow, when this book was written, both pineal glands and "Brain Sand" were not understood properly. Not until the 50's it was discovered that pineal glands deal with the hormone Melatonin. Help all creatures sleep! Unfortunately, nothing to do with the astral.
Lastly, I probably wouldn't have ripped on this book since it was going to be a "fun read" but damn, can the author just own what he's talking about? Like, who gives a fuck about the haters. Write a 100 page introductory page book on some wacky occultism and throw your middle finger to the rest of the world. I would have given the book 5 stars. 60% of the book could have been cut if he just stopped stating, "plz believe me, my haters are mean"
Why not solve murders like Zodiac or Freeway Phantom? I feel their answer would be something of "gate keeping for integrity" or "it doesn't work that way". It just happens it shows only mundane things which sometimes it doesn't work, and 100% and totally not confirmation bias when it does work
It's to note that human bodies are adept in seeking danger. In fact, the reason why we felt like we saw a snake is because communication from eye to brain is quick. Our brain communicates danger as arbitrary. Think of it like the speed of light. Then there is the slower part where your brain understands the danger. Speed of sound. Like place your hand on a hot stove, you will be moving your hand away before thinking about what's happening.
Deja vu from memory (so take it as a grain of salt) is correlated with tiredness. Your brain saw either danger or an event because you actually prompted The brain rapidly but was slow in the "understood it" mode.
Apparently the pineal gland is the part of the brain which deals with the astral. I was actually interested because apparently surrounding the pineal gland, there is something called Brain Sand. Calcified structure of unknown purpose. Which was cool because Brain Sand helps doctors find pineal glands. Anyhow, when this book was written, both pineal glands and "Brain Sand" were not understood properly. Not until the 50's it was discovered that pineal glands deal with the hormone Melatonin. Help all creatures sleep! Unfortunately, nothing to do with the astral.
Lastly, I probably wouldn't have ripped on this book since it was going to be a "fun read" but damn, can the author just own what he's talking about? Like, who gives a fuck about the haters. Write a 100 page introductory page book on some wacky occultism and throw your middle finger to the rest of the world. I would have given the book 5 stars. 60% of the book could have been cut if he just stopped stating, "plz believe me, my haters are mean"
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April 29, 2022Tumbs Up
Promotes self hypnosis & oversensativity of the nervous system.
Good instruction, somewhat passé: not exactly practical for the modern world but does get one well on their way to becoming the psy-mind some curious people chose to become & want to be.
Promotes self hypnosis & oversensativity of the nervous system.
Good instruction, somewhat passé: not exactly practical for the modern world but does get one well on their way to becoming the psy-mind some curious people chose to become & want to be.
April 26, 2020
good book with some exercise
January 27, 2023
Old book by an Indian Swami
Quite interesting about how some people may be able to develop clairvoyant powers.
Written in old language, however
Quite interesting about how some people may be able to develop clairvoyant powers.
Written in old language, however
June 13, 2025
Was sort of a dry read.
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