Academically
and technically considered, medical science with its diagnostic,
surgical and other skills is today far advanced. The knowledge
of the human body and its reactions to both internal and external
physical stimuli and disturbances is outstanding.
In
one most important aspect medical science has so far unconsciously
been badly handicapped. It has remained unaware of the existence
of the etheric body, which forms the intangible framework on
which the physical body is constructed, and which therefore plays
an important role in the maintenance of its health. No wonder
that physicians, notwithstanding their extensive knowledge of
the physical aspects, have in the past so often been sorely puzzled
by inexplicable features of diseases, and by the unaccountable
reactions of their patients who for no explainable reasons might
show either improvement or deterioration. Little
did they realize that the real underlying cause for many complaints
was to be found in the inharmonious condition of the etheric
vehicle.
Etheric
body
With
the existence of the etheric body now becoming an accepted fact,
medicine is standing on the verge of a totally new approach to
disease and its treatment. As yet there are, however, only few
who fully recognize the extent of the implications of this so-called
' electro-magnetic field', and that it constitutes the mainstay
of all physical existence, not only surrounding but also minutely
interpenetrating and supporting the tangible body.
Neither
is it realized that the individual etheric body is but a small
component of the overall etheric system, with which it is therefore
intimately associated. The pioneers in this new field of research,
however, still need more corroborative evidence, not only for
strengthening their own convictions but also to convince the
rest of the medical profession of the important role played by
this subtle body. It must be recognized that this electrical
surround not only serves as the conductor of all incoming energies
from external sources but also acts as the channel for the distribution
of the forces which have been generated and transmuted within
the personality complex, and are being radiated to the environment.
Future
medical science will therefore be largely concentrated on a study
and better understanding of the etheric body, and even more particularly
of the etheric centres which it contains. There is a close relationship
between the etheric centres and the endocrine system. The result
is that the endocrinologist, when he becomes aware of the relation
between the etheric vehicle, the endocrine system and the blood
stream, will also obtain a much clearer insight into many of
his inexplicable problems of the past.
As
far as the purely physical aspects are concerned, medical science
is actually nearing the limits of what man can accomplish. But
fortunately unfoldment and achievement are never-ending, and
wonderful new vistas are now opening up before the healer of
the future. He is now on the point of advancing on to a fresh
terrain, which up to now has largely remained hidden to science.
With the advent of greater light, illumining all spheres of human
activity, and with man's increasing perceptivity, the intangible
realms will be opened up to him. This will prove of great advantage
to medical science, allowing the dedicated and altruistic practitioner
to draw closer to the world of causes.
All
the efforts of medical science are today concentrated on prolonging
the life in the form. The time is not far distant, however, when
it will be realized that the form life is relatively of only
secondary importance. Man's attitude will undergo a radical change
when once it is recognized that the physical body is merely a
channel through which the soul may gain certain experiences and
is only its instrument of expression in the world of matter.
Future medical science will therefore focus its main efforts
on prevention of disease, thus keeping the instrument sound and
efficient. Furthermore, when nature has run its course, and when
the soul has accomplished the task for which it came into incarnation,
it demands liberation. This stage should be recognized by the
healer, and he should then know when to stand aside, leaving
nature to fulfil its purpose without attempting to retain the
life artificially in the form.
Disease
denotes an imbalance in the combined functions of the human system.
With the exception of systemic disorders caused by wars and accidents,
or by virulent epidemics, whose origins are of a planetary nature
and have been induced by defaults of humanity as a whole, all
physical disturbances must first be sought in adverse influences
emanating from the etheric centres. These vital focal points
of energy influence the activity of the 'nadis', those minute
links between the subjective and the material underlying the
nervous system, which in turn affect the endocrine glands and
the blood stream, all jointly regulating man's condition of health.
Healing
of the future
One
of the principal healing techniques of the future will require
that the healer should learn how to direct chosen energies towards
specific objectives. He should thus learn to gain some measure
of control on etheric levels, enabling him to heal physical disorders
by influencing the supporting etheric structure. Healing therefore
need not primarily be of a physical nature. In most instances
psychic restoration will automatically result in physical recovery.
The
true esoteric healer will reach the stage where he becomes aware
of the subjective condition of his patients. Through increased
sensitivity he becomes subtly perceptive of the needs and conditions
of his patient. When under such circumstances his reactions become
automatic and intuitive, they will also be more reliable. The
ideal healer should not depend solely on either his esoteric
or his exoteric attributes. Basically he should be a qualified
orthodox medical practitioner, with the scientific and technical
knowledge of modern science at his disposal; but simultaneously
he should also be a good psychologist, as well as a spiritual
healer, knowing how to avail himself of the energies of the etheric
world.
As
the several qualifications mentioned above are rarely combined
in a single individual, it will therefore be advisable for healers
of different bent and training to combine their service efforts,
and to collaborate in groups in which physical, psychic and mental
healers will be able to merge their efforts to the advantage
of the patient.
The
aim should be to co-ordinate the following specialized functions:
- The orthodox and academic physician, endocrinologist and surgeon.
- Psychologists, neurologists and psychiatrists.
- Mental healers of various quality - often classified as ' New Thought' workers.
- Trained esoteric workers who endeavour to reach the souls of men.
It
is predicted that the time will arrive when hospitals will be
available where these various phases of medical treatment will
be provided with perfect co-operation. When considering the Seven
Rays of Energy, both the Second and Seventh Rays are recognized
'healing Rays'; of these two it is the Second Ray which plays
the most eminent role. It is for this reason that natural healers
will as a rule be found to be Second Ray souls, although the
success of their work will largely depend on their dedication
in training themselves for the purpose.
It
is only by such consecration that natural aptitude will be brought
to effective practical expression. Every initiate automatically
becomes a spiritual healer, because he is learning to direct
energies - the underlying principle is that 'energy follows thought'.
The more advanced he is, the less will he consciously concern
himself with the intricacies of the centres, and the direction
of energies and forces; he will sense these intuitively, and
will learn to perform the correct functions automatically.
Although
in the early stages expertness may be lacking, it may nevertheless
be said that every individual who is prompted by the urge to
serve, who has achieved effective mental control, and who is
inspired by an impersonal love of his fellow man can in due course
become a healer. Productive work will be enhanced by joining
a healing group, and gaining experience under the guidance of
a qualified leader. In addition the joint efforts of a group
must inevitably generate energies which should be considerably
more potent than those available to single workers.
The
work of a healer in the New Age will actually be much simpler
than that of the present-day physician. One essential for the
healer is that he must be abundantly provided with the Energy
of Love , which can be radiated to his patients. The potent healing
qualities of Love Energy so often remain unrecognized, and consequently
neglected. The healer's approach and contact with the patient
must therefore primarily be through love and goodwill, which
will then act as a channel for further healing energies.
The
future healer will require less detailed academic and technical
knowledge, as his qualifications will be of a more fundamental
nature. He will be concerned with energies and their points of
distribution, the seven etheric centres, and not so much with
the physical details of the diseased organs. His functions will
therefore be largely intuitive and soul inspired, rather than
the product of academic training.
Reprinted
with the kind permission of Share International Magazine.
| Authors
Details:
Aart
Jurriaanse
Aart
Jurriaanse, South African author, has written a number
of compilations from the books of Alice A. Bailey. |
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