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392 ROSICBUCIAN PHILOSOPHY
magic, and what is the effect of the practice of black
magic upon the soul?
141. You speak of the western and eastern schools of oc-
cultism. Is not the western school the better, and
if cio, why?
1-12. What is the difference between etheric sight, clair-
voyance, and the sight pertaining
to the World of
Thought ?
143. Is it safe for a person in a greatly debilitated nervous
condition to take occult training given by the Rosi-
crucians, or is it necessary for such a person to first
recover? Is health regained by occult training?
144. A sound body being necessary for spiritual unfolcl-
ment, what does the Rosicrucian teaching hold out
to one not at present in the best physical condition?
Will perfect health be one result of the study of this
philosophy, and if the teaching is practiced, will it
tend to keep a person in good health?
145. In "what way will it help us in the life after death
if we have cultivated clairvoyance in the present
life?
146. Would the contemplation of the God within, if persistently
carried on, aid one in spiritual growth and
bring one to adeptship?
147. Has it not been recorded that certain individuals
have developed spiritual power, clairvoyance, sixth
sense, or whatever we wish to call it, by living a
clean life in harmony with nature's laws, and does
not the teachings of modern occultists with so many
terms of technicality have a tendency to create con-
fusion rather than bring the desired results ?
148. Is it possible to cultivate clairvoyance by the use
of drugs, by crystal gazing or breathing exercises,