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ANGELS, DEMONS AND ALL THE HOSTS OF HEAVEN AND EARTH<br />

M. M. NINAN<br />

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<strong>the</strong> cosmos is maintained. They h<strong>and</strong>le <strong>the</strong> minute details of cosmic life <strong>and</strong> existence, designating<br />

tasks to <strong>the</strong> lower orders of angels.<br />

They are depicted in human form, but with wings wearing a triple crown to signify <strong>the</strong>ir position<br />

over <strong>the</strong> physical form. They are pictured as carrying a scepter of cross <strong>and</strong> a sword to<br />

symbolize <strong>the</strong> balance of mercy <strong>and</strong> judgment as Lords.<br />

Since <strong>the</strong>y are essenti<strong>all</strong>y <strong>the</strong> Lords of <strong>the</strong> Angelic realm, <strong>the</strong>y are not directly involved with<br />

<strong>the</strong> humans <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>refore do not appear to contact mankind. They are described often as <strong>the</strong><br />

angels of intuition <strong>and</strong> wisdom controlling <strong>the</strong> laws of cause <strong>and</strong> effect.<br />

“The name given to <strong>the</strong> holy Dominions signifies, I think, a certain unbounded elevation to<br />

that which is above, freedom from <strong>all</strong> that is of <strong>the</strong> earth, <strong>and</strong> from <strong>all</strong> inward inclination to<br />

<strong>the</strong> bondage of discord, a liberal superiority to harsh tyranny, an exemptness from degrading<br />

servility <strong>and</strong> from <strong>all</strong> that is low: for <strong>the</strong>y are untouched by any inconsistency. They are true<br />

Lords, perpetu<strong>all</strong>y aspiring to true lordship, <strong>and</strong> to <strong>the</strong> Source of lordship, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y providenti<strong>all</strong>y<br />

fashion <strong>the</strong>mselves <strong>and</strong> those below <strong>the</strong>m, as far as possible, into <strong>the</strong> likeness of true<br />

lordship. They do not turn towards vain shadows, but wholly give <strong>the</strong>mselves to that true Authority,<br />

forever one with <strong>the</strong> Godlike Source of lordship.” The Celestial Hierarchies, Dionysius<br />

<strong>the</strong> Areopagite.<br />

The ruling angels of Dominions are Zakariel, Zadkiel, Hashmal, <strong>and</strong> Muriel.<br />

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