SYSTEMIC ORDER NUMBERS - SDP
The seven paths at a certain stage which may not be defined become the four paths, owing to the fact that our solar system is one of the fourth order. This merging is effected in the following way:
* The initiates upon Path I "fight their way" on to path VI.
* The initiates upon Path II "alchemise themselves" on to Path VII.
* The initiates upon Path III through "piercing the veil" find themselves upon Path V.
This leaves Path IV to be accounted for. Upon this Path pass all those who, through devotion and activity combined, achieve the goal but who lack as yet the full development of the manasic principle. This being the solar system of love-wisdom, or of astral buddhic development, the fourth Path includes the larger number of the sons of men. In the hierarchy of our planet the "Lords of Compassion" are numerically greater than the "Masters of the Wisdom." The former must therefore all pass to the sun Sirius there to undergo a tremendous manasic stimulation, for Sirius is the emanating source of manas. There the mystic must go and become what is called "a spark of mahatic electricity."
Note how in our 4th ordr system the Paths are resolved into four Paths; from Paths I, II, and III into VI, VII and V.
Path I - Base of spine to Path VI - Throat
Path II -sacral to Path VII - Head
Path III - solar plexus to Path V - Heart
Note how the energies of the three lower of the 7 Paths are resolved into the three upper centers, i.e., head, heart and throat; with the 4th going to the Ajna. There are no lower cosmic centers involved as we might logically expect.
It follows, based on the statements of DK re our 4th order system that the same applies to the other six systems. The 7 Paths are resoved into the number corresponding to the order number. [Is this the principle reason for the order numbers.?]
Only two systemic order numbers have been given to my knowledge; those in the case of Betelgeuse, 2nd order and [Sol] 4th order.
I offer the following 5 additional order numbers and their relations to the seven solar Logoi as follows:
1st order Great Bear
2nd order Antares
3rd order Betelgeuse
4th order [sol]
5th order sirius
6th order Pleiades
7th order Draco
It is very interesting to follow up on this and let our creative imagination wander a bit. For example; The logoic solar plexus center, 3rd Path, 2nd order system, Betelgeuse, would have the seven Paths resoved into two Paths. [are these related to the upper and lower "vital point" contained within the solar plexus center; and, further, perhaps a key to the path way of Cosmic descent and ascent via the mid-way center to the said upper and lower portions of said center?
On the Great Bear, head center, 1st order system, Path VII, to imagine an other example, all seven Paths would be resolved into One Path. well, that does make perfect sense to us, does it not?
Another useful example is that of Draco, source of the 7th cosmic ray, the 1st Path and the base of spine center; all seven paths would remain in a state of differentiated unity: [yes, following this logic?] all seven in synthesis on the cosmic 7th or physical plane. DK says:
This first path is the one that keeps a man linked to the Hierarchy which is pledged to the service of our planetary scheme. It comprises those who work under the Lord [1245] of the World in the seven groups into which our Masters of the Wisdom are divided. Their field of employ, Their methods of work will eventually become exoteric, and as the seven groups are recognized and known, schools of development for the filling of posts in these groups will be the logical sequence.
Seven methods of work on Path I then would, indeed make perfect sense.