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Providing the definition and meaning of words and concepts used in the expression of the Gnostic Dharma.

This glossary or dictionary is but a small introduction to the vast scope of the Gnostic Teachings. The knowledge given in the writings of Samael Aun Weor ranges across the whole of human experience and therefore draws on the world's great treasure of language and mystical expression; what cannot be expressed accurately in one language or religious context may find its perfect meaning in another tongue or theology.

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Magic	The word magic is derived from the ancient word "mag" that means priest. Real magic is the work of a priest. A real magician is a priest. "Magic, according to Novalis, is the art of influencing the inner world consciously." - from The Mystery of the Golden Blossom "When magic is explained as it really is, it seems to make no sense to fanatical people. They prefer to follow their world of illusions." - The Revolution of Beelzebub "Those who believe that they can perform marvels with only the force of the mind are completely mistaken, because everything in Nature is dual . To think that all the works of practical magic can be performed with only the force of the mind is as absurd as to think that a man can engender a child without touching a woman. To think that we can perform all types of esoteric works with only the mental force is as ridiculous as to believe that we can write a letter with only a pen and no paper, or to believe that we can have light with only electricity and without the bulb . Everything in this ardent creation is dual ." - Igneous Rose White Magic: see Theurgy. Black Magic: see Goetia.

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