Note C — OCCULTISM VERSUS THE OCCULT ARTS

"The Yajña," say the Brâhmans, "exists from eternity, for it proceeded forth from the Supreme One ... in whom it lay dormant from 'no beginning.' It is the key to the Traividya, the thrice sacred science contained in the Rig verses, which teaches the Yajus or sacrificial mysteries. 'The Yajña' exists as an invisible thing at all times; it is like the latent power of electricity in an electrifying machine, requiring only the operation of a suitable apparatus in order to be elicited. It is supposed to extend from the Ahavaniya or sacrificial fire to the heavens, forming a bridge or ladder by means of which the sacrificer can communicate with the world of gods and spirits, and even ascend when alive to their abodes."—Martin Haug's Aitareya Brâhmana.

"This Yajña is again one of the forms of the Âkâśa; and the mystic word calling it into existence and pronounced mentally by the initiated Priest is the Lost Word receiving impulse through will power."—Isis Unveiled, Vol. I. Introduction. See Aitareya Brâhmana, Haug.