Birthday Ritual
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 11:22 am
This came up in another discussion, so I'll include it here. This is my quick translation from the brotherhood's book of prayers.
Reference of the prologue is to the ages of man (Ihmisen ikäkaudet) where these periods are distributed twice for the signs of Zodiac and human principles, starting with Aries in the first nine months pre-natal period (building up linga sharîra), and then in seven year cycles to each of the signs and principles as mentioned above (kâma, kâma manas, manas, buddhi, and finally âtma that is fully born into human vessel only when he has reached the age of 35).
It is clear that the prayer is given to the entity known as the master inside. One can see that the second verse is made up from lines from each of the Celestial Hymns (the first line is from the Moon hymn, second from the Mars hymn, &c.), to address each of the seven aspects as they present themselves in one's own being. Then comes the dedication for the year that now starts, and request for empowerment in its particular field of soul's study.
The fourth verse is from the Book of Dzyan (Cosmogenesis 7:4-7). As is usual for the Star of Azazel prayers, which seek to bridge the gap between the petitioner and this "holy guardian angel", the prayer therefore includes this speech from the master within. We have similar parts e.g. in the Prayer to Azazel: "Si manseritis in me & verba me" &c., in Agape: "Ubi enim sunt duo vel tres congregati", &c.
Like I said, I have found great joy from reciting this prayer in my own birthday practices (twice now after it has been made quite recently), so I wished to present it to others to use as well, if some of our English members or friends would like to do so. Just correct the mistakes you find in my English translation.
Azazelin Avain, p.88-90 wrote:Prayer for Birthday's Consecration
This consecration can be added to prayer practice in one's birthday.
Two words are lacking from the third verse. They can be left out ("help me in this path of teaching" is enough), or included according to the model of seven year periods. In the years 18-20 the matter of study is manas (~understanding), 21-27 buddhi (~oneness), 28-34 âtma (~will), 35-41 linga sharîra (~power), 42-48 kâma (~inspiration), 49-55 kâma manas (~intelligence), 56-62 once again manas (~understanding), 63-69 once again buddhi (~oneness), 70-76 once again âtma (~will), and from 77 onwards the subject of study may be named spirituality. The first path is taken in the first year of the seven year period, the second in second, and so on. Thus the words presented in one's 34th birthday would be: "help me in this seventh path of the teaching of will").
The Ritual of the Year Cycle
My master, who in me have reached into the world,
Who from the truth have flowed to time and matter:
Hear my prayer, take me into your union.
From you I am born every day, the Depth of the Pure Power!
I thank you for your words that kindle hope in my heart;
Lead me O guide of my Soul,
For your power I shine forth, Father, you are my strength.
You are my love, you are the understanding in me.
You have entered into the springs of mine and walked the depths of mine.
Thy kingdome come, to accomplish the miracles of unity.
When carrying onward your Stone, when doing your Work,
When walking your Path I pray:
Help me in this ––––– path of teaching ––––– ,
To find the right Words, right Deeds, the right Understanding:
To grow rightly to your power.
It is the root that never dies;
the three-tongued flame of the four wicks.
From the first-born the thread between the Silent Watcher and his Shadow
becomes more strong and radiant with every change.
"Thou art myself, my image, and my shadow.
I have clothed myself in thee,
and thou art my Vahan to the day, “Be with us”.
Verily.
Reference of the prologue is to the ages of man (Ihmisen ikäkaudet) where these periods are distributed twice for the signs of Zodiac and human principles, starting with Aries in the first nine months pre-natal period (building up linga sharîra), and then in seven year cycles to each of the signs and principles as mentioned above (kâma, kâma manas, manas, buddhi, and finally âtma that is fully born into human vessel only when he has reached the age of 35).
It is clear that the prayer is given to the entity known as the master inside. One can see that the second verse is made up from lines from each of the Celestial Hymns (the first line is from the Moon hymn, second from the Mars hymn, &c.), to address each of the seven aspects as they present themselves in one's own being. Then comes the dedication for the year that now starts, and request for empowerment in its particular field of soul's study.
The fourth verse is from the Book of Dzyan (Cosmogenesis 7:4-7). As is usual for the Star of Azazel prayers, which seek to bridge the gap between the petitioner and this "holy guardian angel", the prayer therefore includes this speech from the master within. We have similar parts e.g. in the Prayer to Azazel: "Si manseritis in me & verba me" &c., in Agape: "Ubi enim sunt duo vel tres congregati", &c.
Like I said, I have found great joy from reciting this prayer in my own birthday practices (twice now after it has been made quite recently), so I wished to present it to others to use as well, if some of our English members or friends would like to do so. Just correct the mistakes you find in my English translation.