Chapter 12 Appendix C
Causes of Disease and Death: General Multi-factorial Framework
- Planetary Causes
- 1.1 Seven Ray Causes of Disease
- 1.2 Soil (seeds and germs)
- 1.2.1 Human heritage of diseases from Lemuria (Venereal) and Atlantis (Cancer and Tuberculosis)
- 1.2.2 Other diseases
- 1.3 Cataclysms and other “obscure planetary conditions”
- Group Causes
- 2.1 National: wars
- 2.2 Social determinants:
- 2.2.1 Poverty (“economic maladjustments”): malnutrition, overcrowding
- 2.2.2 Occupational and environmental diseases (mining, air/water pollution)
- 2.3 Infectious: epidemics (influenza)
- Individual Causes
- 3.1 Karmic (genetic, congenital, accidents)
- 3.2 Psychological: organic diseases and mental illnesses, arising mostly from emotional factors, and impacting the etheric body, producing:
- 3.2.1 Diseases of the brain and the nervous and endocrine systems
- 3.2.2 Diseases of the heart and the respiratory and circulatory systems
- 3.2.3 Other diseases arising from psychological causes
- 3.3 Age
- 3.3.1 Natural aging
- 3.3.2 Age of the soul (“diseases of the mystics”)
Causes of Disease and Death
Understanding the causes of disease and death requires a comprehensive exploration of interconnected factors. From cosmic influences to individual circumstances, this appendix outlines a multi-factorial framework that considers planetary, group, and individual dimensions. This holistic perspective sheds light on the energetic, historical, and personal dynamics contributing to health and illness.
12.1 1.0 Planetary Causes
The macrocosmic forces influencing humanity shape the conditions under which diseases arise. These planetary causes are rooted in universal energies, historical inheritances, and environmental upheavals.
12.1.1 1.1 Seven Ray Causes of Disease
The Seven Rays represent cosmic streams of energy that influence both individuals and humanity as a whole. When these energies become imbalanced, they manifest as disease. Each ray correlates with specific physical, emotional, and psychological tendencies, which, if distorted, can lead to health challenges. For example: - The First Ray (Will): Overemphasis can result in issues tied to the nervous system or inflammatory diseases. - The Sixth Ray (Devotion): Distortion leads to over-strain and stress-related illnesses.
Healing requires rebalancing the flow and expression of these energies to restore harmony in the individual and collective.
12.1.2 1.2 Soil (Seeds and Germs)
The concept of “soil” encompasses the physical and energetic environment in which germs and diseases take root. Conditions of weakness in the body’s energetic or physical structure can create fertile ground for disease to manifest.
12.1.2.1 1.2.1 Human Heritage of Diseases from Lemuria and Atlantis
Historical epochs such as Lemuria and Atlantis have left an energetic legacy of disease:
- Venereal Diseases are remnants of the material excess and imbalance of Lemuria.
- Cancer and Tuberculosis emerged during Atlantis, tied to emotional distortions and unresolved ethical conflicts.
These inherited diseases reveal humanity’s collective karmic history, emphasizing the need for global healing.
12.1.3 1.3 Cataclysms and Other “Obscure Planetary Conditions”
Natural disasters, cosmic phenomena, and mysterious planetary influences create conditions that destabilize human health. Cataclysms, such as earthquakes and pandemics, often trigger large-scale energetic and physical repercussions, creating new disease patterns. These conditions remind us of humanity’s interdependence with the Earth and cosmic cycles.
12.2 2.0 Group Causes
Diseases often arise due to collective conditions and imbalances within society. These group-level causes highlight the impact of cultural, national, and social dynamics on health.
12.2.1 2.1 National Causes of Disease (Wars)
Wars and conflicts devastate physical, mental, and energetic health. National traumas imprint collective energies with fear, grief, and destruction, leading to widespread ailments such as post-traumatic stress and physical injuries. The aftermath of war often lingers in generations, manifesting as a persistent health crisis.
12.2.3 2.3 Infectious Disease Epidemics
Epidemics, such as influenza outbreaks, are potent examples of group-level causes of disease. Factors like population density, global travel, and weakened collective immunity contribute to the rapid spread of infectious diseases. Understanding the energetic and societal underpinnings of epidemics offers insight into prevention and response strategies.
12.3 3.0 Individual Causes
While planetary and group factors lay the foundation, individual characteristics and choices determine how diseases manifest at a personal level. These include karmic influences, psychological states, and the aging process.
12.3.1 3.1 Karmic Causes of Disease
Individual karma plays a significant role in health outcomes. This includes:
- Genetic predispositions and congenital diseases as manifestations of past-life imbalances.
- Accidents, often viewed as energetic misalignments or unresolved life lessons.
By addressing karma through awareness and corrective actions, individuals can reduce the recurrence of health challenges.
12.3.2 3.2 Psychological Factors and Their Impacts
Psychological states strongly influence health, with many organic and mental illnesses stemming from emotional and mental imbalances. These conditions primarily affect the etheric body and physical systems, including:
12.3.2.1 3.2.1 Brain, Nervous, and Endocrine Diseases
Prolonged emotional stress, anxiety, and unresolved trauma disrupt the nervous and endocrine systems, precipitating disorders such as migraines, hormonal imbalances, and chronic fatigue.
12.3.3 3.3 Age and Its Role in Disease
Age-related changes, both physical and spiritual, influence the likelihood of illness.
12.3.3.1 3.3.1 Natural Aging
The weakening of the body over time leads to degenerative diseases such as arthritis and memory loss, as the physical vessel gradually transitions toward release.
12.3.3.2 3.3.2 Age of the Soul (“Diseases of the Mystics”)
Spiritual development introduces unique challenges, often described as “diseases of the mystics.” These include nervous tension and inspired exhaustion, the byproducts of engaging higher vibrations and integrating spiritual energy into the physical form.
12.4 Moving Forward
This framework emphasizes the necessity of a holistic approach to disease prevention and treatment. By addressing planetary, group, and individual causes, we can cultivate practices that restore balance, facilitate healing, and empower humanity’s evolution toward wholeness. Recognizing the interdependence of these dimensions invites us to honor the intricate web of life in all its forms.
12.2.2 2.2 Social Determinants of Health
Social conditions shape disease patterns by creating disparities in access to resources and health-supporting environments.
12.2.2.1 2.2.1 Poverty and Economic Maladjustments
Poverty exacerbates malnutrition, overcrowding, and poor living conditions, weakening the immune system and increasing susceptibility to illness. Overcrowding, for instance, facilitates the spread of infectious diseases, while malnutrition undermines bodily resilience.
12.2.2.2 2.2.2 Occupational and Environmental Diseases
Hazardous workplaces and polluted environments expose individuals to long-term health risks: - Occupational hazards like mining often result in respiratory diseases such as black lung.
- Environmental toxins in air and water lead to chronic illnesses, including cancers and organ damage.
Sustainable development is critical to mitigating these group-caused diseases and fostering holistic health.