Medlemsblad 5

Magazine Overview

Title: BREVCIRKELN.
Issue: 5
Volume: 10.63
Date: October 1963
Publisher: BREVCIRKELN.
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of Brevcirkeln features a discussion on reincarnation, exploring various theories regarding the time intervals between lives. It also touches upon the magazine's financial situation and upcoming lectures.

Discussion on Reincarnation

The issue begins with a discussion on reincarnation, aiming to provide readers with a broader perspective by presenting different theories on the length of time between rebirths. This is framed as a response to Per-Hilding Perjons' assertion that prominent researchers agree on a rhythmic reincarnation period of 144 years on average.

Spencer Lewis's Theory

Spencer Lewis, associated with the Amorc-Rosenkreutzare, is presented as being alone in the view that humans should ideally live for 144 years. According to his theory, after death, individuals would reincarnate after only a few hours or days. However, due to humanity's misuse of natural laws, people do not live as long and must wait in cosmic regions until the 144-year period has elapsed before their next rebirth. For example, someone who lived 84 years would wait 60 years for their next life.

Max Heindel's Theory

Max Heindel, belonging to another branch of the Rosenkreutzarna, offers a different perspective in his book "Rosenkreutzarnes Världsåskådning." He links human reincarnation to the movements of cosmic bodies, the sun, planets, and zodiacal signs. Heindel suggests that humans reincarnate twice during the time it takes the sun to pass through one zodiacal sign, a period estimated to be approximately 2160 years.

C.W. Leadbeater's Theories

C.W. Leadbeater, a prominent figure in Theosophy and associated with the Adyar section in India, presents theories on the varying lengths of time spent in different planes of existence between lives. He states that an average person (referred to as "Medelsvensson") spends about 40 years in the astral world (equivalent to purgatory) and around 200 years in the mental world (equivalent to heaven). For a spiritually developed person, these durations are shorter: perhaps 20 years in the astral world and 1000 years in the mental world. A highly developed individual might spend only a few days or hours in the astral world and 1500 years in the mental world. Leadbeater notes that primitive humans live almost exclusively in the physical world, spending only a few years in the astral.

Point Loma Theosophists' Theory

Even within Theosophy, there is division. The Point Loma section in California has adopted a theory suggesting that the time between reincarnations is 100 times the length of the last earthly life. A teacher from this group states that if a person lived 40 years on Earth, they would spend 4000 years in devachan (a subjective state between incarnations), though exceptions are acknowledged.

Henry T. Laurency's View

Esotericist Henry T. Laurency, in "Sanningen om Verkligheten" (The Truth about Reality), is presented as potentially closest to the truth. He argues that without understanding humanity's various stages of development, it is impossible to accurately calculate reincarnation periods. Laurency believes there is no general rule, as these periods are highly individual and depend on numerous factors. He asserts that reincarnation can happen almost immediately or individuals can wait for millions of years, rendering all speculations worthless.

Symbolism and Cosmic Influence

The article notes that the enormous development on the material plane has also affected the spiritual realm. Humanity's expanding consciousness has allowed the planetary hierarchy to release previously secret information and numerical data, including clarifications of long-unsolved symbols. It is suggested that in the coming decades, information about the factors influencing the duration between reincarnations might be revealed. Until then, people must continue to guess.

Editorial and Financial Matters

The editorial section addresses the magazine's financial constraints. Due to economic reasons, the planned extra installment of letters in series D will not be published, and only two letters per series will be included in regular mailings. Similarly, the proposal to create a decorative ring binder for the circle letters cannot be realized as it would incur additional expenses. The magazine relies entirely on voluntary contributions, gratefully received via postgiro 65 29 48 (Address: R.L. Lind, Bromma 12).

The editorial team expresses satisfaction with the current level of activity based on recent letters, phone calls, and personal contacts. They aim to maintain the current standard but acknowledge uncertainty about future topics. They promise to consider reader requests as much as possible but emphasize the limitations of the circle's resources, particularly in finding experts willing to contribute for free. Therefore, they cannot engage deeply with issues already being studied by existing societies and organizations.

Upcoming Lectures and Materials

Regarding the missing "Borderland" material, an upcoming lecture by Riley Crabb is announced. The lecture, likely titled "Underjordens Verklighet" (The Reality of the Underworld), will cover topics such as the origin of the Serpent Race, a magical ceremony in the Alps, an analysis of the Shaver Mystery, the consciousness planes of Earth, and a journey through the Earth's interior.

Later, the magazine plans to present the Inner Circle and its activities. They also intend to provide a more detailed explanation of the ethereal or 4-D interpretation of BSRA. A limited reprint of previous material on the interpretation of aeroforms (in summary) is available upon request. Those interested can request it by sending postage and envelope costs, and it will be sent with the next mailing.

Additionally, upon request and as long as supplies last, the magazine will send an essay by Siv Gryhed titled "Jorden nästa - upp eller ned?" (Earth Next - Up or Down?) and a stencil titled S-12: "Vad kommer vi att se i rymden?" (What Will We See in Space?).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around esotericism, reincarnation, and theosophy, with a particular focus on exploring diverse and sometimes conflicting theories within these fields. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting different viewpoints without necessarily endorsing one over the others. There is also a pragmatic acknowledgment of the magazine's financial limitations and a commitment to serving its readership within those constraints. The magazine also shows an interest in paranormal phenomena and related research, as indicated by the upcoming lectures on Borderland material and space exploration.