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105 It is the seventh principle of the Theosophists,* Yoga-Acharyas, Tantrikas and Shivas, called in Brahmavidya or Mahavidya.† The Mahomedan Theosophists believe and teach of the existence of this star before Creation, or before Táus (peacock) was prodnced. Temples dedicated to this allegorical Star are yet to be found among several nations of Asia; and some great Theologians speak of this star as "Spirit." We hermits—if any valae be attached to our words—regard it as kutastha and liable to be merged into the eighth principle or Tatpada‡ as such. We do not understand, how it can

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