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The Planetarization of Consciousness "****** DEMO - www.ebook-converter.com*******" "****** DEMO - www.ebook-converter.com*******" "****** DEMO - www.ebook-converter.com*******" Revised and reset second edition © 1977 by Dane Rudhyar © 1970 by Dane Rudhyar No part of this book may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic, or electronic process, or in the form of a phonographic recording, nor may it be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, translated into another language, or otherwise copied for public or private use, excepting brief passages quoted for purposes of review, without the written permission of the publisher. A publication of Aurora Press PO Box 573 Santa Fe, N.M. 87504 USA Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Rudhyar, Dane 1895-1985 The Planetarization of Consciousness 1. Man. 2. Self (Philosophy) 3. Consciousness. I. Title. BD450.R77 1977 126 77-2622 "****** DEMO - www.ebook-converter.com*******" ISBN:0-943358-16-7 "****** DEMO - www.ebook-converter.com*******" For ROBERT L. MOORE In grateful friendship and with loving thoughts to Uma Somerfield whose enthusiasm made this new edition possible. "****** DEMO - www.ebook-converter.com*******" Dane Rudhyar A Seed Man Dane Rudhyar was born in Paris, France on March 23, 1895. Quite early in his life, Rudhyar intuitively came to realize two things which have deeply influenced his entire life and work: (1) Time is cyclic, and the Law of Cycles describes all civilizations as well as all existence; (2) Western Civilization is now in what could be symbolically called the autumn phase of its period of existence. As these realizations developed into a personal commitment to the future which he envisioned, Rudhyar felt the urge to divorce himself from Europe and to seek a “New World” — a land into which he could, as it were, sow himself as a seed, carrying within his being the legacy of whatever was viable and constructive in the European past. In the late fall of 1916, he came to America, leaving behind his native land and ancestral French culture as well as his family name, Chenneviere. The change of name was symbolic of a total dedication to his ideal: the transformation of our civilization, a ‘revaluation of all values.’ He became known as `Rudhyar; a name derived from the Sanskrit root rudra implying dynamic action and the electrical power released during storms. The god Rudra in the Vedas is the Destroyer and Regenerator, the transforming energy, breaker of old molds and the power of will or vital force. This sense of destiny released through Rudhyar tremendous energy which he has channeled into the development of his philosophical ideas; through Music and the use of Tone; through "****** DEMO - www.ebook-converter.com*******" Painting as the Art of Gestures; through Astrology as a symbolic language with the potential to bring individuals in tune with cosmic cycles. Throughout his long life and his use of many different forms of expression, his purpose has become ever more clearly focused and dynamic. He calls forth the need for individuals with holistic vision and a ‘transpersonal’ approach to life to serve as the foundation of a global society. "****** DEMO - www.ebook-converter.com*******" "****** DEMO - www.ebook-converter.com*******" "****** DEMO - www.ebook-converter.com*******" By DANE RUDHYAR Art, Music, Philosophy Claude Debussy et son oevre Art As Release of Power Beyond Individualism Culture, Crisis and Creativity Directives for New Life Fire Out of the Stone Occult Preparations For a New Age Of Vibrancy and Peace Paths to Fire The Faith That Gives Meaning To Victory The Magic of Tone and the Art of Music * The Planetarization of Consciousness Rania Rebirth of Hindu Music Retu