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In the same way the Rûpadeva's ordinary body would be the Mâyâvirûpa, since his habitat is on the four lower or rûpa levels of that spiritual state which we usually call Devachan: while the Arûpadeva belongs to the three higher levels of that plane, and owns no nearer approach to a body than the Kârana Sharîra.
The Astral Plane Its Scenery, Inhabitants and Phenomena 1890
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It might mean that this world contains the germs of Astral life; but this does not appear sufficiently distinctive, Svar Loka is generally known as Devachan, and the whole incantation would mean that the Deity is present throughout the Pranic, Astral and Devachanic worlds.
AE in the Irish Theosophist George William Russell 1901
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Theosophists that Devachan is waste time, is but one of the illusions due to the gross matter that blinds them, and that their impatience of the idea of Devachan arises from the delusion that fussing about in gross matter is the only real activity.
Death—and After? Annie Wood Besant 1890
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To call the Devachan existence a "dream" in any other sense than that of a conventional term, is to renounce for ever the knowledge of the Esoteric Doctrine, the sole custodian of truth.
Death—and After? Annie Wood Besant 1890
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"Devachan".] [Footnote 45: _Key to Theosophy_, p. 102.
Death—and After? Annie Wood Besant 1890
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“You can do these updos yourself,” said Lorraine Massey of the SoHo boutique Devachan.
To Look Good, How Much Is Too Much? - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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The second realm is separated from the first by a void called Devachan and is ruled by willpower.
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“You can do these updos yourself,” said Lorraine Massey of the SoHo boutique Devachan.
To Look Good, How Much Is Too Much? - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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Sister Goddess Judy gave me a free cut and highlights at her fabulous Soho salon, Devachan.
Mama Gena’s Marriage Manual Regena Thomashauer 2004
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Any attempt, therefore, at a description of what occurs to the individual consciousness beyond the areas of Devachan, must be futile.
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