Seven Types or Rays of Soul and Personality
"The Hindus speak of them as the "Seven Prajpatis" (Lords of Creation); the Zoroastrians, as the "Seven Amesha Spentas" (Immortal Holy Ones). In Egypt they were termed the "Seven Mystery Gods." The Jews call them the "Seven Sephiroth." In the Christian Bible they are referred to as the "Seven Spirits before the Throne of God." In the Theosophical concept the term "Seven Planetary Chain Logoi" is generally used." From Space, Time and Self by E. Norman Pearson. (p.70-71.)
Each ray has a specific color. These are represented with the rays described below.
Ray I - Will or Power. (Red)
Special Virtues:- Strength, courage, steadfastness, truthfulness
arising from absolute fearlessness, power of ruling, capacity to
grasp great questions in a large-minded way, and of handling men and
measures.
Vices of Ray:- Pride, ambition, wilfulness, hardness, arrogance,
desire to control others, obstinacy, anger.
Virtues to be acquired:- Tenderness, humility, sympathy, tolerance,
patience.
Ray II - Love-Wisdom. (Blue)
Special Virtues:- Calm, strength, patience and endurance, love of
truth, faithfulness, intuition, clear intelligence, and serene
temper.
Vices of Ray:- Over-absorption in study, coldness, indifference to
others, contempt of mental limitations in others.
Virtues to be acquired:- Love, compassion, unselfishness, energy.
Ray III - Active Intelligence. (Green)
Special Virtues:- Wide views on all abstract questions, sincerity of
purpose, clear intellect, capacity for concentration on philosophic
studies, patience, caution, absence of the tendency to worry himself
or others over trifles.
Vices of Ray:- Intellectual pride, coldness, isolation, inaccuracy in
details, absent-mindedness, obstinacy, selfishness, over-much
criticism of others.
Virtues to be acquired:- Sympathy, tolerance, devotion, accuracy,
energy and common-sense.
Ray IV -Harmony through Conflict. (Yellow)
Special Virtues:- Strong affections, sympathy, physical courage,
generosity, devotion, quickness of intellect and perception.
Vices of Ray:-Self-centredness, worrying, inaccuracy, lack of moral
courage, strong passions, indolence, extravagance.
Virtues to be acquired:- Serenity, confidence, self-control, purity,
unselfishness, accuracy, mental and moral balance.
Ray V - Concrete Knowledge. (Orange)
Special Virtues:- Strictly accurate statements, justice (without
mercy), perseverance, common-sense, uprightness, independence, keen
intellect.
Vices of Ray:- Harsh criticism, narrowness, arrogance, unforgiving
temper, lack of sympathy and reverence, prejudice.
Virtues to be acquired:- Reverence, devotion, sympathy, love,
wide-mindedness.
Ray VI - Devotion, Idealism. (Rose)
Special Virtues:- Devotion, single-mindedness, love, tenderness,
intuition, loyalty, reverence.
Vices of Ray:- Selfish and jealous love, over-leaning on others,
partiality, self-deception, sectarianism, superstition, prejudice,
over-rapid conclusions, fiery anger.
Virtues to be acquired:- Strength, self-sacrifice, purity, truth,
tolerance, serenity, balance and common sense.
Ray VII - Ceremonial Order or Magic. (Lavender)
Special Virtues:- Strength, perseverance, courage, courtesy, extreme
care in details, self-reliance.
Vices of Ray:- Formalism, bigotry, pride, narrowness, superficial
judgements, self-opinion over-indulged.
Virtues to be acquired:- Realisation of unity, wide-mindedness,
tolerance, humility, gentleness and love.
Ray Choices
The Soul may be on any of the 7 Rays. Personality may be on any of the 7 Rays. The Soul and the Personality will not be on the same ray (with the exception of a highly advanced initiate). The Mind will be on Ray 1, 4, or 5. The emotional body will be on Ray 2 or 6 -- and in rare instances, Ray 1. The physical body (includes the brain) will be on Ray 3 or 7.
See also Seven Rays of Life, a compilation of the Tibetan's tabulations on the rays.
