The transition from one point of polarization to another, growing capacity to see and hear on all planes, expansion of consciousness; brief period of enlightenment wherein the initiate sees that portion of the path that lies ahead and shares consciously in the evolutional plan (Bailey).

this single English word has several meanings. Initiation (diksha) refers to the revealing of secret meditation techniques by a teacher. It also refers to the unfolding of the potentials of consciousness at all levels (samadhi) as a result of practicing a transformational method or receiving Light Immersion from a Master Teacher. It also refers to the stage of spiritual development in a particular band of the Great Continuum of Consciousness (sanmarga), e.g., the First Planetary Initiation, the Second Cosmic Initiation, etc.

a consciousness expansion event that has permanent effects upon the entities equipment

an expansion of consciousness, leading to revelation and illumination

an expression of consciousness, leading to revelation and illumination

an opportunity for expansion

to enter into a higher level of consciousness or knowingness.

A voluntary process whereby successive and graded stages of unification and at-one-ment take place between the man or woman in incarnation, his/her soul, and the divine Monad or spark of God. Each stage confers on the initiate a deeper understanding of the meaning and purpose of Gods Plan, a fuller awareness of his/her part in that Plan, and an increasing ability to work consciously and intelligently towards its fulfillment.

This occult term is generally used in reference to the expansion or transformation of a person's consciousness. An "initiate" is one whose consciousness has been transformed so that he now perceives inner realities. There are varying "degrees" of initiation (i.e., "first degree initiates," "second-degree initiates," etc.).