
How to Achieve the Higher State of Mind and Spiritual Awakening With Drugs
The Psychology of HashishBy Aleister CrowleyLength14h 57m
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In "How to Achieve the Higher State of Mind and Spiritual Awakening With Drugs," Aleister Crowley explores the intersection of altered states of consciousness and spiritual enlightenment. Through an evocative blend of personal narrative, philosophical inquiry, and esoteric knowledge, Crowley advocates for the intentional use of psychoactive substances as a means to transcend ordinary perception and access higher realms of awareness. His prose oscillates between the profound and the provocative, reflecting the tumultuous cultural currents of the early 20th century, wherein experimental exploration of the mind became both a literal and metaphysical quest. Aleister Crowley, often regarded as one of the most influential occultists of his time, drew from a rich tapestry of philosophical, psychological, and mystical traditions. His own ventures into drug use, alongside his exploration of Thelema'Äîa spiritual philosophy advocating for individual will'Äîguided his inquiries into the mechanisms of consciousness. His experiences not only influenced his personal practices but also shaped the counterculture movements of the era, marking a significant moment in the dialogue between spirituality and modernity. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the complex relationship between altered states, spirituality, and consciousness. Crowley'Äôs controversial insights challenge conventional norms and invite exploration beyond mainstream spirituality, making it a compelling resource for scholars and truth-seekers alike.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length14 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
26Chapter I
2Chapter I. A Knight Out
27Chapter II
3Chapter II. Over the Top!
28Chapter III
4Chapter III. Phaeton
29Chapter IV
5Chapter IV. Au Pays De Cocaine
30Chapter V
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6Chapter V. A Heroin Heroine
31Chapter VI
7Chapter VI. The Glitter on the Snow
32Chapter VII
8Chapter VII. The Wings of the Oof-Bird
33Chapter VIII
9Chapter VIII. Vedere Napoli E Poi-Pro Patria-Mort
34Chapter IX
10Chapter IX. The Gatto Fritto
35Chapter X
11Chapter X. The Bubble Bursts
36Chapter XI
12Chapter I. Short Commons
37Chapter XII
13Chapter II. Indian Summer
38Chapter XIII
14Chapter III. The Grinding of the Brakes
39Chapter XIV
15Chapter IV. Below the Brutes
40Chapter XV
16Chapter V. Towards Madness
41Chapter XVI
17Chapter VI. Cold Turkey
42Chapter XVII
18Chapter VII. The Final Plunge
43Chapter XVIII
19Chapter I. King Lamus Intervenes
44Chapter XIX
20Chapter II. First Aid
45Chapter XX
21Chapter III. The Voice of Virtue
46I
22Chapter IV. Out of Harm's Way
47II
23Chapter V. At Telepylus
48III
24Chapter VI. The True Will
49IV
25Chapter VII. Love Under Will
50V