Theurgy: The Art of Effective Worship by Mouni Sadhu

The literature on Theurgy is extensive, but much of it is theoretical and fairly inaccessible. Mouni Sadhu's Theurgy is different in that it is both thoughtful and lucid, and like his other works, including Samadhi and Meditation, remains unexcelled in the literature of practical philosophy for Western readers.

The book is permeated with the burning faith and spiritual experience of the author and cannot fail to inspire the sensitive reader. Here the student is told in simple language the why, when and how to act. This differs from any other work on a similar theme, and to date, nothing like it has yet appeared.

CONTENTS
PART I: THE GENERAL TRADITION OF THEURGY
I      Preliminaries
II     The Basic Laws of Theurgy
III    God in Theurgy
IV    Faith in the Supreme
V     Instruction for Action
VI    Technicalities of the Ritual
VII   Conduct of Operations
VIII  Personal Action
IX    Ritual for Collective Operations
X     Love and Hope in Theurgy
XI    A Great Invocation to God
XII   Invocation to the Holy Spirit
XII   The Last Supper Worship
XIV  The Lord's Prayer
XV   Action for Liberation from Inner Troubles
XVI  Attainment of the Final Union
XVII Mystical Visits

PART II: THE RELIGIOUS TRADITION IN THEURGY
XXI      Introduction
XXII     Basic Blessings and Invocations
XXIII    Special Blessings
XXIV    Various Formulas
XXV     Exorcisms
XXVI    Special Invocations
XXVII   Defence Against Inimical Forces
XXVIII  Healing Operations
XXIX    Blessing of Animals and Food
XXX     Prayers on Parchment
XXXI    Short Formulas for Help
XXXII   Blessing of a Residence of Any Other Dwelling or Place
XXXIII  Seven Mystical Prayers
XXXIV  Operations Against Obsession
XXXV   Use of Psalms in Theurgic Operations

PART III: EPILOGUE
Bibliography
Index

Mouni Sadhu (1897-1971), is the pen name taken by Dymitr Sudowski an occultist, spiritual teacher and author. The word 'mouni' means silent and 'sadhu' refers to a wandering holy man. The author has studied many paths on the route to self-realization, from Western Magic and Hermeticism to the bhakti yoga teachings of Ramana Maharshi. His writings are a wealth of practical and useful information and advice. His books cover subjects such as concentration, meditation, spiritual growth, the higher consciousness Theurgy and the Tarot.