T^OSICRUCIAN PRINCIPLES FOR THE HOME AND BUSINESS By Dr. H. Spencer Lewis Library Rosicrucian Volume No. II SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA ROSICRUCIAN PRESS Publishing Department, AMORC College W \c\zc\ Copyright 1929 By AMORC First Edition March, 1929 Second Edition May, 1929 Printed in the U. S. A. i ft/*? DEDICATED V V V to the student of all natural and spiritual laws who remembers that the Great Master Jesus taught the first lessons in the art of living a practical and useful life among men V THE R0SICRUC1AH LIBRARY— Volume I. Rosicrucian and An' Questions swers and Complete History of the Order. Volume II. Rosicrucian Principles For the Home and Business. Volume III. The Mystical Life of Jesus. Volume IV. The Secret Doctrines of Jesus. (In preparation.) Volume V. "Unto Thee I Grant." (Secret Teachings of Tibet.) Volume VI. A Thousand Years of Yesterdays. (A Revelation of Reincarnation.) VII. Volume Self Mastery and Fate. A Vocational Guide. (In preparation.) VIII. Volume Rosicrucian Manual. Volume IX. Rosicrucian Prayers. (In preparation.) Volume X. Rosicrucian Healing. (In preparation.) (Other volumes will be added from time to time. Write for complete catalogue.) Contents ♦ PACE Introduction 9 Introducing the Author 15 Chapter I The Truth About Affirmations 19 . . . . Chapter II The Cosmic and You 29 Chapter III Mental Alchemy 39 Chapter IV Commanding Cosmic Help 61 Chapter V Securing Money 79 Chapter VI The Attainment of Wealth 105 Chapter VII Seeking Employment 1 19 Chapter VIII Impressing Others 139 Chapter IX An Unusual Help in Need 155 Chapter X The Law of Compensation 171 Chapter XI Attracting Patronage 189 Chapter XII The Round Table 207 Introduction ■ Soon after the reestablishment of the Rosicru' cian Order in America for its present cycle, hun' dreds of the members petitioned the Supreme Offi' cers for special information relative to the applica' tion of the Rosicrucian principles to business affairs. AMORC Rosicrucianism, as presented by the in America and other lands today, is a practical philosophy, a science of demonstrable laws. The Rosicrucians were always practical men and wee men, laboring with nature's laws for the sole pur' pose of improving their own, and others1 lives here on earth, now. Hence the Rosicrucians had naught to do with speculative philosophies, hypothetical problems, and fantastic theories. They worked in their laboratories, solving the chemical and physi cal mysteries of the material world as well as con' centtating in their sanctums on the development of their personal, latent, dormant faculties. According to the Rosicrucian standard of living, each man and woman should attempt, by every means that is ethical, moral and Cosmically ap' 9 Rosicrucian Principles proved, to succeed in life, enjoy health, happiness, the material luxuries, and the comforts of physical existence as well as seek to attain spiritual Peace and attunement. In fact, the Rosicrucians have ever held that to truly fulfill the mission of our existence here on earth, and thereby carry out the Divine Will, no man and no woman should slight or negate the material or worldly obligations which are bounden upon all of us, but master them, meet them, and make an eminent success of our earthly careers. This, say the Rosicrucians, will bring us more truly in contact with the universal laws of nature and attune us more consciously with the universal scheme of things than living a life of speculative abstraction or spiritual monasticism. Every one of the Masters of the Great White Brotherhood has devoted the larger part of his earthly life to the application of his knowledge for the alleviation of suffering, the advance ment of learning, the promulgation of science, and the achievement of worldly happiness and pros' perity. Each has contributed to these elements of our life by and through intimate contact with the problems of our existence and association with men 10 For the Home and Business and women struggling to live an exemplary life of a "light on earth." None ever lost the human touch, the companionship with his earthly breth' ren, nor the opportunity to work out, in a material way, the solution to man's actual physical prob lems. It is but natural, therefore, that students of the Rosicrucian teachings would become imbued with this practical standard of living, and seek more information relating to the solution of their per' sonal problems. The organization expected, and even anticipated this, and glories in the fact that with all the schools of speculative, abstract, urt' practical philosophies operating today, the Rosicru' dan Order once again shows its unique and distinct place in the lives of humans by meeting a demand more important and more useful in the pursuit of health, happiness, and Peace than any other. Among the most important problems facing men and women today are those which relate to success or prosperity in the business world. Success in such matters does not always mean the attainment of great wealth, although this is neither impossible nor undesirable; nor do success and prosperity in 11 Rosicrucian Principles business include a selfish heart and agreedy motive. Most men and women in the business world to — day especially those who are of the type and mind to become students of the Rosicrucian teachings- are in business because they enjoy its activities, seeking to contribute to the world's progression', and desiring to meet their obligations, fulfilling their duties, carrying on what seems to be their mission in life, and enjoying sufficient prosperity to be able to help others as well as help themselves. Surely, no higher motive can actuate any being in any endeavor or aspiration. These persons deserve to succeed, for their sue cess and prosperity in the business world will help business generally and will bring happiness and Peace to others. For this reason the Rosicrucian Order realizes its own duty and obligation, and is happy to aid and guide, to the best of its ability, its members and friends in attaining success in business matters. To carry on such aid in a practical manner, it was found necessary to establish a "Business Ad' visory Bureau" of a national and international character. With men and women well trained in 12