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− | As a theosophical term this expression is confined to those spiritual beings who are active in the formation of the solar system. According to Helena P. Blavatsky (SD I:572) the plan is created by superior beings, “Architects” who are called the Dhyšni Buddhas (the Buddhas of Contemplation) of which there are seven classes and the Dhyšni-Chohans (builders) that are also divided into seven classes. There is a correlation seen between the sevenfold division of the Architects and Builders and the seven globes that make up the esoteric concept of the Earth Chain. See CHAIN, Planetary.
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− | Gottfried de Purucker (Fundamentals of the Esoteric Philosophy, 1947, p. 313), referring to the “Hierarchy of Builders” describes “Builders” as the inferior Hierarchy spiritually, having relative dominion over their sub-hierarchies from their beginning down to their lowest plane, which forms the mere elemental or nature forces on the lowest planes of their kosmic Hierarchy (see also Hierarchy).
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