“No incarnate adept, no matter how high his rank may be, can give the disciple more for his start than what is contained in the book Initiation Into Hermetics. If the sincere student and attentive reader find in this book what they have searched years in vain for, then the book has fulfilled its' purpose."
Some readers may have a challenging time converting from the philosophical mindset into the practical mindset which allows one to truly enter the path of hermetic initiation. It is quite easy for many to ascertain that reading and thinking about the books of Franz Bardon will be much easier than putting in the time and effort into actual practice. You can be assured that true initiation can only take place as a result of your own effort. Initiation Into Hermetics is without question the most profound and detailed instruction on how to enter the path of true hermetic initiation.
The quantity of mercy both Divine Providence and Franz Bardon have bestowed upon the fortunate spirit who has come across the Initiation Into Hermetics is great. Franz Bardon provides a quality, detailed guide into the true initiation of hermetics, and much respect should be offered to him. Every sentence and every exercise must be understood and practiced with the utmost respect and circumspection.
The method by which true initiation is achieved is through individual meditation on the theory and practical application of the exercises put forth in Initiation Into Hermetics. Theory is stale knowledge until it combines with practice, which makes it an absolute truth based on the perception of the student. If the reader is just curious and does not wish to put forth the energy required to unlock the wisdom and experience contained within Initiation Into Hermetics, he belongs to the curious class with the rest of society. This class would prefer to talk and debate about hermetics rather than actually walk the path.
Those who speak about the dangers of practicing advanced exercises put forth by Master Bardon are sadly mistaken when it comes to actually working with the elements. Those in danger are the ones playing with their own imagination who, on occasion, stumble across a hallucination perceived to be a true hermetic experience. A true hermetic experience is not by chance or luck. The conscientious student will know exactly why and how the exercise worked. This, again, is due to the amount of time and effort spent meditating and understanding the fundamentals put forth by the exercise.
The last point the author would like to make is in regard to one of the most important pillars of Solomons' Temple. This is the fundamental attribute of silence. All personal experiences are to be kept silent by thought, feeling, and deed. You will never hear of a truly initiated student speaking about his path, ascent, or success.
Success on the true path can only be obtained by possessing the virtues of knowledge, courage, volition, and silence. There is a reason why no one has ever heard of a student successfully mastering all 10 levels of the Initiation Into Hermetics. These masters fully understand and possess the virtue of silence.
If you had hoped to find a step by step tutorial on how to successfully enter the path of true initiation, you will only find it by your own sincere effort and careful practice of the exercises offered in the Initiation Into Hermetics. If you have further questions regarding true initiation, these questions should be directed to yourself through deep meditation.
As long as you continue to look outside your own self, you will not find the door that leads to true initiation. That door rests within your own microcosmic being. This door can only be found through introspection and contemplation within your self. Even a physical plane guru is limited in how far they can take you. They too must be successful in pointing you back within your self.