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Deva (or Angel)
 “A god. In Sanskrit a resplendent deity. A Deva is a celestial being, whether good, bad or indifferent. Devas are divided into many groups, and are called not only Angels and Archangels, but lesser and greater builders.” Devas comprise an evolution which parallels that of the human evolution. The Esoteric psychologist seeks to employ those measures which make it possible for the human being to master the lesser (i.e., lunar) devas comprising his personality nature.
 
  
Dharma
 An aspect of truth or reality. (In Buddhism) the nature of reality regarded as a universal truth taught by the Buddha; the teaching of Buddhism.

(In Indian religion) the eternal and inherent nature of reality, regarded in Hinduism as a cosmic law underlying right behavior and social order.
 
  
Dimension
 A “plane” or distinctive range of vibratory frequencies within the spirit/matter continuum. Normal human evolution is concerned with three such dimensions: the etheric-physical, astral and lower mental dimensions-the-so-called “three worlds of human evolution.” Progress through the higher levels of human evolution demand mastery of the higher mental plane as well as two other dimensions: the plane of intuition (the buddhic) and the plane of spiritual Will (the atmic).
 
  
Disciple
 Literally, a “learning boy”. In modern Esotericism the term “disciple” refers to a mentally polarized server of humanity who is coming increasingly under the influence of the overshadowing Soul.
 
  
Disidentification
 The process by which the incarnated “I” detaches itself from the personality vehicles and becomes conscious of itself, first, as a center of pure awareness, and then as an aspect of the expanded, inclusive consciousness of the soul on its own plane.
 
  
Dream
 Theos prefers the term “sleep experience” because the term “dream” implies something unreal and imagined. Once you have reached the REM state in sleep, your consciousness is now at choice as to where it wishes to go. If the consciousness chooses to stay within the Grid, the experience has to follow the rules of the Grid. Once the consciousness leaves the Grid, it is no longer bound by such rules as gravity, time, and the parameters of specific locations. The consciousness cannot leave the physical form indefinitely, but must return within certain time constraints