As a philosopher and mystic, Saint-Yves drew upon many esoteric systems, from both East and West, in developing his ideas. Developed in the early 1870's, Synarchy proposed "government by an elite of enlightened initiates". This was to be a
world government forming
one institute which would govern humanity based on the highest spiritual and social fundamentals. Synarchy was to be more than a purely political movement, it was to be sensitive to the history and evolution of the human race, changing and developing a "social law" that would evolve with humanity.
Saint-Yves was inspired by earlier "Utopian" writings. The 'message' of the "Utopian view" is the restoration of the original condition of life, which Christianity calls 'Paradise', a condition known in all the Ancient cultures. Famous French Novelist (and 'Rosicrucian Martinist' ) Victor Hugo once stated :
"L’utopie, c’est la vérité de demain",
"Utopia is the truth of tomorrow".
Being an occultist, Saint-Yves believed in the existence of spiritually superior beings. He believed these 'beings' could be contacted telepathically. Saint-Yves claimed that he was in touch with these 'superiors' himself, as a matter of fact the principles of 'Synarchy' were partially based on communications with these 'Masters'. According to Saint-Yves these 'Masters' lived in the mysterious underworld realm of the world known as "Agartha" in the West or "Shambhala" in India.
Saint-Yves popularized the myth of "Agartha" in the Western world. The secret world of "Agartha" and all of its wisdom and wealth "will be accessible for all mankind, when christianity lives up to the commandments which were once drafted by Moses and Jesus, meaning--when the Anarchy which exists in our world is replaced by Synarchy".
Saint-Yves gives a 'lively' description of "Agartha" in this book as if it were a place which really exists, situated in the Himalayas in Tibet.
Principles of Synarchy
The world which is lead by one institute which is based on spiritual and social fundamentals.
Synarchy is a " FORM OF GOVERNMENT BASED ON 'PRINCIPLES', in contrast with 'Anarchy'. In 'Synarchy' a social entity is lead by an Authority. The Authority controls RELIGION, ARMY, and
EDUCATION. The foundation of the philosophy consists of three elements:
1.
EDUCATION - 2. LAW - 3. ECONOMY
The Authority belongs to 'the Wise', according to this philosophy. In a 'Synarchic(al) Society' social life has a hierarchical structure. Society is lead by three departments which are not based on politics but on social values.
Culture, Art, and Science belongs to the fundamental element "
Education".
Court, Police, the Army and Foreign Affairs belongs to the element "Law".
the Unions, the Government, and the working class belongs to the third element "Economy".
The highest ambition of the philosophy of Synarchy was a society without classes. Furthermore, in a Synarchic society the responsibility of the politicians would be in the hands of the "Wise", the "specialists".
Saint-Yves' principle of "Synarchy" resulted from certain historical questions he had formulated. The central theme of Saint-Yves' historical quest was:
"What were the principles on which the institutions of a State / Society were build which resulted in a progress of this civilization in an atmosphere of peace, justice, and prosperity"
His historical research was concentrated on solving problems as :
- On which principles are civilizations founded ?
- The Holy Scriptures of ancient civilizations contain valuable sociological aspects, what did they teach?
- The great ancient civilizations - where did they came from and how did they evolve?
According to Saint-Yves the outcome of "the lessons which history teaches" are the synthetic results of experiments which were carried out in the laboratory of humanity. The knowledge of the sociological problems and its solutions in history would make it possible to apply this knowledge on our society. "A State / Society based on forms of slavery is not viable, Synarchy is the only form of government which is build on principles, the others function in Anarchy, i.e. without principles"
It is interesting to know that Saint Yves stated that the first impulse towards a "synarchic federation", a union of states, should be the establishment of a economical federation of states, i.e. the first step consists of linking the economical interests of countries, an economic community of interests…
Umberto Ecco writing in his book, "The Pendulum of Foucault", descri
bed Saint Yves:
"He was determined to find a political formula that could lead to a more harmonious society. Synarchy in opposition to Anarchy. A European society ruled by three councils representing the economical power, the executive power and the spiritual power, that is, the churches and the scientists. An enlightened oligarchy through which class struggle could be eliminated"
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