"The Flaming Diamond" represents the Greater Rod of Initiation, used at the third and higher Initiations by Sanat Kumara, the Lord of the World, on Shamballa. Charged at each World Cycle from the Central Spiritual Sun, it focuses Electrical Fire through the centres of the Initiate. There is a "Lesser Rod" used by the Christ at the first two Initiations. (Painted in 1973-74)