Theos-Talk Archives (June 1997 Message tt00079)

>>Actually, HPB was quite human, however unlike many  I would never attempt
to
improve upon the teachings sent through her to us, by the Adept Master
Teachers.

For Pete's sake, who said anything about improving upon the teachings?
My point was that some Theosopists become so rigid that they fail to see
the brilliant evolutionary light that surrounds our existence. What was
given us from the Masters hasn't changed a lick, but how people percieve
and recieve those techings has and will continue to do so.  You mentioned a
strainer, I like that term, but it applies to every being. I'll bet you a
case of Aruyvedic soap that my perception of  cerlian blue is different
than yours, but nonetheless we both cosy up to the general idea about the
hue.

>>It is a mystery why Theosophists  and others keep trying.

I guess it is the same reason why cats lick themselves in the most amazing
places. . . because they can.  I have always known that when Divinity
plunked our spirits into clunky physical vehicles with the magnificent
power of expression, it was to watch how we discern, use and abuse the
glorious gifts.

Powerful and sacred as the teachings of HPB and the Adepts are from the
late 1800's. Isn't it a bit smugt to think that is all one needs to get by
in this life? It would be like saying only Jesus is worth listening to, or
that Buddha has the right idea, or  the the Yaqui way of knowledge was the
inside track to everlasting life. Just as a symphonic performance strikes a
particular chord deep within each of us that hear and feel it, so does the
truth and some times a strainer is the only way one can get to it.

>> HPB just does not suit the modern world of complexity.

I think anyone who spends any time studying our dear HPB will soon conclude
the gal set a new benchmark for complexity and as one plucks a pearls from
within her teaching the thrill resounds omnipotently from within without.

>>When you are being nourished by your food as you dine, do you also ignore
the one who planted it, cared for it, watered it and brought it to
fruition?

Sadly, many people do. However, my grandmother was big fan of frying damn
near everything. I prefer to steam.

>>I've nothing more to say.

Oh, don't run away so soon. Things are just getting down to some savory
points. Besides, Theosophy needs more dialogue, not more silence.


 -- Louise Ann Noeth