Theos-Talk Archives (February 1998 Message tt00385)

Hi Doss,

The practical and compassionate aspect of theosophy should be the primary
focus.  If you can't apply those aspects, then you really are not learning
the wisdom behind theosophy.

The reason the Buddha would not divulge freely the esoteric knowledge was
that he wanted everyone to focus on the practical and compassionate side.
I think theosophy was meant for people who have a good understanding of the
compassionate side and can go further to learn the secret wisdom.  When HPB
released the hidden knowledge, she knew she was risking the change of
focus from compassion, to greed for power or knowledge.  I think that is why
further esoteric knowledge was not released to the general public.

Thoa :o)


>Hi, Thoa:
>
>No problem. Those signing on to the lists have wide ranging interests and
>IQs and intuition levels. I did not mean to discount the capabilities of
>younger generation; they are bound to be better capable in many ways than
>the generation before. To be helpful to everyone on the spectrum there
>should be something for every body.
>
>Your point about compassion is right on target. One of the issues that I am
>interested in is the practical application of theosophy to every minute of
>our lives. An ounce of theosophical concept and pound of application may
>help Humanity.
>
>On this same subject, I am exploring the fundamental question regarding SD.
>The authors behind the SD took a lot of trouble in producing the monumental
>work like of which we may never see again in our life time. How does this
>enormous effort relate to the first object of Brotherhood and helping
>Humanity. For example, a concept like compassion/helping others is something
>that every person with some thinking ability can comprehend. How do you make
>the man on the street who is struggling with his problems -- may be health,
>may be poverty, may be personal problems see any value in SD. I don't have
>answers, but these I am exploring.
>
>May be these would lead to some very useful exploration of ideas and opinions.
>
>mkr