Theos-Talk Archives (August 1998 Message tt00164)

Dallas wrote:

>I am of the opinion that some moderation in language is more indicative of
>sagacity than the use of expletives, barnyard terms, etc, which only denote
>to me a lack of that kind of understanding that leads to true discussion.

Where in my post to you were there "expletives, barnyard terms, etc.?"
Where, Dallas?

>I hope you will excuse my bluntness.

Am I to excuse your bluntness as self-expression while you consider my
bluntness a lack of utilizing proper reading material (which, in real
terminology means "ignorance")?

Well, I know that the spiritual answer is: Yes - but it is very hard to do.

>Can you succinctly say what it is you want to learn ?

I already have - but let me go further and ask you something directly.  I
want to learn why you imply that those who seek a visit from the "Masters"
is merely no more than a matter of them being non-deserving?  How do you
know they are non-deserving?  Is there something in their manner or
writings that tell you so?  How do you know what is in their hearts and
souls?

How do you know what is in the hearts and souls of the "Masters" - which
means, how do you know that those who seek the "Masters" have not already
lain eyes upon them?  How do you know that they, or you, did not pass this
very day, a "Master?"  How do you know that a "Master" did not, this very
day, pass a person on this list (even an "ignorant" one) and slightly nod
their head to the person as a sign of recognition and love and
encouragement?  How do you know what type of person a "Master" wants to visit?

Let's take a really big brain sojourn:  How do you know, Dallas, that I
(gasp and faint!) am not a "Master?"  Are you so sure that a "Master" will
be in the manner and form you think they will be?  Maybe a "Master" will
come as a CHALLENGER of those who follow HPB as a test to see just what
they have learned - to see how they treat those they perceive as "ignorant"
- to see how much Compassion followers of HPB manifest in those they may
differ with - to see how much the advocates of HPB use love to spread
Theosophy - to see how they respond to people who are angry, hurt, and lost
- to see how they respond to people who have had different life experiences
and do not write, talk, or look at life the same way.  How do you know,
Dallas?  How do you know you're not talking to a "Master" now?

You claim that you are "humble" and at times could be "wrong."  Yet, you
are quick to peg those who question HPB's writings as "ignorant."  So,
obviously, you feel and think you know enough to recognize when someone is
misinterpreting HPB, which further suggests that you are some kind of
"expert."  Ok, so be it - but with that "expertise" comes
extra-responsibility.

So, keeping that in mind (your extra-responsibility), and reflecting on how
you address me and others who disagree or argue with you, do you believe,
in your heart, that a "Master" would be pleased to read your posts?

That is what I wish to learn, Dallas.


Kym