Theos-Talk Archives (September 1998 Message tt00078)

Sept 8th 1998

Dear Jerry:

Might I suggest that the "mind" is dual depending on its alliance
with either Buddhi (wisdom) or Kama (passions and desires).
 See HPB's definitions in the KEY for accuracy. ]

Hence the "lower-mind, or, KAMA-MANAS is to be controlled, and
transcended if the Spiritual Mind or BUDDHI-MANAS is to come into
play..

Question:  Is this not to be done by "purifying" the "Lower Mind
?"

If so, then what in us does the work ?  what aspect is active
when we say WE transcend the lower mind ?  Who are WE ?

This is the reason I go to HPB's definitions, because of their
clarity.

Dallas

> From: Jerry Schueler
> Sent:	Monday, September 07, 1998 8:31 AM
> Subject: Re: Study Theosophy On-line MIND AND ITS PERFECTION

>Dallas wrote:
>>
>>Mind is the link between Spirit and matter, between
INDIVIDUALITY  and
>>personality
>
>Fohat is the mysterious link between Mind and Matter.
>


I agree that Fohat is the link. Actually, the human mind cannot
be a link
for spirit
or the individuality, simply because in order to perceive spirit
or identify
with
the individuality, the human mind must be transcended altogether.

Jerry S.