Re: ". . . . I do agree with most of their [HPB's Masters'] teachings (sex being a prominent exception) . . . . "
Dec 03, 1998 07:21 AM
by M K Ramadoss
Jerry Schueler wrote:
> HPB and her Masters are of the opinion that the only way to enlightenment
> is via celibacy, if I read them right. G de P clearly says this and Pasadena
> has echoed it recently. John and Nancy Coker and myself several years
> ago wrote a lengthy article on Theosophy and sex suggesting that sex was
> not such a bad thing and really had no real adverse affect on enlightenment
> (we did not advocate free or loose sex, but sex as an expression of love
> and intimacy between consenting adults). This was printed by Ralph Nurrie's
> Theosophical newspaper. It stirred up a lot of flames, passionate reactions
> all equating celibacy with Theosophy.
Glad that you brought up this issue. Somehow, there is this idea among
theosophists that celibacy is essential to spiritual progress.
On this issue, I have posted a msg here or elsewhere on the reasoning of
Krishnamurti regarding celibacy and "spiritual" progress, which completely
rejects that celibacy is a requirement. All this came out into focus when his
physical relationship with Rosalind was published. May be it is time to locate
that msg and post it.
It looks like I may have to wait till I get enlightened to find out what is
correct.
mkr
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