Theos-Talk Archives (February 1999 Message tt00106)

At 04:52 AM 2/21/1999 -0800, Dallas wrote:
>Most people desire a formula or a rite, or something that another
>has devised, so they can either memorize it without reasoning it
>out, or, if misapplied, they can blame the teacher for.

Well said Dallas. Let me add my 0.02.

I think much of the blame should go to system of education most of have
gone through. While it is true that when dealing with technical work such
as fixing a car or somethingof the nature, then a system when followed
would yield results.

In non physical matters -- matters relating to spirit, does the same thing
work. If matters of spirit cannot be communicated by one person to another,
then can there be a system which can be communicated which will yield
results. Many fervently believe that if you follow a system, you will reach
enlightenment or be born into the next root-race, or be initiated in
natures secrets, reach a high spiritual position or whatever. Some believe
song and dance will yield spiritual results.

There is yet another less discussed aspect of systems which have teacher
and taught. It is human nature for one to have or try to have control over
the behaviour of others. Pseudo teachers try to control the speech and
actions of their "followers" -- in effect making them morons -- mind you
one can be a very learned person but still do not recognize that they are
still in a prison of their own making; and of course they are very
comfortable with it. It is like many prisoners who having been in a prison
for a long time are very comfortable with prison conditions and many not
even know what it is to be outside. We cannot argue with them and have to
leave them alone. On the other hand from time to time one has to come out
and shout when Emperor has no clothes.  Simple truth may be difficult to see.

 
mkr

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