Theos-Talk Archives (May 2000 Message tt00065)

Hello Nancy,

Yes, I think we should also consider that as a possibility, along with the
others and decide for ourselves which is right.  For myself,  I would say
one of the arguments against it being an oxymoron is that HPB points out
there are also "oblong cubes".  Futhermore there are also 'squared circles',
or rather at a certain stage one has to 'square the circle' - another
symbolic phrase.

It seems to me that if we could get on with the study of Theosophy the other
side issues will either fall away or fall into place, and we would have a
chance of finding it rewarding rather than an just an "endurance".

For example, we might ask - is an "oblong cube" the cube unfolded?  Looking
at page 321, vol 1, of the SD where the cube unfolded is mentioned, we read:

"the evolution and correlation of the mysteries of Kosmos, of its growth and
development -- spiritual and physical, abstract and concrete -- were first
recorded in geometrical changes of shape." (SD I 321)

In a recent post to Leon, I offered the view that each of us contains the
"oblong square" within ourselves, the true work of 'the Lodge' being carried
out in the "chamber of the Heart" wherein we meet the Master, the Higher
Self.  Th three halls mentioned in "the Voice of the Silence" as the Halls
of Ignorance, Probation and Wisdom are within each one of us.  Does the
following on the unfolded cube add anything to this?

"The phenomenal world receives its culmination and the reflex of all in MAN.
Therefore he is the mystic square -- in his metaphysical aspect -- the
Tetraktis; and becomes the Cube on the creative plain. His symbol is the
cube unfolded** and 6 becoming 7, or the [[diagram]] three crossways (the
female) and four vertically; and this is man, the culmination of the deity
on Earth, whose body is the cross of flesh, on, through, and in which he is
ever crucifying and putting to death the divine Logos or his HIGHER SELF."
(SD II: 36)

There is a valuable phrase in the SD:

"..the traditional methods of teaching, generally followed, aim at
impressing every fresh idea on the memory by provoking the perplexity it at
last relieves."
(SD I: 162)

best wishes

Peter





> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:owner-theos-talk@theosophy.com]On Behalf Of N.Malcom
> Sent: 05 May 2000 13:52
> To: theos-talk@theosophy.com
> Subject: Re: Theos-World Square pegs that have difficulty fitting in
> round holes.
>
>
> I've been reading this list and finding out more about oblong squares than
> any human should have to endure. I am not an expert on anything...but as a
> writer I thought I'd make a timid contribution.
> Perhaps oblong squares is an oxymoron, like "friendly debate"??
> Maybe if I knew more, I could appreciate the details of this ongoing, and
> occassionally rather warm discussion. I suppose I should  be quiet and
> "lurk" but I just love the energy you all throw out with these discussions
> and will hate to see this one come to some kind of conclusion too soon.
> Please, carry on. nancy
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