Theos-Talk Archives (March 2001 Message tt00122)

Dear Dal:

Thank you for your long explanation. There were two things you mentioned 
that struck me and wonder if you can further elaborate on them:

1. "Also ALWAYS REMEMBER that the "Ray" of the ATMA in each human (or
> HIGHER SELF) is the IDEAL and Universal SPIRIT. It incarnates
> deliberately in the Lower Man to serve it (the lower Man -- or a
> MONAD of lesser experience that has reached the stage of
> self-consciousness -- as a tutor, and thus to help it onward and
> upward progress."
What is the Ray? What is the relationship between the Ray and Atma?
Do they come from the same source?

2. "None are left out of our purview, and unlike the isolated Nirmanakaya 
wrapped in his selfish bliss, we continue to pursue the ever illusive "Star" 
of >our SOUL." ( S.D. I 570-575 )

Do most theosophists view the Nirmanakaya as selfish beings?

Best Regards,

barbara





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