Theos-Talk Archives (July 2001 Message tt00204)

In a message dated 7/19/2001 1:31:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
micforster@yahoo.com writes:

> I am very much a new student of theosopy and although
> I understand the works of HPB and others there is one
> thing I am confused about which I hope someone can
> clarify for me: what is the difference between the
> different theosophy societies, such as DES and ULT,
> and why there is a difference.
> 
> mic
> 

Hello Mic,

I have found over the years, that Theosophy comes in two versions. The first 
and most important is the system of wisdom that slowly grows within the 
consciousness of the student upon a direct interface with the CORE MATERIAL 
itself. No intermediary is necessary, nor should there be. This will be the 
most enduring and reliable form that one can experience. The second version 
is the man made, man manipulated, man organized and man interpreted form. One 
would be wise to diligently pursue the former and simply acknowledge the 
inherent differences (weakness) of the latter. 

Theosophy is essentially a self motivated study of spiritual realization, 
activated by a certain "karmic readiness." Do not let the incessant pettiness 
of personal opinion detract you from your core work. When the higher nature 
finally awakens, so does the power to see beyond and through the self made, 
self styled illusions of the material world.

One word of caution. Beware most of all, the experts. In a world that Science 
tells us is governed by the law of relativity, there can be no absolutes. 
Least of all absolute rights or wrongs or indeed, absolute experts.

Good luck.

Louis