Theos-Talk Archives (July 2001 Message tt00268)

"-- I would ask... How do you know whether or not Pythagorus allowed his
students to call him that?"

>From a library book that I don't have here. But you can check this
reference.
http://www.consciousevolution.com/Pythagoras/pythagoras06.html

"However, even if he did allow it, did he also allow non students the same
right by claiming the title in a public book or outside his school?"

Yes, the residents of Crotona also called him that. I'm sure he could
have asked them to stop if he didn't like it.

The Masters must have good reasons for their reclusiveness. I'm sure
they have work to do, and don't want to be bothered. Additionally, they do
not compel humanity to believe in them. But the position of a teacher is
very different - he tells what he knows, within the limits of his vows and
common sense. In terms of drawing attention to himself, Leadbeater doesn't
hold a candle to HPB. And what about Jesus: "I and the Father are one."
Was he bragging? No, he was teaching.