Theos-Talk Archives (December 2001 Message tt00517)

Tuesday, December 25, 2001

Dear John:

As I understand Theosophy, the whole Universe, our World, and
ourselves down to the most minute particle of an atom are under
the sensitive, generous, and compassionate LAWS.

The reason doe this is that the whole Universe demonstrates on
analysis that every being there is on a common path of evolution
which also takes care of the rights and prerogatives of every
individual component.

All those Laws interact in areas of life that are "below" as well
as "within" the level of consciousness and thought that mankind
demonstrates.

Theosophy then, looks at Evolution as a total and sympathetic
whole. It speaks of Monads as the basic and individual points of
consciousness that make up the whole of Everything -- Universal
Space. And in that SPACE -- which has no limits discernable to
us, either in terms of minuteness or in terms of greatness -- we
live as individual, eternal Monads of Consciousness and Life

It is the MONAD immortal, eternal that is the Eternal Pilgrim.
The definition given to the Monad is SPIRIT ( a Ray of the One
Universal SPIRIT) in conjunction with a speck of Primordial
MATTER: also named BUDDHI -- which means the accumulated WISDOM
of experience.

We think of ourselves as the body or the form we live in. But
Science as well as Theosophy hold that the "form" -- any
form" -- depends on the electro-magnetic FIELDS underlying it.
Science does not determine who, or how those electro-magnetic
fields are established -- say, for the atoms, the molecules, the
cells, and various other structures -- alloys and crystals for
minerals, branches, leaves, flowers and seeds, for plant life,
and the forms, intelligence and powers of animals and insects,
fish, and finally the human body itself.

For Theosophy holds that the ruling Intelligence in every unit of
mankind is a Monad -- deathless, immortal -- which is undergoing
repeated experiences in living under the fundamental Rule of
Universal Law -- called Karma (action and reaction) in Sanskrit
and Hindu philosophy.

The tendency, as many incarnations pass, is to further
individualize the pilgrim Monad, and place an increasing
responsibility (as it is with growing children) on it for its
own, more responsible progress. This progress is always
self-chosen.

It is contained within and by the already existing Laws of Nature
(already firmly established under all beings, and in all
circumstances of living). As said, these laws are set so that
the existence of "Monads of lesser experience" and "Monads of
greater experience," may live together in brotherhood, the more
advanced being expected to lend the hand of friendship and
experience to those who have had less.

In no case is any terror, torture, or destruction a part of the
duty of any Monad in its relations to other monads. If and when
this might happen a distortion in impressed on those Monads who
are our charge, our "children entrusted to us, and under our
guidance and tuition." We distort them and then release them
into the world to follow other paths of natural attraction open
to them. They are incorporated elsewhere, but, eventually they
cycle back to us. When this happens a mass of those so distorted
by us, becomes for us an accident, or circumstances that bring
the same kind of pain and sorrow on us -- as we had imposed
earlier on some other Monad. This, is the balancing process of
Nature -- which seeks to teach us the responsibilities of equity,
honesty and brotherhood in regard to all beings. This in effect
is what the Great Souls, the Mahatmas achieve -- to be an
impersonal Force for GOOD in Nature.

In other words the process and Path of Evolution in the Universe
is not natural when there
is oppression, judgment, or discipline imposed by the "arrogant
mighty," on the "weak and defenseless." To do this in secrecy is
specially abhorred -- it adds hypocrisy to the burden of "bad
karma" and evil in the world.

As human Monads, endowed with independent Minds (which have the
capacity of perceiving all the invisible records of the Past of
every being, as they are impressed on the leaves of the
imperishable "Akasa" -- all are ranges of vibration,
electro-magnetic effects, and, in addition are SELF-CONSCIOUS) we
may judge the act and the words, but not the INDIVIDUAL MONAD who
may have erred. At no point have we the wisdom to impose an
ideal punishment that restores to the victim his injury and
suffering, and to the oppressor a full consciousness of the error
made. Nor are the Mahatmas such "judges." NATURE which sees all
and feels all, and KNOWS all is alone equipped to handle the
educative and the re-adjustment process.

Nor are empowered to retaliate or mete out judgment on a "sinner"
or one who we may judge to have erred. [ A review of our own
lives in memory will show that there have been many a moral error
that has not been publicly revealed, nor have we been held
accountable -- a form of hypocrisy -- but the infinite
sensitivity and wisdom of Nature holds us fully accountable, as
it has an imperishable record of all we have thought, felt and
done. ]

What then is evil? Put is very simply. It is an unwitting, or a
deliberate transgression against the law of BROTHERHOOD which is
paramount in our evolutionary process. IT IS THE BREAKING OF
NATURE'S LAW OF BROTHERHOOD and COMPASSION.

Breaking Nature's laws and unfairly, or unjustly, making another
a victim, is an evil.

The only mitigation we can offer after the event, is to expose
our error to the victims and attempt to make immediate and full
restitution. Delay on our par, merely adds to the eventual debt
we will have to repay.

One might say that the eternal Law of the World and the Universe
is: HARMONY and Progress. Anything that distorts or delays
this, is an "evil."

And, Nature alone has the wisdom and the POWER to take care of
those transgressions and repair the harm done. It is also
charged with the education of the Monads who unwisely create
evil. They have to be brought to seen the error of their
decision. Circumstances and accidents are brought to bear, from
WITHIN the form of the transgressor.

This is not done by any "outside" agency. It is done by Nature
itself. When we create oppressive and unjust circumstances we
distort the Monads of lesser experience that are under our
tuition. When the cycle back to us they bring to us the
consequences of our evil deeds or words.

Your description of the learning process is indeed a wonderful
experience. It is well known. If you wish you will be able to
find a similar one described in LETTERS THAT HAVE HELPED ME by
Mr. W. Q. Judge -- This b look is available through
http://www.blavatsky.net either online to download, or as a
physical book through their bookshop. See their Web page at the
above address.

In LETTERS THAT HAVE HELPED ME go to Vol. I LETTERS XII (p. 40)
to the end of Letter XIV (p. 56). The first 3 letters of the 2nd
Volume are also good to read.

We all "learn" individually, but the communion of fellow pupils
and students is a blessing as often one's experiences and
surmises can be cross checked for accuracy and experience with
others.

Any true Theosophist will always be willing to assist promptly
and impersonally. The philosophy of Theosophy encompasses every
aspect of our Evolutionary journey so far. Mme. H. P. Blavatsky
has offered us a number of valuable hints in several of her
articles and if you are interested let me know so I can tell you
where to find some of them (their titles) . They are also
available through http://www.blavatsky.net in the section
ARTICLES BY H. P. BLAVATSKY.

Best wishes,

Dallas


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-----Original Message-----
From: John
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2001 3:14 PM
To: basic@blavatsky.net
Subject: My thoughts on "evil"

In my opinion, evil is a form of error, those who perform
acts, which we (the general masses) see as evil, are
ignorant of right action, which is selfless.


Thru continued re-incarnation, they learn the truth of
their mistakes, and can make necessary corrections to their
behavior.


We, in judging them as evil, I think, also err, due to
the limited vision, provided by our illusory bodies, and
mind.


When all error has been realized, and corrected, the
truth of atonement/at one ment, will become apparent, and
enlightenment will occur, for ALL.


I have studied diverse religions, and texts, including
Tibetan Yoga, since I was young, and it seems to me, that
the root teaching of them all, is that all that is manifest,
is illusory, and must be let go of to reach the unmanifest
state, where union with the whole can occur.


I've reached a point, in meditation, where all begins to
dissolve into what appears to be an incredibly brilliant
light. I have no memory, or words that I can use to convey
the experience, only it's aftermath, which for me lasts but
moments. Great relief, and JOY, accompanied by a growing
sense of sadness and loss.


I have long wished for knowing instruction, but so far,
I am self taught. Perhaps for me that is best, I have seen
great suffering in my life, and the lives of those around,
and dear to me. I feel that my karma is to learn, the hard
way, the errors of my ways.


Love, Light, and Laughter,


John


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