Theos-Talk Archives (July 2002 Message tt00128)

July 13 2002

Dear Friend:

You ask where U L T is going. It is manned by volunteers,
and has always been so. Each "Lodge" is independent; and
the unity of the U L T is in its DECLARATION -- which
frames the only regulations it has: complete freedom of
association, and the assumption of individual
responsibilities as each one decides by and for him/herself.
And it makes no obligations other than those "declared" in
that sole document. It places responsibility and duty on
the shoulders of those who think it ought to be continued.
It is mainly, therefore a study center. Students are
responsible for setting their own speed and area of study.

First: It exists to provide all-comers with the original
WRITINGS OF THEOSOPHY. It tries to do this at minimum cost.

Secondly. It holds periodical classes and forums for
discussion so that those students who think Theosophy is
useful, and can assist each other in questioning, and
delving ever more deeply into its data and presentation.

As an objective group it will go only as far as its
volunteer associates are able to conduct it in the light of
the U L T DECLARATION. That needs to be read and
understood. No one is asked about their other affiliations,
if any. No one is asked to do anything. Cooperation and
willingness to work are accepted, discussed together
(conferencing) and a pattern then is adjusted to fit new
volunteers into place. No one is bound. any one can leave
at any time, the decision is always theirs.

There is no "watch-dog," no "rescue squad" waiting to patch
and reconstruct. The whole burden of its program rests only
on the attentive and brotherly regard of those who chose to
call themselves its "ASSOCIATES."

The group inevitably consists of student-teachers, as the
more experienced try to show what they have learned to
others who are interested and ask. If anything, the Teacher
is interior to every one. It is the eternal MONAD: as
ATMA-SPIRIT and BUDDHI-WISDOM. The embodied Minds of men
and women are always able to inure of their inner HIGHER
SELF ( Atma) of the best way to live and act.

No Leader or Teacher is ever posited, elected or recognized.
in U L T. Everyone is considered a pupil-teacher (as above
explained).

Wisdom is both within and without. True wisdom does not ask
for subservience or a "following." It asks that the mind of
man be set free from fears, delusions and prejudices, so
that brotherhood and amity may flourish ever more widely.

IT is futile to accept revelations on anybody's say-so. They
convey no knowledge, and it is actual knowledge that is
required by each one. Shibboleths and formulas are mere
words, not a criterion of truth.

"Theosophy is in the world to present the means by which
each one can acquire knowledge for himself. Its study and
application call forth the judgment and discrimination
latent in the man himself.

Truth is not a man, nor a book, nor a statement. The nature
of Truth is universal; its possessors in any degree will be
found to be appliers of universality in thought, speech and
action. Their efforts will be for humanity regardless of
sex, creed, caste or color. They will never be found among
those claiming to be the chosen spokesman of the Deity --
and exacting homage from their fellow-men: true Brotherhood
includes the least developed as well as the very highest. We
must seek to give aid to all in search of truth. Our value
and aid in this great work will be just what we make them by
our motive, our judgment, our conduct.

The heart-felt desire that others may benefit from our lives
will be felt by those open -- it matters little how few;
they may be the means of wakening many others. It is the
effort and the sacrifice that bring the ultimate results,
but in our zeal it is well to consider what the Masters have
done, and do year after year, age after age. They do what
They can, when They can, and as They can -- in accordance
with cyclic law. They conserve the knowledge gained -- and
wait. Knowing this, and doing thus, there can be no room in
us for doubt or discouragement. Theosophy is for those who
want it. We are to hold, wait, and work for those few
earnest souls who will grasp the plan and further the Cause.
Many have their ears so dulled, or their attention so
diverted, that no number of repetitions can reach them --
yet Theosophy must be held out continually for all who will
listen. That is our self-assumed work; we have our example
in H.P.B. and W.Q.J. -- as to means, method and manner: let
us imitate them, and so do their work in their spirit.

The Theosophical "arch" has been thrown across the abyss of
creeds and materialism. Some have discovered where a base
rests on one or the other side; others have found "stones"
that belong to the arch, but the "key-stone" has been
"rejected" because of its irregular shape -- all like the
story of old in masonic tradition. But we are also reminded
that the time came when the rejected stone became "the head
of the corner" because it was found to be the key-stone. All
the time there were those who knew of the key-stone, but
they were very few and their voices were not heard amid the
clamor of the claims made by those who had found portions of
the arch and desired recognition. So the few had to "Work,
Watch -- and Wait," knowing that history repeats itself, and
that there is nothing new under the sun.

The allegory of the tower of Babel applies to the present
times. Everything is in confusion, everyone talking his own
gibberish -- and nobody listening. I said "nobody" -- but
some are; a few realize that none of these things bring
knowledge. All that can be done is to let the light so shine
that all who will may seek it, thus sowing for future
harvest. It would be a hopeless task were it not for
Reincarnation; so the great effort should be to promulgate
the fundamental principles of Unity, of Brotherhood, of
Karma and Reincarnation. " -- R C

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DECLARATION OF U L T


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THE WAY TO UNITE IS TO UNITE-
NOTHING PREVENTS IF THAT IS THE DESIRE.

[ The following explanatory statement drawn up by Robert
Crosbie for the information of all theosophists, was made
public concurrently with the foundation of The United Lodge
of Theosophists" and the adoption of its DECLARATION by
himself and the seven original Associates, on February 18,
1909.]

The United Lodge of Theosophists is an integral part of the
Theosophical Movement begun in New York in 1875. It is-as
the name implies-an Association of Theosophists irrespective
of organization, who are bound together by the tie of common
aim, purpose and teaching, in the cause of Theosophy.
Theosophy, being the origin, basis and genius of every
Theosophical organization, forms in itself a common ground
of interest and effort, above and beyond all differences of
opinion as to persons or methods; and being the philosophy
of Unity, it calls for the essential union of those who
profess and promulgate it.
This Union does not mean a sameness of organization or
method, but a friendly recognition, mutual assistance and
encouragement among all engaged in the furtherance of
Theosophy.
The Teacher, H. P. Blavatsky, declared that "Want of Union
is the first condition of failure," and in her last message
to the American Convention in 1891, said: "Never has it been
more necessary for the members of the Theosophical Society
to lay to heart the parable of the bundle of sticks, than it
is at the present time; divided, they will inevitably be
broken, one by one; united, there is no force on earth able
to destroy our Brotherhood. .
I have marked with pain . . . a tendency among you to allow
your very devotion to the cause of Theosophy to lead you
into disunion. . . . No opportunity will be lost of sowing
dissension, of taking advantage of mistaken and false moves,
of instilling doubt, of augmenting difficulties, of
breathing suspicions, so that by any and every means the
unity of the Society may be broken and the ranks of our
Fellows thinned and thrown into disarray."
There are a number of Theosophical organizations in
existence today, all of them drawing their inspiration from
Theosophy, existing only because of Theosophy, yet remaining
disunited. The nature of each organization is such, that
unity cannot be had on the basis of any one of them; hence a
common basis should be taken if the success originally
purposed is to be attained.
The need of such a basis with a broader view of the
Movement, is the cause for the present Association-the
United Lodge of Theosophists-composed of Theosophists of
different organizations, as well as those belonging to none.
This Lodge, having no constitution, by-laws, officers or
leader, affords in its Declaration a common basis of Unity
for all who see the great need of it, and seeks their
co-operation.
Holding to its motto: 'There is no Religion higher than
Truth," it seeks for the truth in all things, and beginning
with the history of the Theosophical Movement, sets forth
herein some facts with their inevitable deductions, for
general information and consideration.
There is no question anywhere as to who brought the message
of Theosophy to the Western World, nor is there any reason
to believe that the Messenger, H. P. Blavatsky, failed to
deliver all that was to be given out until the year x time
stated by her for the advent of the next Messenger.
'While she lived there was one Society. After her departure,
dissensions arose, resulting in several separate
organizations. The basic cause of these divisions is to be
found in differences of opinion as to "successorship," even
where other causes were in evidence. No such question should
ever have arisen, for it is abundantly clear that H. P.
Blavatsky could no more pass on to another her knowledge and
attainments, than could Shakespeare, Milton or Beethoven
pass on theirs.
Those who were attracted by the philosophy she presented, or
who were taught by her, were followers or students, of more
or less proficiency in the understanding and assimilation of
Theosophy.
Once the idea of "successorship" is removed from
consideration, a better perspective is obtainable of the
Movement, the philosophy, and the principal persons-past and
present-engaged in its promulgation.
'We have the declarations of her Masters that she was the
sole instrument possible for the work to be done, that They
sent her to do it, and that They approved in general all
that she did. That work not only includes the philosophy she
gave, but her work with the relation to others in the
Movement; and where a relation is particularly defined-as in
the case of William Q. Judge-wisdom dictates that full
consideration be given to what she says.
H. P. Blavatsky and William Q. Judge were co-Founders of the
Theosophical Society in 1875 They were colleagues from the
first and ever remained such. When H. P. Blavatsky left
America-never to return-she left behind her William Q. Judge
to establish and carry on the work of the Theosophical
Movement in America. How well that work was done is a matter
of history.
H. P. Blavatsky departed from the body in 1891; William Q.
Judge some five years later. He never claimed to be her
successor; on the contrary, when asked the question, he
said: She is sui generis-she can have no successor;" the
fact being that both he and she were contemporaneous in the
work, he retaining his body for some five years longer in
order to complete the work he had to do.
The work of these two cannot be separated if the Movement is
to be understood. The evidence of the greatness and fitness
of William Q. Judge, as a Teacher, is to be found in his
writings-a large and valuable part of which has become
obscured through the organizational dissensions before
spoken of. These writings should be sought for, and studied,
in connection with those of H. P. Blavatsky. That study will
lead to the conviction that both were great Teachers-each
with a particular mission-that each was sui generis, that
their work was complementary, and that neither of them had,
nor could have, any successor.
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THE UNITED LODGE OF THEOSOPHISTS

DECLARATION:
The policy of this Lodge is independent devotion to the
cause of Theosophy, without professing attachment to any
Theosophical organization. It is loyal to the great Founders
of the Theosophical Movement, but does not concern itself
with dissensions or differences of individual opinion.
The work it has on hand and the end it keeps in view are too
absorbing and too lofty to leave it the time or inclination
to take part in side issues. That work and that end is the
dissemination of the Fundamental Principles of the
philosophy of Theosophy, and the exemplification in practice
of those principles, through a truer realization of the
SELF; a profounder conviction of Universal Brotherhood.
It holds that the unassailable basis for union among
Theosophists, wherever and however situated, is similarity
of aim, purpose and teaching," and therefore has neither
Constitution, By-Laws nor Officers, the sole bond between
its Associates being that basis. And it aims to disseminate
this idea among Theosophists in the furtherance of Unity.
It regards as Theosophists all who are engaged in the true
service of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed,
sex, condition or organization, and;
It welcomes to its association all those who are in accord
with its declared purposes and who desire to fit themselves,
by study and otherwise, to be the better able to help and
teach others.
"The true Theosophist belongs to no cult or
sect, yet belongs to each and all."

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Form to be signed by those who desire to become associates
of U L T:

Being in sympathy with the Purposes of this Lodge, as set
forth in its "Declaration," I hereby record my desire to be
enrolled as an Associate; it being understood that such
association calls for no obligation on my part, other than
that which I, myself, determine.


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I think these document speak for themselves.


Best wishes,

Dallas

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-----Original Message-----
From: M Sufilight
Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 8:45 AM
To:
Subject: The Ancient Wisdom connections etc...


Hi all of you, ...


(Just a remark on the postings of Dallas. Thanks Dallas. I
wonder where ULT are going.)


"Q: Does a teacher appear in a group which already exists,
or does he not?

A: He may or he may not. He comes to fulfil a law. He may
revalidate the working bases of a derelict group.

Q: Why does he do this?

A: In response to an inexorable need.

Q: Does the group always recognise him?

A: Certain people generally do. It will depend upon the
apparatus of perception which they have. The onus on him is
not primarily to preach, but to make himself available to
the perception of the people.

Q: Does he need the support of such groups?

A: Both parties can benefit, because there is no such thing
as solitary work. Even a derelict group can be producing
semi-consciously a quantity of necessary force ('substance')
which we might say goes to waste unless it is correctly
used.


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Feel free to comment on the above.

from
M. Suflight with peace and love...


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