Theos-Talk Archives (May 2003 Message tt00143)

If you mentally focus on the image of a "causeless cause" or whatever you want to call it, this creates a state of static fixation which I have called "externalism" that, in my opinion, is spiritually immature. People literally can get stuck here and there is no way to go any further (unless someone miraculously sprinkles the magic water of enquiry on you), as it is sort of like being turned into stone. Sometimes, the way certain ideas are presented, whether intentionally or unintentionally, can create a situation that subtly or even overtly encourages people to look at material in a way that is static and fall into this trap. I am sorry, but this is the case. I am not "God" and I did not invent this. Any observant, open-minded person can look and see for himself. If a person falls into this trap without seeing it, he will present material to others in a way that is harmful and think of himself as doing good, where I personally would think of him as doing evil, though there is an excuse in that this person is ignorant. But when such a person consistently and dishonestly turns away from enquiry into this subject, when such an opportunity is presented to him, everything takes on a different characteristic, as at this point, the person is beginning to have some idea of what he is doing but continues to do it. I would characterize this as sheer human evil and of a different quality than the evil of ordinary mechanical ignorance. I hope we do not see this around here or on other theosophy lists, and that an attitude of genuine questioning and an opening to the unknown is established to a greater and greater degree.

When the "Causeless Cause" or whatever you want to call it, is referred to as a principle, it is then approached as a principle and as a cause. In the context of Madame Blavatsky's most probable aim at that time and place, the use of this terminology is very understandable, but this is a different time. Everything changes. Get it straight, as there are always different things to do, and a further honing of an approach, based on surrounding causes and conditions. meaning that if the one greater doing, for example, is to establish a universal brotherhood, there are different major facets of enacting this, any of which could be considered greater doing if it radically influences the trends and tendencies of broader humanity in such a way that many people can take a leap.

Krishnamurti used the term. "the unknown" to touch on something relating to an approach. Can you understand how this would have a different effect on the participant then using the term, "Causeless Cause?". Which one will get you back home faster? (And what is home? If we think we know it, or even recognize it when we hear about it, this is highly problematic, as everything we know is based on our previous conditioning which is of the ordinary world. It is obvious that the phrase "the unknown" creates less of a MATERIAL affect than that of the phrase "a Causeless Cause." The aim, as I understand it, is to ultimately become free of material, not attached to it. Whatever I have or am attached to, I will have to give up, including my feelings and images about it and my images about my "self" in relationship to surrounding objects. The walls, the furniture, the trees, whatever, will be pristine and pure, without interpretation, and will present themselves to me, simple and beautiful and utterly marvelous, as an illusion.. At this point what is called in Tibetan Buddhism, "the illusory body will be formed," as I can now be my own simple uncomplicated self, without having to think about and define what or how I am. When I leave this, too, behind, I am not sure what happens next, though there is, due to the foretaste of certain experiences, an inkling. Perhaps I will encounter what is referred to symbolically, as "the clear light." This is a symbol for what could be called a perfect monad, and is not the same as THINKING about light or feeling about light, however beautiful this thinking or feeling may be, It is not about being flooded with inner light or even seeing the beautiful light of joy radiating out of another's eyes. It is something else that has to do with objectivity. Perhaps it could be called "the pearl beyond price," a mature and pure essence that is functional and at home in the world of material at the same time it is liberated from such. 

In my opinion, it is essential to approach material in such a way that such an end result can be achieved, and to help others do the same. Anyone who is doing so will accrue great merit. Anyone who is not doing so is to be pitied. Sometimes, I know, in my great zeal, I can get a little carried away, and, in these instances, I hope you will pity me. 

It is most gratifying to see what I would happily characterize as real enquiry on this list. The messages have been very helpful and interesting. Sincerely, Wry


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