Theos-Talk Archives (October 2003 Message tt00279)

Oct 22 2003

Dear Erica:

Can you give me the source reference, book and page of your quote from
HPB ?

Thanks

Dallas

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-----Original Message-----
From: Erica L
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 3:14 AM
To: 
Subject: Re: HPB on Brotherhood

Hi,

I would like to share this quote with you...

"Self-sacrifice is the highest standard of Theosophy.
It is not by studying Occultism for selfish ends, for
the gratification of ones personal ambition, pride, or
vanity, that one can ever reach the true goal -- that
of helping suffering humanity. Compassion is the Law
of Laws -- eternal harmony. To feel "Compassion"
without an adequate practical result is not Altruism.
The first of the Theosophical duties is to do one's
duty by all men. For every flower of love and charity
you plant in your neighbor's garden, a loathsome weed
will disappear from your own. There is no happiness
for one who is ever thinking of self and forgetting
all other selves. The duty -- let alone happiness --
of every Theosophist is certainly to help others to
carry their burden. A Theosophist should gain the
wisdom to help others effectually, not blindly. The
human heart has not yet fully uttered itself. If
unable to toil for humanity, work for the few who need
your help. The principle of Brotherhood is one of the
eternal truths that govern the world's progress. Step
out of sunlight into shade to make more room for
others." H.P.B

It's easy to turn your back for those that disturbes,
for those that does not say sweet words, or are
unpleasant. It's easy to criticize or to make fun of
things without having understanding. It's difficult to
cultivate compassion, understanding and patiente, such
qualities are for the real theosophists. Unfortunatly
all the time we have the opportunity to see how rare
they are.  
Erica