Theos-Talk Archives (October 2003 Message tt00285)

Hi Dallas,

The quote was extracted from:

http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/theos/th-edge.htm

Erica 

--- "W. Dallas TenBreoeck" <dalval14@earthlink.net>
wrote:
> Oct 22 2003
> 
> Dear Erica:
> 
> Can you give me the source reference, book and page
> of your quote from
> HPB ?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Dallas
> 
> ----------------------------------------
> 
> -----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
> 
> 
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