Theos-Talk Archives (March 2005 Message tt00123)

Mar 7 2005

Dear K and friends:

Thanks -- the names mentioned are impressive. 

As I recall: there are differences in approach between what the yogi taught
and THEOSOPHY.  

It is a pity that THEOSOPHY was mentioned and the implication given that it
was chosen as a kind of "launching pad," but then, those teachings are
ancient; and since they are basic, they underlie all knowledge and wisdom. 

But (I would say) it would not be right to "blame" THEOSOPHY for later
applications made by various students on the basis of their personal
selection. 

It is a fact that this is made clear -- it is a beginning -- but also the
path chosen by the disciple is one which he determines for himself --
always. He takes responsibility for his own progress. One may take it as a
pledge: The Masters respond when the disciple has made him / her self
ready. They determine that, not us and our opinions. Nor would anyone so
approached ever reveal such a fact to anyone else. 

It is the personal application anyone makes of wisdom that is the real
criterion. 

It is either selfish and ostentatious or it is used quietly and daily for
universal good, and to inspire others to seek, use and repromulgate it. 

But this I can say with confidence: Nowhere in any of the original
literature of THEOSOPHY will you find any attempt to provide any student
with information of a specific nature that will lead to personal and selfish
use of the great and secret laws of Nature. Most people doubt that there are
LAWS in Nature that cannot be transgressed. If this were a fact, then we
would have chaos indeed. Instead all around us we see evidence of
cooperation and generous interaction. It is innate in our hearts. A
spontaneous response to others' needs.  

Meditation and introspection are recommended so that every student who
desires may get to know their own inner nature better. The process is of
self-teaching. 

That is why the 7-principles of man and the Universe [ S D I 157-8; II
596 ] are described and their potentials outlined. We have to secure the
information needed -- The KEY TO THEOSOPHY, as originally written, provides
most of the practical information needed for all those who would become true
Theosophists and devotees of the Masters of Wisdom. 

The translation and account given makes this clear -- that the results he
is said to have achieved, were through his own efforts.

In a sentence: It is the motive of the student that counts, and the will to
persevere.

We all instinctively reverence the Great Teachers of past and present,
because they unselfishly and generously point to the real facts concerning
the Universe and our potential part therein. 

If we live and practise brotherhood we won't need any : "hints for
developing superphysical hidden faculties." In fact we all have such
powers interiorly. But they are potential, not yet 'born.' We have been
unaware of them. THEOSOPHY makes them visible if we will learn -- then we
can apply them to ourselves in our own life.

As a contrast, study what is offered and written in The VOICE OF THE
SILENCE -- that ought to be taken to heart by all who are truly devoted.

Looking at the course of the THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY since 1925 and comparing
it during its early 16 years under HPB and Col. Olcott ( 1875-1891)
One will secure an answer as whether the Mahatmas resumed any contact with
it.
Claims, are not in themselves certificates of fact. 

To feel "peace, calm and good" does not tell us what we can do and ought to
do for others, does it?

Best wishes, 

Dallas

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-----Original Message-----
From: krishtar 
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 12:01 PM
To: 
Subject: correspondence from Muni Sadhu to A. Besant and CWL

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Dear friends and specially Dallas, Daniel, Eldon, and Anand 

Mouni Sadhu in his " Days of Great Peace" book, 1963, wrote in the chapter
named " My steps towards Maharshi" the excerpt sbellow
The book is in portuguese so excuse me for mistakes and my rusted english
for translation : )
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" When I reached 25, Theosophy called my attention. 

Its soft theories and its logic amazed my reason as well as the faultless
form of their mainwriters Lady Besant and Mr Leadbeater, which BOTH I TRADED
CORRESPONDENCES WITH ( the capitals are mine) for some time.
It was not possible for me to forget the sincerity and idealism from the
forst president of TS, Col.Olcott , not even the mysterious and fascinating
personality of Helena Blavatsky.

Besides the theories there were also hints for developing superphysical
hidden faculties. I then started practising concentration and meditation
reading also Ernest Woodīs recent work.

Some years have passed and many efforts, nearly endind in no results, my
enthusiasm started to weaken.

The exercises and techniques didnīt produce many effects and I could not
find any theosophists who could help and give me some advice about the
avaiable books .

Their masters were not accessible and seemed to be almost myths.

It seemed that only Mm Blavatsky and Col. Olcott did have the previlege of
meeting them in physical form.

I SENT A QUESTION TO MRS. BESANT IN 1926 AND SHE ANSWERED I N A LETTER: 

"...IT IS TRUE THAT, AFTER COL OLCOTTīS DEATH , IN 1907, THE MASTERS TOOK
AWAY THEIR DIRECT ORIENTATION TO THE TS, BUT RECENTLY IN 1925 THEY HAVE
TAKEN OVER THIS DIRECTION back.

The development of these superphysical faculties were interesting and at the
beginning atracted my curiosity.

Later I testified that, being all the techniques and advises based on the
changeable beind, it was subject to the mindīs currents and, thus, a blind
alley for the mind, far from the supreme purposes..... "


Regards 

Krishtar

PS

"In days of great peace", which is a captivating and lucid account of his
spiritual experiences, when he lived in the ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi.
It is actually a diary describing his daily life at the ashram, and the
experiences he had undergone. You may find other books that describe
spiritual experiences, but this book is different. It describes everything
in a clear, logical and easy to understand manner. The mere act of reading
it fills one with peace and calmness.
Good for those who are afraid of meditation or have distorted views of it.