Theos-Talk Archives (December 2005 Message tt00023)

December 5, 2005


Dear Cindy:


You ask:

",,,demanding religious worship, or great catastrophe. It
appears that the message is changing. Is it due to the fact that so many
people are now strongly believing in the "end times" or apocalypse or what
ever we would like to call it? I can see definite changes coming to the
earth, but not what I would consider the "end". "


THEOSOPHY links cataclysms with KARMA -- the universal law of compensation.
"As ye sow, so shall you also reap."  

There is no reason for a world-wide apocalyptic catastrophe, and none is
forecast that I am aware of. There does, in recent months, seem to be an
intensification of large earthquakes, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, etc,
And I saw a scientific forecast saying that we may expect an intensification
in the coming 11 years -- probably having to do with one of the Sun cycles
that relate to our entire system and also to our Earth. Our civilization
seems to be inviting 

Ask yourself why this wide-spread fear?  

What have individuals done secretly that might demand a purge of such
enormous magnitude? 

Have we in our earlier life done anything so bad that we are required to
undergo any unreasonable stress?  

Does anyone seriously think that penance and sacrifice now -- in terms of
material goods and new disciplines -- are in any way compensatory ? If they
do, then they ought to search for the CAUSES that can do this and cease from
generating them as of now. 

Do you know about Karma -- in general ?

Do you know about Catastrophes and their cycles?

Do you know about the attraction of certain people to or from areas of
catastrophe?


Let me know and I will send you some material on these to consider.


A careful study of universal history shows: there are some general and
invariable rules of Nature (our World and Universe), These are not confined
to, or defined by, any one religion.  

Some examples ---


1	Nothing happens without a cause. The name given to this law is
KARMA [action and reaction]. It is always compensation, always seeks to
restore 'balance.' It is educative and not punitive. The same law operates
whether it be a case of "good," or "evil."

2	Every atom of life exists and progresses under this single, uniform
law. What does not get balanced in this life may be adjusted in a future
one.  

3	No atom, no soul, no spirit can ever be destroyed. All these
"Life-units" are as ancient as the "beginning of Time." This means we have
been living together for billions of years. 

4	Each human, by their free choice, makes causes: good and bad.  

5	Everyone has an innate and ineradicable sense of VIRTUE. [The
criminal pretends to be virtuous. Why?] 

6	The rules and laws of morality and ethics are the same for all,
regardless of religion or politics. The "golden rule" prevails everywhere:
"Do unto other as ye would have them do unto you."  

7	It is in fact a working, sensitive, UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD. 

8	All great prophets in every age have taught the same rules and
ethics of living.

9	There is but one "God" in the Universe. IT IS THE UNIVERSE. WE LIVE
IN IT. People give IT many names.

10	Mankind is a great family of Immortal Spiritual Souls. They live
from life to life, ALWAYS PROGRESSING. This is called reincarnation.

11	The ultimate goal for all is WISDOM.

12	Wisdom teaches us compassion and continued care for and assistance
to others - our brothers and sisters in this enormous scheme. 

Best wishes,

Dallas
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Cindy Chapman [mailto:cchapman1@adelphia.net] 
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 6:19 AM
To: dalval14@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: NOVEMBER 17TH T S ANNIVERSARY

Dear Dallas,

I have a question that perhaps you can help me with if you are so inclined.

I have of late been puzzling over the statement "Apolonius is the ascent,
Jesus the descent."

I have been looking at several sites to find information on Apolonius' life
and the approximate times that he lived. I have conflicting information
however. Some sources have stated that Jesus was born first, some
Apolonius. Do you have any idea which is the factual, or where I may find
more information?

Also, I am greatly concerned with the so called appearances of the "virgin
mary". I realize that some of these appearances are nothing more than
elementals using the energies of those who pay attention to them as well as
their ideas of who and what the "virgin mary" is. However, I was watching
the History Channel yesterday and they showed an appearance of the "virgin"
atop a domed cathedral. What struck me so, was the message has changed from
the norm, which was dedicating the heart to her worship, etc. the message
now seems to be on of demanding religious worship, or great catastrophe. It
appears that the message is changing. Is it due to the fact that so many
people are now strongly believing in the "end times" or appocalypse or what
ever we would like to call it? I can see definate changes coming to the
earth, but not what I would consider the "end". What is your opinion or the
members of Blavatsky net?

Warmest regards,

Cindy