Theos-Talk Archives (August 2006 Message tt00264)

Dear Friends,


The posting below, by Perry,  gives us a vision of what could be an interesting truce: not a blind denial of the mistakes and challenges in the movement, but an ability to face them in a rational and calm way, avoiding  those "strong personal emotions" of frustration or anger,  which use to turn dialogues  more difficult than necessary. 

Discussing the meaning of historical events and evaluating their practical lessons should NOT be taken as aggression by any of us. 

It can make a great difference, if there is a reasonable number of Theos-talkers who can accept that.   Of course, such an agreement cannot be quite expressed or regulated by mere words.  

In a sense, sincerity and tolerance combined are  "better done than said".  

They depend on an inner sense of communion beyond and in spite of outward contrast.  

Best regards,  Carlos. 


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Data:Mon, 07 Aug 2006 04:25:37 -0000

Assunto:Theos-World Jinarajadasa referring to the “1900 letter”

> Jinarajadasa referring to the "1900 letter" pp.172 Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom
> First Series
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> "The parts in the letter which I have omitted REFER TO THE OCCULT LIFE OF DR BESANT 
> which only the Master could have known." (My caps)
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> Below are the parts Jinarajadasa removed from the letter.
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> "Is the worship of a new trinity made up of the blessed M., Upasika and yourself to take 
> the place of exploded creeds? We ask not for the worship of ourselves. The disciple should 
> in no way be fettered. Beware of an esoteric popery."
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> "You have for some time been under deluding influences. Shun pride, vanity and love of 
> power. Be not guided by emotion but learn to stand alone. Be accurate and critical rather 
> than credulous. The mistakes of the past in the old religions must not be glossed over 
> with imaginary explanations."
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> "The E.S.T. must be reformed so as to be as unsectarian and creedless as the T.S.. The 
> rules must be few and simple and acceptable to all."
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> "All who are sincere and pure minded must have admittance."
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> "Misleading secrecy has given the death blow to numerous organizations."
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> "You will have to leave a good deal of your emotions and credulity before you become a 
> safe guide among the influences that will commence to work in the new cycle."
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> Cheers
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> Perry
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