Theos-Talk Archives (November 2006 Message tt00426)

Adelasie,

I should also say that, as student, we can try to understand and to live the philosophy of Theosophy. That includes not only having respect for one's teachers but also, when necessary, defending them from slanderers -- something is is most clearly illustrated in HPB's writings and life... and even in HSO's life. 

All the best,  Carlos.    



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Data:Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:23:24 -0800

Assunto:Re: Theos-World Adelasie on Autonomy

> Carlos, 
> 
> Perhaps we could say that autonomous behavior could include deciding 
> to follow one's heart and trust to the Law that governs all things, 
> knowing that what comes is what is meant to come and what one does 
> with it is according to one's ability and devotion. 
> 
> Yet the problem of "trusting Those Who Know" is that, precisely 
> because they KNOW, they cannot and want not to prevent us from 
> learning by ourselves!
> > 
> > Which, by the way, is the only true learning. 
> 
> Either we believe (know) there is a Lodge of Masters who participate 
> in the evolution of humanity or we do not. If we do not, fine. If we 
> do, why not include Them in our consideration of our reality and our 
> responsibilities? It is not up to the student to make the rules for 
> others. It may indeed be the student's responsibility to decide for 
> himself what to do and how, but he is not responsible to decide such 
> things for others. 
> 
> It seems at least possible that following the teachings of all the 
> great Masters in the history of humanity anent right behavior 
> (thoughts words and deeds) would help rather than hurt. What else are 
> we here for?
> 
> Adelasie
> > 
> >
> 


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