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WHAT IS THE MOVEMENT

Dec 08, 2006 10:17 AM
by carlosaveline


Friends, 

We often talk about the ‘theosophical movement’. What is it exactly? Does it have precise boundaries? At what level of consciouness and reality are those “limits”? 

The phrase “theosophical movement” can be used in various ways. As we talk about it, the meaning of the words change according to the context of the thought. I think I  found a precise and accurate definition of the concept, at a recent issue of “Theosophy”, the ULT magazine published at Los Angeles: 

“The Theosophical Movement consists of all those, of whatever condition or attainment, who have made a silent commitment to obtain freedom for all beings. As cycles change and karma precipitates, blossoms and fades away, conditions alter. History and experience teach that what works in one era is often not useful or appropriate in another. Yet, whatever the outer circumstances, the choice to ‘live to benefit mankind’ is always available. Freedom to experience, freedom to think, and freedom to perceive lead to knowledge and the wisdom of how this may be achieved.” (1)

It is an abstract idea, but it is clear-cut and accurate. 

Of course one’s mental focus can be regulated to be more general or more specific, according to the needs of any moment. Thus, this first, broad and fundamental definition does not exclude other and smaller conceptions of the movement. 

One of them could be -- “the abstract and objective community of all those, in whatever country and culture, who study the modern theosophical teachings and the ancient wisdom, and try to live according to them”. 


Regards, Carlos. 


NOTE:

(1) “Theosophy” magazine, July/August 2006, p. 182. 


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