Theos-Talk Archives (December 2006 Message tt00909)

Friends, 
"The Voice of the Silence, which contains chosen fragments from the Book of the Golden Precepts, is particularly meant for the daily use of Lanoos or disciples, and is therefore appropriately "Dedicated to the Few," those few ready to follow the words of Wisdom enshrined therein. This book, translated and annotated by H.P.B., is in a poetic language and is full of beautiful and inspiring images and expressions. On page 71, the question is raised whether one is justified in using for one's own benefit the gifts and powers acquired through laborious efforts, and the answer is supplied.
"Nay, O thou candidate for Nature's hidden lore! If one would follow in the steps of holy Tathagata, those gifts and powers are not for Self. (p. 72)
"So, from the very start, it has to be impressed upon the mind of the individual that he is not working for his own reward of rest and bliss, that he has to follow the path of renunciation deliberately, the path trodden by the great Buddhas of Compassion, to confer benefit upon others and point out the way in all humility."

See more at 

http://www.teosofia.com/Mumbai/7510mysteries.html

Regards,   Carlos. 


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