taijasi
Gnōthi seauton
From the Teaching of Living Ethics:
Here, during the Great Festival of the West, which Christians call `Easter,' and which many esotericists regard as of equal significance to the following two (Wesak, and The Festival of Humanity), I should sincerely hope that differences would be set aside. There are far more important things to discuss, and much higher callings to be followed, than outer differences and the splitting of hairs.
I shall do my utmost to honor my own commitments. The pursuit of Truth, and a willingness to embody the Truth, in whatever small measure I may have found it, are two such commitments. I feel certain that I am in excellent company!![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Each era chooses its new, corresponding Teaching, when all previous Teachings have become distorted. People tend to cling to these twisted distortions of the faith of their forefathers, yet no new Teaching ever excludes preceding ones. Little attention is paid to this fact, for the followers of every Teaching like to build their success on denial of the previous Teachings. But it is easy to prove the continuity of what people call religion. In this continuity is sensed a single stream of one energy. Calling it psychic energy, we speak of the Sophia of the Hellenic world or Sarasvati of the Hindus. The Holy Ghost of the Christians manifests signs of psychic energy, just as do the creative Adonai of Israel, and Mithra of Persia, full of solar power. Certainly, no one doubts that the Fire of Zoroaster is the Fire of Space, which you now study.
Psychic energy is both Fire and Materia Matrix, and the Teaching of Agni Yoga is nothing other than an explanation of today's application of energy, the stream of which is approaching with Satya Yuga. This is not a new awakening of heretofore dormant possibility, but an enlightenment spread over time. I say, the Teaching cannot be given for money, nor can it be imposed; it heralds the New Era. One can ignore it or deny it, but its heralding is inescapable.
The coming era can be understood properly or in a distorted way, but its approach is undeniable. Agni Yoga, 416.
Leaves of Morya’s Garden,
Book I, The Call, 1924
119. My children, the teaching of life
under My Guidance is the straightest path to
an understanding of Cosmos.
161. By your everyday life do I teach you.
417. I give to you the Teaching, karmic messages,
Instructions.
The Teaching is intended for the whole world,
for all beings.
The more broadly you comprehend,
the more truly it is yours.
Something for us all:Psychic energy is both Fire and Materia Matrix, and the Teaching of Agni Yoga is nothing other than an explanation of today's application of energy, the stream of which is approaching with Satya Yuga. This is not a new awakening of heretofore dormant possibility, but an enlightenment spread over time. I say, the Teaching cannot be given for money, nor can it be imposed; it heralds the New Era. One can ignore it or deny it, but its heralding is inescapable.
The coming era can be understood properly or in a distorted way, but its approach is undeniable. Agni Yoga, 416.
Leaves of Morya’s Garden,
Book I, The Call, 1924
119. My children, the teaching of life
under My Guidance is the straightest path to
an understanding of Cosmos.
161. By your everyday life do I teach you.
417. I give to you the Teaching, karmic messages,
Instructions.
The Teaching is intended for the whole world,
for all beings.
The more broadly you comprehend,
the more truly it is yours.
543. You may meet people who reject the Teaching entirely. Do not try to persuade them. Our Teaching is not a campaigning one; it is an instructive one, intended for those who already desire to perfect themselves. Some may choose a favorite page for themselves, with which they will abide, but not with the full Teaching. Others will pretend that they respect the Teaching, but will just place the book under their pillow while they sleep. And still others will speak of their love for the Teaching, but will not renounce a single bad habit. Nevertheless, the predestined ones will come!
And more, of relevance:
Infinity II, 1930
95. The Teaching of the East regarding Yoga is incomprehensible to the Western mind, and the heart does not sense its beauty. Hence, the evidence of nonunderstanding bars the approach to the future. It is essential to affirm the new approach by means of the acceptance of the concept of the Teacher. (p. 49)
124. Our Teaching will give the wings to humanity and open the path to Infinity. (p. 63)
Fiery World I, 1932
79. It may be asked in what relation Our Teaching stands to the one already given by Us through Blavatsky. Answer that each century, after the manifestation of a detailed exposition, a conclusive culmination is given, which actually moves the world, along the line of humanness. Thus, Our Teaching includes the "Secret Doctrine" of Blavatsky. Similarly, Christianity was the culmination of the world wisdom of the classic epoch, and the Commandments of Moses were the culmination of that of ancient Egypt and Babylon. However, the significance of the ramiform Teachings must be understood. It is hoped that people not only read Our books but accept them without delay, for I speak briefly of that which must be remembered. When I speak of the need of fulfilling My Indications, I ask you to fulfill them with complete precision. I can see more clearly, and you must learn to follow the Indication, which has in view your own good. A man fell under a train merely because he stepped upon the rails, but he had been forewarned and should not have done so. (pp. 47-48)
Letters of Helena Roerich,
Volume I — 1929-1935
As for the alleged Eastern influence over the Teaching of Living Ethics, let us be objective and ask ourselves if there is any teaching or philosophy that did not originate in the East. Our so-called Western philosophy is a mere reflection of the thought of the East. Christianity itself came from Eastern Hands. Therefore, in order to comprehend the Teaching of Christ completely, it is necessary either to be an Easterner by birth or else to study fundamentally those doctrines upon which the Teaching of Christ is built.
It is quite certain that the Christianity of today and the original Teaching of Christ Himself are two entirely different things. Even as the lamaism of the present time and the original Teaching of Gotama Buddha are complete opposites. (p. 234)
The Theosophist, the esotericist, and most folks at CR ... seem to have Reverence for Sacred Teachings, Sacred Scriptures. Some honor one Tradition, some honor another. Many folks are glad to cognize the common thread of Wisdom throughout all Sacred Teachings.95. The Teaching of the East regarding Yoga is incomprehensible to the Western mind, and the heart does not sense its beauty. Hence, the evidence of nonunderstanding bars the approach to the future. It is essential to affirm the new approach by means of the acceptance of the concept of the Teacher. (p. 49)
124. Our Teaching will give the wings to humanity and open the path to Infinity. (p. 63)
Fiery World I, 1932
79. It may be asked in what relation Our Teaching stands to the one already given by Us through Blavatsky. Answer that each century, after the manifestation of a detailed exposition, a conclusive culmination is given, which actually moves the world, along the line of humanness. Thus, Our Teaching includes the "Secret Doctrine" of Blavatsky. Similarly, Christianity was the culmination of the world wisdom of the classic epoch, and the Commandments of Moses were the culmination of that of ancient Egypt and Babylon. However, the significance of the ramiform Teachings must be understood. It is hoped that people not only read Our books but accept them without delay, for I speak briefly of that which must be remembered. When I speak of the need of fulfilling My Indications, I ask you to fulfill them with complete precision. I can see more clearly, and you must learn to follow the Indication, which has in view your own good. A man fell under a train merely because he stepped upon the rails, but he had been forewarned and should not have done so. (pp. 47-48)
Letters of Helena Roerich,
Volume I — 1929-1935
As for the alleged Eastern influence over the Teaching of Living Ethics, let us be objective and ask ourselves if there is any teaching or philosophy that did not originate in the East. Our so-called Western philosophy is a mere reflection of the thought of the East. Christianity itself came from Eastern Hands. Therefore, in order to comprehend the Teaching of Christ completely, it is necessary either to be an Easterner by birth or else to study fundamentally those doctrines upon which the Teaching of Christ is built.
It is quite certain that the Christianity of today and the original Teaching of Christ Himself are two entirely different things. Even as the lamaism of the present time and the original Teaching of Gotama Buddha are complete opposites. (p. 234)
Here, during the Great Festival of the West, which Christians call `Easter,' and which many esotericists regard as of equal significance to the following two (Wesak, and The Festival of Humanity), I should sincerely hope that differences would be set aside. There are far more important things to discuss, and much higher callings to be followed, than outer differences and the splitting of hairs.
I shall do my utmost to honor my own commitments. The pursuit of Truth, and a willingness to embody the Truth, in whatever small measure I may have found it, are two such commitments. I feel certain that I am in excellent company!
Nasti Paro Dharma -- Tat Tvam Asi -- OM OM OM