Theos-Talk Archives (October 1997 Message tt00186)

Dallas:

> The idea of "progressive revelation" has been around a lot.

And it has been proven to be an important part of evolution.
Prophets, Gurus and messengers such as Jesus, Buddha, Muhammed
and many others have come to reveal the truth and the path - but
not in a final format - because that can never be done.
Depending on the state of consciousness and the cultural
foundation in general the "revelation" of truth will take on a
new face, and content.  There is a master plan for the raising of
life on this planet to higher level of consciousness.  From time
to time new impulses can be delivered to humanity as a whole or
subsections thereof.  If we argue that there is so much to ponder
and realize in the original Theosophical works that it will more
than suffice, we could argue likewise regarding the Bible, Koran,
etc.

> As i see it, it implies there is already something to reveal.
>
> Look at as simple a book as HPB's KEY TO THEOSOPHY.  Who among us
> can claim to really KNOW it in full" I don't, but have used it
> for over 50 + years.  I constantly find new things in it when I
> go back for a reference.
>
> The desire for novelty is fine, but what about a strong, firm
> basis ?

One does not have to exclude the other.

> The only value in so called "theosophical fundamentalism" would,
> to my mind be a knowledge of what was taught there.  If we can
> honestly say we do not have that for use, then we are indeed
> struggling in a stream of inconsistencies.
>
> If on the other hand, if we do know what Theosophy teaches, then
> we may have some chance of winnowing good grain from chaff, as
> THE VOICE OF THE SILENCE suggests in one place.
>
> Perhaps you have some other view in mind ?

"Theosophy" seems to benefit some students spiritual evolution
but tend to slow others down.