Theos-Talk Archives (April 1999 Message tt00015)

>In 1880s, there was a famous Maha Chohan letter from one of the Adepts
>which HPB onwards, every leader of every TS organization has considered to
>be the charter of TS. In it, the issue of cruelty and suffering caused by
>human beings to other human beings was mentioned.
>
>Looking at the moving pictures on TV of the refugees from Kosov, makes one
>very sad that in this day and age this kind of thing can happen. Also I saw
>some statistics of 2 million people being killed in African civil
>disturbance, the pictures of which we have not seen. Add to this the
>bombing that goes on in the name of peace and protection of people of Kosov.
>
>One wonders if the human nature has changed in the last 100 years in spite
>of all the technological advances. Can we say we are more civilized today
>than we were 100 years ago.
>
>The refugee problem, if any of the past experiences are valid, is going to
>be there for several scores of years probably unresolved, like the refugee
>problem of Palestinians.
>
>After the exodus of refugees, the US has sent packaged food for 500,000
>meals, which is commendable but is not a long term solution. If history is
>any indication, when such exodus takes place due to interference of other
>countries, ultimately these refugees end up in the countries which are one
>way or other causing it.
>
>What is it that you and me can do, however little it may be in this matter.
>Of course the elected politicians are not going to listen to any common
>sense solutions.
>
>mkr
>
>
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I think we have admit in all humility that we as a species have a long way
to go and take personal, individual steps to reduce suffering in the world,
this is part of the Bodhisattva vow.. tp reduce the suffering... Patanjali
Yoga Sutras teach that we should number one practice ahimsa, non injury, so
that is what we should do. Is it not a daunting task? - Arthur


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