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RE: Theos-World A question for other seekers

Mar 31, 2001 00:02 AM
by dalval14


Dear Ananda:

 

I hope these brief notes will. Help

 

The primary concept is that evolution is not limited to our Earth but rather, that every being is a SPIRITUAL/Soul -- an immortal and eternal Jivatma -- and the purpose of the Universe (as Patanjali puts it) is to provide a field of evolution for each and every Soul. 

 

In the BHAGAVAD GITA you will find Sri Krishna saying “ I am the EGO seated in the hearts of all beings.  I am the beginning the middle and the end of all existing things.” 

 

Speaking to Arjuna as Maha-Vishnu, Sri Krishna makes no distinctions -- as the pervading LIFE-FORCE it has no beginning nor any ending, but it always is.  It propels all beings (by means of the inherent life force in each of them) to evolve their own Individual self-consciousness.  Once that this consciousness is attained, then every human, like Arjuna begins the questions that lead to an understanding of UNIVERSAL SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS -- which is a WISDOM of the WHOLE.

 

Therefore UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD is based on this proposition:  “We are all SPIRITUAL beings; and we share in the same ONE ROOT of all existence.” 

 

But SPIRIT is not alone when manifestation starts and evolution starts again.  Each ATMA (or “Ray” of the One Universal SPIRIT is intimately associated with a portion of primordial Matter (named in theosophy BUDDHI -- because it is the accumulated record and fact of all experience.

 In Theosophy this is called the Eternal Pilgrim or the MONAD (ATMA-BUDDHI).

 

The Mind is named MANAS, and stands ever mid-way between the Inner spiritual SELF (ATMA) and the personality of which our bodies are the lowest and most material aspect.  Manas can be dual.  It can be unselfish and altruistic, Noble, Virtuous, Generous and Universal.  It can also be, when allied with Kama (Desire) called the Lower Manas.  It is then distinguished from its wise and noble counterpart as Selfish, personal, and tends towards isolation and vice.  In the GITA, Duryodhana typifies such a Lower Mind wrapped in evil desires.  The value of the GITA, as I see it, is that it displays all the types and qualities that are human before us, and Sri Krishna gives their origins and qualities, as well as a method to be used by us to overcome and transmute them into virtues.

 

Looking at the MONADS which pervade all space, one is struck by the many planes, tiersand layers of intelligence and consciousness represented as a group or an army, there. 

 

The whole process of Evolution could be summed up by saying:

 

1.  The MONADS emerge under Karma from the undifferentiated MONADIC ESSENCE and assume an individuality -- this is not something new, but is a continuation of their eternal evolution. 

 

2.  The same Monad, entering the forms and intelligence provided by minerals, plants, and animals they acquire the power of progressive levels of instinct, which is resident in those forms and beings.

 

3.         They then become men-minds  (Manasa) and here their evolution becomes self-guided

We are at this stage.  And our program is to make by our own efforts our personal nature to purify itself spiritually and thus become Universally Wise -- or UNIVERSALLY SELF-CONSCIOUS. 

 

4.  This process is a common one and has been going on for many ages.  Man becomes a SAGE, by his own efforts and by adopting the morality implied in the Law of Karma and Reincarnation.

 

5.  These superior Men are known by various names such as Adepts, Masters of Wisdom, Rishis, Bodhisattvas, Buddhas, Planetary Spirits, Dhyanis, Chohans, Maha-Chohans, Builders of the Manvantaric Dawn, Cosmocratores, etc…  The names and words do not give us an idea and are simply an indication of the progressive levels to which a purified Soul may rise.

 

6.  The process of self-purification is one by which we transmute selfishness into UNIVERSALITY.  Ignorance, into UNIVERSAL WISDOM.  The process may take many lives, but always begins in some one life when we realize the honesty, sincerity and charitable aspects of “Mother” Nature. 

 

7.  We have to realize that the MONADis always potential in us, and can be appealed to for help if we desire to alter our personality that is selfish and in isolation into a being of mercy, generosity. Wisdom and universality. 

 

It is said that the only title which the Mahatmas permit for themselves is “Servants of Humanity.”

 

If there are more questions then please ask.

 

Best wishes,

 

Dallas

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: AnandaYoga@aol.com [mailto:AnandaYoga@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, March 30, 20011:21 PM
To: theos-talk@theosophy.com
Subject: Theos-World A question for other seekers

 

Dear Sirs,
      I have a question.  I am currently reading Vol 1 of Puruckers' The
Esoteric Tradition, Vol. 1 the chapter on Evolving Souls.  In conjunction I
am also reading SD Volume 1 around page 200.
      As I am trying to understand what I am reading I think I am being
taught that all creation is in different states of evolving and re-evolving?  
I hope this is correct, or as much as you may know it is correct.  We,as
humans, in our every day life make decisions that influence others, sometimes
for the good sometimes not.  
      We are imperfect and therefore we do not always help people along the
right path, though I would think that even a wrong turn is a right one if
seen correctly.  Lord, this is hard to ask.  Words are so limiting!!
      Okay, here goes; Would the higher entitles, say planetary logos being
an imperfect evolving entity, influence the lesser beings as we do?  I guess
what I am really asking, and try not to pick it apart with semantics please!,
Do they make mistakes that influence lesser beings?  
      I am not really sure if I would believe that anyone on our plane would
truly know this, but I would be really interested in any comments or
anything anyone else has read that might shed some "light" on the idea.
I would thank you for your time on this perplexing stumbling block I have
encountered.  I think I am trying to put into perspective words like God,
Divinity, and such.  Thank you
Ananda

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