Theos-Talk Archives (January 2004 Message tt00008)

Q. What to do with a Truth?

A. Keep searching beyond that Truth.

This is an act of worship. Remember, "There is no religion higher than Truth."

A^A^



--- In theos-talk@yahoogroups.com, "Dallas TenBroeck" <dalval14@e...> 
wrote:
> Dec 30 20003
> 
> Re: What to do with a "truth?"
> 
> 
> Dear friend:
> 
> I would say: explained and shared invariably. But there is a question
> of timing here. The sharing invokes a proviso at least..
> 
> One proviso is that a dangerous truth should not be revealed to one who
> has not yet the ability to use it safely and wisely. The way in which
> Nature (our Universe) handles the problem is a good example.
> 
> We will have to grant it (as a vast unit of intelligence) the faculty of
> an entire range of consciousness and knowledge extending from 
ignorance
> to complete universal cognisance. 
> 
> Also you will have to grant to its components a progressive scale of
> incremental individual intelligence (wheels within wheels ?). These,
> impersonally, will take over local applications and supervision of the
> vast Plan. Perhaps, one might call it an academy of immortal wise men?
> But then immortality to every component of the Universe must also be
> granted, together with the innate potential of (eventually) itself
> entering this "academy." As I see it, this kind of "academy" runs pari
> passu with the whole of evolution. It may be called the Universal MIND,
> perhaps. If so, the concept of the "academicians" forming a 
> "Brotherhood of the Wise" is not a foreign or an impossible concept. 
> 
> And -- one is able to see in this the schema and plan of the
> Theosophical philosophy. But this comes through if one studies it in
> its entirety.
> 
> As to the imparting of truth. It is an unhappy situation for the one who
> knows, possesses and may be using the "truth," since it makes him / her
> responsible for any abuse made the one to whom he entrusts it. This is
> said to be a part of the karma of becoming a "teacher" in howsoever
> small a manner. It is a part of the tribute one pays for being a
> "human." 
> 
> Is not the "Family of Man" all inclusive? It reaches far beyond
> (theosophically) the living of this single life, and encompasses a whole
> string of previous lives during which the singular intelligence of any
> "man (mind)" develops and grows in perception. The concept of
> immortality begins, as concept, with the immortal "atom." If endowed
> with intelligence, it pursues an ever more self-guided life passing from
> form to form until it acquires the mental capacity of a "human."
> Thereafter "reincarnation" becomes the process of continued study and
> experience. We are all involved, if you agree so far, in this universal
> "School."
> 
> And this brings up the delicate subject of morality and ethics -- and
> how does one determine the fitness of another. A very ticklish
> situation. Quite unpleasant in fact.
> 
> It would seem from a careful study of Theosophy that such care is
> already in place. Many approach Theosophy and are daunted by the 
mixture
> of elements presented as an integrated and working whole. It seems to
> have been concealed for long. But how? Why? By whom? Does it do any
> good? Does it help anyone? 
> 
> The inquirer is presented with information, things to read and think
> about on his own. Included is a study of the development of ideas, and
> of history, from antiquity up to the present. There is no compulsion, he
> is left free to make his own decisions.
> 
> Even a starting point is not made precise, as it is assumed his inquiry
> has led him to this field of study, and he has fitted himself to guide
> his own study. Information will always be provided when asked for. 
> 
> He is expected to mold his own tools: mind, thought, will, desire, in
> fact all that goes to make him a conjoined personality (living this
> present life), and, secondly, an IMMORTAL Spiritual SELF interior to
> him. This is One who helps and guides him when appealed to. In final
> matters it is always the inner SELF (not egotism or selfishness, but the
> impersonal and universal MAN) that is the surest guide for each of us.
> Some call it "intuition," and some call its messages: "The Voice of
> Conscience." 
> 
> What is your reaction to this? 
> 
> How familiar are you with theosophical literature? The modern
> representation of ancient Theosophy, as a "stream," started with ISIS
> UNVEILED, and this was followed by the queries and answers in articles
> printed in THEOSOPHIST. The SECRET DOCTRINE was published and for
> new-comers The KEY TO THEOSOPHY was published. The SECRET 
DOCTRINE
> brought out many inquiries focusing on the obvious fact of a secret
> ancient School of the Wise. For those who sensed the Inner SELF the
> booklet The VOICE OF THE SILENCE was issued --m indicating the lines of
> inner discipline that leads the "personal self" -- the mask we presently
> wear -- to the INNER, the IMMORTAL SELF. 
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> Dallas
> 
> =============================
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> From: alden
> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 1:44 PM
> To: 
> Subject: Re: Truism relative to Masters/Teachers
> 
> 
> > Dallas,
> 
> I found your dissertation to be both eloquent
> and sound. What about truth? Once it is possessed
> or claimed to be known, does it need to be defended?
> Or just shared!
> 
> Alden
> 
> ====================================
> 
> "Dallas TenBroeck" <dalval14@e...: Dec 29th 2003
> 
> > 
> > Dear Friend:
> > 
> > I tried to understand what you wrote, but I believe I may express 
> some of the ideas a little different from you. Please consider:
> > 
> > 
> > Concerning WISDOM and TRUTH..
> > 
> > As Ideals they exist of themselves. They are the LAWS inherent 
> since all time in Nature (the Universe). Some call them "God's Laws." 
> > 
> > How they are described varies with thinkers, seers and writers. The
> > words will also vary with races, languages and cycles of time.
> > 
> > Vanity (as I understand it to be) is a disguised desire for 
> authority and showing off ones actual or pretended abilities. But all
> true 
> wisdom or truths are self existent, they have to be "common-sense.".
> They 
> are the laws of Nature and prevalent uniformly in nature. No one owns 
> them and no one has a single master-key to them and to understanding 
> them. They are the general property of the World / Universe. All 
> thinking men and women have equal access to them. 
> 
> > 
> > Obedience to wisdom is first an understanding of it, and then a 
> willing adoption of its evident, common-sense processes. These are
> always
> > cooperative; and uniformly and impersonally, life-supporting. In 
> fact every being and everything and being is already subject to the 
> Laws of Nature. There are no exceptions. We all use them even if we
> cannot
> > explain them.
> > 
> > Brotherhood and peace as I understand them, are normal states of
> > co-existence and cooperation -- each being is in its place and helps
> > others as needed.
> > 
> > Disorder, strife, confusion and sorrow are the result of 
> selfishness and
> > ceasing to obey Nature's laws. In some cases this is the result of
> > ignorance, and in others it is deliberate WRONG-DOING. The motives 
> being
> > different, the resultant Karma will differ.
> > 
> > Our Universe, our World, and finally our own bodies are good 
> examples of
> > "Unity in diversity." Also of the ability of many different types 
> and
> > kinds of atoms, molecules, cells, and more complex structures --
> > extending to a vague comprehension of the exactitude needed to 
> guide a living COSMOS -- Some primal; force, power, urge in every one,
> .. 
> etc. to live together in full cooperation. 
> > 
> > But who guides? What is the final purpose of living and of our
> > endeavors? Why are we all here? And when a life ends, and the body 
> is dissipated - is there no future? Is reincarnation a reasonable
> > alternative to fruitless living? How do we explain individual
> > consciousness, and increments of intelligence? 
> > 
> > These are, of course, the way in which I would express my ideas on 
> these subjects.
> > 
> > Best wishes,
> > 
> > Dallas
> > 
> > =======================================