345. In ancient cults there always remained vestiges of ageless spiritual teachings. Even the old choral ring dance retained fundamental spirituality. In the center of the ring was placed the chosen one--most often a woman. Around her in the ritual circled the figures of the chorus. The chosen one in the center remained as if inert. And all the movements and invocations were directed toward her. And she took unto herself the true meaning of the circle's striving. Just so is it in the teaching of the Spirit. The disciple acquires the illumination of joy and takes on the endless spiritual quests. He resigns himself to the ice of solitude. And then he must undergo the burden of being the center of the circle. As if alone, as if mute, as if without any help he bears upon himself the burden of all. And thus in quietude, in the icy solitude he awaits and readily accepts the onslaught of all appeals. Like the foundation of a building he silently submits to being burdened. He multiplies his hands by ten; he magnifies his heart; his spiritual growth must be such that he can respond to all those turning to him; yet he is not afraid. -Leaves of Morya's Garden 1924
I, ix, 2. When the ice is melted by the Sun - it is my sign! -Leaves of Morya's Garden 1925
253. This (Armageddon) battlefield cannot be accidental but is like a magnet composed of conflicting energies. The field of the City of Light is destined as a counterbalance to this field. As the field of Armageddon is proclaimed by the clanging of arms, so the field of the City of Light is proclaimed by the peal of bells. -Morya: Heart 1932
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