Leaves of Morya's Garden 1924
117. My children, you are unaware of the battle that rages around you. Both secretly and openly do the dark forces fight.
122. It is better to trust your guide upon the night path than to grope your way alone in the dark.
129. Far from tilled is the eternal field. Widespread are discord and hate. Stand not in fear of divine justice. Like passengers on a short journey are you in your earthly life, facing Infinity.
145. Deem it a blessing to bring light amidst dark and inimical hosts. We have determined to reveal the ways of enlightening cruel hearts, to soften them with the balm of beauty. But iron of the dark spirit is colder and stronger than words of bliss: only with great travail can the hand of truth bend the prison bars. From above rain words of truth, and men have unfurled umbrellas to shield themselves from the downpour of God's clouds. But the shower will reach even their dry hearts. We strike evil blind, and by lightning illumine the path of good.
148. The weak are terrified even by growls, but the strong laugh at the sight of bared teeth.
169. I shall strengthen the armor, and the enemies' arrows will be an adornment on the shield of victory. Be patient on your watch. M may come even in the night hour. The faithful will discern the voice of the stranger. The morning sun is beheld only by those who arise early, but dark are those who miss the early light.
186. Fret not--it is better to rejoice at each grain of creation of the Spirit.
193. The character of the people will be illumined by the beauty of Spirit. Weep not where tears are useless; arrows are needed to transfix the dark spirit.
222. The hand of the Creator adorns the shields of the chosen ones with manifestations of the Spirit. The enemy's will shall not endure before the Will of the Creator.
231. Shield and lance—God has blessed the warriors. All will come. Twilight will end…. From the beginning the dark ones struggled. From the beginning We were winning.
234. In your life you may pass by the predestined places without heeding the calls. By one gesture can We remove obstacles and help. But Our gestures will not erase karma.
235. Amidst the cruel and the dark ones, amidst treason of the spirit, amidst strife and sorrow My shield is over you.
247. Guardian, remember the entrusted treasure. Behold, Our calls bestow upon you knowledge greater than the traditions of old. Calamity approaches. I teach you to endure it. The hand of the Creator reveals the two realms. It is commanded to choose the way.
279. The hand of night preserves the pearl. The clear eye of day discerns the treasure. Darkness is not dark for the eye of the eagle. Each day bring a new treasure. By day and by night manifest the predestined.
281. I teach you to consult your own destiny. You must comprehend the dates revealed to you. Through that understanding will be unveiled the structure of cosmos. When the will is harmonized with revealed dates there can be no destruction… Therefore must Our disciples be able to hearken to the breath of life of every day. Not your signs are the twilight of ignorance or the grimace of discontent—leave these to the dark ones.
347. About love I can say that in pure souls it rushes ever upward, but compassion flows downward.
359. We carry affirmation of the teachings of the prophets. With pure steps do We lead, and no one feels regret at drawing near to the new race. The first requirement of the race is to carry the Spirit into life. And the fragments, accumulated through the ages, will fall into place.
368. I speak about dust because it penetrates deeply and serves as a glove for the hand of the enemy. Thus do people leave behind their grey gloves, still warm, for use by the dark visitor.
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Leaves of Morya's Garden 1925
1.10.7. Desiring evil for others they are themselves extinguished. Dark are the times. Hold firmly the shield. As water sprayed so will be scattered they who retreat.
2.2.4. One may strive upwards toward light seeking to render assistance; then there is no parting. If those who remain would consider the departed as having been sent to light and for enlightenment, then communion would be more sound. The loftier the spirit the more he beholds--it depends upon the development of the spirit. A lofty spirit feels whither to strive--it flies as an arrow. But a dark one hovers behind the stove. Therefore precious is the bold desire to seek because he who seeks finds. If the desires of the spirit are lofty it can discover lofty forms, and in creating them it can contribute to perfectionment.
2.7.16. The pattern of work of the dark ones is first to sow disbelief, then to saturate it with desires, then to inflate these into crimes and reap a double harvest.
3.1.7. One can compare the essence of the Teaching with the exigency of certain moments of battle. I will not conceal from you that after a success dark rumors always leak through, and one should allow time for the dark missiles to fly by, especially when the fortress has been marked upon the enemy's map. But when the shells furrow the surrounding ground it will be only the more fitting for future foundations. Therefore he who has patience will be able to lay future foundations. When we sit in silence the bond becomes stronger.
3.4.15. The highest expectancy is that of the evolution of the world. The usual expectations are divided into the dark, the sluggish and the vigilant. The chaos of the dark ones brings only harm to space. Sluggish expectations are like smouldering coals. Vigilant expectations manifest readiness to accept the new at every hour.
3.6.4. A most ancient Teacher said: "I do not see any objects that I own!"
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Community 1926
19. Master the problem of remaining cool throughout the entire battle. The battle of Light is just beginning-- millions are in it without knowing the final result. But you know, and this knowledge should make you wise and prompt a worthy decision. Your spirit must take wing in the name of truth. How is it possible to be uplifted by the achievement of the evolution of the world? My ray carries My request that nothing be done to hinder its light. Instead of wings of achievement it is easy to grow black horns--wings of false reasoning. The dark spirits have black emanations resembling horns.
21. For example the means of transportation are very little understood by dwellers of the subtle world. Although they have the possibility to strive upwards they are busy with constructing of dark houses, in imitation of earthly ones. But if still during their lifetime they had broadened their consciousnesses, they would have been able to measure the hem of the garment of the Mother of the World.
24. It must be remembered that the dark ones are working upon small dates, trying to complicate the big one.
43. Buddha once said “Either toil on the earth in the sweat of your brow or in a moment of solitude lift yourselves above the earth. But let not useless commotion of the elements be the occupation of the wise."
54. Light extinguishers are the particular servants of the dark forces who are occupied with putting out fires in the subtle world. The stronger the attack of darkness the more actively do they destroy each point of light.
74. Say to each one, "Walk alone until you receive the command of the Teacher." One should rejoice at the churning and hissing of the sea. Manifest an understanding of the great time. Uplift the chalice; I summon you.
157. Our messenger has but to proclaim any elementary truth to be suspected of some sort of machinations. He may pronounce, "Energy and light," apparently the simplest of concepts, but the city-dweller already senses some attempt against his comfort. The city-dweller is so accustomed to considering himself something dense and dark that he does not admit that he could prove to be a source of physical light. But even children are not astonished if an electric-spark emanates from them.
161. It seems that what is stated is simple boresome truth, yet no one applies it; the plan of actions is carried out in a dark room--not on the watchtower.
164. The physician foresees the trend of the disease and you take the prescribed measures. The astronomer foresees the solar eclipse and you provide yourselves with the necessary dark glass. The social psychologist foresees the trend of events and you, crying "prophet!" in terror hide yourselves in the darkest corners. You do this ostensibly in preservation of scientific methods, but in reality hypocrisy and fear prevent you from deliberating as to where is the greater actual knowledge--in the shortsighted opinion of the physician who judges only by external touching or in the far-sighted marksmanship of the social prophet in whom experience is coupled with immutability. Remember your social prophets who hundreds of years in advance indicated coming events to humanity. You call them neither mystics nor hypocrites. Together with Us you call them far-sighted psychologists. In this definition We shall agree with you and pause. Besides, remember that the censured "prophet" means "one who prognosticates." Social prophets have foretold the trend of events, which means that this concept is not less real than medicine and astronomy.
189. When it is dark and threatening then keep the consciousness upon the future. We call the future a flying carpet. Teach children to fly high.
229. Begin to build the community as a home of knowledge and beauty. There will be no conventional measuring sticks in this house. Each one will strive to know and to express his knowledge. Only unceasing cognition will be of assistance, only saturated labor will prevent from turning back into dark corners. But We wait for those who strive to abandon the old life. There is nothing worse than to bring along dried up crumbs. Such crumbs take away joy.
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Agni Yoga 1929
670. Give these notes anonymously lest someone from some dark corner, make accusations about a self-interested motive.
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Hierarchy 1931
109. The black lodge is strong because for the combat with Light a powerful potentiality is needed. It is unwise to underestimate the forces of the adversaries, especially when their beloved Kali Yuga comes to its end. Certainly it is a decisive battle and one should take care that temptation and seduction do not touch the weak ones.
414. What thorns people weave into their wreaths of life! What strength people dissipate to counteract those principles upon which life itself is maintained! How many unnecessary thorns surround people, transforming their lives into regress! People will not understand higher wisdom if they do not first of all understand the law of Hierarchy—that upon which the entire life is founded, that by which the world progresses, that upon which evolution is built, that upon which the best steps and pages of history have been constructed. Thus humanity cannot evade the great law of Hierarchy. Self-destruction is the only direction along which those bereft of understanding of Hierarchy proceed; thus the thorns directed against Hierarchy turn into a dark path. Thus the great law of Hierarchy must be safeguarded as a leading principle.
427. Despair is the death of faith, but faith is knowledge. Therefore despair is the death of knowledge, the death of all accumulation. Despair is always connected with a feeling of issuelessness. The usual method of the dark ones is to confine their victim in a circle without issue and then urge him to crime. Indeed where can the victim turn if he is not aware of the path upward? For those who know the bliss of Hierarchy there can be no such thing as issuelessness and despair. Thus one can trace to what an extent the Teaching has in mind an essential, direct benefit which can be given to everyone who knows how to look upward.
435. This is why the dark ones are on watch, for they sense how powerfully the world searches for and is in need of reconstruction, thus the dark ones affirm their own ruin!
445. The approach is endless; so too are defeats. Few will discern where is victory and where defeat. One must know the relation of spiritual growth to the victory over darkness. Darkness can display the maya of well-being, whereas Light can attest to violent commotions. Each one strives along the shortest path, but who is capable of imagining the best achievements? Only the link with Hierarchy can reveal the uniqueness of the best path. Our decision is to consider achievement as the shortest path. The dark ones consider fearlessness as a bad sign. We have determined not to avoid the steep path. For them each ascent is an unnecessary dissipation of strength. With Us the ray of Light is a bridge of granulations, but they dream of a void. We understand each daring leap; for them it is but recklessness. Thus between the daring of wisdom and the recklessness of treason stands only the heart. It will safeguard and open the gates of Hierarchy. He will err less who follows the silver thread stretched from his heart to the heart of the Teacher.
447. During great constructions certainly the battle is also great because the dark ones are afraid of losing their weapons. Thus each striving directed to the good undoubtedly calls forth attacks. However one should understand the invulnerability of the servitor of Light, for when the heart is flamingly imbued with Hierarchy all hostile attacks can be overcome. Indeed it must be understood that each egoistic feeling undermines the roots of the great structure. Thus so much of the wondrous is destroyed by humanity because Leadership was rejected. Therefore no one will be successful who has not realized the greatness of leadership. Thus the closest and most distant ones must sense the current of each affirmed law.
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Heart 1932
49. The note from space is intensified still more, and the new rhythms are like a new armor unexpected by the dark ones. One can continuously create new vibrations and thus repel darkness.
62. I speak of the warmth of the heart when it is especially needed. The striving thought kindles space, but the warmth of the heart is a constant hearth. Courage dwells in the warmth of the heart. This must be remembered. The appearance of dark forces is like a frost to the sowing. Only the heart's warmth provides a glowing shield. But as we delicately test light-waves so solicitously must one approach the heart.
93. In all scriptures are presented symbolic narratives of how hermits and saints compelled demons to serve and labor for something useful. Truly, this is quite possible in case of a disinterested impulse. I attest to what an extent all the dark ones serve the structure when the power of self-sacrificing protects the commanding heart. But one circumstance can be dangerous and harmful--irritation full of imperil opens the entrance for the dark ones. Where there is irritation various newcomers set themselves to profit by it and increase the action of the poison. How much of texture is torn, how many tests and experiments are impeded, to the joy of the malevolent ones! Advise to accept this not as a fairy tale but as a dangerous reality.
108. It is necessary to learn to contain forty ways of alien expression. Each expression of ours puzzles the antagonist, but his own habitual expression enters at once into his consciousness as his own thinking. Thus one can accustom one's consciousness to flexibility of expression. We call that the translator of the heart. And in other communications of the heart it is necessary chiefly to avoid egoism which may be termed a dark eye. It is necessary that the foundations of the Teachings be applied in life not as the caprice of one day but as a continued exercise, without any irritation and vexation.
111. Verily the entire perfectment of the heart rests upon moral foundations. These foundations transmute physical nature and vivify the spirit. Of course you may be asked, "How does this condition stand with the dark ones when their hierophants possess certain fires?" It is correct to understand that dark amorality rests upon the discipline of fear. One should realize how cruel is this discipline! Whereas We very cautiously take into consideration the law of karma and value individuality, on the opposite side are disharmony and destruction, and their foundations are upheld by tyranny. Of course, upon the lower steps fear seems to be a sure method. Thus the dark terrorizer appears as a severe creditor. But one must have in mind the solidarity of the dark, amoral destroyers. Often warriors of little experience do not want to know the strength of the enemies, but the heart can be pierced as well through the breast as through the back. Therefore learn the methods of the enemies.
117. Intolerance is a sign of ignobility of spirit. Intolerance contains embryos of the most evil acts. There is no place for the manifestation of the growth of the spirit where intolerance breeds. The heart is unlimited, which indicates how poor a heart must be in order to deprive itself of Infinity! It is necessary to uproot every means that can lead to the idol of intolerance. Mankind has invented various obstacles to ascent. The dark forces are trying by all means to restrain evolution. Of course at the first assault there is an action against Hierarchy. Everyone has heard about the power of blessing, but because of ignorance they have transformed this beneficent action into superstition. And yet the power of the Magnet exists in strengthening through blessing. Much is spoken about cooperation, but at each creative act it is necessary to affirm consciousness. And what strengthens the power more directly than the ray of Hierarchy!
127. Each thought gives birth to action. The most insignificant thought creates a tiny action; therefore think broadly in order that even in failure there may remain a potentiality sufficient for substantial consequence. Even if people often do not know how to act well at least they could cultivate good and broad thoughts within themselves. I am emphasizing cultivated thoughts because dark dust annihilates the beauty of creation. It is difficult to ask for a thought about righteous creativeness when a mist of blood clouds the consciousness. But sooner or later one will have to turn to the force of purified thought. Therefore it is better to begin sooner.
129. It is bad to have in the living quarters skins or parts of man-eating animals and other instruments of necromancy. One who has realized the significance of magnetism in the human organism understands how viable are the fluids of the organism and how unnatural is the mixture of the fluids of man with those of animals in various forms; therefore every form of cannibalism is a festival for the dark forces. Moreover the bodies in the lower strata of the subtle world are especially attracted to necromancy.
168. It is impossible not to notice the opposition that each conscious motion toward Light encounters. Besides the usual movements from the dark ones one can also notice the work of chaos, and in this law of the counteraction of the Non-Manifest is contained our self-consolation and experiment in patience.
182. The red-golden light that fills the inner substance indicates the armor of the heart. As the outer rims of the aura from purple become ruby so the silvery lotus of the heart flashes with an outburst of red-gold when the spirit clothes itself in the ultimate armor. Thus is attained the inner condition that permits participation in the hardest battles without harm or danger of severe wounding of the subtle body. The consequence of such an armor of the heart was already evident when the warrioress confronted the dark forces and despite their preponderant numbers made them tremble, and they were left with their threats. Yet an impotent threat of the enemy is already a victory. But of course the red-golden light is not reached easily and demands a lengthy achievement.
213. Obsession must be very clearly defined. One must not be astonished to notice a number of obsessed persons near the hearths of spirituality. The reason for this is that the dark ones strive to reinforce their guard. Who if not the obsessed can best help the dark forces? In this field the multiformity of obsessions is incalculable. One must primarily discriminate where there is good and where essentially there is harm. Thus the flaming heart will discern immediately where obsession is concealed.
214. The guaranty of the forces of Light is the greatest basis of the new life. I affirm that it will be dusky for the dark ones. I affirm the Light of the future which through various voices will ignite the entire world. I affirm the Teaching as the revelation of the New World. I affirm the most precious concepts as the steps of life. I affirm that no darkness can conquer Our signs. I affirm usefulness from the turmoil. I affirm the striving of the forces of the subtle world toward the earthly plane. I affirm the hour of difficulties as a trumpet call. I affirm the salvation of all those who follow Us. I affirm the reunion of many divided members. I affirm that path to the sunrise whereon the decision is one. I affirm the date of happiness which destines salvation for the world.
215. One must not fear the dark attacks. There is a multitude of dark allies, but they are like the branches of a torch. I affirm that it is the destiny of the dark ones to be the opponents of Light. But I am giving the summons for unity, and therein will lie a great experiment. One must give testimony to the world; and is not the temple of the spirit a testimony? I affirm a new understanding of Hierarchy. I affirm a new battle for the banner of Light.
219. There is much tension; one must understand how closely the world situation is bound with the work. It is impossible to divide them when the general situation is equal to an unprecedented battle; therefore I command you to remain undivided, imbued with the tension of the moment. There must be no retreat; it is necessary unitedly to press the obsessed ones. If a jest be permitted, one may call this phase of the battle the battle against obsession. Verily the dark ones try to strengthen themselves through obsession. But their methods cannot be of long duration, for they disintegrate themselves precisely through obsession. You know how obsession gradually destroys the organism; the paralysis of certain nerve centers is inevitable. Hence physicians could do so much useful work by directing attention to obsession. Ask the physician whether he did not notice special peculiarities in the eyes of obsessed persons. For one can judge duality of existence by the eyes. But I do not refer to a purely superficial manifestation such as a dull or shifting glance. Other symptoms must be observed. One can also observe symptoms in the walk, the voice and even a change in the weight. Do not ask psychiatrists about it because their theories are fossilized, but physicians of the new type can observe impartially. And yet how greatly such observations are needed, now when obsession is becoming epidemic! Sensing the weakness of human hearts, hordes of sly spirits avidly rush to capture the flavor of Earth.
220. I shall lay down the first experiment in understanding My Indications. I shall lay down the primary beginning of mutual work. I shall lay down the first indicated command about beginning actions for the next step. I shall raise the first call regarding the banner of peace, which is suffering oppression. I shall lay down the first warning command to those who harm. I affirm the first hour of a new construction, but unity lies only in complete conscious adherence to Hierarchy. In this, good must conquer evil; hence the good must act. It is of little value if the spirit is good but the tongue blasphemes. For the next step each blasphemy must be exterminated, for the karma of blasphemy is close to that of treason. Thus it must be understood that blasphemy is the fate of the dark ones. This must be understood very thoroughly because the one who blasphemes cannot know Hierarchy.
222. We constantly insist upon the conquest of every aspect of fear. This demand is not an abstract one but is connected with one's immediate ascent. Fear like many negative qualities creates a negative magnet as soon as it increases. This magnet during successive existences will impel the personality along the implanted object of its fear. If a man fears anything he will inevitably be compelled to cross precisely the path of this horror until he exhausts his fear. Therefore it is useful that a man, having realized the invulnerability of his spiritual essence, should liberate himself from all fears, for all threats are insignificant. Even the encounter with powerful dark entities is not dangerous if the firm link with Hierarchy is safeguarded. Other negative qualities can also be neutralized by being conscious that it is unworthy to recur to them, since one must experience their rebounding blow.
226. Tumult fills the spheres. Help each one to maintain the balance. The dark ones use all means in order that their front may pierce our lines. We shall not tire of drawing your attention to the extent to which vigilance is needed in small details. Absorb the manner in which one must listen and scrutinize. One can be aware not only of the cunning of the dark ones but also of all bells and other cosmic signs. They indicate the tension of the atmosphere and Our closeness and remind one of Hierarchy. One must not be confused if bells and strings reverberate softly; there are many reasons for this. Also they might be heard by those who as yet should not hear these battle cries. Therefore now especially I call your attention to details. It is very useful to study these minute breaths of nature. Besides being relevant to the great battle these observations are needed for the next advance.
228. It is no honor to be tempted by the dark ones. It is no honor to lack resourcefulness in speaking against dark machinations. Let us not imagine that the machinations of the attacking ones will lessen. It is not correct to assume that some day there will come undisturbed rest. Each shock is but a touchstone. Thus each oppression must be regarded as tension before the leap. Who could exhaust the depth of spirit if it exists? Who then can measure the saturation of the heart, and with what measures? Verily the heart is responsible for itself. Verily only the language of the heart can impart the essence of existence. Therefore we shall not be afraid of the intensifying oppression. Doubt can weaken each tension; therefore doubt is repudiated and its begetter is called the father of falsehood.
269. But instead of the subtle world let us vigilantly watch crude manifestations. Let us not imagine that we are immune against all attempts. We ourselves are the constant objects of attacks. The difference is only that each one meets an opponent commensurate with his forces. But the dark ones utilize every case to attack and strike through their devices.
270. One must dauntlessly shield oneself from traitors and draw energy from the heart. One should not worry over the growth of good--where there is the seed of Light there are flowers and fruit. But the thread of the heart must be held as the sole anchor.
271. The creativeness of the dark ones is very monotonous. One groundlessly presumes them to be skilled; it is more correct to regard them as cunning liars.
278. Each feeling gives birth to energy. A feeling that is shared multiplies energy tenfold. A collective feeling creates a mighty energy, but the individual feeling must be strained and the mutual collective feeling must be harmonized. Therein lies the entire reason for the weak effect of contemporary feelings; almost no state of intensified feeling is observed today. Yet what a great reality would be reflected in exaltation of a myriad of harmonized sentiments. The ancients called feeling the forge of power. Verily how majestic is the feeling of mutual love. No less is the power of mutual gratitude. Invincible is the feeling of self-sacrificing heroism. Thus beautiful towers and citadels can be constructed. But from where will harmonization come? Not from reason or circumvolutions of the brain but from the heart, from Light. Only the feeling of wrath will we leave to the dark ones. Among murky red sparks there will be no harmony.
283. Pure thinking is the best disinfectant. It is time to accept thinking as having a chemical reaction. So too the manifestation of Armageddon should be understood not only as the usually accepted war but also in accordance with the events of the entire life. The obsession that was mentioned is a significant evidence of the great battle. True, suicides and also physical and spiritual calamities permeate the convulsed planet. Special types of diseases of the brain and nerves and also many perversions are to be found among men. One is astonished at the waverings of the spirit. One becomes indignant at the way in which the best are met with threats and hatred, as though Earth itself strove to disintegration! Of course the mad ones do not behold all the luminous warriors and let the dark ones drag them down into the abyss. Thus one must fortify oneself with all strength through Hierarchy. Even upon an ordinary battlefield one should not cut oneself off from communications. Thus by the simplest examples one must cognize the great.
307. The dark ones always hope that by harming the construction they disturb the fulfillment of purpose; but they always overlook the fact that that which exists is indestructible and manifold in its conditions. The darkest place can be named--yet Marakara itself cannot exclude the possibility of Light.
368. Unity is the first sign that the Teaching is not an empty sound. The Teaching is a light on the dim path. It should be understood how caution is often needed because the megaphone of space amplifies each sound. To the rejoicing of the enemies petty irritation is turned into a whirlwind. The enemy has a new joy to record-- despite the Teaching, people act in their customary way.
380. At present there is no one who does not need courage. Only utter madness whispers that all will find order by itself--this cannot be! Because the dark ones have set aside basic principles, not knowing how to govern themselves, one should walk undivided in everything. One should understand that the spiritual tension of these days is no longer in the dimensions of the subtle realm but already approaches the fiery world. The Teacher reminds that not terror should fill the hearts of the warriors of Armageddon but grandeur.
403. One must understand that a boundary runs between Light and Darkness. True, it is a tortuous line, but according to the heart the adherents of darkness can unerringly be recognized. Can he who is dark in heart strive upward? Will he reject lie and self-love in the course of life? Will he conquer fear when facing the future? Thus discern that he who fears the future belongs to darkness; this is the surest touchstone.
405. Events are bearing away the corrupted world. This period was indicated in all scriptures. Nevertheless people do not think of what is taking place. They cannot even begin to think of the future. Thus one should not produce a book without indicating the Teaching of the time which has come. One cannot assume that something will still alter the direction of the current created by people. On the far-off worlds there is already a horror of the fiery inevitability, yet Earth continues to shroud itself in a dark cover. That which necessitated a century now occurs in five years-- the progression of acceleration acts according to law. Therefore when I speak of the heart it means that salvation can be found along this channel. Do you hear? I repeat about salvation! Not arguments, not doubt, not uncertainty but salvation will be the sign of that hour. One must understand still more firmly how unfit by now are old measures. Only one bridge remains from the highest worlds--the heart. Let us approach the source of the sensing of Light. Let us understand that even in the fiery furnace the youths were not consumed when they ascended by way of the heart. The time is a difficult one! Thus shall we repeat, fearless of the derision of the ignorant. They do not have even an idea of the significance of the heart.
423. In discussions of the education of the heart seeming differences of opinion may arise. Some will insist on a cautious attitude toward the heart, but others will recall My words, "Burden Me still more!" A shield is needed against each evil attempt, but one ought to add a still greater burden in the name of the Great Service. Thus the energy for Service must be intensified; it increases with intensification. Many are envious of everything that emerges from oppression, for it is especially disheartening not to be noticed even by the dark forces. But few are those who appreciate intensification as a source of development of creative energy. Of course with the thought of murder no intensification occurs. During an attack aiming at annihilation a fiery armor is necessary. Each warrior must think of such armor. This will not be the signal of retreat from battle, but wise caution. There is no contradiction between the burdening of the heart and caution. One must be prepared for all kinds of attacks, and flexibility of thought is necessary for this.
454. In all races and at all times there existed the cult of the heart. Even the savage on devouring a living heart regarded it as the supreme power, and thus in his own manner paid reverence to the heart. But our era has completely forgotten and rejected the teaching of the heart. The heart demands new understanding. One must be prepared to find that purely scientific facts about the heart will arouse a special accusation of superstition. The dogmatic professional people will try with special effort to defend their mediocre existence. Thus one must realize that the battle for understanding the heart will be especially severe. Thus will the dark forces defend the brain, setting it counter to the heart. This of course will create only distortion. The leg has important functions, but it is not necessary to carry food into the mouth with one's foot. Hence goal-fitness comes first.
476. Even the most tender, the most compassionate heart should not be lacking in courage. The heart is a rock on which strongholds can be built. Can a stronghold prevail without courage and solemnity? In the most limited circumstances courage gives sweep to the horizons, and solemnity leads to the heights. One should be tireless in the quest for courage and solemnity. Courage may either be buried under the fragments of destructions or remain incompletely developed. This is a quality that belongs to the list of those which are developing. Each courageous quality has been tested in the past, thus the igniting of courage is not difficult when its blade has already experienced battle. People often use beautiful expressions without realizing their origins. They say correctly, "The heart became alight," or "The spirit was kindled." This means that time was when they remembered the fire of the heart, but now they are ashamed of this fire. They are primarily ready to explain their beautiful expression either as a superstition or the fantasy of a nursery rhyme. But during the best moments let us recall fire, courage and solemnity. Love which is comprised in pure solemnity is always in need of defense against dark maligners. Courage becomes a shield, and fire welds its streams into a fiery sword.
484. A "black heart" was always considered as the symbol of great peril. Only the most unwavering courage could resist this misfortune, but such courage was rarely found. The degree of courage is tested by the force of the peril, and true courage waxes stronger in accordance with intensity of danger. She, Our warrioress, knows the degree of courage of which I speak. When the dark legions are attacking, the consequences vary. During injury to the entity obsession results; whereas the purified spirit may be subject not to obsession but to illness. You have read how our Brother, already on a high step, nevertheless became ill from dark opposition. Such consequences must be remembered because the battle is great. Of course the effects of dark arrows may be lessened, but personal caution is needed nevertheless. The same striving must be applied for the acquisition of courage as a remedy against black poison. Indeed physical weakening does not mean spiritual weakening; on the contrary the expenditure of spiritual riches sometimes becomes unlimited.
494. You want salvation and success, but for this there must be unity in action. It is necessary to understand how destructive is each interception of rhythm. For a decade I have prepared for this hour of battle. Tell the disobedient that a violation of the thread is analogous to falling away from the Lord. Now especially let us remember it with finality. It is now necessary speedily to cross many bridges, and the treasure must not be squandered! We demand at least at this time that the present should be realized as unprecedented, otherwise instead of brilliant victory one may be hurled to ruin. We guide you to victory and no one has the right to impede Us! The dark ones will now act through unworthy pettiness, but solemnity can easily be tempered precisely upon them.
497. You will be confronted with the question--Why does the manifested help appear precisely upon the brink of the abyss? There are many causes for this, among them karma and the desire for self-perfectment, yet from another angle the cause lies in the tensity of heart energy. For cooperation with the highest forces tensity of the heart is needed, but it usually begins only when tension reaches its extreme limit. This means that if the heart energy were manifested as it should be, cooperation would be achieved earlier. Thus we arrive again at the education of the heart energy. Let us remember that this education should begin with the minutest sensations and most usual actions. This circumstance complicates the situation, because people usually like to say, "Let me fight a giant but spare me from catching fleas." Yet giants are rare, whereas fleas are innumerable. One must pass through these dark swarms. The house has to be protected from them. The venom carried by the giant is less than that of the flea. Furthermore the appearance of the giant evokes unusual courage, yet courage is also necessary against flies and fleas, and usually people suffer from flies rather than from giants.
518. We do not speak casually about creativeness in the subtle world. Awareness and attentiveness prepare for us a vast field for creativeness. It can be noticed that this creativeness does not tire one and remains inexhaustible--thus the cooperation between worlds takes place. We can refine the forms of the subtle world. Hence every store of refinement must be guarded like a treasure. The heart wears out less if the surroundings do not impede these refinements. Therefore We so greatly oppose ignorance, which above all disturbs the ascent of the heart. Of course ignorance is the ally of the dark forces.
544. You act correctly in observing the peculiarities of Armageddon. One can easily form an idea about the tactics of the dark ones. In this way one can also find weapons for defense. All weak-willed ones who toss in the wind must be especially pitied.
546. Each piece of a neighbor's bread is protected by law, but the devouring and plundering of the forces of the spirit is not prohibited. Thus because of ignorance various types of vampirism are permitted. Verily it is horrifying to observe how strength is plundered without its being applied for good. Vampires of all kinds do not plunder strength for good deeds. At best they swallow up strength for egoism, and then the entire dark criminality follows. It is impossible to enumerate the abuses of precious strength. But when We advise caution it is understood as inactivity. And when We speak of the significance of the heart it is explained as superstition; yet neither the brain nor the solar plexus nor the Kundalini will give the signal about the plundering of strength. Only the heart gives incessant signs, and people usually do not want to recognize them. In our era it is not permissible to despise so greatly the manifold activity of the heart. Moreover it is time to understand that without realization all the signs of the heart will pass away in vain.
556. You will not be astonished at My confirmation that black magic is increasing greatly. Of course this is one of the weapons used by the opponents of Light. They gather conscious and unconscious co-workers. Conjurations, incantations and also all the accumulations of the dark ones are broadly utilized. In addition to the dark centers previously indicated to you many small circles are arising, often based on the most primitive rituals. But general harm is great. Of course white magic possesses the most powerful formula--but above all formulas stands the energy of the heart. All formulas and conjurations presuppose mechanical apparatuses, remaining within the confines of the lowest teachings. But now when the forces of darkness are so aroused, the forces of the heart are set against them in opposition. It can be noticed how gradually the rituals of white magic were carried to the highest concepts of Fire and the heart. The dark ones do not possess these strongholds. Only the pure heart can act. Only the link with the Hierarchy of Light can kindle the inextinguishable fires. Thus the opposition of the heart to all dark forces will be the sign of victory. I affirm the might of the heart and from your experience you know how close and powerful is this weapon of Light. The fiery sphere cannot be approached without the flame of the heart. Initiation by fire is only for the pure heart.
(by H. Schmiechen, 1884)
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