A1 mind22 obscured33 by9 conventional54 ways14 cannot22 accept21 the15 Teaching40=231 =7 x inner33.

A1 mind22 obscured33 by9 conventional54 ways14 cannot22 accept21 the15 Teaching40=231 =7 x inner33.

(Presented here are Agni Yoga excerpts on “convential” from Leaves of Moryas Garden, Community and Heart—these books recommended in particular by the ascended masters; -r.) //////////////////// Leaves of Morya’s Garden 1925 II, iii, 20.
 Above18 conventional54 formulae37 that13 are15 congealed39 in14 the15 crust18 of12 prejudices47 there29 is10 knowledge42 diffused32 (=396=12 x inner33), as it were, in the air. ……………… Leaves of Morya's Garden 1925 II, vii,17.
 Better25 rejection45 of12 conventional54 measures29, then20 securing42 of12 light29 (=268=4 x 67) ……………….. Leaves of Morya's Garden 1925 III, i. 10.
A1 kind20 of12 fear21 has10 girdled41 humanity37 with24 various33 artificial52 circles33 (=284). Now16 it11 is10 time20 to8 put12 aside20 conventional54 formulae37 (=188; 284+188= 472=8 x supercilius59). ……………. Community 1926 
46. Not13 the15 destroyers49 but7 moldy24, conventional54 virtue32 is10 the15 enemy26 (=245= 7 x snake-evil35 or earthly35)….But7 rosy23-cheeked32 virtue32 loves19 its12 chest19 of12 savings28 and10 will21 always18 defend29 it11 with25 eloquence43 =340=10 x poison34). Such11 people33…find24 subtle16 arguments37 (=121=11 x see11)…………… 
Conventional54 virtue32 manifests34 superlative49 cupidity44 (=213 =3 x 71) and loves19 to8 tell13 lies18 (=mediocrity58). And10 such11 handsome34, rosy-cheeked55 teachers34 of12 virtue32 are15 these21 and10 so7 oily25 in14 their33 affection37! (=350=10 x lukewarm35)… their33 resplendent51 garments34 are15 starched33 with24 slavery30!=220=10 x smile22). …………….. Community 1926 
206. Indeed the battle is against the evident. Reality is not the obvious. Evidence presented by outward signs does not represent actuality….But inquiring64 mind22 is10 not13 concerned45 with24  conventional54 evidence40 (=272=8 x poison34), it11 wants14 reality36 in14 the15 setting31 of12 cosmic26 law11 (=170=10 x God17). It understands that the pearl is invisible in the depths and that layers of air can conceal a flock of eagles. …………… Community 1926 
218. When, as is said, the beast in man awakens precisely then individualization without any nourishment by consciousness turns20 into24 a1 cruel23 egoism32 (=100=test x test10). Then begins a campaign against enlightenment and cooperation. Such egoism does not become a noble realization of personality but returns to the animal state, at the same time losing group-values of animals. Such a man is worse than a beast. Is it possible to build a community out of these beastlike people who have no common language? Then builders must re-examine the bases of human individuality. Each framework, each conventional program must be verified, but only21 courageous44 people33 who19 depart28 (=145) from25 the15 fetters30 of12 conventionalities80 can9 make12 the15 examination53=251+145=396=9 x true-word43. ………………….. Community 1926 229.
Begin to build community as a home of knowledge and beauty. There will be no11 conventional54 measuring44 sticks18 in14 this20 house23 (=184=8 x Logos23). 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 dark16 corners38= compromise54/conventional54. 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. ………………. Community 1926 248. All near-sighted mystics and petty23 conventional54 literati40 (=117=3 x cleverly39) will be in the place of the ignorant. The banner of newly realized energy is being raised. Each new acquisition must fill every heart with joy. The thinking of the community member must throb at the possibilities of new useful studies of reality. ………….. Heart 1932
69. The complaints against insufficient guidance are customary. People are accustomed to cover their idiosyncrasies with complaints. But precisely, humanity is not bereft of Guidance; it should pay attention to all that is given! Many impulses that arise through spiritual influence are lost not only without benefit but even become injurious by remaining misconstrued in the storehouses of consciousness. It can be stated that a minimum fraction of suggestion finds fitting application; especially obstructive are habits that impel consciousness into=22 conventional54 paths19 (=95=5x vain19). They also deplete the abilities of the heart when it is prepared to re-echo to highest guidance. It is exactly the heart which knows the highest from the lowest; but the enfeebled obscured heart will itself be at the lowest level, where even the lowest will appear to be the highest. Purity of heart is the most essential possession. Wisdom, courage, self-sacrifice cannot be contained in an obscured heart. But guidance will suggest deeds of heroism, and such counsel must not seem extreme or austere. …………… Heart 1932 
125. If here on Earth we do not learn to separate the properties of usefulness from those of harm, where can we acquire this experience? Following the law of the heart one can clearly discern in each manifestation useful and harmful characteristics. Seldom are all properties of an action good or bad, but the heart understands where are sparks of light and dust of darkness. The new cannot be built according to conventional54, prejudicial54 and10 earthly35 thoughts37 (=190=10 x vain19). It is necessary to remember that benefaction is issued broadly; its sparks are swept in to various hearths by a cosmic whirl. You yourselves see how unexpectedly the seeds of plants take hold. ……………. Heart 1932 
525. You know how greatly We oppose any13 conventional54 habits23=90= (sun9 x test10), yet one must discriminate between habit and immersion in saving grace. As an example, solemnity combines in itself ecstasy and ascent and a defense against evil and the turning toward Hierarchy. Thus solemnity is a salvation, but it must be absorbed and maintained. In the midst of disintegration and destruction can there be solemnity? But for a solemn consciousness destruction does not exist. It is immediately canopied by a cupola of re-creation in all its beautiful subtlety. Thus the reflection of solemnity is justly considered luminous. Before a journey one must take stock of all provisions. Our friends bring to travelers the best flowers. Solemnity blossoms in purple—thus we gather garlands of heart, ……………….. Heart 1932 
550. Christ himself transmitted healing power by his touch. He gave help in life through the heart. Thus it must be remembered that all forced conjurations are unfit, in accordance with the Law of the Lords. The heart's prayer issues directly even without need of conventional54 canon20 (=74=2 x connive37). In conjurations we see that the identical words were addressed to God as to Satan. Not with words but feeling of heart creates the miracle. Thus even in the days of Armageddon one can be successful. Therefore one must eject all that impedes. Everyone who reads the Teaching can understand through the heart where the path lies. ………….. Agni Yoga 1929 20. The abolishment of the use of money will free humanity from blinders that impair its vision. There are moments of evolution when the walls we erect to contain conventional54 knowledge44 become25 obstacles24 (=147=7 x evil21). The time has come for emancipation of knowledge and assumption of personal responsibility for its use. …………….