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Hierarchy (1931) - 278:
278. It can be understood how much
more complex are group, state, and national karmas. Their intermingling is
not lessened but increased by the conventional boundaries of humanity. One
can feel how aggravated is the interrelation between the powers of Light
and darkness, which increases the non-conformity of the reaction of
nature. You can see how greatly perturbed are the weak spirits, how
greatly obsessions increase, and to what an extent these
obsessions complicate karma. So, also, the earthly battle
should not upset anyone, because one can understand how it is magnified in
Infinity.
Heart (1932) - 213:
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 were essentially there is harm.
Thus, the flaming heart will discern immediately where obsessionis
concealed.
Fiery World - Book 1 (1933) - 283:
283. Also tell the
physician that not all obsessions are necessarily dark
ones. There may be influences from the middle spheres, which, in the
belief of the obsessors, are directed for good, although no especially
good results will be derived. The obsessors are of such low degrees and
the vehicles within their reach are of no high development, thus, duality
of thinking, imbalance, and a lack of self-control result. There are many
such people , who are called weak-willed; in fact, the two wills weaken
each other. One can cure such persons only by giving them the work that
they prefer, but in very intensive measure. The obsessor becomes irked,
remaining without an outlet during such concentrated work, for every
obsessor seeks to express his own ego. Thus, the physician can observe
different types of obsession, but, in principle, such epidemics are quite
inadmissible in the human advance toward perfection. Moreover, the concept
of the Guru greatly helps to safeguard from obsession. In the case of a
weakening of will, the Teacher offers his surplus force in order to bar
the intrusion of the alien dark influence. Naturally, the Teacher with a
high consciousness is able to determine sensitively when his help is
needed. Indeed, such a guidance has nothing to do with coercion.
Fiery World - Book 1 (1933) - 602:
602. Ahamkara is the
high state of the fiery seed when it can already affirm itself without
egoism. Thus the Fiery Gates are opened when not only is egoism burned
away but a worthy evaluation of self is achieved. Only then can the spirit
verily bring its sole heritage to the altar of Light. But on this long
journey what happens to the enemies who wrought such torment through their
discordances? When darkness takes over its own possessions, the remaining
ones who are able to ascend are divided according to rays. Thus discord
disappears and the feeling of enmity dissolves by itself. The spirits
gather and rise to the abode of containment like waves of harmonious
light. Thus is settled the question, most incomprehensible to man, about
the unity of the seeds of Light in ascent to the Higher World. Enmity, so
insoluble in the physical world, disintegrates by itself in the etheric,
purified rays. Not only in the higher but already in the middle spheres of
the Subtle World, the feeling of enmity withers because of its
uselessness. One must understand these laws of the distribution of the
rays. The realization of these laws alone will mitigate the malice of
enmity even here. Also let us not forget that enmity throws the organism
out of balance, leaving it a prey to various sicknesses and
obsessions. Therefore I advise you to consider enmity
from the viewpoint of prophylaxis. Why should one be sick, infect others,
and be a prey to fits of madness when a single effort of spirit preserves
the invulnerability of the organism?
AUM (1936) - 599:
599. Neglect of psychic energy is
manifested as the source of many ailments. It can be said that not only
bodily and psychic illnesses but obsessions depend
entirely upon the state of psychic energy. A man who has lost immunity
will also be the one to lose his store of psychic energy. The man who has
violated moral equilibrium demonstrates thereby a dissoluteness of his
psychic energy. Everyone knows that it is easier not to admit
dissoluteness than afterwards to overcome its madness. Everyone
understands that the disorder of psychic energy is the birth of many
miseries, both for oneself and for others. Man rarely restrains himself,
but let him learn by himself to recognize the significance of psychic
energy. Let man not be afraid that on the path of cognition he will be
left without further sources of knowledge. The magnet of striving will
attract the best possibilities to the seeker. Many bear witness as to how
they unexpectedly found assistance for further advancement. Only let doubt
not overshadow the light of discoveries!
Supermundane - The Inner Life - Book 2 (1938) - 360:
We
have repeatedly condemned the dark obsessions that lead
to evil and crime. It should be understood that it is the influence of
subtle energy alone that results in the healthiest state of mind. The
benevolent influence of subtle energy is the great blessing that inspires
man to ascend the ladder of evolution. |