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.This doesnot mean that he should thrust his views and opinions upon others-in fact,that is expressly contrary to occult teachings, for no one has the rightFourteen Lessons in YogiPlease Share1903-By YogiPhilosophy and Oriental OccultismThis E-BookRamacharakaPATH OF ATTAINMENT.273to force opinions upon others, and it is contrary to natural growth andfreedom of the individual soul.But the student should be able to carrywith him an abiding sense of the reality and truth of his philosophy.He need not be afraid to take it with him anywhere, for it fits into allphases of life.If one cannot take it with him to work, something is wrongwith either the philosophy or the work, or the individual.And it will helpus to work better - to do more earnest work - for we know that the workis necessary for the development of some part of us - otherwise it wouldnot be set before us and no matter how disagreeable the task, we may beable to sing with joy when we realize just what we are and what greatthings are before us.The slave chained to the galley - if he have peace inhis soul and the knowledge in his mind - is far less to be pitied than theking on his throne who lacks these things.We must not shirk our tasks,not run away from our destiny - for we cannot really get rid of themexcept by performing them.And these very disagreeable things arereally strengthening our character, if we are learning our lesson aright.And then, remember "even these things shall pass away."One of the greatest hindrances to the progress of the student into thehigher stages of occultism, particularly the phenomenal phases, is thelack of self-control.When one wishes to be placed in possession ofpower, which, if carelessly used or misused, may result in the hurt ofoneself or others,Fourteen Lessons in YogiPlease Share1903-By YogiPhilosophy and Oriental OccultismThis E-BookRamacharaka274 YOGI PHILOSOPHY.it is the greatest importance that such a one should have attained themastery of self-the control of the emotional side of his nature.Imagine aman possessed of high occult powers losing his temper and flying into arage, sending forth vibrations of Hate and Anger intensified by theincreased force of his developed powers.Such exhibitions, in a manwho has attained occult powers, would be very harmful to him, as theywould, perhaps, be manifested upon a plane where such things have anexaggerated effect.A man whose investigations lead him on to theAstral Plane, should beware of such a loss of self-control, as a failing ofthis kind might be fatal to him.But, so nicely is the world of the higherforces balanced that a man of violent temper, or one who lacksself-control, can make but little progress in occult practices - this beinga needed check.So one of the first things to be accomplished by thestudent who wishes to advance is the mastery of his emotional natureand the acquirement of self-control.A certain amount of courage of the higher sort is also needed, for oneexperiences some strange sights and happenings on the astral plane,and those who wish to travel there must have learned to master fear.One also needs calmness and poise.When we remember that worry andkindred emotions cause vibrations around us, it may readily be seenthat such conditions of mind are not conducive to psychical research -in fact the best results cannot be obtained when these things arepresent.Fourteen Lessons in YogiPlease Share1903-By YogiPhilosophy and Oriental OccultismThis E-BookRamacharakaYOGI PHILOSOPHY 275The occultist who wishes to attain great powers must first purge himself ofselfish grasping for these things for the gratification of his own base ends,for the pursuit of occult powers with this desire will bring only pain anddisappointment and the one who attempts to prostitute psychic power forbase ends will bring upon himself a whirlwind of undesirable results.Suchforces, when misused, react as a boomerang upon the sender.The trueoccultist is filled with love and brotherly feeling for his fellow men, andendeavors to aid them instead of to beat them down in their progress.Of all the numerous books written for the purpose of throwing light on thepath of the student of occultism, we know of none better fitted for thepurpose than that wonderful little book called "Light on the Path", writtendown by "M.C.", at the instigation of some intelligences far above theordinary.It is veiled in the poetic style common to the Orientals, and at firstglance may seem para doxical.But it is full of the choicest bits of occultwisdom, for those who are able to read it.It must be read "between thelines", and it has a peculiarity that will become apparent to any one whomay read it carefully.That is, it will give you as much truth as you are ableto grasp today; and tomorrow when you pick it up it will give you more, fromthe same lines.Look at it a year from now, and new truths will burst uponyou - and so on, and on.It contains statements of truth so wonderfullystated - and yet half concealed - that as you advance inFourteen Lessons in YogiPlease Share1903-By YogiPhilosophy and Oriental OccultismThis E-BookRamacharaka276 YOGI PHILOSOPHY.spiritual discernment - and are ready for greater truths each day - you willfind that in this book veil after veil will be lifted from before the truth, untilyou are fairly dazzled.It is also remarkable as a book which will giveconsolation to those in trouble or sorrow.Its words (even though they bebut half-understood) will ring in the ears of its readers, and like a beautifulmelody will soothe and comfort and rest those who hear it.We advise all ofour students to read this little book often and with care.They will find thatit will describe various spiritual experiences through which they will pass,and will prepare them for the next stage.Many of our students have askedus to write a little book in the way of an elementary explanation of "Light onthe Path" - perhaps the Spirit may lead us to do so at some time in thefuture - perhaps not.It is not without a feeling of something like sadness that we write theseconcluding lines.When we wrote our First Lesson, we bade our students beseated for a course of talks - plain and simple upon a great subject.Our aimwas to present these great truths in a plain, practical simple manner, sothat many would take an interest in them, and be led toward higherpresentations of the truth.We have felt that love and encouragement, whichis so necessary for a teacher, and have been assured of the sympathy of theClass from the first.But, on looking over our work it seems that we havesaid so little - have left unsaid so much - and yet we have done the best wecould, considering the small spaceFourteen Lessons in YogiPlease Share1903-By YogiPhilosophy and Oriental OccultismThis E-BookRamacharakaPATH OF ATTAINMENT [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]