Theos-Talk Archives (November 1995 Message tl00089)

> Spirituality actually begins in higher manas or in terms of planes on
>the higher mental plane. The assessment as to the devitalizing and harmful
>effect of channeling below this level is not based on paranoia or fear but
>simply a recognition of what moves forward into freedom and what moves
>backward and toward stagnation/slavery.
>
> The goal of the lower channelers is to establish a kama-manas rapport so
>as to take prana and they will happily sound "theosophical" or any other way
>and say accurate things to do so. This is what is meant when it is said that
>truth can be part of the deception. All lower channeling results in a type
>of dependency below the level of buddhi-atma and thus works against the
>spiritual development of those involved.
>
> In higher channeling from any ashramic source there is no kama-lower
>manas involved in the rapport but in order to be able to channel this way
>the chela must first have overcome all of the personal limitations of
>kama-manas and be Initiate. One does not need to enter an altered or
>different state to higher channel - one already has a presence of the higher
>qualities and simply aligns with these in complete personal integrity and
>spiritual fusion.
>
> An Initiate is consciously immortal and can see clearly the level of
>quality of any approaching entity as regards the entire realm of kama-manas.
> There is no question as to the source as this can always be verified
>directly and an Initiate can be in intuitive rapport with a Mahatma whenever
>there is need. There is all the information that is needed already written
>on the physical plane to help any of us to be Initiate.
>
> Chela's can and do communicate telepathically but this is done in full
>awareness and knowledge of the quality and accuracy of what is being
>transmitted. Although it is generally easier today just to write a letter
>or send email.
>
>Peace & Light
>Patrick
>
Thankyou very interesting. I understand what you say but have no comment as
I do
not want to appear to align myself with any of the suggested states of being.
Kind regards Bee