Theos-Talk Archives (October 1998 Message tl00036)

Oct 20th 1998

The "777 incarnations" are spoken of in MAHATMA LETTERS, BOTTOM
OF P. 83.

Prior to that there were several exchanges on the subject of the
possible number of incarnations (pp. 82-3).

The Master suggests "Try to solve the problem of the 777
incarnations." And following that on p. 86 we find Him reminding
Mr. Sinnett of the root-races and the sub-races.

If we look at the whole scheme of evolution as depicted by HPB is
the SD
In the Diagram on p. 200 of Vol. 1 we find that there are

7 Globes

The wave of mankind goes through each globe seven (7) times and
this constitutes a Round.  There are

7 Rounds		7 x 7 = 49

Each Globe has seven (7) sub-divisions named "Races" - which are
in reality cycles of time during which mankind experiences
changes in the environment.  These can be physical, astral,
psychic, vital, intellectual, psycho-mental, etc... in total 7
corresponding to the 7 great Natural divisions.

7 Races		7 x 7 x 7 = 343

>From one point of view we have one of the solutions to the
riddle.

There must be others as well.

Offered for consideration,

Dallas