Theos-Talk Archives (January 1999 Message tl00054)

Dec 15th 1998

Paul:

Did you not ask recently a somewhat similar question ?  I recall
that someone did.

HPB is the one who stated that every century, towards the end of
that period (the last 25 years) the Great Lodge of Adepts sent a
"messenger" to work with our western civilization (now diffused
around the world).  She says this at the end of THE KEY TO
THEOSOPHY and also in one of her MESSAGES TO THE AMERICAN
THEOSOPHISTS.  She also attributes this decision to Tson-Ka-pa.
It is supposed to have started in the 13th Cent.

I have not seem any claims made, nor have there been any
outstanding work, efforts, or revelations.  And although I keep
in touch with almost all the Theosophical journals, I have not
seen any claims made there.

However the changes in science, philosophy, psychology,
sociology, ecology and politics around the world for the last 50
years are remarkable, when compared with earlier times.  Some
where the Theosophical influence seems to have been focused in
many places for the general improvement of mankind and attitudes
of life.

If we look for those who have been instrumental in achieving
these changes we will find a range of people, thinkers,
statesmen, scientists, etc... they are all around the world, and
apparently work where they are able.  There have been some
serious problems:  genocide in Africa, in the Balkans, and in
Asia Minor repressive measures taken against the populace are
seen, but are they very serious taken in comparison with the
whole trend ?

This leads me to believe that the influence of the Theosophy of
the S D has been felt quietly but definitely in many areas and
strata of society.  Materialism is yet to be broken as a concept
that marks the be-all and end-all of life.  A little thought will
do that since OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCES and AFTER DEATH
REMINISCENCES are more prominently considered than before.  The
present NEW AGE search and concepts, while not very well guided,
and seemingly wasteful of energy and goal, are examples of a
longing for values which are not based on money, fame,
popularity, etc...  The Spiritual-Individuality immortality
concept and the individual responsibility (Karma) concept
(Reincarnation and karma) seem to have left their impress.  Next
will be probably an inquiry to the general goals and trends of
people in the world.  I think we will have to wait for that to
show itself.

In one way the questioning of "authority" and establishing one's
own ability to understand and grasp fundamental and universal
ideas now seem to show itself - in a general way.

In other words, there may be active among us  many "messengers,"
whose ability to conceal themselves does not preclude a united
effort that is changing the minds and objectives of the world at
large.  I don't think we have the ability to perceive this in its
quiet, silent, behind-the-scenes working, but we have developed
the ability to suspect its presence.

And that is how I see the scene around us.  Perhaps you have read
more into it than I have.

Best wishes,

Dallas

Inquiry edited for brevity - DTB

> Sent:	Tuesday, December 15, 1998 1:38 PM
> To:	theos-talk@theosophy.com
> Subject:	Theos-World Waiting for the Messenger

I've subscribed for a time to solicit information and opinion on
the subject of an article I'm working on.  This will explain the
idea of a messenger from the Masters coming in every last
quarter-century, and various Theosophical developments arising
from it.  If anyone can refer me to pronouncements on this
subject that have been made recently in any Theosophical journals
or elsewhere, I would appreciate it.  Also welcome reader
suggestions on how to interpret the issue.