Theos-Talk Archives (November 1999 Message tl00236)

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> From: <WLR7D@aol.com>
> Date: Friday, November 19, 1999 12:53 PM
> Subject: Randy to Alan: Blavatsky

> Thank you.  That was short and sweet.
> >Am I clear then that theosophists believe in this doctrine because it
was
> advocated by Blavatsky?

No. Many theosophists believe it because having read Blavatsky, they
find themselves convinced.

> >If so, why would people in pursuit of truth lean on another person
rather
> than dig within to find their own treasure?

The best theosophists use the teachings they study as a guide to digging
within, etc.

> >Is not the lesson from history that we should not trust, rely upon or
have
> faith in another regarding the spiritual?  My experience is that since
> ultimately everyone  has their own best interests at heart, not that
of of
> others as a priority, we  should carefully measure everything and
depend upon
> our own conclusions.

Yes.

> >I have the feeling that most theosophists are not merely queuing up
behind
> Blavatsky to see what they believe, but are using her as a source for
> consideration.  If so, what else convinces them of karma and its
origin?

Ah.  In that matter you will need to ask each theosophists individually.
In line with your thinking, I can only speak for me!

> Randy
>
Alan

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