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UnitedLodge of TheosophistsLuciferKey thoughts»The root cause for selfishnessand for a lot of suffering in theworld, is, according to Gandhi,the fact that many live under thespell of the material life.» Gandhi was convinced thatself-reform and social reformare intertwined, and that thekey lies in the radical “change ofheart”: living in recognition ofthe omnipresent divinity.14 Lucifer no. 1 January 2017

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Key thoughtsprinciple»Gravity is an externalphenomenon of underlyingconsciousness.»When a being is attracted tothe sphere of a greater being,it generates its own psychomagnetic field.»Depending on the degreeto which two characterscorrespond with each other,there is repulsion or attraction.» Because of this theconsciousnes 1 January 2017 17

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Key thoughtsprinciple»Gravity is an externalphenomenon of underlyingconsciousness.»When a being is attracted tothe sphere of a greater being,it generates its own psychomagnetic field.»Depending on the degreeto which two characterscorrespond with each other,there is repulsion or attraction.» Because of this theconsciousness takes a(dynamically changing) positionwithin the overall field,according to its characteristics.» Compassion is the universalbinding force. It is an inner Lawwith an external phenomenon:gravity.Lucifer no. 1 January 2017 23

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Gravity as a separate force that exerts an influenceon all matter, creating a mutual attraction, doesnot exist. Gravity is an external phenomenon ofunderlying consciousnesses. Depending on thedegree to which two characters correspond witheach other or differ, there is repulsion or attraction.Of this phenomenon many examples can be found.Lucifer no. 1 January 2017 25

m1F1F2m2rF G·m 1 · m2r2Gravity is an expression of beings that attract andrepel each other. We can see that Newton’s formulaof gravity has the same structure and is basicallyconstructed with the same building blocks asCoulomb’s formula of the attracting force betweentwo electrical charges.In Newton’s formula:F G·m 1 · m2r2 F is the gravitational force between two objects; m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects; r is the distance between the centers of gravityof those objects; G is the gravitational constant.In Coulomb’s formula: Fc k ·Q1 · Q2r2 Fc is the force that the charges exert on eachother; Q1 and Q2 are the two charges; r is the distance between the two charges; k is the constant of Coulomb.emf26 Lucifer no. 1 January 2017

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within one generation we would havecreated a theosophically minded humanity and a harmonious, just society.But new thoughts are not born so easily. That is often a difficult, laboriousprocess in which the individual man,using his free will, has to test the newideas, and then must incorporate theminto his own mentality.Moreover, for some spiritual conceptions we simply lack the appropriatewords in our languages. If you live ina tropical country and have never seensnow, it would cost me a lot of effort toexplain to you what snow is. For thatreason, very often symbols were usedinstead of words.We find these symbols for instance incountless myths. But those myths didnot come directly from the Masters.Their followers gave the – in their viewhighly abstract – teachings a form, andwrote them down. Later generationsoften added all kinds of fantasies toit. Yes, sometimes they made up somany things, that the real messagewas totally lost sight of. It is generallyknown that a message may becomegreatly distorted when it passes orallyfrom man to man. In other words: theoriginal message is very often anthropomorphized. People are inclined totake only that part as true, that theycould understand themselves. In thisway, over time the knowledge shrinksaway. And finally other views are nottolerated any more.Yet if you brush the dust from thesemyths, you will discover a universalmessage. That is what H.P. Blavatskydid in her books. She showed that allthese myths and legends, all thesesymbols, are based on a universal system of ideas.QuestionBut why does the symbology of countries often differ greatly?30 Lucifer no. 1 January 2017AnswerThat is not the case. The greatest symbols are always universal, like the circle, the snake, the tree of life, et cetera.Differences only arise when peopleinterpret these symbols on the basisof their limited views.QuestionAre these differences not due to thefact that everyone understands thissymbology in a different way?AnswerTrue, but that is the responsibility of theperson who interprets these symbols, andnot of the person who gives the teaching. You must realize that the teachingshad to be given in a symbolic form, toprevent misuse. Furthermore, symboliclanguage often stimulates independentthought. People start to wonder whatis behind that strange story, or behindthat glyph. In this way they discovercertain truths by themselves: truthswhich, when given directly, probablywould have been understood wronglyor partly wrong.We wish to add this: when truths areformulated in lofty language, peoplewill not understand them withoutexplanations. The Stanza’s from TheSecret Doctrine are very abstract ideasfor most of us. If you ‘translate’ thesetexts into more common language,you would impair them greatly. Thebest thing to do is to keep the original words, and – if you are able to – toadd comments. That is what madameBlavatsky did.QuestionWhy did the Masters need H.P.Blavatsky? Couldn’t they fulfill thetask themselves?AnswerThat is a good question. We think thatthey could have done it themselves,but that would have prevented themto do many other things that they arenow occupied with. They would havehad to commit themselves to a greatnumber of things which now were donevoluntarily by Mrs. Blavatsky.In The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnettyou read that it sometimes requires greateffort for a Master to enter into a spherewhich is, compared to his own world,so coarse and polluted, that they onlydo that when necessary. They wouldtake upon themselves a great amountof karmic effects that would preventthem from doing other, even more loftywork. Compare this to someone whohad to become active in a criminal environment. That would also take a lotof effort, especially when you do notwant to become soiled by that sphere.Imagine that such a person had manyother tasks to fulfill for the well-beingof humanity. Then he could, if possible,send a somewhat less evolved humanbeing to that sphere to bring some lightand hope there.In short, the Masters would not beable to perform a lot of their duties ontheir own level, if they were obliged tobe directly involved in our world. Andremember: what they are doing in theirworld is much more important for usthan what they possibly could havedone if they would make direct contactwith us. This unseen work also greatlyenhances our spiritual well-being. Justas a king will not occupy himself withfor instance ploughing, because he dealswith things that concern all sectors ofthe country. Besides, a Master couldonly work in our world, if his authoritywould really be accepted.Fortunately, there are always unselfishpeople prepared to take on the task, andbecome a link between the Masters andthe world. And as long as mankind stillindulges in selfishness and materialism,

these links, these messengers, will beneeded. But as mankind develops spiritually, the contacts with the Masterswill become more direct. That hasalso been the case in the past. Look atancient Egypt or ancient China, andprobably this was also the case with native Americans, where god-kings wereaccepted by the masses. That refers toa period in which the Masters were thenatural leaders of nations. Their wisdom was recognized and accepted. Inour days that is no longer the case. Aslong as many people believe in nothingelse than physical matter, they will noteasily accept the authority of someonewho considers matter to be an illusion.And the Masters cannot, and do notwant to use violence or manipulationto force other people to accept theirauthority. So, what else can they dothan withdraw, and inspire and teachonly those individuals who are opento spiritual ideas? Because whereversomeone in the world practices compassion, then there the influence of theMasters is present.Master Koothoomi describes this beautifully. He says: compare our position toa mountaineer high on a mountaintop:one who has a permanent view over thevalley. He will notice each light. In thesame way, the Masters will notice theTathagāta light wherever it is — thatis what he calls the buddhic light ofself-sacrifice, of compassion, of love.(1)And, the Master adds, it is our law tofoster and kindle that Light, whoeverthe person who spreads it is: Christian,Muslim, Jew, Buddhist, Hindu, Humanist, it does not matter. Everywherewhere humans are willing to cooperateto benefit the whole, there is always acertain inspiration from the Order ofWisdom and Compassion.QuestionIs it right to worship the Masters as gods?AnswerQuestionNo, because they are not gods. Theyare men. Yet we think that they deserveall imaginable reverence, because theyare, at least in our perspective, almostdivine. But we do not revere them byworshiping sculptures of Masters. Neither do we direct prayers to them. Weprove our greatest respect for them byour deeds. We should follow the advicethey gave to humanity.The Masters are averse to all kinds ofhero worship. We do not think thatthey would appreciate it if people wouldhang garlands around photos, or thingslike that. If that would happen from afeeling of inner devotion, it would notbe wrong as such, if at the same time– and first and foremost – the laws,instructions, ideas and teachings ofthe Masters are practiced in daily life.Then it would not matter to them atall whether they would be worshipedor not.It is said that Masters and chelas are partof the guardian wall. Is that true? As amatter of fact, they often are victims.QuestionBut such worshiping does take placeon a large scale AnswerIt is a natural reaction of each humanbeing who has not fully learned to control his instincts. If you get to knowa great man, it is a natural reaction toworship him. For instance, if you readabout Mahātma Gandhi’s achievementsin India, then naturally you will admirehis work, as you realize that it is verynoble. So it is quite normal to have acertain respect for it. But the point isto try to incorporate that respect, thatdevotion in your own life. The bestway to honor Gandhi is by followinghis example of Ahimsa. So, never respond to evil with evil, and try to realize your ideals always in a non-violentway. That is the kind of worship thatwill eventually bear fruit.AnswerYou mean that sometimes they arekilled or persecuted?That has to do with the fact that manypeople are not easily willing to acceptother, broader ideas. In his famousallegory, Plato described that the people living in the cave, and holding theshadows on the cave wall for real, triedto kill the person who told them thatthey were looking at mere shadows.Yet, not all messengers, not all chelaswere persecuted or killed. Certainlynot. The Buddha lived eighty years— or according to the esoteric tradition even one hundred years. Otherteachers also taught their whole life,and reached old age.We think that each Master or chelaknows that compassion will connectyou to certain conditions, creatingconsequences that are not agreeable forthe personal consciousness. But if youlive in and from your spiritual nature,this personal suffering is a side-issue,as you are concerned with the totality. You are concerned with the greatorphan, as the Master calls humanity.The Masters, the chelas, yes, eachunselfish human being is part of theguardian wall, that symbolic wall thatprotects mankind. By its influence, itshifts the focus from the material, thestruggle for existence and the accompanying selfishness, and often cruelty,towards the softer forces of the spirit.If you are really compassionate, youaccept the unpleasant consequences,whatever these may be.Reference1.The Mahatma Letters to A.P. Sinnett,Letter 45. Several editions.Lucifer no. 1 January 2017 31

ActivitiesEnglish lectures Blavatskyhouse, The HagueDo groups, nations and culturesreincarnate?Sunday 12 February 2017What is a culture, a nation, from the viewpoint ofreincarnation? The key to the answers lies in thetheosophical teachings on the spiritual unity ofhumanity. Understanding the spiritual heart andouter characteristics of all “human groups” will showus inspiring opportunities to solve the present worldproblems. The Theosophia is up-to-date applicable justbecause it is so fundamental.Great Sages on great ideasSunday 12 March 2017In this lecture we investigate the essence of the greatideas of spiritual Teachers like Gautama the Buddha,Lao-Tzu, Nāgārjuna, Jesus, and Tsongkhapa. They allbrought suitable parts of the Theosophia, UniversalWisdom, to their fellow men, adapted to the culture andtime in which they lived. They responded to the greatneed for more insight in God or Gods, virtue, the purposeof life and compassion. Their teaching was not justtheoretical; they also showed how to apply it, and greatlyinfluenced global moral ideas like human rights.Location: Blavatskyhouse De Ruijterstraat 74, The HagueStart lecture: 14:00 hours, doors open at13:30 hours.Opportunity for Q&A. Admission is free,donations are welcome.32 Lucifer no. 1 January 2017Plato: founder of a MysterySchoolHis significance for our present dayand ageSunday 9 April 2017As spiritual teacher, Plato could not speak openly about allhe knew as initiate of a Mystery School. In his dialogueswe read about Socrates’ search for answers to questionslike: Can truth be found? Does universal goodness andjustice exist? Can we get an understanding of the originand destination of humanity?Since The Theosophical Society started its work in 1875,many formerly esoteric clues were given to us, whichopen up great insights when we apply them to themetaphors and myths Plato used. In this lecture we willdirectly connect Plato’s wisdom to current issues, varyingfrom politics to education, from love to justice, fromknowledge to virtue.Evolving gods, men and animalsSunday 14 May 2017Evolving means the outer expression of all the forces andpotencies that are inherent in our consciousness. Manyhighly interesting questions rise: Do all beings evolve?If so, what is the aim or destination of their evolution?Is the evolution of animals, men and godsinterconnected? A greater understanding of our placewithin our living Planet, will point the way to a completelydifferent cooperation with our fellow beings, than now isusual.All talks are recorded to be posted on thewebsite http://www.blavatskyhouse.orgone week later.

Lucifer ColophonI.S.I.S. FoundationEditors: Barend Voorham,Henk Bezemer, Rob Goor, BiancaPeeters, Erwin Bomas, Bouke van denNoort.The name of the Foundation [Stichting] is‘Stichting International Study-centre forIndependent Search for truth’. Its registeredoffice is in The Hague, The Netherlands.Chief editor: Herman C. VermeulenThe object of the Foundation is to forma nucleus of Universal Brotherhood bydisseminating knowledge about the spiritualstructure of human beings and the cosmos,free from dogma.Editorial office:De Ruijterstraat 72-74,2518 AV Den Haag,tel. 31 (0) 70 346 15 45e-mail: luciferred@isis-foundation.orgReactions:The Editorial Board reserves the rightto make a selection and/or shortenincoming documentsSubscription:This is the ninth free sample of Lucifer,the Light-bringer. For subscription:mail the editorial office: luciferred@stichtingisis.org.The price of our “paper” issues will beabout 4,60 and 9,20 for a doubleissue, excluding postage.Payment by Internet – creditcard (seewebsite).Cover photo:These fishes move rapidly asone group, yet keep a certaindistance from each other. Likeeverywhere in the Universe,their movements are governedby attraction and repulsion. Theresult is a dynamic equilibrium.Publisher:I.S.I.S. Foundation, Blavatskyhouse,De Ruijterstraat 72-74,2518 AV Den Haag,tel. 31 (0) 70 346 15 45,e-mail: luciferred@isis-foundation.orginternet: www.blavatskyhouse.org I.S.I.S. FoundationNo part of this publication may bereproduced or made public in anyform or by any means: electronic,mechanical, by photocopies,recordings, or any other way, withoutprior permission of the Publisher.The I.S.I.S. foundation is notresponsible for any statement oropinion that is published in thismagazine, unless an explicit referenceis made.The Foundation endeavors to accomplish thisobject by giving courses, organizing public andother speeches and lectures, issuing books,brochures and other publications, and bydrawing on all other resources available to it.I.S.I.S. Foundation is a non-profit organization,which is recognized as such by the taxauthorities in The Netherlands. For the purposesof the tax authorities, I.S.I.S. Foundation haswhat is called ANBI status.ANBI stands for General Benefit Organisation(Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling).The most important requisites in obtaining thisANBI status are: It is a non-profit organization, so it hasno earnings. Any profit earned from forexample book sales, must be fully usedfor general beneficial activities. For I.S.I.S.Foundation, this is spreading the Theosophia. (We refer to the statutes, aims andprinciples for further information.) Board members must meet integrity requirements. The ANBI must have a separate property,whereby a director or policymaker cannotdictate over this property as though it werehis own. The remuneration of board membersmay only consist of a reimbursement forexpenses and attendance.I.S.I.S. Foundation ANBI number is 50872.

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I.S.I.S. FoundationThe activities of the I.S.I.S. Foundation (International Study-centre forIndependent Search for truth) are based on:1. The essential unity of all that exists.2. By reason of this unity: brotherhood as a fact in nature.3. Respect for everyone’s free will (when applied from this idea of universalbrotherhood).4. Respect for everyone’s freedom to build up their own view of life.5. To support the developing of everyone’s own view of life and itsapplication in daily practice.Luci ferthe Light-bringer For seekers of TruthCurrent topics viewed in the light of the Ancient Wisdom or Theo-sophia — the commonsource of all great world religions, philosophies and sciencesWhy this journal is called LuciferLucifer literally means Bringer of Light.Each culture in the East and West has his bringers of light: inspiringindividuals who give the initial impulse to spiritual growth and social reform.They stimulate independent thinking and living with a profound awarenessof brotherhood.These bringers of light have always been opposed and slandered by theestablishment. But there are always those who refuse to be put off by theseslanderers, and start examining the wisdom of the bringers of light in anopen-minded and unprejudiced way.For these people this journal is written.“ the title chosen for our magazine is as much associated with divine ideasas with the supposed rebellion of the hero of Milton’s Paradise Lost We work for true Religion and Science, in the interest of fact as againstfiction and prejudice. It is our duty – as it is that of physical Science – tothrow light on facts in Nature hitherto surrounded by the darkness ofignorance But natural Sciences are only one aspect of SCIENCE andTRUTH. Psychological and moral Sciences, or theosophy, the knowledge ofdivine truth, are still more important ”Unity calls: how dowe answer?Compassion indifferent traditionsGandhi onTheosophy andsocial reformThe inner causesbehind “gravity”The Masters ofWisdom andCompassion(Helena Petrovna Blavatsky in the first issue of Lucifer, September 1887)No. 1 January 2017Publication of I.S.I.S. Foundation (International Study-centre for Independent Search for truth)

e Secret Doctrine. Volume 1, Collected Writings, The Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar 1978, p. 490-491 (orig.English edition). This letter is quoted by G. de Purucker in TheEsoteric Tradition, Theosophical University Press, Pasadena,1973, Volume 1, footnote on p. 443-444. The original Englishtext of the last book can be found at: www.blavatskyhouse.org/online literature.G. de Purucker, Golden Precepts of Esotericism, Chapter 5,“Love is the Cement of the Universe”. Theosophical UniversityPress, Covina 1935, pp. 107-120.

Questions & AnswersThe Masters ofWisdom andCompassionI have understood that the Mastersof Wisdom and Compassion are theorigin of each spiritual impulse thatis given. Is that true?AnswerCertainly. They have made a holy vowto serve and guide mankind duringtheir evolutionary pilgrimage. That’swhy they take the initiative over andover again, at cyclically determined moments, attempting to inspire humanity,to awaken all men to a spiritual andcompassionate life.QuestionIn your lecture you said that J.K.Rowlings, the author of the HarryPotter books, may have got help fromthe Masters. If that is true, does thisimpair her free will?AnswerHer free will is still there. A Master, infact each representative of the Hierarchyof Compassion, will never overpowerthe free will of any person. W.Q. Judgetells us that Shakespeare received helpfrom the Masters too. They presentedmental images to him, which he sub-Lucifer no. 1 January 2017 29

The Masters of Wisdom and Compassion Lucifer, the Light-bringer Editorial 2 No. 1 January 2017 Questions & Answers 29 » Activities 32 » English lectures, Blavatskyhouse Beyond illusion – a call for unity Unity calls – How do we answer? 3 Last year Herman C. Vermeulen, leader of the T.S. Point Loma Blavatskyhouse, was invited

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