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BookOneTHECALL

IntotheNewWorldmyfirstmessage.

YouwhogavetheAshram,Andyouwhogavetwolives,

Proclaim.Buildersandwarriors,strengthenthesteps.Reader,ifyouhavenotgrasped—readagain,afterawhile.Thepredestinedisnotaccidental,Theleavesfallintheirtime.Andwinterisbuttheharbingerofspring.Allisrevealed;allisattainable.IwillcoveryouwithMyshield,ifyoubuttendtoyourlabors.

Ihavespoken.

Iam—yourBlissIam—yourSmileIam—yourJoyIam—yourRestIam—yourStrengthIam—yourValorIam—yourWisdom

1.Byholinessinlife,guardthepreciousGemofGems.AumTatSatAum!Iamthou,thouartI—partsoftheDivineSelf.MyWarriors!Lifethunders—bewatchful.Danger!Thesoulhearkenstoitswarning!Theworldisinturmoil—striveforsalvation.Iinvokeblessingsuntoyou.Salvationwillbeyours!Lifenourishesthesoul.Striveforthelifeglorified,andfortherealizationofpurity.Putasideallprejudices—thinkfreely.Benotdowncastbutfullofhope.Fleenotfromlife,butwalkthepathofsalvation.

YouandWe—heretogetherinspirit.OneTempleforall—forall,OneGod.ManifoldworldsdwellintheAbodeoftheAlmighty,AndtheHolySpiritsoarsthroughout.The Renovation of the World will come—the prophecies will be

fulfilled.PeoplewillariseandbuildaNewTemple.

2.Increationrealizethehappinessoflife,anduntothedesertturn

youreye.AflamewithloveforChrist,carryjoytoHim.Youbearwingsoflight.Whendepartinglife,youwillseeMeoncemore.Donotdemeanyourselves.Summonthecouragetosafeguardthemysteries.ComprehendthegreatgiftoflovetotheOneGod.Trytounfoldthepowerofinsight,Thatyoumayperceivethefutureunityofmankind.TheonesalvationistoturnthespirittowardthelightofTruth.The great gift of love lives in the one vision bestowed upon the

fearlesssoul.You,mydaughter,whohaveseen!Pureartisthetrueexpressionoftheradiantspirit.

Throughartyougainthelight.

3. Those who are obsessed with matters of the earthly world can

receivenoanswersfromtheHeights.Fate can be overcome if you manifest the Christ, Who sacrificed

HimselfforTruth.

4.MyFriends!HappinessliesinservingthesalvationofHumanity.Putasideallprejudicesand,summoningyourspiritualforces,aid

mankind.Directtheunsightlytowardsthepathofbeauty.As the tree renews its leaves, so shall humanity flourish on the

pathofrighteousness.

5.Directyourfriendstowardsrighteousness.DonotconcealOurCommunications.FollowOurTeachingswithyourheart.Striveandyouwillperceivethelight.Iwillpointouttheway—theheartwillunderstandOurToken.Behold!TheTeacherswillrevealalyre,andmiraculouslyitspower

willendowyouwiththegiftofenchantment.Beholdtheblisssentuntoyou.Dedication is the requisite of those who strive on the path of

ascent.Those who with a full heart fulfill Our requests will attune their

earstotheharmonyoftheUniverse.By bringing happiness unto you We show Our Trust in your

strivingtowardsGood.Truthiswithyou—bereadytoreceiveit.Astheheavensarefathomless,sogreatisyourstrength.

6.Safeguardyoursolitude.God—orAum—istheHighestBeingofyourinnerself.MyBreathisthedaringtowardsBeauty.ThegreatgiftmanifestedthroughyoursacrificewillleadyoutojoyousrealizationinyourpursuitofTruth.Eschewthelifeoftheslumberer.Love the life that sparkles in thoughts enveloped in the Divine

Radiance.Strengthenthegrowingpowerofyourspirit.EverremembertheGatesrevealedbyUs.The pure Breath of Our Bliss imparts living sustenance to you in

yourdailylife.MaythedanceofwrathsuccumbbeforethepoweroftheTemple!

Thefireoffearlessnesswillbrightenyourhearth.Wesendthelighttothosewhosmileatdarkness.Your spirit is already in ascent, and the flaming heart will not be

blightedbycold.

The Right Hand of God asserts Itself and proclaims the Dawn of

Day.

7.Whywalkthewayofsilence?In life imbibe the source of sound and color, and thus strengthen

yourmind.

8.Benotchallenginginyourdailylife.Bemoresimple.Myfriends,letnotthepersonalcoloryourauras.

9.Standaside,ThouFlamingOne!ObstructnottheGatesofHeaven!Souls have been created that are joyous in their consciousness of

thespirit.

Donotbelittlethesignificanceofwhatyoudonotcomprehend.CherishthetokengivenuntoyouYoumustawaittheawakeningofanewspiritualconsciousness.Manydoubtswillbedispelledinyourfuturework.NecessaryandinevitabledoIdeemtheriseandfallofthespirit.TheVoiceofWisdomwillopenthegatestotheUnknown.

10.Loveeachother—bewareofdisunion.Wemustpaydearlyforourlight-mindednessandprattle.

11.Why,OThouFlamingOne,dostThouavertThyFace?

ThesightofMebringstheepain;thywingsarenotyetspread.

Hardennotyourspirits—realizegreatnessinthesmall.Knowledgecomesnotreadilywhenthespiritistroubled.Webestowuponyoutheways.Donotselectbooksatrandom—choosecarefully.Whenamidstthethrong,carefullyguardthelightgivenuntoyou.

12.PrayeronthewaytotheSacredandHallowedDwelling:

OLordofmyspirit,forsakenotthepilgrim!TheGuruhastensnottosheltermefromthestormthatthreatens.Thepainwillpiercethedepthsofmyheart.AndtheveilofthewhirlwindwillhidethelightofThyFace.YetwithTheeIfearnotmyignorance.Thephantomsrevealnottheirfaces.Leadmeuponthepath,OThouBlessedOne.TouchmyeyesthatImayseeThyGates!

13.Thedaughteroftheworldcanchangedestiny.TheNewWorldapproaches—sacrificesarethestepsofascent.Growthisquickenedbytrust,ifthespiritisopenandcanreceive.

Donotconsidermaterializationsasimportant—Wordsofwisdomarethegreater.Whydesirematerializationswhenwisdomisavailabletoyou?IsitpossibletopreferthesuperficialoverthespiritualityofTruth?My friends! Hasten past the first steps, that, purified, you may

ascendtothegloryofyournation.AndifIofferyouallurementsofgold,orflowers,orjewels—refuse.Whychoosetheallurementsofthesuperficial,whenyoucanhave

wisdom?

14. Carrying the spear of life, breathe smilingly the life-giving

etherofthesun.Take up your spear at sunrise and guide your steeds of morning

towardsthesearinghighnoonoflife.

Andthelilieswillblossomuponthestones.Andatthefirstray,throwopenyourchamberdoor,Andthebirdswillsinginpraiseoflabor.

LearntheWisdomoftheCreatorthroughlife’ssymbols.Thosewhofulfiltheiracceptedmissionunmaskthefactofearthly

life,Andunderstandthetruemeaningoftheirownpath.

15.StrengthentheawarenessofOurPresenceinyourlife.InvokeOurPowerforyourdeeds.Rejoice,youwhohaveunderstood.Liveafulllife,richinexperience.

WhatsoeveryourdoubtsWeshalldispeltheminlife—buthearken!Weshallmanifestmiraclesinyourdays—butdiscern!Letyourheartbeyourjudge,andfaithyourpower.BecontentwiththetrueIndicationswhisperedtoyourspirit.Myfriends,youchosetotakeahappyroad,leadingtoMe.You must teach others to search for My World—the World of the

KnowingSpirit.Persist,andopentheGatestotheheartsthatseek.IwillknowwhenthetimehascomefortheGatestobeopened.

16. Try to study the higher manifestations that are of value to

humanity.Theimageofmankindiscreatedbytheenergyofmankinditself.

17. Through the way of teaching will the manifestations of Light

cometoyou.ToteachandtolovearemanifestationsofGod.

18.Thinkfreely;walktheshortestpath.ButascendbyfaithintheBlessedOnesandyouwillnoterr.Icometosuccor—whydoyounotseeMe?Lovethepowerofpureconsciousness,andyouwillconquer.

19.Steepisthepathtotheabodeoffaith.

Turnyourmindtothejoyofcreation,Thatyou may exaltthe spirit, castout all trivialthoughts, andbe

readytoreceivethewavesofvibrationsentbyUs.

20. The pure thoughts of the strong in spirit transform into

realitieslife’sphenomena.

21.Apureprayereverascends.AtthefeetofChristitblossoms,silveryandradiant.With pure blue flame glows the Calling Word and radiates the

ChaliceofExaltation.

OLord,drainourtearsandperceivetheflameinourhearts.“InFireshallIdryyourtearsandupraisethetempleofthyheart.”

Prepareyourhearth;theLordapproaches!HehastransformedthetreasureofthechaliceAndreturnsittoyouafire.

Oflametwo-tongued,assertthyself,thoudouble-pointed!Tearsofjoy—theLord’swine—radiatepurefire.Oheart,pouroutthewineofthytearsasanoffering;but,myheart,neverallowthesourceofthytearstorundry.Howshall

IfillThyCup,OLord!

22.Lovethemanifestationsofharmony.IsendtheblessedtokenofGupta.MyWordisasflashingcopper.Awaitandattuneyourears;MyLipswouldspeak.

23.Iamthesearingheatofthesand.Iamtheflameoftheheart.Iamtheengulfingwave.Iamthesoilregenerated.Rejoice,andbeholdtheLight.

24.BeseechChrist.SearchforthejoyofturningtotheCreator.

Learn,andunlocktheGatesofKnowledge,AndaffirmyourselvesinunderstandingtheDivinePlan.

25.WelendOurEarstopurethoughts.You will receive the knowledge and will walk the pure path, but

bewareofangerandofdoubt.Ifyouconquer,youwillreceivethelight.Ifyoufalter,thewhirlwindwillobscureyoursoul.Perfectyourselves,myfriends,unwearyingly.Deny not the Voice of the Spirit, suppress only the earth-bound

voices.Bedaring—Iamwithyou.

26.Teachothersbytheexampleofmanifesteddeeds,butcondemn

notthosestillindarkness.Many there be still ignorant—forgive them, for their spirits

slumber.

Naughtwilldauntyou—thepreordainedGatesawaityou.Spurncowardice—Ishieldthefearlessones.

27.IbestowMyWisdomuponyou.Iamnotabridgebuiltofpromises,butverilytheLightthatcallsto

you.I teach love. My disciples must realize happiness in the love of

Christ.

28.Lovecancreateuniverses.LoveandWisdomareequal.

29.WatercannotextinguishtheFirethatwillpurifytheworld,Norwashawaytheriversofblood.Bynewscourgeswilltheworldbepurgedofitsevil.Iexpoundhappiness.I shall designate the path for the battle against the bazaar that is

thepresentworld.Peoplehavereachedadeadend,butlightningwillrevealtheway

out,

Andthunderwillarousetheslumberers.Mountainshavecrashedtoearth.Lakeshavebeendrainedoftheirwaters.Citieshavebeenengulfedbyfloods.Hungershowsitsface.Yethasthespiritofhumanityremainedunmoved.Go,teach,stretchoutthehandofaid!

30.Seekhappinessandexaltthespirit.Faithinselfandthesearchfortruthcreateharmony.

31.IgrantyoujoyoflovefortheMotherlandoftheWorld.Youwillknowloveformankind.Behold,Ileadyoutowardstheheavenlyjoyofspirit.Straynotfromthepathofascent.

32.Throughjoy,purifythepath.Whileyouaredisciples,learntoovercomeirritability.Mydisciplesmusthaveasympatheticeye.Asthroughamagnifyingglassbeholdthegood,andbelittletenfold

thesignsofimperfection,lestyouremainasyoualwayswere.

33.Loveoneanother—Ishallsendyoupurethoughts.Ishallstrengthenyourdesireforperfection.BylovewouldIhealthemistakenones.Ramakrishnasays:“Love,andallwillcomeuntothee.”

Irejoiceinunveilingthemanifestationsoflife’scomplexities.

34.Ishallrevealthepowerofdarknesstothosewhocanconquer

it.Peoplerealizenottheirhappiness.IamtheGuardianofyourhappiness.TheFieryMessengerbroughttoyoutheswordofvalor.Understandthatthewayhasbeenmarkedforyou,andattainthe

path.Followyourownpath.

35.Gatheringtheflaminghearts,youbearthemasgiftstoUs.

Thepowerofharmonywillannouncetriumphtothepureinspirit.Teachsmilingly,joyfullycreate,yourearshearkeningtothesong.BypureloveshallIpreservecompassioninmybleedingheart!Grantme,OLord,themasteryofself!

36.Thepupilsmustnotjudgehastily.Irejoiceinthefieryspirit—buttemperyourself.Thespiritquivers,thenorthernlightsareatplay;teemingwithlife

isnature,andGodmanifestsHisMercy.MyShieldwillflameradiantlyaboveyou.Readless—ponder.

37.LoveMe,forlovemultipliesyourstrength.LoveisMyShield.MySmilewillbringyoulight.Cherishthemanifestationsofblissfulcommunion.

38.ByUsandbyyou,together,isthespiritualculturebuilt.TheTruthoftheworldwillstandfirm,AndtheLightwillpenetratethedarkness—Iattest.TheGatesoftheSpiritualWorldarethrownopen.

39.Wepossessthepowertobothcreateanddestroyobstacles.Thoughtislikelightning.

40.Beware!DonotforgettoturntotheTeacher.Thecultivationofoffensesproducesapoorgarden.AndneglectingyourhealthimpedesyourstrivingstotheEternal.Theabilitytoovercomeprovesthestrengthofyourspirit.

41.IshallravishyourearswiththesongofTruth.Workwithoutcomplaint.Ihavelaidoutforyouthewaysofthespirit.IlovebeingyourTeacherinquestsofthespirit.Theotherworld,whereMydaysare,mustkindlejoyinyours.

42.Loveerectstemples.AlovemanifestinspiritshallIsendtoyou.

43.LearntoapproachOurHeightspureofheart.OurRaywillshineuponyouandexaltyourdailylife.YoucarrystonesfortheraisingofMynewTemple.TeachothersMyWord,andwisdomwillflourish;AndanewTemplewillberaised.DonotregardMeasamagician,yetcanIleadyouupwarduponthe

ladderofBeautybeheldonlyindreams.Wafting to you the fragrance from the mountains of Tibet, We

bring the message of a new religion of the pure spirit tohumanity.

It is coming; and you, united here in search of light, bear thepreciousstone.

Toyouisrevealedthemiracleofcreatingharmonyinlife.ItwillrevealtotheworldanewTeaching.

44.Bealert—muchtimehasbeenwasted.Rememberthedutyofthehunter.The divining of the meaning of My words in order to understand

MyIndicationsisagoodexerciseforthehuntsman.

45.ThemiracleofBeautyintheadornmentofourdailyliveswill

exaltmankind.Raisehighyourlight.IlluminethebeautiesofMyTemple.TeachtheJoyofBeauty.TeachtheHappinessofWisdom.TeachtheBlissofLove.TeachtheGloryofUnitywithGod.IwillgrantyouthepowerandfleetnessofMercury.Goforwardwithoutdoubt,withoutfear,withoutturningback.

46.Walklightofheart,rejoice,followthehigherpath.

47.MySmileattendsyou,Myfriends.Thespiritfeelsturmoil,butbewise.Thesurestknowledgeistheheart’s.

48.Mythrice-calledpupil!Through your art, carry My Word, bring joy to the hearts of the

world.Hunter,walkinvictory.

49.Loveandstrivingworkmiraclesinlife.We are awakening your energy for new thoughts, which are

neededfortransmutation,andfortheworkofthoughtinlife.Youmustfindtheresourcestocreateanewlife.Wesendyouthoughts—sharpenthemwithoutviolatingKarma.

50.Hunter,unwaveringisyourspirit.Beclearinyourbeliefsandyouwillconquerdarkness.Pupils,spreadloveandknowledge.Asmilecarriespower.

51.Bewareofvenomousvibrations.Striveforthefutureandsuccumbnottothespellofthepresent.Followthesimplestpathasyouascendthemountain.

Powerful,exaltedvisionsrequirepuresurroundings,andprana.Christ’sdeedswereconsummatedamidstthebeautiesofnature.NeverdidHedwellforlongincities.

52. I reveal to you the profundity of Ramakrishna’s simple

teachings.We,alltogether,implementtheWilloftheCreator.Yourstrengthgrowsthroughprana.

53.ManifoldwondershaveWetorevealtoyou,ManifestationsonthehappyascenttotheHeightsofTibet.Think and strive, transforming airy castles into fortresses of

achievement.Give rest to your spirit—fatigue it not too much with books; and

love, surging like a sparkling torrent, will reveal to you thesplendorofM.˙.’sflowers.

54. I disclosed to you the knowledge wherein is concealed Tibet’s

Wisdom.Friends,lookforward,forgetthepast,thinkaboutcreationforthe

future,andIshallcometogiveyouCounsel.Exaltothersinspirit,andlookahead.

55.EndeavortoinspireotherswiththeteachingsofM.˙..

56.Mywarriors,walkvaliantly.Thegrowthofthespiritneedsitsimpetus.Allcanattain.Thespirit,oncecalled,willnotturnback.

57.Youbattleably—victoryisyours.Benothasty—evenironneedstimeforforging.Iron must be tempered in cold water before it can flash in the

flame.

58.Learntosharpenyourselfinquietude,byupliftingyourspirit

totheAlmightyEyeoftheUniverse.

Friends,Ouranswersareready;butletthestreamofKarmaflow.

Answersgiventoosoonwill,likeadamreleased,causefloods.Striveforunityofspirit.By pure thoughts strengthen the harmony of your spirit, that the

BlessedOnesmayreachyou.TheLightwillfillyouraura—guardit.

59.Themoledigshisburrow,whileTheeaglesoarsabovethemountain.Themoleiswarminhishole,whileTheeagleischilledbeforesunrise.Soartoo,towardshappiness,Mydearones.

60.Inyourlaboryourthoughtsturnnottodanger.Letyourheartunfoldandyoureyeperceive.

61.Laboristheguaranteeofsuccess.Eachofyoumustendureearthlythorns.

Manifeststrengthofspiritandapproach!Openyourheartsthroughbenevolence.TheTeachervalueseverypurequestforHigherKnowledge.ThespiritofreasonbestowsknowledgeupontheseekersofTruth.It is enough to follow the path of spirit-realization—the rest will

come.

62.Itestdifferentsouls.MySpiritisyourshield.

63.Directyourforcestowardstheenlightenmentofmankind.LoveMe—Blisswillcomeascomesthedawn.Ishallstrikethedoersofharm.CarefullyraiseupthetreasureoftheTempleuponM.˙.’sMountain.TheTeachersendsyouHisBlessings.LearntounderstandMe.Beunwaveringinyourfaith.Ishallhelpthosewhoseek.

64.Thewoodpeckerwiselyhollowsthetree.Followitsexample.MyShieldwillguardyou—Mydearchildren.

65.MyShieldassuresyourjoy.BeanAeolianharptoM.˙.’sBreath.ThroughlovewillyoucometoMe.Iwillbestowuponyourspiritthestrengthofthecedar.

66.Knowhowtoloveasyouascend.Only later will you realize how gently and lovingly I strive to

shortenyourjourneyinthefieldofactiongiventoyou.

67.IwillgrantyouthepowertoleadsoulstoGod.Iwillendowyouwiththegiftofbringingjoytoothers.

TeachthemanifestationofM.˙..Teach—Iwillhelpyou.

68.HarmonyamongyoubringsresultsmostcherishedByUs.

FormissionsofimportanceWebringtogetherharmoniouspersons—theircurrentisthemostpowerful.

69.LearntoloveMe—andmanifestit.Myworkallowsnoindecisiveness.WhatissentbyMe,takewithouthesitation.

70. Do not turn away from your friends—in My Name can you

enlightenthem.Havecourage—betruedisciplesoftheMaster.Teachthemtolovetheworldofspirit.Sowthewisdomsentuntoyou.

71. The mist will soon be dispelled, and the sun’s radiance will

shineuponyourpath.ExpoundMyTeaching—Ishallsendlisteners.Thosewhoreceivemustalsogive.KnowthatbytheshortestpathIleadyoutowardknowledge,labor,

andhappiness.

IpassamongthemandtheyseeMenot.

72.TheSpiritofChristbreathesacrossthedesertoflife.LikeaspringItwearsItswaythroughthesolidrocks.InthemilkyfirmamentItradiatesinlightsbeyondcounting,and

risesupwardinthestemofeveryflower.

73.WelaystonesforthestepsoftheresplendentTemple.InthenameofChristdowecarrythem.

PlaceThyThrone,OLord,inourgarden!

Butthestonesaretoolargeforourgarden,Andthestepstoosteepforflowers.OnacloudHewillapproach.OnthegrasswillHesitbesideus.Werejoice,OLord,tooffertoTheeourgarden.Departnot,OManifestedLord.

Leavenotourgarden.WithstarsisThyPathadorned.BythemdowefindThyWay.WeshallfollowThee,OLord.Shouldthesun’smorningraysbanishThystarrysigns,Thenwillweinvoketheaidofstormandwhirlwindtoobscureits

rays.Ofwhatusethesun,ifitbanishThystarrytokens?

74.Irejoiceinthesmileundimmedbyapproachingfate.I shall grant the power to create good not with money but with

spirit.Fulloftravailisyourlife,butvastarethedepthsofyourhappiness

inthefuturevictoryofthespirit.

75.Banishanger,andthepathtoUswillbeeasier.Notwrath,butardentrapturecreates.Be imperturbable—your illusions damage your health, but if you

have faith in Me, know that you are guarded by the Care andShieldofM.˙..

M.˙.isawareofyourhardships;asteepascentisalwaysdifficult.Toovercomefaterequiresfortitude.Benotdowncast,foryouhavemanytimescrossedtheserapids.

76.BenotdismayedattheTeacher’scriticisms.Pupilsshouldrejoiceateverymessage.ContemplatethespiritualguidanceofOneTeacher.Yourspiritpressesonward;AttheGatesIshallawaityou.MyBreathshallwarmyourhands,andIshallguideyoualongthe

mountainpathtotheTemple.Love Me and your power will be multiplied and your strength

doubled.Yourspirittransportsyourbodybeyondtheearth.Youmustrejoiceintheascensionthroughpureteachings.

77.Thereisnolovegreaterthanlove.

78.Naughtoccursbyaccident.MyPoweriswithyou.

79.WecanchangeOurappearance.Throughfaithincreaseyourstrength.

80.M.˙.isyoursmile,yourbliss,yourstrength,yourwisdom.

81.Allthatcanbeabsorbedbyyourbeingisgiventoyou,EventhosetokensofOurGreatTrust,OurArrows.Butinbattlearrowsdonotalwaysreachtheirmark;Learntogivemorepowertoyourarrows.Thespirituallifeisalwaysaffectedwhenyourpossessionsaretoo

many.Youareascending—walkthewayofdevotionandoflove.

82.LoveMe—yourSpiritualTeacher.Your destiny is to bring the inextinguishable Light to ardent

hearts.RealizethejoyoffightingforMyCause.Easyisdestruction,butyoumustbuildwisely.Beingabletohelpisagreathappiness.

83.Knowtospreadhappiness—condemnnot.

84.Iofferyoutheabilitytounderstandpeople.EachwordandIndicationfromMe,howeverbrief,hasmeaningfor

youinlife.

85.Ismileatyourtemper,butpraiseyourdevotiontoMe.Ivalueyourloveamidstthestressoflife.

86.Truecalmnessofspiritistestedbythetriflesofdailylife.Comfort is given you by the assurance of Our Protection on the

pathofGood.IsendyouMyShield—knowtodefendM.˙.asIdefendyou.

87.Understandthesoulofyourbrother;

Labor untiringly, show understanding, behold the power of MyShield.

There are many wonders in this world, and a pure and ardentstrivingleadstovictory.

88.Unpreparednessisnottransgression.Lovetheunhappy,havecompassionforthehumble.

89.AblessedGuideisgiventoeachofyou,foryourhappiness.TurntoHimalone,withallthestrengthofyourspirit,Elsewillthedoorbeleftajarandthecurrentsconfused.InvoketheblessedGuidenotwithquestionsbutbyaffirmation.IfIsendamessagethroughyourGuide,thecurrentwillbedirect.Hearkennottothosewhoapproachwhenyouarenotalert.Awindowopentodarknessisalsoopentothevoicesofthenight.ButacalloflovewillbringresponsefromtheBeloved.LoveThoseWhohavechosenyou.RealizethetiesthatbindyoutoyourGuideandnaughtunworthy

willcomeneartoyou.Love!Discern!Strikeevil!MyBlessingsarewithyou.

90. Rejoice when you can give to those whom you have known

before.Happinesswillcomewhentheolddebtsarepaid.

91.Sharpenyourarrows!If you like not the symbol of the arrow, take that of the carrier

pigeon.Arrows of thought are energy, which, like electricity, must be

concentratedatonepoint.Youcaneasilyimaginepropellinganobject,Andyoucaneasilyimagineanelectricspark.Directed energy spurs a desire to act creatively in those to whom

yousendit.

92.IntheUniverseallthingsarebutareflectionoftheDivine,and

ineachsparkoflighttheDivineEnergyisatplay.Lightuntoallofyou!

93.Therebelliousspiritshatterstheboltsoftheprisondoors.You may teach others to read the Book of Wisdom as disclosed in

thehappeningsoflife.The wonder of Our Participation in the manifestations of life will

noteludeyou.Shun the imperfections of your spirit, and ascend with a sense of

spiritualfreedom.Befirminyourassertionofhappinessinlife,andthethreadofthe

pathwillnotbreak.

94.PrayerstotheCreatorareofferednotonlyintemples—thewax

ofthecandleburnsalsointhelaborsoflife.

95.Ihavecalledyouforagreattask.TheTeacherhasentrusteditssuccessuntoyou.ThestrengthneededtofollowMeisbestoweduponyou.Arrows, shields, swords have you received, and with My Helmet

shallIprotectyourhead.FightinMyName,maylovedwellwithyou.Thepromisewillbefulfilledinduetime.Keeptheflamealight—Iteach.

96.HearkentotheCelestialSong,andwhenonthesummitsofthe

mountainspinenotfortheflowersinthevalley.Irejoiceinyourstrivingforcreation.Miraclesarecreatedinlifeamidstactionandintensedharmony.Dreams are realized not in fairy tales but through happy

communionwiththeWaysoftheBlessedOnes.TheTeacherisnearyouateverymomentofyourcreativelabor.Learn—andteach.

97.Puredeedsperformmiracles.LearntoloveMyWork.Thespiritualdynamomustactinharmony,thenMyCurrentsflow

withoutinterruption.Changesofmooddonotaffectthecurrents,butfluctuationsofthe

auracauseinterruptingwaves.

Constancyoftheauraassuresharmony.

The flame of the candle spreads light to all, but smothered by a

dropofanger,itsputtersandmustbesetaright.Letyourflamebesteadyandbright—M.˙.iseverwithyou.

98.Knowledgewillhelpyoutoavoiddanger.KnowledgeofMyManifestationswillmultiplyyourstrength.FearlessistheApostle!

99.Youwillrealizethegivenhappinessinduetime.Themistenfoldsthefootofthemountain,butthesummitisever

bathedinthesun’sglory.Underitsraysthemistclears,andyoubeholdMyLove.

100. The Teacher rejoices with you in the glory of creation in life

whenittendstowardgood.

Beforethirty,thenecessarycentersdonotunfold.Fifteen more years must pass before the effects of the flame are

visible.Butthesparksoflightwillbevisiblebeforethattime.

101.CarefuljudgmentwillfosterMyCause.Displayunderstandingandtolerancetowardotherteachings.Theeventsoflifewillconvincewherewordsarepowerless.Gatherafewoftheelectanddistanceyourselvesfromtheabuseof

thosewhoareunprepared.

102. When satisfied with worldly life, the spirit cannot enter the

PromisedTemple.True happiness knocks at the heart’s portals, but the Holy Words

arenotgivenentrance.Happinessrejectedishappinessdeparted.IsendyouBliss.

103.Accepttheaccidentalaspreordained.AllisforeseenbyUs.Everyseeminglyrandomeventisapageofthefuture.Workinvalor,andinpeace.

104.TheTeacherwishestorevealtoyouhowinnumerablearethe

assaultsuponthewallsoftheWhiteLodge.ThetimeforunderstandingCosmoswillcome.Amiracleperformedislikealampwhenlit.Afterwardsnonewillrememberthedarknessofthechamber.

Godknowsallworlds.Loveandcreate,andfulljoywillcome.

105. M.˙. is accustomed to battle, and My children must be wise

warriors.

Theunityofnationswillcomethroughstruggle.Irejoiceinbeholdingavalorousspirit.Fightwiselynow,forOurenemiesarealsoyourenemies.IsendyouMyLoveandStrength.

106.Showvalorinbattle.Short is the teaching about humanity, but comprehending it is a

lengthytask.

Thecurtainissweptaside,andtheunknownismadeknown.The mind comprehends not the ways of the heart, but the heart

knows.Ispeaknotofthethingsoftoday.Thespiritisfilledwithforebodingofcomingevents—thecurrents

vibrate.And the happenings of the Universe are interbound with men’s

lives,andtheresoundingofItsstringsisintricate.TheCreator’sManifestationsshouldnotputtoflightthewarriors

butshouldwingthemon.Forgeyourarrows,Isendyoulove.

107.Mychildren,manywillcometoyou.Theywillwritetoyouandappearbeforeyou.Theywilldemeanyouandtheywillextolyou.But you will pass them by, as markers on the way, and your feet

willbecleansedbythesnowofthemountains.TheTeacherwilladornyourdayswithlaurelandwillrefreshyou

withHishealingaromas.

108. Blessed are you who face the assaults by the evil ones—they

attestthatyoubattleforMe.

Fear not being insufficiently active; the air is tense and the fiery

cross of love will cover the field of your battle, and the song ofharmonywillascend.

109.Wondersaremanifestinlife.Openyoureyesandyouwillperceive.

110. All things will take their designated places and many things

willcometopass,andWeshallmanifesttheneededsigns.Not always does the eye perceive the sun’s rays, but the sun ever

warmstheearth.Love’s warmth is lavished upon you, and your spirit has no room

foracoldbarrennessofsoul.

111.Theunworthywilldepart.TheGreatPlanfortheriseofthenewraceiswiselydesigned.

112.TheHandoftheTeacherrevealsthepoweroftherays.Comprehendtheirsalutarylight.M.˙.fillsyourbeingwiththepowerofcalmness.Andwhenthestillnessofharmonyembracesyoutheforceofyour

arrowswillincrease.

113.AusterelydoyoubegintheGreatTask.ThelightofMyBannerwillblessyouandwillleadyouonthepath

tomanifestMyTruth.Know how to begin, and the Teacher will know to send you His

Shield.IforeseehappyresultsfromthefulfillmentofMycommand.And with the Seal of Solomon I attest—I gave, I give, and I will

alwaysgive.

114.Itellyou—bevigilant.Combinestrengthandunderstanding.MyRingwillsealthehappinessofthosewhospreadMyTeaching.

115.Whenamidstthehighestvibrations,thebodyistransformed.Thebodyobeysthespiritastheslaveobeyshismaster.

116.TheTeachersufferedforHiswordsofTruth.ManresiststhepathtoLight.Darknessismorepleasingtotheeyesofmoles,Butloveandknowledgewillconquerall.

Yourspiritwillascendandyouwillpassbytheuncomprehendingonesswiftly,asyouwouldmilepostsontheway.

Smileatthedifficultiesuponyourpath.Ivouch,youwillconquer!

117.MyChildren,youareunawareofthebattlethatragesaround

you.Bothsecretlyandopenlydothedarkforcesfight.Yourspirit,likeadam,islashedbythewaters.Yourheartunfoldsandwillbefloodedwithknowledge.Fearnot,Oheart,youwillconquer!

118. Miracles surround you, but amidst life’s tumult you heed

themnot.InscrutablearethewaysofGodintheirinfinitemeanstobringthe

messageofthespirit;evenabladeofgrasscanconveytheTabletofCommandments.

The ship encounters the fury of the waves, but it reaches its

destination.Pureserviceflourishesifitsrootsaredeepandstrong.MyShieldmaynotbeupontheirdoors,buttheapproachingones

bearMyBannerintheirhearts.

Fearnotthespear,nordreadthescorpion;novenomwillpenetrate

yourbodies.

IamtheMorningFlute,callingtheflock.IamtheWatersoftheSpring,refreshingthelipsofthesorrowing.IamtheMightyPillaroftheTemple.Approach,Ovigilantones!

119. My children, the teaching of life under My Guidance is the

straightestpathtoanunderstandingofCosmos.Youmustrecognizetheobstacleofignorance.The physician can cure only when he understands the symptoms

oftheillness.

Those of vast possessions are often blind to the world’sphenomena.

Seldomdoesthepreoccupiedoneperceivethefuture.

120. In the history of mankind is revealed the great battle at the

change of races; at the call to battle each summoned warriortakesuphisarms.

Providenceleadsnationsbywayofstruggle;andyou,Mywarriors,guard yourselves with the Shield of God’s Will, and the DivineSongwilleverfindechowithinyou.

Before the Deluge, when men were wedding and feasting andbargaining, Noah was already selecting the most stalwart oaksforhisark.

121.Accepttheharshlessonswithasmile.

122. It is better to trust your Guide upon the night path than to

gropeyourway,aloneinthedark.My children, these hazardous days will pass and you will safely

entertheNewWorldbytheappointedpath.

123. The whole Universe is the Body of the Almighty, and We

express the command of the highest manifestations of theSupremeWill.

TheservitorawaitsupontheLord,andtheAll-MercifulhelpsustofindthebestattirefortheFestivalofLight.

According to our zeal are we given the hue of our spiritualvestment.

OThouBenevolence,OThouSuffererontheCross,Thouwiltattest

thefireofourresurrectionthereatthefootoftheladderleadingtotheTempleofDivineGlory.

124.YourhappinessliesinunderstandingtheDivineEnergyatthe

rootoftheUniverse.Let others count the leaves of the mango—whilst you savor the

fruit.Guard the roots and the fruit, and give away the leaves, for they

renewthemselveseachyear.

125.God’splanisbeyondthewaysofmen.

AgainyouhaveforgottentheHeavenlycombat!Nonegotoschoolduringanassaultbytheenemies.Timesaremorecomplexthanyoucanrealize.Neverwashatredmorerampant.Butthehourhasstruck!Thehostileforcesstrivetodefydestiny.ThedoomedonespersecuteOurchosenones,andWemustprotect

them.Fatecanbelightenedandthebattlebroughtthesoonertoitsend.

126.AusterelyandpureinthoughtcommenceMyWork.Remembertheobstaclesatthebeginningofeverygreattask.

The temple gates are closed and prayers are forgotten during the

battle, but the flowers of the spirit will blossom and entwinethemselvesontheoldwalls.

NaughtcandetertheHandoftheCreatoroftheNewWorld.Isayuntoyou:MyShieldhastakenmanyarrows,butattheSpirit’s

FeastWewillassemble,victorious.Strive for victory. For now, dismiss thoughts of peace and be

vigilant,Mywarriors!I know My Daughter wishes to adorn with roses the path to My

School,butthesetimesarebitterandcold.Allwillbewell.

127. Displaying fearlessness, you show a noble example to those

aroundyou.Iteachyoutofacelife’sexperienceswithheartsalight.Ishallexplain—Iamhasteningyourkarma,andonthewayIstrip

awayallmasks,thatyoumaysee.Yourpowerincreasesattheunderstandingofanothersoul.YouwillreachthegoalpredestinedforyoubyChrist.

128. Strive for the future and many forces will be summoned toyouraid.

Ofvariousinstrumentsistheorchestracomposed,butasymphonysoonendsanditssoundsdieawaythroughtheopenwindow.

Bettertopayheavily,thesoonertolearnthepredestinedpath.Theeyewillperceiveinsteadofbriarsagardennurturedbylove.Theheartisawareofthephantomsofthemind,butitknowsthe

truth.

129.PricelessisM.˙.’sGuidanceontheroadoflife.Darkonesbesettheway.Seldomdoesthespirit’slightassertitself.Farfromtilledistheeternalfield.Widespreadarediscordandhate.StandnotinfearofDivineJustice.Like passengers on a short journey are you in your earthly life,

facingInfinity.

130. The Bliss manifested on the Heavenly Heights will bestow

courageuponthelegionofwarriorsforTruth.Truthisveiledinsymbols,butThe mind cannot comprehend their relevance to life, and their

meaningmustberevealedbyeverydayevents.People need familiar images, and by these images is the spirit

upliftedtoitsTrueDwelling.

131. As often as Karma permits, My Hand removes the dangers

fromyourpath.Earthly ways obscure the view of the mountains, yet you shall

reachthem.

132.Eachrighteousthoughthelpsthecause.ItisimportanttosendthearrowsthroughMeordirectly,butyour

purposemustbebenevolent.Arrowsmaybeaimedevenatarogue.ForthesakeofMyCauseyoumaybeinsistent,butwithoutanger,

spreadingthecreativeforceofbenevolence.

Wrathbegetswrath,butMychildrencanextinguishtheredflamewithablueray.

Withthepowerofthebluerayyoucanerectatemple,buttheredcloudwillblightthenoblesttendrilsofyoursoul.

133. M.˙. has many towers and sentinels upon the slopes of

Himalaya.Nonewithoutguideshallpenetratethesnowybarriers.Amidst the glaciers Giants keep watch over the currents of the

world.The fields of ice blossom with pure fire, and the air is rich with

ozone.

134.Recognizethecalleveninthefalloftherosepetal.Life is full of calls—the fire brings you to the summit of the

Mysteries.

135.PuretearsbringrosestoM.˙..Thegooddoesnotrust.

136.MyHandsbringaidtoyou—IsendthemiracleofLove.M.˙.hasmanywaystomanifestHisCare.

137. My Hands overflow with bounty, but opponents must be

stopped.I shall manifest the power of My Teachings to those of narrow

mind.

138.Realizethehealingpowerofprana.Thetorporoflifeisdispelledinthepureraysofthesunset.Becalmandassertyourwisdom.M.˙. knows how wracked is your spirit by the hovering shadows,

butthosewhocometoscoffwillstaytopray.

139.Reapwisdomfromthemanifestationsoflife.Ishallshowyoumuchinlife,butbealert.Imaginationisnaughtcomparedwiththerealitiesoflife.

140.LetnaughtinthepathofknowledgeofDivineWisdomhinderyou.

Differenttasksrequiredifferenttools.

141. M.˙.’s Flowers flourish not in many gardens, but they can

blossomevenonice.Ashealingherbs,Myleaveswillcloseallwounds.

142.Iwillgrantyoupowertoseeandhear.Thefirstessentialsarepurityofairandclarityofspirit.

143.Theknotsoflifemustbeuntied,asquicklyaspossible.

144. Let the happy hunter face his enraged tormenters with

courage.It is good to judge seriously and honestly the profound

manifestationsofcreation.Be not content with mediocrity or with the clamor of the passing

show.Consciousnessgrowsaslife’sexperienceexpands.

145.OnpuresoildoyoubeginMyManifestations.Ishallpointoutthetimeforeverypurebeginning.Needwillnotafflictyou.Outerlawswillnotviolateyourinnerorder.Deemitablessingtobringlightamidstthedarkandinimicalhosts.We have determined to reveal the ways of enlightening cruel

hearts—tosoftenthemwiththebalmofBeauty.Buttheironofthedarkspiritiscolderandstrongerthanthewords

ofBliss.OnlywithgreattravailcantheHandofTruthbendtheprisonbars.From Above rain words of Truth, and men have unfurled

umbrellas to shield themselves from the downpour of God’sClouds.

Buttheshowerwillreacheventheirdryhearts.Westrikeevilblind,andbylightningilluminethepathofGood.Wesendthegiftofunderstandingtothemanifestedhearts.Onlytheblindwilldoubt—havepatienceforthefuturesteps.

146.Igiveyouhappiness—acceptitandlearntocomprehendthe

Teaching.Allthatispossibletohastenwithoutdestructionwillbehastened.Lifebaresitsteeth,butthespiritisundaunted.Calmlyfacethenewyear,fullofevents.Thetideofspiritisrising.IsendMyBlessings.

147.Halfofhumanlifepassesincommunionwiththeastralplane,

butpeopledonotremember.Theysearchforknowledgebutfinditnot.Youaresurroundedbyknowledgeofthepastandofthefuture.Blessed are those who comprehend the knowledge of the future

anditsever-changingoutlines.Bylovewillyoulearntheboundariesofthenewstructureoflife.The miracle of perception of the future will come unheralded,

withoutcannonsalute.Butthebellwillsummoneachwayfarerlostintheforest.

148. Be not depressed—the battle was foretold; you were

forewarned.TheverynameofM.˙.provokestheenemy.Little wonder that the dark ones would wound My warriors, but

theUnseenGuidekeepswatch.Yourimpulseisnatural—soldiersatthebattleline,seeingnottheir

commander, will chafe amongst themselves; but he is linked tothembyphoneandkeepswatchoverthemwithfieldglass.

AcceptthefightandtrytoshieldMyName.Theweakareterrifiedevenbygrowls,butthestronglaughatthe

sightofbaredteeth.

149.WewillassertOurExistence.Wewillunfoldthepureteachingsofthehappyjourneyoflife.Fatigue not yourselves with worry—after you understand the

different aspects of Our Teaching, you will walk the broadhighway.

Bebenevolentnotbyimpulsebutbyconstantstriving.Withpurespiritmustyouwork,andallwillfollowwithouteffort.

150. The ray disperses the clouds—a new path is revealed to the

conqueror.

151.Messagescomemorereadilythroughdrychannels.Smile—tearsinterruptthecurrent.Onlycertainglandsmaybeused,andtheseaslongastheyarenot

irritated.With cloudbursts of tears, humanity obstructs the beneficial

currents.

152.AmidsttheboundlesstumultoflifedoWeerectOurTemple.We labor on, and each stone is drenched with the sweat of Our

labor.As you build your school, strive to keep in mind Our Eternal

Structure.

Lonelystandsthesummit—neverdoesthefeelingofsolitudeleave

it.Blessedareyouifthisfeelingisknowntoyou.YouareonyourwaytoUs.Yetthesnowysummitfeedsthestreamsoftheplains,andwaters

thefieldsforharvest.Uponthesummitdoesthesunbestowitsfirstray.Andthemoonisreflectedinitsglaciers.Andnoneknowthiswombofthehotsprings,andtheywonderat

theseethingwatersbelowthesnowysummits.Benotafraidoftheholyblissofsolitude.Throughloveletitenlightenyou.

LoveandLightningdoImanifest.TheLipsthatgivecanalsowithhold.TheLightisgiven—thereisdangerinretreat.Weneednottheweakofmind.

153.Smile—IgrantyouthejoyofspreadingtheTeachingofChrist.ThejoyofconceivingtheGreatnessoftheUniverse,Thejoyofmanifestedlabor,

Thejoyousfatigueofaccomplishment.

154.YoucancarryMyShield.IneachpurethoughtliestheGloryofGod.

155.FromeastandfromwestwillcomeMywarriors,AndamongtheconquerorsIshallrecognizethosechosenbyMe.AndyouwillknowthosedesignatedbyMe.EventhegrassinitsgrowthfulfillstheWillofGod.Higherthanthewheatisthehumanspirit,andinOurTeachingits

workaccomplishesevenmorethandobenevolentthoughts.

156.Youserveacausebeyondthereachevenofwealth.ThepureofferingisreturnedalivebyGodtothosewhobringtheir

offeringsinpurefaith,justaswasofferedIsaacuponthealtar.And Mount M.˙., which accepts your offering, will guard the

offeredtreasureoftheheart.Notasmalltaskhaveyouundertaken.Withoutprideorself-interestyouplacedallyourpossessionsupon

thealtar.CanI,theTruthBearer,passsilentlybythosewho,amidstcoldand

storm,broughtusefultributesforthecomingharvest?InsafeguardingMyInstructionswillyoufindprotection.NeedshallnotafflictMyManifestations.CalmisfoundinthelightofTruth.Themountainbeforeyouisnotatest,butatask.

157.Mistblindstheworldlyeye,buttheonewhocanobservethe

realitiesoflifealsobeholdstheflowofevents.OurGates,onceconquered,leadtowarduntoldwealth.Each golden beam of sunlight is a shield against the lunar light

reflectedontoEarth.Betweenthepathsofsunandmoonmustonechoose.Thesunfillsthedaywithmiracles.Themoonbegetsfleetingphantoms.Walk in the sunlight, open-eyed, and your day will become a

wondrousfairytale.

158.Seeknotforwaterinthesand.Norforiceinthescorchingheat.Thehigherpathsleadtothesummit.

159.StayfirminMyconstantGuidanceandLoveforyou.Throughthecumulativelaborofcenturiesishappinessbuilt.

160.UnderMyBannerswillIassemblenewfollowers.Dedicate yourselves to the task of gathering the people and, with

them,erectingMyTemple.TarrynotatM.˙.’scall.BesteadfastandbuildyourpathtoMe.

161.ByyoureverydaylifedoIteachyou.Fear not the weak-spirited—like dry leaves will they be blown

away.

162.Ibringjoyofspirit.MyHandisoveryourpurethoughts.M.˙.teachesyoutobeseechtheHolyBrotherstoshowyouthesteps

ofthehigherpath.

Throughthehandcanthebestcurrentbetransmitted.Thehandcanarrestthewaters.Anobscureconsciousnesstransmitsnotthecurrent.Itiswisetofeelyourstrengthatthemomentofcontact.

163.Beliketherayofthesun,likethesongofthebird.

164.Irevealtoyouthevastschooloflife.Bymeasuringthewaysoftheworldcanyougainwisdom.Falter not in your pure striving and I will lead you on the path of

thechosenones.Weakennotnortarryinyourstriving.

165. I consider the study of concentration dangerous in a heavy

atmosphere.Peopleseethevisionstheydesire,becausethecurrentisoftentoo

weakandtheyseeimagesmadebytheirownbrains.For powerful visions is needed an atmosphere charged with

electricityandaconsciousnessinrepose.

166.MyHandisaShieldofProtectionoveryou.MyHandwillscattertheclouds.

167.TheTeacherwillbridletheunrulyones.

TheTeacherbidsyoureadthewordsofOrigen.Youwillbegintounderstandthetransgressionscommittedbythe

Church.ThewaysofOrigen’sschoolwillbeofguidanceforourday.

168. My Name provokes your enemies to opposition, and My

Messengersmusthelpyouinyourbattle.Earthly support is not reliable, but under the shelter of your

InvisibleAlliesyouwillconquer.

169.M.˙.’sTemplewillsummonthenoblestamongthebuilders.I shall strengthen the armor, and the enemies’ arrows will be an

adornmentontheshieldofvictory.Bepatientonyourwatch.M.˙.maycomeeveninthenighthour.Thefaithfulwilldiscernthevoiceofthestranger.Themorningsunisbeheldonlybythosewhoariseearly.Butdarkarethosewhomisstheearlylight.

Iamwithyouandwillshieldyou,Butyouarethebuilderofyourownpath.

170.Exposethescourgeofvulgarity.M.˙.isfighting.TheHandofMercycanalsosmite.FollowtheTeachingofM.˙.,Andteachinwaysaccessibletohumanity.

171.Apuretaskispointedoutinmanyways.

Bodiescrowdthestreet,butdimisthelightoftheirauras.Showunderstanding.

172.Thereisaninnermeaninginallthings.Onyourmissionpointoutthatneitherthecaresofthehousenor

wanthavekeptyoufromthepathtoUs.They will make excuses to you that poverty and children impede

theirway.But children are flowers of the earth and poverty is the gift of

purification.Theywillsaytoyou,“ItiseasytoserveGodwhenyouarerich.”Butyou,too,haveknownwant.They will say to you, “You are fortunate to have friends and

helpers.”Butyou,too,havelivedamongheartsofstone.

Uselessistheleaderwhoisnotwiseinbattle.Directingyourstepstowardtheheights,Iamarmingyouforlife’s

struggles.IngivingyouaTeachingfortomorrow,Iprepareyouforanewlife.Avoidthedeadinspirit—helperscomeingrowingnumbers.Notamiraclebutatemperedbladeisyourlife.OnthewaytotheTempleyoumustenduremuchdustanddirton

thepath.

Evenabeggar’sjoyisgreatatsightofthesun.Iamwithyou.

173.Understand,thereisnoprogresswiththosewhoaredeadin

spirit.If even the human touch has power, how much greater is the

powerofOurTouch!The human touch may linger undirected, but Our Touch bestows

itsenergyforanintendedtime.Oftenasimplewoodeniconismorecherishedthanagildedone.Amiracleenterslifeunnoticed.Ittakestimeforapureteachingtomakeitsimpress.Livewithpatience.

174.Yesterdayweapproachedthequestionoftheaura.Each one perceives the astral world through the color of his own

aura.Thefullertheharmonyofone’saura,thetruertheastralimage.Hewhosesenseofdutyisacutewillseethisbeforeaughtelse.As those who are attracted by love will be borne to the Realm of

Love,andtransported,willcomprehendthejoyofBeauty.Only the gem that radiates all hues of Truth can reflect the full

SplendoroftheFuture.Yetwemustalsoappreciatethepurestoneofonecolor.

Welearntosmileaterrors.Books,likeman’spassingthoughts,mustbechosenwithcare.Manyeasythingsarerevealedasuselesswhenyougaininstruction

fromMe.Whenberriesaregatheredinthewoods,onlythebestarechosen.

175.Beonyourguard.LetnaughtimpureenterMyDwelling.IwillassailwithlightningthosewhobetrayMyPlan.Iwillstriketerroruponthoserecklessones.MyShieldshallprotectthosewhoteach.Wewillmanifestwonderstothosewhorenderhomage.WewillsendblessingstotheguardiansofMySign.IwillsendyouMyWord.Carryittothedisciples.Iamwithyou!

176.OurTaskistohelphumanity.OftenaYogi,mergingintoNirvana,strivestoforgettheearth.

177. The sun’s smile amidst the clouds brings forth the radiant

rainbow.You will remember the Aura of the Teacher smiling through the

dewdropsofthatfuturedayofglory.

Iendureall.MyNameisdefamed,My Works are assailed and distorted, and hostile hands would

cleaveasunderMyShield.

Buttherootsofthenewracegroweverstronger.

Listentothetruth—yourcloudymoodcomesfromknowingabout

theunprecedentedapproachingworldcataclysm.Theblindrejoice,thedeafmakemerry.Buttheawakenedspiritisfilledwithforebodingandsorrow.Weak-spiritedarethosewhointhemidstofbattledreamofpeace.Infiveyearsanentireageisoutspanned,Butmankindregardsitsever-swiftercourseasadisaster.

178. I send you this consolation. Pure thoughts do not die, they

flourishthoughtheearthcongeal.

179.Judgenottooseverelythehappeningsoflife;theyareachain

ofeventsleadingyoutotheGates.Purethoughtsareneededtosurmounttheobstaclesupontheway.

Hewhoseeshimselfaskindisnotkind;But he who blames himself for cruelty demonstrates the progress

ofhisspirit.Hissouldoesnotrust,andhisspiritbeginstoassumeitstrueform.

180.Intheschoolsofthefuturethewaysofspiritualgrowthwill

betaughtbythosewhohavegainedfullascent.My chosen ones will bring My simple Word of what must be

renderedtothegreatnation.And personal love, national love, and universal love will offer

praiseandsacrificetotheCreatorofLove.WesendOurHelpandBlessing.

181.Puremusichelpsthetransmissionofthecurrent.WepraybysoundsandbysymbolsofBeauty.The heart and mind do not conflict when they sail the Ocean of

CreativeLabor.Andthewingsofthebirdofthespirit,atremble,willsoaruponthe

breezeofharmony.AndthesteelofthewordflashesinthefurnaceofTruth.

182.Thosewhoarewisearealsofearless.Amiraclecomesunforeseen.Everythingnewhasitssignificance.Oftenagraincanbemoreimportantthanamountain.

183.Youmustuseyourimagination.For the imagination opens windows that reveal new vistas. Who

desires—receives.Allthingshavetheirsignificance.

184.Amiracleiswroughtamidststrivingtothefuturelife.

185.Thinknotoffood.Hewhofasts,butinhisheartcovetsfood,isoflittlemerit.Notwithhaydoyouprepareyourselvesforsalvation,Butthroughthegrowthofyourspiritshallyouachieve.

186.Fretnot—itisbettertorejoiceateachgrainofcreationofthe

spirit.Creationhasitsplace,evenamongthedarkones.Look through a microscope and life will reveal myriads of

wonderfulforms.

Indarknesstheeyemastersbetterthespiritualsight.

187.Itiswisenottoworrybuttostrivejoyfully.Youmustthink,forthoughtscreatedeeds.

188.Discerninthenewhappeningsthebattlethatwasforetold.Youalreadyknowhowstrainediseverything.Weofferhappiness—woetothosewhorejectit.

189.Counttheactionsofvehementenemiesaspreferabletothose

oflukewarmfriends.Knowledgedevoidofloveisdead,buttheradianceoftherainbow

comprisesallfires.

190. The full spectrum of light is sometimes unpleasant to the

humaneyebecauseofitshighvibrations.

191.Thedetailsofthepathvaryaccordingtothekarmasandauras

ofthosewhomyouencounter.

192. A bird ruffles its feathers in the cold, but the warm sun will

spreaditswings.

193.Thecharacterofthepeoplewillbeilluminedbythebeautyof

spirit.Weepnotwheretearsareuseless;arrowsareneededtotransfixthe

darkspirit.

194.YouhavesacrificedmuchforOurTask.LetothersnowfearlesslyfacethescoffersintheNameoftheLord.

Restbeforethenewassault.ThelastGatesarenear.ItisnotapeacefulTeachingthatIpronounce.InbattlerememberMyShield.

195.Eachnewdaybringsnewpossibilities.A bird, before its flight, cannot foresee how it will traverse the

ocean.

196.Ifall impulsivedesiresweresatisfied,theUniversewouldbe

destroyed.Fearnotmoods;likeleavestheywillbeblownaway.Thepurespringburstingfrombeneaththesnowwillquenchyour

thirst.

197. You grow weary of waiting, but try to comprehend how

dishearteningitistoseethestructurestilllackingaroof.

Thehumanspiritresiststhegood.Iwanttohelpyou,andwillenterthebattle.

198.Theimpatienceofthepassengerscannothastenthetrain.

Newcircumstancesrequirenewflights.Rushnot—allthingswillcome.

199.Amiracleiswrought—youperformservicesimportantforthe

manifestationoffuturelife.Thedifficultiesofthetaskareakintothoseofpolishingadiamond.A hostile will must be diverted to the good just as a stream is

directedtothemill.But how many dams must the miller build before he can control

thecurrent!Ahandmustpossessstrength,andaneyevision,toperceivenew

possibilities.Themostworthylaboristhatperformedwithone’sownhands.BylabordoyouunlocktheGatestotheLandofyourstriving.Everythingispossible,butrememberthatwhathasbeenpromised

willbemanifestedattheappointedtime.Whoaspireswillattain.Learnthroughthemanifestationsoflife.Wesendyouimagesofpersonsandevents;And both reveal to you the determined plan of a wondrous

evolutionofthehumanrace.

Ibringatalismantoall:WhosoeverproclaimsBeautyshallbesaved.

200.Wearereadytohelp,ifWearenotprevented.WeopentheGatesonlytothosewhoknock.ThearrowsofOurchosenrepresentativedirecttheenergy.

Allworldsareontrial,AndtheTabletsoftheCreatorareinscribedwiththerecordsofthe

trial.And the Sun of Suns shines to the everlasting Song of the Great

Labor.

201.Searchforthetruemeaningofeachmanifestationinlife.You need the arrows, for you must fight the destroyers of

mankind.Theattackdrawsnear,andyoumustdiscovertherightpath,even

amidstthebattle.

202.SacrificeshavebeenmadeuponM.˙.’sMountain.Itisdifficulttopraywhenthemindisfilledwithworldlythoughts.Yourwillmustguardtheplaceofprayer.Itisbettertotrulyknowpeoplethantobecharmedbytheirmasks.If human hearts were filled with beauty, no sacrifices would be

needed.Butmanyaretheunilluminedones.Therefore,itisathornywaythatleadstoeachtruth.

203.Twilightiseasilydispelledbyraysoflight.Knowhowtosolvethoseproblemsthatwealthcannotresolve.

204.Thinkofthefutureandlingernotatthepresent.MyHelpisgreatandisgivenwithoutdelay.

205.Irevealedtoyounewimages—learntodiscern.Itmaybepainfultoseeevenyourfriendsunmasked,Butknowledgeandtruthareaboveall.

206.Asteedrearsunderthelashofthewhip.Purushatremblesinthepresenceofinjustice.

Blessedarethecourageousandthejust.Theonlyjudgeisyourspirit,whereinisGod.

207.TheCosmosisreflectedinthepupilofeveryeye.AndGoddwellsineveryheart.WoetothosewhoexpelGod.Betternevertoknowthantobetray.The Teacher was manifested, and the Name of the Messiah was

pronouncedinMyAbode.Nottosmallthingswillyoubewitnesses.ThecloudaboveGod’sMountainwillbedispersed.ThelightningofHisVoicewillilluminetheabysses.New, new, new ones, beautiful ones, clear-minded ones, exalted

ones,willgather.TheTeacherhasentrustedyoutomanifestHim.GatherpeopleunderMyroof.M.˙.’sMountainiserected,isupheld,andisencircledbytheplough

oflabor.

208.Degradenotyourselveswithtrivialjudgments,Andwithasmileaccostdanger.CantherebedangerwhenunderM.˙.’sShield?

209.Yourfaithshouldbeaflame,Andyoushouldlookforwardwithoutexpectation.Expect naught, yet be cognizant of the motion of each blade of

grass.

210.Ifeelthedustblindsyoursightandthebattledeafensyou.Butknowledgewillcometoovercomeyourexhaustion.

YoumustknowthatthechosenpathofGoodleadstotheSourceof

Wisdom.Bysignswillyouknowhowtotimethestepsofyourascent.Andallthatexistswillbeabookoflifeforyou.Irevealtoyouallthesteps,andthepathleadsstraightonward.TheCreatorisseekingnewforms.Blessedarestrivingandthesearch.

Beaflame,shineandgivelight.Thejuiceofknowledgeisincreasing,asthefruitripensunderthe

handofthegardener.

211.Thespiritcannotdie,norcantheminddestroytheMiracleof

theCreator.Atreespreadsitsshelterovermany,butonlythegardenerknows

thegrowthofeachbranch.The branches of the tree may be gnarled, but the form of the tree

appearsmightytothepasser-by,Andtheshadeofitsfoliageshieldsthewearytraveler.Purethoughtsaretwinedlikebranches.Eachisdifferentbutitsgrowthstrengthensthetree.

212.SothatMyForcesnotbespentinvain,Youshouldobey.Understandthis.

213.Purethoughtsareprotectedbyatalisman.Theuseofatalismanisasscientificastheuseofamagnet.

214.Therearemanypathsbuttheheartrecognizesthesurestone.Tounderstandclearlymeanstolearnmuch.

215.Deeplylaidisthefoundation.The builders laying the base know not the height of the future

towers.Butthearchitectalreadyhasdesignedtheirheight.Somestructuresgrowonlyinausterity,andwithgreatdifficulty.

Letcowardicedepartandlettreasonbuilditsownnest.By demolishing these nests with lightning and blowing away

cowardicewithawhirlwindshallWeforgetheway.

Goandwork.

216.UnfathomableistheCalmoftheCreatoramidstthemanifold

turmoilofevents.Afterafirstperiodofcalmthereisasecondone.

217.Benotdisturbedwhenfatigueovercomesthebody.Thespiritiseverfree.Betweenbattlesyouarepermittedrespite.

218.Comparetheattitudesofthenewoneswiththoseoftheold.ThenyouwillknowwhyIsay,leavetheoldones.Actwiththenew.Know to open the Gates of the Path to them, with a welcoming

smile.

219.Thedarknessofignorancemustbedispelled.LetpurethoughtsaccompanyMyTask.BevigilantlesttheunknowingonesdesecrateMyName.Knowhowtofindthosesuccessorswhowillvaluethemeaningof

MyTask.

220.MyHandinitiatestheworthyones.LearntojudgeinaccordancewithMyTeachings.

221.Weknowthetidesoftheocean,Andnodropshalloverflowtheshores.

222.Complexarethetimesanddarkaretheforces,ButOurRayiseveralight.TheHandoftheCreatoradornstheshieldsofthechosenoneswith

manifestationsofthespirit.Theenemy’swillshallnotendurebeforetheWilloftheCreator.

223.OurShieldsrustnot,AndyourpathleadsalwaystoUs.Measurealleventsfortytimes,infortyways.M.˙.safeguards.

224. It is better to have stern knowledge than to be moved by

sentiment.Iteachthetruthoflife.Youmustknowbeforeyouareable.

Youmustbeablebeforeyoucanmanifestanything.Andyoucanmanifestonlywhatisjustifiedinspirit.

Ifyourboatissound,youwillreachtheshore.Yoursailisspreadandtherudderistested.MyShieldwillprotectyouonthefieldofbattle.Bereadytofight.Bypurethoughtswillyouconquer.

225.Life’sfairytalewillbeaffirmed.Buthearkentothecallingwaves.Amid encounters and letters, seek the sent diamonds of

possibilities.Youmustlookbeyond,intothefardistance.Understandthis,Mywarriors.

226. Each one fulfills his step of ascent and carries the task

assignedtohim.

227. I am spinning new threads, I am looking for the points of

contact.

Iplaceuponyourheadsthefittingcrowns.AndinsilenceIprepareyouforbattle.Rejoice,thecourageousonechoosestherightpath.Icanprotectthefaithfulones.

228. The clamoring of the ignorant ones does not hinder

constructionbythenewpeople.Theywhoknow,conquer.

229. Yes, yes, yes, each word of unity is as the seed of some fair

flower.Tocultivateagardenofbeautyispermittedtoall.Butwherearethegardenerswhocanjudgewhichseedisbest?Weshallteachthemtogatherthefertilestalks.Weshallpluckouttheblightingweeds.AndthegroundwhereGodhasmanifestedHimselfWeshalladorn

withflowers.Butwheretheflowersofunityare—guardtheirpetals.Yes,yes,yes!

Nightobscuresthepurestimages.Butbehold,theLightapproaches!

Whytestyou,iftheTemplewerenottobeerected?ButtheplanisinOurHandsandthefoundationislaid.LettheNameofGodbepraised.Nottotriflesshallyoubewitnesses.Lifewillbetransformed.Isayit!

230.Applyallyourefforts.Byyourownhandswillthepowerofthefuturebebuilt.Iwillhelp,Iwillhelp,butaddyourownefforts.

231.Shieldandlance!Godhasblessedthewarriors.Allwillcome.Twilightwillend.DoyounotseethattheCosmicConsciousnessisinconvulsion?We know the course of the battle—the Plan of the Creator cannot

bealtered.FromtheBeginningthedarkonesstruggled.FromtheBeginningWeconquered.

232. The path of virtue is not a singing of psalms, but labor and

service.IfKarmaisviolated,itwillreactagainstyou.Thetravailofthespiritistheoneladderontheshortestpath.Thesufferingofadecadeiscrowdedintoonedayinthelivesofthe

chosenones.Betterafullcupofmiserythanalifeofmildsadness.Pay your accounts in the hostelries on the way, and with a bow

theywillcarryyourtrunksontotheships.

233. A miracle occurs without warning, but naught happens by

accident.

AgainIrepeat—benotafraid.Anewattack,butdonotfear.

234. In your life you may pass by the predestined places without

heedingthecalls.ByonegesturecanWeremoveobstacles,andhelp.ButOurgestureswillnoteraseKarma.OurShieldwillprotectyouagainsttheassaultsofthedarkforces.Butthesettlementofoldaccountsisunavoidable.TheHandofFateleadstowardstheGood.

235.Whencedreamsarebegotten,Wheresacrificesareextolled,WheretheInvisibleLightglorifieslabor,ThencecomeMyBlessings.

Inthewhisperingofleaves,Inthesplashofwaves,Inthemurmurofthebreeze,Iamwithyou.

Amidstthecruelandthedarkones,Amidsttreasonofthespirit,Amidststrifeandsorrow,MyShieldisoveryou.

236.Carrythelight,anddonotlookback.

237.Loveeventheknot-grass.Godcreatedit.Understandingisconcealedintheheart.

238. To sever the ties, to weigh Our Forces on the balance, to cut

yourselfofffromaccesstoUs,isdangerous.TheapproachtoLightisaseriousmatter.Hostilepowerssurroundeachofyouractions;assoonasmorning

consciousness succumbs to twilight, then can the wings ofdarknesstouchyou.

Darknessmaystealunawaresuponthosewhostray.

Itiseasytomissone’sfootinginthemountains.ItisbetternottorejecttheGuidingHandthantowaitanxiouslyfor

therescuer’slantern.Gratefulevenforadog’sbarkarethelostones.Isitnotbettertowalkwithaguideintheglisteningsnow?Youmustunderstand,youmustremember,youmustknow.

239.ThecommonhighwaydoesnotleadtotheHolyMountain.Iregardanactoftreasonasthemostheinous.

240. Joy is the manifestation of the Creator’s Power, illumining a

worldindarkness.AndOurTeachingenablesalltoshareit,throughlabor.

241.Anewdaydawnsovertheearth.Thepresenthourisnotastreambutavortex.Each personal world reflects the flaming sky aglow with the Fire

thatdevoursoldforms.TheWisdomoftheCreatorprophesiesaNewWorld.ByfierydestructionHecreates.And can we, the witnesses, realizing the Great Design, count

ourselvesafflicted?The deaf and the blind, and the many sedentary ones, are only

bystanders.TheCreatorcometh!

242.Yourlife,isitnotafairytale?Theflyingcarpetsarespread,Andyouwillsoarwithintrepidspirit.

Eventhebearsknowwhytheymustswimtogether.Andhowmanyaretheusefulexamplesscatteredaroundus!Youmustenduretogether,knowingfullwellWhoseShieldisover

you.

243.Havenodoubt,noregret,nofear—thefutureisaheadofyou!Fourguardians,protecttheChaliceoftheArchangel!WithnewwisdomisfilledtheArkmanifesteduntoyou.TothemouthoftimedidIgivethecommandtobringyouontoMy

Path.UnderanearthlyveildidIconcealyourtruefaces.Ifilledyouwiththejoyofascent.AndIunveiledthememoryoftheforgottenscroll.Ienhancedyourperceptionandopenedtoyouthebooks.Approachandreceive.

A prayer: “Thou who gavest the voice and shield to me, send a

Teacheruponmypaths—myheartisopen.”

244. The new chosen ones will express their thoughts briefly and

clearly.Eacherahasitsownways.Atoneperiodthegemisstrippedofitssetting,Atanotheritisembellishedbeyondrecognition.

245. The idiosyncrasies of the spirit imprisoned in an alien body

force the allowance of conditions unneeded by Us but desirabletomankind,whichprefersgardenpathstonature.

246.AumandJehovaharetwoPillarsofthesamePortal.Allaresymbolsoftheonecorridoroflife.

247.AtnightdoWeteach.Then,byday,peoplewillclaimitastheirown.Theessentialpartofhumanexistenceisduringthenighthours.Theabyssismoreperceptibletotheeyeandthewhirlwindiscloser

totheear.

Guardian,remembertheentrustedtreasure.Behold, Our Calls bestow upon you knowledge greater than the

traditionsofold.Calamityapproaches.Iteachyoutoendureit.TheHandoftheCreatorrevealsthetworealms.Itiscommandedtochoosetheway.Apackofhoundsissnarling,Andtheowlflashesitseyeinthedark.Butthosewhoknowdonottrembleinfear.

IamsendingaShield.Behold,anddonotrejecthappiness.

248.Themorningisoftmistyandthechillpenetratestheheart.Butyouknowthathappinessiscoming.Bewarmedbythefireofconsciousnessofthefuture.Twilightdoesnotlast.Yes,yes,yes!

Thebattleragesfuriously.Theearclearlydiscernsstampingofhooves.Yes,yes,yes!Beimbuedwithstrength!

249.LetUsspeakscientifically,butwithkindness.NotforOurselves,butforyou,doIspeakoftrust.But Our messages shatter themselves against the heart that is

barricaded.Whenneedlesswordsareuttered,thecurrentsaremixed.Emanations of irritation deny entrance to the thoughts We send.

Evenatouchcannotbesensedbyahedgehog!Inthis,discernthedifferencebetweenthequillsofahedgehogand

OurfeatheredShield.Thebenignarrows,likefeathers,outlinethecircleofsalvation;But if the needles of doubt do not permit the entrance of Our

Message,specialdifficultiesarise.TheHigherOnessendUsBliss.Wetransmitittoyou.ButifWeandyourejecttheBlisssent,Weallshallbeengulfedby

thewaveofevil.

Thebestapparatusisconcealedinthebrain.Soondormantcenterswillbereturnedtomankind’suse.Againwillthetreeofknowledgeflourish.

250.Twilightisnoteternal.Stormspass,andmustbeenduredwithpatience.Butafterward,youmustknowhowtohasten.Beaflame!

251.StreamsofjoyfilltheoceanoftheCreator’sThought.Andyou,pouringdropsofjoyintothehumansoul,bringofferings

totheCreatoroftheWorlds.Enlightenmentwillneverend.Learnbyteachingothers.Youwerenotmistakeninexpoundingjoy.Eachtreebloomsinjoy;But when shedding its leaves, it grieves not, remembering the

comingspring.

252.Evenduringbattleyoucanappreciatetheflowers.Buthumanityisfarfromflowers.RepeatBeautyagainandagain,evenamidsttears,untilyoureach

thepredestined.

253.Theearthlyemanationsaresometimestrying.Peoplewillcometoyou.Displayfire,theyneedit.Wemustnothesitatewhenweseethatwecanbringthemlight.Closenotthepathtothenewwhoknock.Theoldformsareofnouse.The one who understands Beauty will keep the travelers on their

path.

254.Ouressentialbeingneedsthecurrentsofprana.Thetiredorganismismoreaffectedbyoutsideforces.Directyourthoughtstotheonesourceoftheworld’screeds.

255.Dimisthelightoftheworld.ThuseachdesiretoserveisespeciallyprecioustoUs.Butknowonething,thatgoodwillandactiveworkhelpUsbest.NotformiraclesbutforservicedidIsummonyou.Fireisnodangertoyourwings.

256. You must be aflame in spirit, knowing that in spirit abides

Truth.Thinknotoffallingwhenwingshavebeengiventoyou.

257.Youmusttakecareofyourselvesandendureuntilthefinishofthebattle.

Apowerfulwavemustbedirectedtoengulftheentrenchmentsofevil.

Thenoumenonofpowermustbeinvoked.And with the created teraph must the fortifications of evil be

broken.

258.Iaddressyou,Icommandyou,andIfillyouwithadesirefor

greatservicetotheTeaching.Butstrengthisfoundnotonlyintrust,butinconstruction.YourtrustmakesofMethearchitect.Butitisyouwhomustbuild.Itisthereaperwhogetsthegrain.Tohavefigsonemustfirstfindafigtreeandcultivateit.

259.RacialdifferenceswillfadeawayintheNewWorld.Speaknotofraces.Thedropsofdifferentseasarealike.

260.ConsiderthemanifestationsofMyShieldaspredestined.Consider the manifestation of Wisdom in the new generation as

happiness.Consider the manifestation of Enlightenment in humanity as a

steptowardtheNewWorld.Consider Our Manifestations as the appointed time of the World

Guardians.ButobserveOurInstructions.FulfillOurMessage.KnowtocarrytheLight.AndunderstandhowtomanifestthegrandeurofBeauty.

Tothewingsthathavetouchedthesun,Tothecourserbeforesunrise,Tothesongthatfillsthemidnight,Thewayisnotaterribleorcruelone.AndthestarisclosetothosewhohavefoundtheTeraph.Sendasmiletothestars!

261.Whenweareinahouseweseeitnot,beingwithin.

262. Purity of character must be displayed, and taut must be the

stringsoftheheart.TheTeachingcontinues;notforlongneedyouwait.Youmustsmile.Steelistestedbyfire,andthestrengthofthespiritgrowsthrough

thebreathoflife.Muchmaybelearned,evenfromtheflightofthecrane.ButmuchmustbeenduredifyouwouldflytotheLandofMarvels.

263.Amongstrangers,amidstdangerousdestroyers,itisdifficult,

andyouarereadytoflee.Toshowcompassion,toconciliate,towelcomethem,isahardship.Sowingwithtravail,andreapingwithhappiness,Ourmessengerperformsmiracles.

264.Byexample,youcaninstructothersinresourcefulness.Ineverycircumstancearecontaineddifferentpossibilities,butthe

mindmustbedirectedtowardthelight.

265.Venerableisthedustofbooks,Butthespiritsoarsbetterwithoutdust.Aburdeniswithinus.Sing!Asongfrightenswolves.Itiswellforthetravelerstosing.Intonethysecretsong,andyieldnottoslumber.

266.One’skarmaisofgreatimportance,butofgreaterimportance

isittobechosen.Karmaisbutthecircumstanceofthechoice.Onlythechosenonesareentrustedwithamission.TheSmileoftheCreatoristhecrown;notbecauseofgratitude,but

duetorejoicinginthefireoftheheart.Andabovetheheadsofthechosenonesglowsthesignoffire.

Just as when the branches of the tree are hewn down the trunk

gainsstrength,

Sodoestheabandoningofhabitspurifythespirit.Byremovingyoupurify;Bycourageyouassert;Byresourcefulnessyoufind.Bettertohastenthantoslumberinexpectancy.Shapethelogintobeamsandraisethedwelling.

267.Inourdailylivesweperceivenotthevitalmoments.Weregardthemasnobetterthandust.ButtheCreator’sHandisfeltnotonlyinthemightymanifestations

buteveninthemotionofeachgrainofthatdust.TheGatesareopen—guardthelight!

268. It was after the time of Origen’s disciples that the false

religionofthepriesthoodbegantospread.

269.Learnofthepowerofthespirit.Itsstrengthisinexhaustible.Awordisbutaminutepart.Asthewhirlwindisbutthevisiblesignofturbulence,Asthesnowisbutthemessengerofthecold,Asthelightningisbuttheeyeofthestorm,Soisthewordasagrainofdustblownbytheimpactofacreative

thought.

Thesourceofthoughtshinesintotheeyesofthosewhosee.Andthechordoftensionresoundsintothesensitiveear.AndI,too,terrified,wasoverwhelmedatmynothingness.ButtheCreator’sGreatnessmakesequalthegrainofsandandthe

mountain.

UnderstandingoftheBeginningandoftheEternalfillseachheart.Butbeready,andgrantitentrance.

Leavesgroweachday,butflowershavetheirseasons.

270.Thefalconinflightdroopsnotitswings.Adeerleapingtheabysslingersnot.

Norshallthosewhoaretocomeattheappointedtimetarry.Notonfloodtidenoronebbtide,butonthegoldenstreamofthe

Cosmos,isbornetheboat.Spreadarethesailsanddestinedistheshore.MyShieldglowsinyourhands,anduponyourshouldersshinethe

raysofachievement.IwillstrengthenMyLightandwingyourfeet.

Othouwhoartlengtheningmypath,Iwillfindthelightningand

uponitwillItraversetheabyss!Iwillenwrapmyselfinthewhirlwindandleapupontheheight!Whereisthedustofmypath?Whereistheravagingheat?Whereisthetorrentofrainthatconcealedtheascent?MyfeetarefirmandYourRingissafeuponmyhand.Behold,OLord,myfalconisapproachingme!

Iamsustainingthee—IamsendingashowerofCare.MyCareisthyjoy.

271.Ipromisethegrowthofconsciousness.Itcomesgradually,unnoticed,likethegrowthofgrass.

Firstletusaffirmdisdainforunneededfood.Justasthefallenfruitiscollectedinabasketandcarriedaway,so

areoutgrownthoughtsalsodiscarded.So, your sense of human imperfection has ever existed, but this

fruitisalsofallen.

AtthegatesoftheNewWorldthecrowdsgather.Yettheyperceivenottheportals.Buteasyarethestepsofthespirit.Byasinglewishcanworldlythingsbeseenastheyare.BlessedareyouwhoaspiretoBeauty.

272. All the forces of the Cosmos should be consecrated to the

blossomingofthespirit.Fatigueforcesrenewaloftheorganism.

Awarenessofone’sgoalgivessignificancetoeachmanifestationofthespirit.

Allwindsservethemillertoproduceabetterflour.

To learn all the outpourings of nature’s manifestations and to

realizethemasBeauty,meanstoaccordwingstomankind.Akeyisneededtounlockaprisoncell,Butwingsalonecantransportyoutothelight.Everykeyimpliesalockedcell.Butthetimeapproacheswhenmankindwillabhorkeys.

273.Chancedoesnotexist.Imuststrengthenyourknowledgeofthepowersofspirit.After the great waves we reach the billows of people’s thoughts,

andeventhoseofplants.Thereafter the attuned ear merges into the ocean of Cosmic

Harmony.Fatigueofthebodyresultsfromyourstrivingforachievement.The achievement is there. It grows with experience, like an

immersedcrystal.WewatchOurswimmerswithsolicitude;shouldasaltywaveflow

intoyourear,benotafraid—Wearewithyou.

274.Stretchyourarmacrosstheabyss.Abovetheabyssthereisnofear.Moreabhorrenttothespiritaretheconfinesofroomandrug.

DirectyourspiritualquesttowardUs.YouperceivenotthecloudsasWedo.Strivingcreatesmiracles—butletUsbetheJudges.

275.Whatwasafragrancewillbecomeastench.Theformersongwillbecomethenoiseofthewheel.Theformershieldwillturnintoanovendoor.Sogrowsthespirit,whenitturnstofacetheuniverse.

Withinasmallroom,uponasmallrug,youhaveshedyourformer

skin.

What cannot be laved in the snows of the mountains and in thewarmthofthesun?

Thewisdomthusreleasedwillinhabititsnewskin.Werejoiceatyourobservationofman’sways,unmasked,denuded.Asthoughthecurtainsofthewindowsweredrawnasideandthe

innermostrecessesrevealed.Anditiseasytooffercounselwhenreadingfromanopenbook.YouevolveunderMyEyes.Yes,yes,yes!YoursteadfastnessstrengthensUs.It is easy to walk along a precipice when you know of the flying

carpet.Observeeverything.

276.WhilstthouwertatthemarketAmerchantknockeduponourdoor.Hewishedtoexchangehisnecklaceforthine.Forthyredstones,heshowedusstonesofbluefire.Mother,weknewnotwhichstoneswerebrighter.Themerchantwastall,andravenwashisbeard.Whyartthousopensive,Mother?Themerchantmeanttodeceiveus.Redasbloodarethystonesandbrilliantasfirethynecklace.Whyartthousopensive,Mother?Wewillnotlethimenteragain.Butwhydothytearsfall?Oneofthemglistenswithablueflame.Washenotasorcerer?

Nordothehandsofchildrendiscernthebeststones.Oftentheredonesaretheirchoice.

277.Amidstthelifeofeveryday,seekthegleamofLight.The growing concentration upon the Blessed Forces will

strengthentheconsciousnessofthosewhoknock.Having ridiculed, slandered, and belittled the spirit, the

insignificantoneswerestoppedbytheeffortsoftheStrongholdofGood.

Thetokenofeternallifewillpenetrateeventhelowliestmind.

Dearshopkeepers,whatprofittocheatyourselves?Poorrulers,whatgoodisthereinerectingprisonsforyourselves?Cruelsages,haveyounoshameinviolatingyourbeliefs?Andyouchildrenofthecrowd,forgetnotthatthestarthatgleams

betweenthehousesisnotalamp.Youdive,youfly,andhear.Butwhereisthepearlofyourspirit?Whitherareyougoing?Youhavelostyourwayandanunfriendlythornhaspiercedyour

wings.

Dustisharmfultotheears.I speak as a physician. Yet are My remedies not complex and My

Trumpetwillnotdeafen—Thegrowthofgrassismoreaudible.Heart,comprehendit.Lettearsbatheyouinyoursolitude.

278.Thebladeofgrassrejoicesinthesunlight.Canitbethatonlythehumaneyeturnsfromthelight?Ashieldcannotlonghidetheleper,Norcanahelmetlongconcealanemptyhead.OurCallisplainerthanachild’srequest.Acceptthetreasurepreparedforyou.Justasthemusclesholdone’sphysicalstrength,somustthespirit

encompassGod.

Afool’sharvestisalwayspoor.ButOurgrainisofthebest,andWesellitcheaply.Canitbethatyouchoosetodevouryourselvesthroughyourown

ignorance?Ibeseechyouandalsowarnyou—therewillberevelations,forthe

veilisbeingraised.Nospectaclescanhelp,ifyoureyesarecloudedwithdust.Go,seekaphysician!

279.Thehandofnightpreservesthepearl.Thecleareyeofdaydiscernsthetreasure.Darknessisnotdarkfortheeyeoftheeagle.Eachday,bringanewtreasure.Bydayandbynight,manifestthepredestined.Isensethathappinessdrawsnear.

280. When we are impelled to fight and destroy evil, are we not

thenalsoasfanatics?WhereistheboundaryofJustice?Butthosewhoaretrainedintheschoolofharmonywillrecognize

themandatesoftheheart.Ourdiscipledetermineseachswordthrustwithhisspiritdirected

toUs.

Ourdisciplesdonothesitate,butsmitetheenemy’sfalsehoods.NotreposebutresourcefulnessrulesOurwarriors.Theireyesareopen,clear.Wesummonthemtoaction.TellthistothosewhothinkthatWedivertthemfromlabor.

281.Iteachyoutoconsultyourowndestiny.Youmustcomprehendthedatesrevealedtoyou.Through that understanding will be unveiled the structure of

Cosmos.Whenthewillisharmonizedwiththerevealeddates,therecanbe

nodestruction.TheGuidingHandhoversoveryourspirit,Andlikeapilotsteersitthroughwavesandseasonsandelements.ThereforemustOurdisciplesbeabletohearkentothebreathoflife

ofeveryday.Not your signs are the twilight of ignorance or the grimace of

discontent—Leavethesetothedarkones.

MyShieldisaRefugetothepure.MyArrowsareWingstothefaithful.MySwordisaTorchtothecourageous.

MySmileisthepromisedBlisstothewise.MyHeartisyourAbode.YourtempleisamiraculousofferingtoMe.

KnowtofindAnthonyandUrsulainlife.IbelieveyoumaycomprehendMyIndications.

282. You will hear of Our Aspirations upon the peaks of the

mountains.ReadaboutOurmanifesteddreams.YouwilllearnaboutOurManifestations,yetyouwillnotbelieve.Weteachonlythosewhoknock.FirmlywillWerejectalltraitors.AusterelywillyouspeakofUs.

Hearken,thenewonesshowsignsofunderstanding.Letnottheenemiesapproach;theyaredangeroustothenewones.

Smilinglylistentothecontentionsofthepedants,fortheyperceive

naught.ButtheEagleEyeisaboveyou.

283.Bealertfortheopportunitytolisten.TheGreatSilenceenvelopsthehearkeningear—Amidstnoiseitisinvulnerable.Andamidstthebattleitspresenceisevermoreastounding.Theopenearturnsawayfromtheearthlyplane.

Whatisunattainabletodaycomeswitheasetomorrow.Thedifficultiesofthepatharecausedbyone’searth-boundhabits.Thereforeguardthechildrenfromsuchhabits.Like fungus that spreads upon the walls of a house, must they be

destroyed.Aplagueofbeetlesswarmsinthecorners,poisoningthewalls.Darknesshaschainedhumanity,butthesword’sflashshallcleave

obscurityasunder.Lightshallprevail!

284.Pureairisneededforacurrent.Likenittoelectricityafterathunderstorm.Miraclesmayhappenanywhere,butyourprogressintheteaching

dependsupontheprogressofyourspirit.

285.Thepredestineddatesforthespiritareapproaching.Attheborderlineofconsciousnessthemanifestationsofhappiness

anddarknessaremingled.Thetransitionfromnighttodawnisimperceptibletotheeye.ButknowthesacrednessofGod’sAbode.Nodust,noanger,mustyoubring;andyoumustkillyourearthly

hungersifyouwouldfaceDivineKnowledge.TheaspirationofthespiritisthesparklingofBliss.Blessingstemperthearmor.

286.Newoneswillcome.Newoneswillcome.Newoneswillcome.Countyourfriends.Lookforthegatestoopentotheircomingascent.Maintain the feathers of your arrows, else they fall limp and

powerless.Learntofly.

287.Lethimnotapproachforwhomtheprobationseemstoolong.

288.YoulayanewfoundationforthemanifestationofBeauty.WithyoudoWepronouncethebeginningofanewTeaching.Floodtideandebbtidesucceedeachother,buttheninthwaverises

highest.

Iwanttoshowtoyouthegreatbattleofthis,Ourday.

289. You who turn from the teaching of hope, of action, and of

courage,Whoarefrightenedbythegivenknowledge,Whopalebeforethefaceoflove,Whoarestartledbyanangel’swings,

Weneedyounot!

ThetempleisglowingandOurPathisfixed.Andeachmorningbringsusclosertothesun.And happy are they who minded not the day and who seized the

pearlofthespiritfromthestars.This pearl loses not its luster; and you, poor ones, where will you

findatreasuremoreenduring?Let us appraise values, but let us not insist on money as the

measure.Theundergroundvaultshavealreadybeenoverfilled.Iwillnullifyearth’sgoldwithanewmetal.Agoldenshieldisnottrustworthy.

290.Displayyourwisdom—Ispeakofaction.Eachday’snewraysbringnewstrength.Protectiveactionisnotpersonal,whentheragingdarknessthrows

itselfuponthedefensesofthepuredwelling.

The motion of the Hand of the Divine Sower encompasses the

firmament.AndthehandsofallHisSonsshallbeupliftedwithoneaccordand

TheyshallcastTheirseed.Iwillindicatethetimeforaction.

Regard the approaching days as the threshold of the winter’s

activity.Hastentodisplayaction.Joinyourforcesforaction.Warriorshaveneverbeeninsuchaturmoilofaction.

Othoukeenblade,Othousmitinghammer!Iamcoming,MasterBuilder.Iamcoming!

291.Beresourceful—act!

292.Wespeakbutonce.Donotrepeatyourquestions.

WhatisnotunderstoodorisunheardislosttoEarth.Youmayfindnewwaysofunderstandingandascent,butbynew

steps.Thereforebealert.

Tirednessisnotdangerous.Butlevityandcallousnessarebanestomankind.

Likeahouseholderinconstantaction,benotafraidofafewdrops

oflabor’sperspiration.Evenamisguidedactionisbetterthanpassivity.Attaintheport.Foreachoneisashipprovided.

293.Isjusticedifficult?Achildmeasuresjusticebetterthanajudge.Whereforecanonlytheagedandthechildrenbethearbitersofthe

earth?Humanjudgmentblunders.Lawsobstructtheentrance.Learntojudgeintheopen,beneaththestars.Learntomeasuredistanceswithclosedeye.Toseethelightwithclosedeyeisgrantedtoeachone;Butlaziness,ingratitude,ignorance,andbrutalityareastrideyour

backs.Blindtravelers,howwillyouattainthejusticeofchildren?Washawaythedustofhabit.

294.Somedwellincellars,someinattics.Othersarecontentwitharoominanother’sdwelling.Andsomepossessanentirehouse.IwishtogiveahousetothosewhodwellwithUs.Itisnotbadtoownahouse.Gloriousisittoadmirethesunrisefromtheterracedgarden.AndcheaplydoWesellthehouse.Awordfromtheheartandabeautifuldeed—Nothighistheprice.Understandtheadvantagefromthis.Understanditatleastinaworldlysense.

295.Creator,letmyspiritberevivedwhenthestormabates.Thunder fills the silence of the night, and lightning crosses my

window.CanitbethatevenduringsuchanighttheMessengerwillcome?ButIknowmyquestionisperhapsinappropriate.TheMessengeriscoming.Master,mymindisdullwithsleepandmyeyespenetratenotthe

darkness.Iwillplaceahammeratmydoor.LettheMessengershatterthebolt.WhereforeshallIneedalockafterthecomingoftheMessenger?

296.Wherefore,OLord,dostThounottrustmetogatherthefruits

ofThyGarden?Butwherearethybaskets?Why, O Lord, dost Thou not pour out to me the streams of Thy

Bliss?Butwherearethyvessels?O Lord, why dost Thou whisper and not proclaim Thy Truth in

thunder?But where are thine ears? Indeed, the thunder is better heard

amidstthemountains.

297.Peoplearegathering.Experiencesareincreasing.Helpcomesmoreeasily.Thusdoestheship,spreadingitssails,quickenitscourse.

Easily, lightly, upwards, unnoticed, do you carry the burdens of

life,likethepollenoftheflowers.Letthecrossingbeeasy.Easily,upwards,joyously,simply.Concern not yourselves with soles when wings grow upon your

shoulders.ButbewarelestyouemulateIcarus.

298.Whydoestheeyebecomefar-sightedtowardstheendoflife?

Experiencedirectstheeyeintothedistanceandthenearisveiled.Thusdoyoureceiveknowledgeofthefuture.Traversethepresentwithoutsinkinginthesloughoftheswamps.Actionbeforeaughtelse!Verily, verily, a bird in its flight is sometimes more useful than a

benumbedman.

299.Iperceivetheenemieswillbedestroyedbymiraculousfire.Thetimeforactionisbutbegun.Comprehenddevotion,faith,andcourage.Iwill safeguardyouwith a helmetof faith, anarmor ofdevotion,

andashieldofvictory.Andonthebannerwillbeinscribed:Love,theConqueror.

300.Themindgrows,everyday.Goodnesswingsitswaytohappiness.ButbetweenyouandUsthebridgeisspirit.Byspiritonecanraisemountains.Butthisbridgecanbedestroyedwithinamoment.Andtheremainingabyssnotalltherocksofthecreatedmountains

couldrefill.Therefore,guardtheflowerofAdamant.Itbloomsnotinice.But if the Creator has granted you the power of this bridge to Us,

proceed,andguardtheflame.Saytothepassers-by,“Weknowwhitherwearebound.”

301.Mymouthshallbespeechless,AndIshallbeunabletocomprehendtheShieldofMercy,iflovefly

fromme.I shall be earthbound at morning if my wings weaken during the

night.WhatthenshallIoutspreadtohailthemorningsun?

Mysmile,whereartthou?Andwhatmarkbrandsmyforehead?Whatistheluminouswordwithwhichtogreetthelight?Whatisworthy?Ishout,Iaffirm—Love.Isaidit!

302.Valuenotthewordthatexplains.TakerathertheaffirmationoftheFirstTeacher.Isaidit!

303.TheWordoftheTeacherunlocksthebolt.Lay your heart upon the threshold of the morning ray and I will

shieldyou,Openyoureyes,facethetide,andIwillprotectyou.Irejoiceinguardingthetreasure.

304.ThetimeofcompletingtheTempleiscloseathand.AddressyourselvesreverentlytotheTemple.AndwhenwithyouIshallgoroundthestructure,WeshalldirectaprayertotheCreatoroftheUniverse.AndWeshallawardtributeaccordingtolaborandtomerit.

UnderstandthatGod’sdivineservicecannotbebought.Faithwassuffocatedbygold.Ashieldofgoldisnottrustworthy.

Iamsummoningthewiseones.Newandusefuloneswillgather.Andthetreeofunitywillflourish.

305.Theywillaskyou,“Whereareyourproofs?Manytherebeof

falseprophets.”Answer,“Wejudgethemonlybytheirdeeds,Andmeasureonlybyresults.”Afalseprophetleadstoalie,Andalieisconsummatedinevil.Andthenyouwillperceivethetrailofthedragon.Therefore,consideronlydeeds.

The Teacher knows our path, and to His Mercy we leave the

hinderingvoices.Judgebydeeds!Isaidit!

306.Theharvestmustbegatheredwithascythe.Thewheat-spikesmustbebroughtintothegranarybyhand.Puregrainmustbewinnowedbythebreath,Andthechaffdiscarded.ThusdoWechoosethebannersofthefuture.Isaidit!

307.Naughtisdestroyedwithoutreason.Eachisdestinedtoreceivehiscall.But the trumpets of angels are inaudible to the ears of those who

sleep.More impregnable than the Walls of Jericho are the structures of

pettiness.Areyourearsfreefromdust?Isaidit!

308.Whatshallbedoneaboutthosewhothreatenyou?Whatshallbedoneaboutthosewhoremainunmoved?What shall be done about those who prattle, thinking they know

tomorrow?Andmanytherebenow—theknowingones.ButIwilltellthem,“Openyourears.”Iwilltellthem,“Cleanseyourhandsbeforeyoubegintowrite.Clearyourvoicebeforeyouthinkofproclaiming.”Isayit.Isayit.Ihavetoldthem.IMyselfattest.IMyselfwillputanendtoit,whenIdeemthetimeripe.

Butnowgo,MyHandiswithyou.Yes,yes.

309.Amidstfetters,amidsttheslaughter,Amidstsilence,amidstrevolt,Amidstthoseafarandnear,RememberMe.ThePoweriseverwithyou.Disciples,doestheseashellfearthevelvetrollingofthewaves?Benotafraidofthetide.

310.Ideemthatthespiritfindsthemomentforallthings.Ifthelighthouseisaconstantbeaconofsafetyfortravelers,SomuchthemorewillMywarriorsbeeveraflamewiththefireof

salvation.Andtheflameofactionkindlesotherfires.

311. You already know that neither kindness nor intellect alone

canleadtoUs.

Butspiritualityisneeded.Thisqualitycomesthemomentthespiritisready.Naughtcanhastentheaffirmationofthepath.Evencallingtopeopleisuseless.Therefore,seeknotforfollowers.Butattentivelywelcomethosewhoknock.Itisshamefultomissinsleeptheknockingofevenoneheart.Bettertomeetwithfailurethantoignorethewingeddesire.

312.Pupil,whythinkaboutwhatcannotbefulfilled?Dissipatenotyourforceinlanguorofyourspirit.MyLotusisajoytothosewhovisitMyGarden.

Children!Action,action,action.Thoughts of good raise your vibrations to those of the Master’s

Soul.Remember,theMaster’sSoulisyourabode.DonotforgetHiminyourstrivingforBliss.InthenameofhumanityIamspeakingtoyou.TheMasteriseveratyourdoor—butleavethedooropen.AwaitHimandHewillrespondtoyourcall,Asrespondstheflowertothecallofthemorningsun.InMyNamegothroughlife,andyouwillconquerthedarkness.Theraincloudwillnotfindyou,norwilltheburningsuncauseyou

suffering.ForIamyourGuardian,yourFriendandFather.

313.Mychildren,children,dearchildren.Do not think that Our Community is hidden from humanity by

impregnablewalls.The snows of Himalaya that hide Us are not obstacles for true

seekers,butonlyforthecuriousones.Mind the difference between the seeker and the dry, skeptical

investigator.ImmerseyourselvesinOurlabor,andIwillleadyouonthepathto

theYonderWorld.

314.Wesendyouthismessage:

Letthestonesspeakthetruth,Lettheplantsandtreesproclaimthejoyofcreation,Butactionisforhumanity:

Forinactionisburiedthefruitofman’sstriving.Birdsdonotremembertheirdeedsorthedeedsofothers;Thereforetheyreturntotheiroldnests.So let man forget his mistakes, and let him strive on the path of

GreatSilenceandBliss.TheGreatSilenceisliketheroaringofanoceanandthequietudeof

anemptyhouse.

315.IntheraysofthemorningWedecideandsendyouOurWord.Notindreamsnorindesirebutinunityofspirit.BeholdingBlissyougoasaherald,bringingOurTidings.Judgenot,butact.Donotcontemplatemuch,butcreate,butfind—AndI,Myself,willbeyourHelp.Yes,yes,yes!Isaidit!

316.Avoidthosewhowillnothear.Passbythosewhowillnotsee—yes.Behold!

317.Bebothbeholderandlistener.Knowyourpath.

OLord,givestrengthtomyheartandpowertomyarm.BecauseIamThyservant.InThyRaysIshalllearntheeternalTruthofBeing.InThyVoiceIshalllistentotheharmonyoftheWorld.MyheartIgivetoThee,OLord.SacrificeitforthesakeoftheWorld.

Know you the truth, the great truth of the everlasting bonds

betweenFatherandSonandbetweenthesonandhisson.ThefruitandflowersofmyGardenaregiventoall,andyoumust

betheKeepersofMyGarden.AtMyGatesIshallplaceyouandinMyNameyouwillproclaim.MyWordbewithyou.

318.Wemanifestrevelationsuntothesensitiveear.AndyourwishmaybringtoyouOurVoice.OurRay,asabeacon,issearchingthedarkness,Andwiththeaidofitslighttheshipreachesport.

Twilightmustnotexistforyou.Theywillaskwhereinisthequestforperfection.Reply:InLove,inBeauty,inAction.Thesethreepathssuffice.

Evenbeneathatreeyoufeelyourselvessheltered.Evenatthefootofacliffyoufeelyourselvesprotected.ButmoreprotectedwillyoufeelyourselvesbeneathMyRay!

InsilenceandintumultyourvoicesreachOurSummit.Throughtheocean’smisttherayofthelighthouseisdimmed,ButOurRayshinesthroughall.OurRayshinesbright,andinthesilenceoftheoceanyoucanfind

Us.

319.Theywillaskwhyyourbookdifferssofromallothers.Tell them their books expound a doctrine of quiescence but We

soundacalltobattle.InOurexplaining,OurTeaching,Ourencouragement,thereisthe

summonstobattleandtoaction.

Eachseasonaffordsnewways.Thespiritleapsacrosstheabyss.

Helptoyou,whoarerushingintothepath.Helptoyou,whohaveforgottenbothtimeandbody.Helptoyou,whohaveresponded.AwatchfulEyeisoveryou.Eaglessoaraloftasmessengers.