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SUPERMUNDANE

The Inner Life

Book Three

1938

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The Inner Life

451. Urusvati knows that people use various methods for developing the memory, and

some have even invented a particular technique called mnemonics. They categorize memory into

different types, and believe that the physical brain can be strengthened and developed by so-

called “cramming.” But they ignore the most important possibility, which transforms the human

consciousness. They forget that continuous, concentrated thought about what one reveres most is

the surest way to develop the memory. There is no need to burden the consciousness with petty

details. One must first of all concentrate upon what has been chosen as the principal concept.

Such concentration will increase the sensitivity of the nerve centers. When people learn to keep

their ultimate goal continuously in mind they will acquire a better kind of memory, one that may

be called synthesized.

This might seem like very simple advice—one need only concentrate! But it is most

important that one know how to choose the object of one’s concentration. We can mention Our

Sister, who one-pointedly carries within Herself the memory of the most sacred and beloved;

such an achievement is possible even amidst earthly tribulations. People should consider that a

strong anchor can save a ship even during a storm. No one is forced to such concentration, but

human nature itself directs one toward the surest means.

The Thinker constantly thought about His chosen Muse. He did not hide the fact that in

days of turmoil He remained firm only because of Her; She was His source of strength and

ultimately His salvation.

452. Urusvati knows that every newcomer brings with him many dwellers of the Subtle

World. This is not obsession, but simply an affinity of auras. We are all surrounded by dwellers

of the Subtle World, and each arrival brings his own retinue. These new guests should not be

allowed to cause conflict. It is beneficial to create an atmosphere in which all are fused into a

harmonious choir. Such increases of harmony will immediately attract higher visitors.

Let us not think of this as a new fairy-tale, but rather apply our scientific understanding to

these facts. Even if the rule of contraries is applied, no one can prove that the information known

about the Subtle World is invalid. Let doubters find proof before trying to invalidate the

knowledge accumulated over thousands of years.

We do not expect blind faith and are therefore ready to accept any challenge from

negators, but We ask them to use scientific methods. They should not categorically deny without

scientific proof. Let them provide the data to prove that Our information about the Subtle World

is untrue.

Such dialogues need not descend to arguments about whether the far-off worlds are

inhabited. No one will be satisfied with the flat assertion that Earth alone is populated. But the

proponents of the idea of the population, or rather the fullness, of space can cite physical laws.

They can demonstrate that microorganisms exist there, and from that the thread of proof can be

extended even to the Macrocosm.

Do not think that this is a primitive comparison. Remember that most people have never

looked into a microscope or a telescope. We are referring not to the uneducated, but to the

educated classes. It is amazing to find such great ignorance, not in poor villages, but in the

marketplaces and towers of the city. These environments are true breeders of ignorance. Indeed,

one might prefer conversing with farmers to encountering the hopelessly ignorant judgments of

some city-dwellers! Thus, let the negators develop a scientific approach.

The Thinker often suggested that His fellow-citizens find a scientific basis for every

decision.

453. Urusvati knows that people will always attempt to dissever concepts that are

complete and integral. This form of violence demonstrates their ignorance. They try to separate

the concept of evolution into materialistic and idealistic, but the majestic concept of evolution

cannot be so easily distorted and separated from its application to life.

Do you hear Our grief when unity is disrupted? Can a physician imagine a person made

up only of muscles or only of nerves? Such an organism cannot exist. And can one imagine only

a materialistic or idealistic evolution? Neither is possible. Only a complete evolution comprising

all concepts can transform life. We do not call this synthesis, for synthesis assumes a joining of

parts, and in evolution there is no such joining. The muscles and the nerves are of but one

organism, and an organism will function inadequately when deprived of any one of its motive

powers. One can trace through the history of nations, how brief were their periods of great

achievement, and until the fundamental forces of evolution are brought into harmony, humanity

will continue to limp along.

If we ask ourselves whether the concepts of materialism and idealism are understood

correctly, we shall discover that they are not. People should know that matter is also spirit. Each

of these states is but a manifestation of the one Primary Energy, and every attempt to separate

them will fail. Materialism alone is a customary standard for the ignorant, and idealism alone is

an equally meaningless banner in the hands of fools.

The great evolution must not be demeaned. All the sciences should be summoned to a

reasoning based upon solid foundations. Only by applying scientific methods will the

significance of evolution be understood.

The Thinker used to say, “Citizen, why did you bind one foot? One-legged, you will be

unfit for a long journey!”

454. Urusvati knows that every human action can be turned to evil. Ancient physicians,

after performing a cure, added, “Let this good not be turned into evil.” One can cite many

instances of calamities that have resulted from the best intentions. For example, a farm worker

who has been advised to arm himself against impending danger will think only about his own

safety, and will neglect his land and crops.

The teacher should explain that there are many degrees of good. A man should not

perform a good action if he knows it will result in evil, but what can he do to avoid the subtler

degrees of evil? Again we must turn to straight-knowledge.

We know that the dark ones can to a certain degree distort the best intentions, but We do

not weep when Our good has at times been distorted. We weigh the good that produces the best

yield, for only in co-measurement can be found the justification for an action.

One should not forget that though darkness can diminish even the brightest light, the

setting sun will always rise again. Thus each cosmic event illuminates human labor. It is not

conceivable that an end will come, for there is no end. Joy is born from Infinity.

The Thinker comforted His disciples, saying that joy is infinite.

455. Urusvati knows how many misunderstandings there are about the concept of

sudden illumination. In their conceit people often think that they are already illumined when they

have only experienced the most fleeting moment of exaltation. True illumination results only

from lengthy, inner work. Such inner work builds upon past accumulations and is sometimes

unconscious, yet it does exist and makes illumination possible.

Illumination must be understood not as a fortuitous flash, but as a new degree of

consciousness. Often people do not realize that this advance can come unexpectedly, as if it were

the result of an accidental event. Certainly an outer event may provide the impetus for the

opening of the “lotus,” but this flower was already beginning to bloom in the depths of the

consciousness. The wonderful “lotus” opens only after much laborious effort, but people seldom

realize that they themselves have cultivated this beautiful garden! Only after long and dedicated

sowing does one come to a flash of illumination. Without cause there is no effect.

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