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FIERY WORLD

Book Three

1935

Agni Yoga Society, Inc.

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Second Printing 1980

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Signs of Agni Yoga

Now we may begin the approach to the Fiery World, affirming the supermundane signs.

We have repeatedly pointed out the urgency of the development of necessary earthly qualities.

The Teaching always proceeds along two currents which, when they meet, form the complete line

of attainment. While many earthly qualities are not easy to attain, the super-earthly conditions

may appear to be abstract; but they are an existing reality. He who is accustomed to think on a

planetary scale knows how real is the life in the World of Fire, in the World of Radiance, in the

World of Attainment.

Thus, let us begin the third part of Fiery World.

FIERY WORLD

Part Three

1. One should not only reconcile the Fiery World with Infinity, but also hold firmly to the concept

of the Hierarchy. The Beauty of the Fiery World is crowned by the steps to Hierarchy, which

ascends into the Infinite Light.

One should not feel grieved if only a few consciously ascend the steps of Light. These

giants are surrounded by such magnets that they attract others who are carried along

involuntarily, unaware of the difficult path.

2. You yourselves gather strength ascending the new step. Only very few can travel the path of

Light, rejoicing as each aspiration is directed to the Lords. One may grow true wings of the spirit

when the entrusted treasure is realized.

3. Much of that which is sacred and great will not necessarily appear so outwardly. The

dimensions assume true magnitude in the inner consciousness. One may foresee various

conditions, but one cannot fore-know how or when the Messenger will come. People by their own

conventional measures impede the transcendental manifestations. Think not that this word is

antiquated, for, indeed now more than ever is the radiation of spirit being denied. But without a

sun neither the Macrocosm nor the microcosm can exist. You know that the movements of the

Luminaries could not possibly be more propitious. One may wait for centuries for such

conjunctions, and just now not centuries but a mere few years are enough to determine the new

boundary lines for humanity. Not many perceive these Cosmic structures; so much the more must

the few fully comprehend the striking events indicated by the Luminaries. One must fully realize

the greatness of the hour; and for this solemnity is ordained. If you sense it—good for you!

4. It is correct to think that between the earthly plane and the Fiery World there is coordination;

but the causes of all developments are invisible. Thus one may look upon temporary anguish on

the earthly plane as a threshold to great joy. One may send quietly a fiery wave into the earthly

domain, but thunder is heard on the far-off worlds. Therefore all dimensions are reached by

varying potentialities of the waves. Verily, all creative energies are active both on the earthly

plane and in the Fiery World. The conducting current is one, but people cannot always understand

the extending significance of an action.

5. Unknown are the causes of actions on the earthly plane. Only to the consciousness of an Adept

is the understanding of the essential nature of all occurrences accessible. Thus, humanity can

absorb only a minute grain of Truth. Therefore let us speak about the Fiery Law with deep

reverence.

6. In the actions of the hostile ones there can be observed an expenditure of superfluous energies.

Perplexed, these people can only look upon the facts as if reflected in a distorting mirror. Thus,

motivated by an evil will, they employ an improper focus of vision. Only the followers of the

Hierarchy of Good can harness all energies into a channel of good. Indeed, only the fiery

consciousness can take in the horizon of the World; therefore the events which are sweeping

away the old accumulations elude the enemy. The manifestation of foresight really can be applied

only through the focus of vision of the builders. Thus, the Fiery World has been predestined by

the Bearers of Light.

7. I give this farewell bidding to the disciple; “Let thy prayer be—'Thee, O Lord, I shall serve in

everything, always and everywhere. Let my path be marked by the attainment of selflessness'.”

When the disciple realizes in his heart the joy of the path, a path which knows no friction because

all is transformed in the joy of Service, then it is possible to open before him the Great Gates.

Amidst higher concepts the disciple must remember in his heart the records of Light. Amidst the

frightening manifestations the disciple must remember about the records of darkness. There is

inscribed upon the Shield of Light—“Lord, I come alone, I come in a manifested achievement, I

shall reach the goal. I shall reach it!” And there is inscribed upon the Shield of Light honesty,

devotion and self-abnegation. But fearful are the records of darkness. Let the hand of the disciple

refrain from inscribing upon these permanent scrolls lie, hypocrisy, betrayal, selfhood.

8. Among the manifestations which are particularly harmful for ascent may be noted half-way

service. It is impossible to advance without casting away this terrible half-wayness. It must be

remembered that, having once chosen the Teacher, the disciple must always act with an

understanding of all the harmful effects of half-wayness. Not only is an obvious betrayal (against

which one can openly fight with a sword) dangerous, but these pernicious burrowings of half-

wayness are so harmful. One must direct the consciousness of people along the path of honesty.

People must understand that the most important thing is the honesty of Service. How can one

affirm the growth of the spirit, how can one prove devotion to Hierarchy, how can one purify the

consciousness? By observing this one law—honesty of Service. Thus let us always keep in mind

the harm of half-wayness. The records of darkness contain all half-way decisions and actions;

therefore, on the fiery path one should remember the consequences of half-wayness. If it were

possible to make manifest all the records of the Subtle World, humanity would be terrified at the

gray shadows around destruction, half-wayness, betrayal, incitement to strife, blasphemy,

intolerance and selfhood. Thus, on the fiery path let us remember about the danger of half-

wayness and its undermining effect.

9. Sources which are responsive to subtle energies are very sensitive. Hence that quality which

reveals itself mostly in pure currents is so very important. Likewise, as the results of chemical

experiments vary with the use of different vessels, substances and combinations, the

manifestations of subtle receptivity are also quite diverse. An organism filled with imperil will

admit only a small particle of the sending. An organism which is saturated with selfhood will

impart a dreadful coloration which distorts the sending. An organism imbued with malevolence

will carry the distorted sending to a neighbor. Thus the distortion in the reception of a sending

results from certain qualities in the receiver. You were justified in asking why do We not put a

stop to such distortions. It is because there are records of writings by human hands so monstrous

as to represent the Mahatmas of the East as issuing condemnation upon retiring for the night. So

think those who seek the condemnation of a neighbor. Indeed, people attribute to the Mahatmas

even slander. People ascribe to Us all their earthly qualities.

10. Let us continue about sendings and receivings. The ability is given to a fiery spirit to receive

subtle energies. Only the fiery consciousness is able to conduct a current of subtle energies.

Therefore the records must be scrutinized with a great deal of discrimination. It is because

humanity has become accustomed to visualizing the Highest on a low plane, that the Images of

the Lords have acquired such distorted forms. Indeed, people have become used to the thought

that the Higher should serve the lower, but they do not realize that only the understanding of

Service gives one the right to a manifested link of the Chain. Thus it is the distorted

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