The Ageless Wisdom Teachings 1

We all know that the more knowledge we have to confront a problem the smaller the problem seems to become till eventually by the time there is no more to be known on the subject the problem is completely solved. When we are in a mental confrontation with somebody about something or about a subject than each one is sure that he knows more about the subject than the other person or at least more about some parts of it. When they keep emotions [e.g. pride] out of it and share in each other’s knowledge then both will benefit. If somebody else comes along with much more knowledge on the subject than they might both realise how wrong they both were and they all benefit even more from sharing their knowledge. Their picture is growing, the colours more dynamic. They understand more. As evolution goes on  o our knowledge expands as well. We cannot put a cap on knowledge or anything else in life. For example, we cannot put science, religion or politics in a box and declare that there are no more new revelations and that we have reached the ultimate perfection in our system and in our knowledge. Science for one will not do that, [sadly some scientists do] so how can we do that in religion and with politics?

We need to see the bigger picture here that brings all together…..What if I were to tell you that there is a picture that can do all this?  One that you need more than the physical eyes or the mind to comprehend? This picture is so great that it expands into other worlds; it is multi-dimensional and even stretches through time. It is called the Ageless Wisdom Teachings. Every field of knowledge we study or give manifestation to in this world and the inner worlds form part of it.  The picture is there; we cannot see it yet because we are expanding in it; we can only see and comprehend as far as we have came up to now. Around us and ahead is still a lot of darkness and we need more light. If we put our little lights that are already shining together, we will see better around us and even further ahead.

Small summery of the teachings of the Ageless Wisdom Teachings by Geoffrey Hodson:

Man is essentially a spiritual being, his mind and his body being only temporary means of self-expression and self-unfoldment. When this true Self is discovered and becomes the directing power, there is permanent peace for the individual and for the Race. Without that discovery peace is impossible. The search for and the discovery of the Self is therefore of supreme importance.

The evolution of the Spiritual Self to perfection through successive lives on Earth is the true purpose of human existence.

 Man’s experiences are decided by the operation of the Law of Cause and Effect [karma]. Cruelty brings war to nature and pain and disease to individuals. There is no possible escape from this sequence.

Inversely, kindness brings happiness and health. Until this Law is recognised and accepted as a rule of life, there will continue to be both war and disease.

The Spirit within all men is one Spirit. Each man belongs to one spiritual Race, which is without divisions of any kind.

Experience of this unity, and its application to human life, constitute the only possible means whereby lasting peace can be established on Earth and assured health and happiness be attained by  every human being.

“Such, in part, are the teachings of the Wisdom of the Ages concerning man.”




 

Agni Yoga teaches us the following:

The Teaching gives perfection as its goal; otherwise it would be bereft of a future. The Teaching overlooks personal comfort; otherwise it would be egoism. The Teaching provisions the beautifying of existence; otherwise it would be submerged in ugliness. The Teaching is always self-denying, because it knows what is the Common Good. The Teaching reveres knowledge; otherwise it would be darkness. The manifestation of the Teaching in life proceeds not through invented ceremonies, but on the basis of experience. [404]

One of the most difficult conditions of the Teaching will be the ability to speak proportionately; to  to put on chains. But to awaken striving and to indicate a direction will be the task of the Teacher. [642]

The complete Teaching must not be, and cannot be, expounded….. Verily, no Teacher left a complete code of the Teaching. Such a completeness would contradict Infinity and would presuppose the complete limitation of the followers.

We can indicate the direction; we can call to fly; we can affirm labour; we can indicate the light; but the ways and means should not cause slavery. The expanded consciousness will point out where karma should remain untouched. The inviolability of karma is the care of everyone who transmits the foundations of the Teaching. To burden with an excessive load is unforgivable. To overlook possibilities is unworthy. [468]

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