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APRIL/MAY/JUNE 2016 VOL. XXXVIII NO. 2

Inside This Issue How to Study How to Study Dear Friends, drug. But few are those who took it as an urgent Page One ere is a compilation of some quotations call to world . Networkers Letter from the books of the Agni Yoga Teach- Community, verse 107. The school must not Page Two ing about how to read them. In most only instill a love for the book but teach how Hof the cases, for want of space, the entire verses The Path of Beauty to read—and the latter is not easier than the Page Three are not given, though we believe that by reading former. It is necessary to know how to concen- the entire verses from the books one can benefit trate thought in order to penetrate into a book. The Teachings more. Nonetheless, this list of compiled quotes Not the eye but the brain and the heart do the – The Life of St. can give you some good initial insight. reading. Sergius Some of the advice that is – Urusvati given can be summarized: Agni Yoga, verse 377. Page four One should not think that READ. whatever is read once stays Thoughts on Agni REREAD. “One should not think that in the . The gardener Yoga Page Ten READ AT DIFFERENT is not worthy who visits TIMES OF THE DAY. whatever is read once his garden only once. It is necessary to understand READ IN DIFFERENT stays in the mind. the signs, but for this one President’s MOODS. should accept them as Welcome READ, UNDERSTAND, The gardener is not one’s own. One’s own Book I would like to AND APPLY. lies at hand. Wondrous is welcome you to the worthy who visits the realization of rever- ence through which life is first issue of Agni Leaves of ’s Gar- his garden only once.” Yoga Quarterly/ den, Book Two, I:IX:11. transformed. We send Our wish that the Teaching be International. We How should one read the continue to feature writings of the Wise Ones? treated with reverence. fascinating excerpts One must isolate oneself and apply what is read Agni Yoga, verse 399. Not many can claim a from the Teaching, to one’s different moods. Here am I, newborn. deep knowledge of the Teaching. Either their Here am I, an old man. Here am I, an exile. Here but we also have understanding is limited by their antiquated two new sections: am I, a sovereign. Here am I, blind. Here am I, way of thinking, or they read it in bits and pieces one section devot- one who has cognized worlds. To all sources without connecting them. One should first apply ed to beauty in all apply all the conceivable greatness of the Lotos. the Teaching before judging it. Light-minded- its many forms and [sic] ness is a world-wide failing! a section where our Leaves of Morya’s Garden, Book One, Preface. Agni Yoga, verse 538. When all books are readers share their Reader, if thou has not grasped—read again, read and the words have been studied, then it thoughts about the after a while. remains to apply in life what has been learned. If Teaching. Please books are read again and again, and their words Leaves of Morya’s Garden, Book Two, III:VI:6. enjoy! carefully noted, their application can still remain I already know how superficially the first book outside of life, and not even the strongest signs – J.D.D. was read by many. Some made of it a dream book and fortune teller. Others took it for a soothing Continued on page 11 2 Agni Yoga Quarterly / International

Dearest Friends,

et me welcome you to Agni Yoga Quarterly/International, Lformerly called Community Monthly International, our original, “Begin to build the community as a bimonthly publication. Agni Yoga home of knowledge and beauty.” Quarterly/International is a quarterly – New Era Community, verse 229 journal that will remain focused on the Agni Yoga Teachings but has also Rev. Joleen D. DuBois been expanded to include two new sections: “The Realm of Beauty” and To say you are a disciple of the liv- for some. Yet, “Self-perfectment is “Thoughts on Agni Yoga.” ing Hierarchy does not make you an simplified primarily when Hierar- accepted disciple. To be an accepted chy is accepted. Everyone should Let us talk about accepted and des- disciple, you must apply the Teach- realize that the perfecting of the con- tined disciples, and about disciple- ings in everything you do, feel, and sciousness in itself contains all other ship in general. think—that is the spiritual test. You aspects of improvement, but one “In their unawareness, many imag- must have accepted the Hierarchy cannot accept mechanical betterment ine that so long as they are reading totally, 100 percent. Even though of the details of daily life as perfect- the books of the Teaching, and have you have not yet had any conscious ment.”2 We must strive to refine our some desire to become disciples contact with the Master, you are consciousness through surrounding of this or that Great Teacher of the accepting the idea of the Master. To ourselves with worthy manifesta- White Brotherhood, they will be be an accepted disciple means that tions. It is only in beingness that we accepted and quite welcome. the Master has accepted you into the can progress. “—or Aum—is the Ashram. Highest Being of your inner self.”3 “But almost no one ponders what he has done in his life, or rather, lives, As the disciple progresses, his tests To say you are a disciple because to deserve this greatest of privileges. become more severe and yet often- you have the knowledge of disciple- Truly it is the greatest, and before we times more subtle. Each test will not ship, because you attend lectures and expect to receive this privilege we only weigh his endurance levels but read the books of Agni Yoga—these should realize what it means….”1 also his sincerity, his motive, his things cannot help you if you do not heart, his words, and his silence. live what you know. And the tests of Agni Yoga is a living teaching. This the path reveal to you who you are, means that whatever is found within You see, discipleship is the path what you have, and what you need to the instructions of the Teaching must of Agni Yoga, and Agni Yoga is overcome. be applied to our day-to-day life. the path of Self-perfectment. It is not knowledge that makes the Agni The tests of discipleship exist to If a person wants to be an accepted , it is Self-perfectment. Agni protect us and to protect all those who disciple, he or she must live like an Yoga teaches the technique of how to are associated with us. The tests reveal accepted disciple. If he wants his reach Self-perfectment, saying that us to ourselves so that we know where destiny to be that of a disciple, he it is the most difficult achievement we are on the scale of evolution. must travel the path of the disciple. Continued on page 11

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True beauty is a ray That springs from the sacred depths The Realm of Beauty of the And illuminates the body, “Through Beauty we conquer.” N. Roerich Just as life springs We invite our readers to submit their poems, from the kernal of a stone photos, short essays, etc., for this section And gives color and scent to a flower. –Rumi

recall a time when I was work- Iing as an art director at a regional newspaper, when I was in a conver- sation with the newspaper’s art critic. The topic of discussion was Beauty. I tried to make the point that the realm of art was about beauty, and ugliness did not have any place in that realm. Of course, the art critic would have none of it. Art was all about personal expression, she said, and that meant the highest as well as the lowest. The discussion accomplished nothing. Neither one of us retreated from our position. Of course, the art critic’s approach was from the per- Fall flowers in full bloom: Flagstaff, Arizona – Photo: L.A. sonality level, and I was attempting to approach the discussion from the painting and sculpture, I may have praised by the critics and were sold level of the soul. Perhaps if I had bro- succeeded. If a person were to bang for ridiculously high prices. ken down the word “” with her, on a pie tin with a metal spoon, is that I might have gotten somewhere. The music? No, it is noise, because there is Perhaps the delineation between word is composed of two parts: “” no tonality, harmony, or rhythm. beauty and ugliness in the art world and “ur,” which means “light”—the will be more recognized as humanity cult of light, which means the cult of Unfortunately, some art crit- matures spiritually. In the meantime, the spirit. The spirit demands purity, ics seem to be unable to recognize we can quietly express our preference elevation, and perfection. “noise” when they see it in a paint- for beauty, in all its forms, and hope ing or sculpture. I place a lot of the that our choices will influence a few Perhaps if I had presented an exam- blame at the feet of Picasso, who cre- receptive ones. ple in the realm of music, rather than ated many ugly pieces, which were – A student 4 Agni Yoga Quarterly / International

t is said that the day of Septem- ber 25th is the celebration day to honor the Life of St. Sergius. IThere are many references to the life The Teachings and sayings of St. Sergius in the Agni Yoga Series, as well as in the writings – The Life of Saint Sergius of Nicholas and , the – Urusvati founders of the Agni Yoga . “Epifany, a disciple of Sergius and his first biographer, tells us that St. of Saint Sergius was utter fearlessness. of the enemy.’ Supported by his disci- Sergius was born in 1314 of a distin- He thought that nothing great can be ples, he received Holy Communion, guished Rostovian boyar family.... accomplished if he and his followers raised his hands towards heaven and and was named Bartholomew at his do not cultivate fearlessness and live after a entrusted his holy and . The chronicles tell us that St. in fearlessness. Fearlessness is a signal pure soul to God.”3 Sergius was born on May 3rd in the that the saint is no longer a physical year 1314, and died September 25, body. The saint is not identified with St. Sergius 1392 at the age of 78.”1 the physical world, with the pleasure from the words of N. K. Roerich “Saint Sergius was a true saint who world, or with the world of greed and From the words of N. K. Roerich at illuminated his nation and united peo- competition, but he is a spirit, a con- the consecration in Churaevka, Conn., ple not only to fight against worldly scious immortal being who cannot be USA, in 1931, of the Chapel of the Holy enemies but to fight against those lim- limited by fear and attachment. The Sergius, erected by the Siberian Society itations which prevent the progress secret of the greatest heroes and saints of the Friends of the Roerich Museum of consciousness. We are told that in is fearlessness. in Radonezh the beginning of all his decisions and “He used to keep the consciousness labor, he used to contact the Hierar- Preface: of his people always busy in reading chy of Light to receive direction, cour- and praying, in contemplation, or in “Many beautiful pages have been age, and energy. active labor. He always emphasized written by the best people about “On the other hand, there are so that the mind must be continuously Holy Sergius, the Blessed Educator many witnesses who confess that the occupied with Beauty, Goodness, and Intercessor of the Russian Land. Image of Saint Sergius gave them the Righteousness, with higher images, Not few are the legends, which are opportunity to contact higher worlds. with higher visions.”2 still preserved in the memory of the This can be very true, because the people, especially among the wander- “As his death drew near he image of a saint is coordination of ers. Not few are the and instructed everyone to keep peace thought and psychic energy, which visions connected with the Radiant among themselves, purity of body and can powerfully affect a person who is One, similar to the legends which soul, charity, avoiding any pollution. full of devotion, meditation, and con- arose during the times of the pillage He instructed them to avoid the abuse templation. and outrages across great Holy . of food and drink and urged them “In his consciousness there was no to cultivate humility ... not seeking “We shall again return to His lumi- cleavage. He was on and also in earthly glory. He finished with these ‘heaven’ and in the subjective world words: ‘At the call of God I am leav- 1–3 Quotes on the life of St. Sergius were excerpted simultaneously. ing you. I entrust you to the almighty from Saint Sergius and Russian , by Pierre Lord. May His most pure mother be a Kovalevsky, St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 575 “One of the most emphasized virtues refuge and defense against the snares Scarsdale Rd., Yonkers, NY 10707. Agni Yoga Quarterly / International 5

nous and stern Covenant. We shall and wonderful to see how even in self in seeking, but in striving He unite our hearts around our Guide our confused time, burdened with ascended and built. It can be said and Intercessor. We shall raise the darkness, everywhere rise torches that He, far beyond the limits of a Banner of His Marvelous vision and, of temples and chapels in the Name God-seeker, was one who bore God enraptured by the spirit, we shall in His heart. strive to a new podvig, to a new con- struction of the Luminous Country. “The Holy One was united from the Fiery Chalice. The Fiery Chalice Father Sergius, the Miraculous was of service to the Holy One. In With You we shall go, this blessed creative fire, the Image With You, we shall conquer! of St. Sergius has come down to us. And to Him fiery were the visions St. Sergius – Builder of Russian of the Holy Virgin! Spiritual Culture “Those who know the flame of the “Each mention of this holy name Heart are forever connected with commandingly summons all of us the Image of the Holy One. This to unceasing, luminous labor, to great knowledge, a blessing, which self-denying construction, and it rarely descends from above, forever makes of St. Sergius a Holy One united the Name of the Holy One for all centuries and for all peoples, with the idea about knowledge. because culture of the spirit extends ‘The Holy One knows,’ the people beyond all boundaries. There is no remembered. ‘The Holy One knows and no teaching whose St. Sergius of Radonezh when to save.’ ‘The Holy One knows bearer, when told about His work, by , 1932 when to appear.’ ‘The Holy One would not bow before the image of knows when to help.’ ‘The Holy the Holy One. One knows whose heart is accessi- of the Holy One. In is the ble to benevolence.’ ‘The Holy One “Origen commanded: ‘With the Sergius Monastery. In , a knows where there is disbelief and eyes of the heart behold!’ Is this Sergius group meets frequently. treachery.’ ‘The Holy One knows not also a precept of the Holy One The name of St. Sergius is in South where there is a true-hearted gift.’ Himself, who in His flaming Chal- America. Here near ice exalts the commandment of we have the joy to consecrate the “In all gatherings in the Name compassion and love? Chapel of St. Sergius. In New York, of the Holy One, we come to the in the house of the Museum is a idea about the immutability of “Holy Isaac Sirin said: ‘When we chapel room dedicated to the Holy His knowledge, about the wisdom are at rest demons make merry, but One. Throughout Asia are spread of His podvig. In this descent, in when we are at work angels rejoice.’ seedlings of chapels and temples in the understanding of knowledge With these co-angelic labors Ser- the Name of this invincible Guide and culture, we find general sal- gius placed the cornerstone of Rus- to Good. An enormous number of vation. Otherwise, we substitute sian spiritual culture, which has books, articles and leaflets are ded- destructive denial, want of , brought it to the treasury of world icated to the Holy One. That invin- light-mindedness, treachery and esteem. cible Name is spread everywhere. bondage! “Is it by chance that the sacred “Pay attention. The Holy One “In the realization of beautiful banners of the Holy One appear on during His life did not lose Him- benevolence only the descent is con- predestined paths? It is marvelous Continued on page 11 6 Agni Yoga Quarterly / International

we all, men and women, students of (The following are gleanings from the URUSVATI the Agni Yoga Teachings, realize that Agni Yoga Teaching, September 1961, other of Agni Yoga,” in us, also, lie unfathomed possibili- on the symbolism of the letter “U”; the “White ,” “Tara of ties for infinite unfoldment. May we meaning of “Ur”, or “Uru and Svati”; the Heart,” and “Tara of be inspired by the example of Urusvati the meaning of “Urusvati” and its “MLight” are titles bestowed by the Hier- and thankful to be living in the period application by the Hierarchy of Light to archy of Light upon Helena Roerich blessed by her ministry; and may we, the planet Venus and to the Mother of in recognition of her achievements too, strive toward cooperation with Agni Yoga) as Their chela and coworker Urusvati –­ The Symbolism throughout many incarnations, not only in the planetary but also As a hieroglyph, the letter “U” in the cosmic field. symbolizes “Light – the Pri- mary Cause” (Aum, verse 132) ... To her, as Their Messenger in “manifested in the subtlest ener- the present Century [20th], was gies.” (Ibid., verse 252) It is also given the privilege of transmit- said that the general significance ting the Agni Yoga Teaching of of the word yes as affirmation is Lord , Buddha of Com- the same. It can be found in all passion and Assembler of the tongues.” (Ibid.) New Race. “Ur is the root of the Light of Although many of the following Fire. From time immemorial this “gleanings” will be found in the Radiant Principle has attracted more comprehensive brochure, the hearts of many people. Thus, Mother of Agni Yoga, these have from the Covenants of the past let been selected to emphasize the us transport ourselves into future personal name by which she is attainments.” (Fiery World I, pref- known to the Hierarchy—“Urus- ace) vati,” a name rich in content and endearment. This great affirmation of Light flames out in many sacred con- One can hardly read the fol- cepts: lowing passages without feeling Helena Roerich by , 1909 the unification of her spirit with Uruvela, the fiery energy. (See Theirs in ever-expanding con- Fiery World I, verse 239) sciousness and selfless service. the Great Lords in ceaseless, selfless service for the benefit of all. Uruvela, the grove in which Gau- It is hoped that these few pages tama is said to have attained illumina- will prompt some students to study “The Sons of Buddha, the Sons of tion. [See Letters of Helena Roerich I, 5 the two brochures—Mother of the Conquerors, March, 1935] World and Mother of Agni Yoga—to Bodhisattvas, in their active acquire a deeper understanding of compassion are Uriel, Lord of the planet Venus. (See the great potentialities of the Fem- the Mothers to the all-existing.” Heart, verse 268) inine Principle. — Sutra, quoted in Let- Uranus, the planet which accelerates As we contemplate the sublime ters of Helena Roerich I, 20 December evolution. (See Infinity ,I verse 334) achievements of Helena Roerich, may 1934 Agni Yoga Quarterly / International 7

Urumiya, straight-knowledge (in approach to the Earth. The Great Venus. Thus, one must temper the reference to detecting obsessions) Epoch is beginning, because the power, accepting the blow of the possessed by some animals, as well spirit understanding is linked with elements. These mighty Forces as by man. (See Fiery World I, verse the Mother of the World. (Leaves of must be understood as real. (Heart, 373) Morya’s Garden, Book Two, II:IV:11) verse 268) Uraeus of knowledge. (Agni Yoga, The Star of the Mother of the Every Race in its evolution is said verse 30) World is the planet Venus. In 1924 to be born under the direct influ- this planet for a short time came ence of one of the Planets; Race the Urominai is the serpent which unusually near to the Earth. Its rays First receiving its breath of life from gnaws the forces. Thus, in former were poured on Earth, and this cre- the Sun ... while the Third Human- days one was aware of caution ated many new powerful and sacred ity—those who fell into generation, during thinking. (Heart, verse 161) combinations which will yield great or from androgynies became sepa- Cult-ur; it means the cult of Light. rate entities, one male and the other (Hierarchy, verse 173) female—is said to be under the direct influence of Venus, the “little In the Bible also we find that “Ur” “Urusvati is a name, sun” in which the solar orb stores means Light. There is Ur of the meaning the Morning his light. (, Vol. Chalees, the birthplace of Abraham. II, 3rd ed., p. 27) (Genesis 11:28; 15:7) “Uriah, means Star. Is it not the morn- light of Jehovah”; “Uriel, light of ing of a glorious day of Every world has its parent Star and sister Planet. Thus Earth is the God”; and Urim, Light.” (Bible Dic- new labor and attain- tionary of Proper Names) adopted child and younger brother ment—ever-healing, of Venus, but its inhabitants are of “Uru and Svati are found in cos- their own kind.... All sentient com- mogony.... Uru and Agni are needed ever-searching, ever- plete beings (full men to bring the Svati of Consciousness.” attaining?” or higher beings) are furnished, in (Agni Yoga, verses 516, 517) their beginnings, with forms and organisms in full harmony with the Urusvati is a name, meaning nature and state of the Sphere they the Morning Star. Is it not the results. Many feminine movements inhabit. (Ibid., 36) morning of a glorious day of new were kindled by these powerful labor and attainment—ever-heal- rays. (Letters of Helena Roerich I, 11 Urusvati –­ Mother of Agni Yoga ing, ever-searching, ever-attaining? January 1935) — Nicholas Roerich (, At first you were both shown how Where then are the nearest p. 176) the basic laws of matter work. You worlds, wither we could direct our participated in and in Urusvati – The Planet Venus consciousness? Jupiter and Venus. experiments with the materializa- (Community, verse 32) tion and teleportation of objects. Urusvati. It is time to say that this These were performed not for is the name we have given to the Uriel is the Lord of powerful amusement, but for the purpose of star which is irresistibly approach- action. One can invoke different seeking serious knowledge. After ing the Earth. Since long ago it has Leaders according to the nature that you were shown the astral been the symbol of the Mother of of help needed. If Michael unites world, but not for immersion in it. the World, and the Epoch of the with Uriel, it means that a power- Expanding the consciousness, you Mother of the World must begin at ful offensive is necessary. Uriel aus- received the ability to see auras and the time of Her star’s unprecedented terely mastered the elements upon 8 Agni Yoga Quarterly / International

images of earlier incarnations. Having gerous tremor, for finished with the semi-material world, earthquakes are a we then approached cosmic clairvoy- result of Fire. Pre- ance and clairaudience. Using the cisely, the entire opened centers of Sister Urusvati, rays being is shaken by its of different kinds and the structure encounter with fires of the most subtle substances could of a quality different be shown. Thus we approached the from one’s own. But realization of far-off worlds, which is so important is the close to the element of fire and there- realization of Fire as fore dangerous. That is why a period a step in evolution, of treatment with cold was needed. that I advise you to The results were brilliant—because be especially care- of having achieved the so-called pris- ful when striving to matic sight, it became possible to per- master this element. ceive the granulation of Fohat without This mastery is nec- undue shock to the organism. (Agni essary, however, for Helena Roerich by Sveteslov Roerich, 1937 Yoga, verse 145) the experience of Mastering one’s inner fires is an cosmic communication. (Agni Yoga, By making use of the magnetism effort fraught with danger. It is not verse 392) of the heights and the opened cen- easy to awaken one’s inner fires; but, ters of Sister Urusvati, We were able Urusvati saw the so-called Wheel of even after one has accomplished this, to study in her the crystals of Fohat Buddha. This is actually the teraph of it is even more difficult to gain mas- and Materia Lucida, the accumula- the far-off worlds. Its essence is con- tery of the multi-faceted, all-pervad- tions of imperil, and the emanations tained in the foundation of the Uni- of psychic energy. Consider that if the verse, which may be seen as a pestle. emanations of psychic energy are vis- “Urusvati. It is time to At its ends are the spheres of polarity ible to her naked eye, then they have corresponding to the two basic laws. real substance. And whatever is tan- say that this is the name At the center is the swastika-like wheel gible can be concentrated to make we have given to the of psychic energy. And the circle of possible the collecting of a new vital the whirling rainbow is the manifesta- force. Thus it is precisely through the star which is irresistibly tion of all stages of Spatial Fire. Know- experimental methods of the labora- approaching the Earth. ing this is a step toward the mastery tory that the mastery of new energies of fire; by visualizing this structure the will be approached. Since long ago it has been approach of fire can be evoked, and its the symbol of the Mother dangerous essence transformed into Using their own natural emana- a healing property. (Agni Yoga, verse tions, people can create a store of new of the World.” 433) vitality. The energy scattered through- out space can be directly appre- Today Urusvati became aware of hended. This is why it is necessary to ing fiery element. One who has real- the flames of the fiery body. Cosmic pay attention to the development of ized the fires becomes responsive, destructions, instead of pains, gave psychic energy. This is why the City of resonating to the call of the flame. indications to the fiery body. Thus the Knowledge, high in the mountains, is The earthquake that occurred yester- symptoms of intercourse with the cos- so needed. (Agni Yoga, verse 229) day provided an example of this. The mic manifestations were multiplied. heart of Sister Urusvati suffered a dan- Eruptions in the microcosm can Agni Yoga Quarterly / International 9

evoke eruption of the glands, but The golden network, seen by can anticipate the higher sphere. may also call forth the fires of the Urusvati, forms the foundation Fiery communion is unforgettable fiery body. (Heart, verse 343) of the Chalice; one can judge the once it has been experienced. Thus delicacy of the inner apparatus. let us gather courage for the ascent. It is necessary to realize the dif- Thus, refinement can turn thought (Fiery World I, verse 108) ficulty of discerning the different toward consideration among currents. Many would not be able human beings. People should not Cognizance of fiery reactions to distinguish the intricate vari- offend one another. In the name is divided in accordance with the ations of currents and rhythms. of Fire no offense should be given. senses. The first impression is that I highly commend Urusvati for Not all adjustments are effected of vision, with all its fiery diversity. attention to the currents—only with a hammer; small implements Then hearing is added, with the thus can one accumulate observa- and careful touches are also nec- music of the spheres, bells, and the tions. (Fiery World I, verse 64) essary. Again an old truth, but as chords of nature. Then comes the refinement of touch, with the sen- Flights into the Subtle World may yet scarcely applied. (Fiery World I, verse 92) sations of rhythm, of heat and cold. be difficult; even an experienced The most difficult of all are the sen- consciousness may meet obstacles. Ask Urusvati to tell about the mul- sations of smell and taste. Yet Urus- Today Urusvati experienced such tiformity of the fires seen by her. Let vati knows the meaning of scenting a difficulty. An effort was needed a man at a remote distance. Now in order to pierce chemical strata Urusvati also knows something else which are formed by astrochemical “...there are no that is very difficult to sense: the fusions. The days around full moon taste of a metal in the Subtle World, are not favorable for flights. The errors in judging which is already an extraordinary so-called lunar glass can impede, people, for each one subtlety. But one should not only and very strong perseverance is possess the power to discern such required. (Fiery World I, verse 70) displays his essential nature to the fiery sensations, one should know how Before you is another mani- to observe them. Such discernment festation of a high degree—the consciousness.” is very rare, but by passing beyond bestirs itself from its the three-dimensional boundary it base to the very highest joint. becomes attainable. (Fiery World I, The pharyngeal glands are highly all these rays, stars, fiery Lotuses, verse 110) inflamed, but this physical aspect flowers, and all other manifesta- tions of the Fiery World live and be It should be remembered how is indispensable for the fiery reac- accurate is each of Urusvati’s indi- tion. In this condition the Kund- affirmed. It is impossible in earthly words to describe all the quality of cations, and also that each of her alini acts at the furthest distances. sensations has a basis. Not only You realize how necessary just these fiery visions. Beyond certain boundaries the Fiery Realm is dis- fiery eruptions and earthquakes, now is this reaction of Urusvati. but even distant hurricanes are reg- Without this fiery action, there closed like a vision. It cannot be defined by time, nor can the cause istered in the sensations, and these could have been no victory. But perceptions are infallible, for the the battle is difficult indeed, and of its emergence be determined, for the Fiery Element is entirely fiery consciousness contacts every- the waves of attacks are increas- thing sensitively; also, there are no ing. Therefore, let us be very cau- beyond earthly dimensions. But if we can see it, both in its grosser errors in judging people, for each tious. Let us be attentive, benev- one displays his essential nature olent, and very careful. (Fiery manifestations and in its subtlest, it means that even our carnate being to the fiery consciousness. (Fiery World I, verse 72) World I, verse 166) 10 Agni Yoga Quarterly / International

hy do most people love the sight of mountains, and why do some feel such Thoughts on Agni Yoga Wan urge to climb them? Is it because mountains are beautiful, majestic, We invite our readers to send us their and awe-inspiring? Or is it because on thoughts on a quote from the Agni Yoga a soul level, they represent to us that Teachings for each issue which exists beyond the mundane? Some climb mountains physically; others strive to climb them spiritually. Both test a person’s endurance, per- severance, and faith. As Sir Edmund moved beyond lifetimes of circling You are building a mountain to cause Hillary, one of ’s most prolific the base of the mountain, who strove people to get away from the silly, stu- to transform themselves and made the pid life we are living, and slowly, slowly mountain climbers, said, “It is not the 2 mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” climb to the Self within. From those climb to the top…” What is it that needs conquering? who have had real experiences, we For true spiritual climbers, the path The petty self? The jealous self? The learn that this pathway up the moun- is all about living a life of sacrificial fearful self? The egocentric self? And tain leads to what is service, not self-service. what needs to be climbed? For each, beautiful, infinite, and “The Teacher wants When we look around at true. our world, fortunately we it may be different—the mountain of to see you erecting compassion, the mountain of giving- In the Agni Yoga can find so many “moun- ness, the mountain of harmlessness, Teaching, there is a a mountain.” – tain climbers”—selfless the mountain of humility. Yet the verse that begins, “The Leaves of Morya’s servers in all fields of mountains say to us that though the Teacher wants to see endeavor who work tire- you erecting a moun- Garden II lessly to help us take that going may be difficult, everything we 1 seek is possible to attain. Through the tain.” To which, a next step and the next. path given by the Ageless Wisdom and wise Teacher wrote: “Have you built a As Sir Edmund Hillary said, “While especially through listening and heed- mountain within yourself? It is some- on top of Everest, I looked across ing our wise and courageous Teachers, thing you do for the , for the valley towards the great peak we may come to see the truth about humanity. Have you built a mountain? Makalu and mentally worked out a our little self, with its glamors and illu- For example, have you created a large route about how it could be climbed. sions, ego and vanities, and the greater organization and published thousands It showed me that even though I was truth about our True Self. Again, it is of books? Have you created a great standing on top of the world, it wasn’t not an easy climb. philanthropic activity? Have you cre- the end of everything. I was still look- When I see a picture of the Himala- ated a service project that is like moun- ing beyond….” yas, it reminds me of those who have tain going up and up to the heights? From Fiery World III, we read: reached the heights on the ladder of When you build a mountain, you are “During the ascent, in courage, building a way for people to ascend. human attainment, those who have Continued on page 11

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How to Study Agni Yoga Community our endurance levels, and our level (continued from page 1) (continued from page 2) of consciousness. With the tests of Uranus, we see how far from the will compel one to change one’s habits. Too often we dismiss a test as path we have strayed. With the tests Yet one has to find a way to develop something that should have never of Pluto, we see to what we are mobility of consciousness. The heart happened to us, as if we were the attached and what is non-essential. can sense the shame of an unworthy victim, and as such, attribute the cause of the condition or situation to It is interesting to learn that tests waste of time. We do want to seem exist to protect great tasks that severe in Our judgment. We would another’s ignorance, prejudice, ego, or vanities, or even to the other per- may be offered to the hands of the prefer to see the joy of attainment, son’s darkness. But if we are wise, server. The purpose of such tasks is but for centuries it was necessary that we will take the view of the Agni to keep the work pure and without the sword be held ready, for fear has Yogi, which is to take a closer look distortion. It also serves as a pro- always dominated people. Victory over at each test life bestows upon us; tective mechanism to the physical, fear will be the threshold of the new and from then on, each of the tests emotional, and mental life of the consciousness. will be treated with respect and per- one who is serving. If a disciple is haps in some form even welcomed given a task before he is ready, he Hierarchy, verse 125. Observe how and treated with honor. These tests will not be able to stand in the Fires people read the Teaching. Observe will be “found” opportunities, not of Hierarchy—the Spirit of Hierar- which passages they avoid and try not “lost” opportunities. chy. When such an event occurs, the to notice. disciple will fail. I’ve always considered the cyclic tests of Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto When a person enters the path of The Life of St. Sergius as times in which we can ready our- Agni Yoga, his tests are oftentimes (continued from page 4) selves for the tests of discipleship. administered in the subtlest of ways—but what he can count on— ceivable. Humanity becomes tired Saturn tests seem to be very pro- longed and heavy. During the tests is his every action, every emotion, of destruction and confusion, which of Saturn, we discover our fears, every thought will be observed by a blow out the flame of the heart. Great One. Marvelous to us is the Name of the Holy One, with which is indissolu- With love, bly connected knowledge and con- Disciples’ Thoughts struction, compassion and untiring (continued from page 10) steadfastness. Yes, the Holy One helps us, according to our strengths, firmness and creativeness, one should Joleen Dianne DuBois to become assistants to Him in His remember that the Summit itself is President and founder of the WMEA small but the horizon vast. The higher untiring labors, visible and invisi- http://www.wmea-world.org ble, said and unsaid! The unsaid is one ascends, the broader and more inexpressible by relative human lan- powerful is the vision; and the more http://youtube.com/wmeaworld/videos guage. But, fortunately, in addition powerful the vision, the stronger the http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/ 3 to verbal language, language of the fusion into oneness.” tools/subscription.php?username=wmea33 heart is given to humanity. – K.A. http://www.wmea-world.org/blog

“In the flaming language, in the fire 1Leaves of Morya’s Garden, Book Two, verse 115. 1Letters of Helena Roerich, Vol. I, 283. © 1954 © 1952 Agni Yoga Society, Inc. of the heart, we gather, and having Agni Yoga Society, Inc. 2Torkom Saraydarian, Talks on Agni, Volume 2, 2Fiery World I, verse 652. © 1943, 1969 Agni forgotten the darkness of yesterday, 243. © 2000 The Creative Trust Yoga Society, Inc. we unitedly aspire to Light.” 3Fiery World III, verse 19. © 1948 Agni Yoga 3The Call, verse 06. © 1953 Agni Yoga Society, Society, Inc. Inc. 12 Agni Yoga Quarterly / International

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