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Letter to Welsh Theosophists
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This
letter was sent by General Secretary, Peter Freeman to all Members of the TS in
My Dear Fellow Member,
The
World Crisis
I have never had any doubt in my own mind that the struggle through
which humanity is passing at the present time can only bring about a corresponding
subsequent wave of of progress in due course, and that the lessons that we are
learning can only be learnt by the bitter experience from which the world is
now suffering.
For those who berlieve in the reign of law, who have trust in the
guidance of the Inner Government of the world, who have some knowledge of Karma
and the workings of reincarnation, such a time is one of unique interest and
paramount importance. It is certainly no time for doubt, depression, anxiety or
fear. It is a time when many are suffering acutely, mentally as well as
physically, and still many more may suffer, but no-one is allowed to suffer
more than he can reasonably bear or that he himself has not been the initial
cause. The opportunities and the progress of Humanity as a whole, however, are
the outstanding characteristics of the present situation in the world.
One has only to see the events of the past week, when, at a time of
national crisis, after a century of struggle in
Perhaps it may be, who knows? – that the world will make some similar effort, and a new
basis and relationship of all human beings may be established. It is in such a
world crisis that such great events are brought about. What will that new basis
be? Slavery, Degradation, Force, Brutality, or the ideals of universal
brotherhood, Justice and understanding?
That has still to be settled, but the Theosophical Society has been
struggling for sixty-five years to secure the recognition and realization of
its ideals. Shall we falter in this effort now? Shall we be indolent or
thoughtless? Remember the story of the ten wise and ten foolish virgins, and
prepare the oil for the lamp, that the world may see when it awakes from this
hour of darkness.
NOW is the supreme moment for all who are fighting on the side of
the shining forces of the White Brotherhood against the dark forces of selfishness,
treachery and brutality, to put forth all their efforts to the full. We may
little realize the power and the potency of our thoughts and sacrifice when
directed for the benefit of Humanity.
Let us go forward with courage and renewed effort in our
Theosophical work, realizing something of our responsibilities, and eager to
render our services, however humble, in this time of the world’s need.
With cordial greetings and every good wish,
Fraternally yours,
PETER FREEMAN,
General Secretary.
Theosophical Society,