MEDITATION: LION FULL MOON Thursday, August 11, 2022
(Exact full moon time 12/8 - 04.35)
ΤHE LION OF THE DESERT
(AGNI YOGA SERIES)
Agni Yoga
86. One should know
that having one's centers open enables one to reduce the imperfection in one's surroundings.
It brings not only the development of sensitivity but also the offering of
one's own forces for the improvement of one's surroundings. One can observe
that the forces emitted for this are in some way absorbed by space, and this
degree of openness of the centers is called "Lamp of the Desert."
After this follows the degree of "Lion of
the Desert."
91…To help the realization of these concepts of space, We set milestones, but the realization itself must be achieved independently. This corresponds to the degree of "Lion of the Desert." It demonstrates the freeing of oneself from Earth and earthly possessions…
110. The degree of "Lion of the Desert" especially permits the fulfillment of one's thought. Therefore one must be particularly cautious. The degree of "Lion of the Desert" knows no offense. Who could offend? The great heart can contain all...
438. The so-called command of the will is a sending of psychic energy, which, as a product of the fiery element, strikes the weaker radiations by fiery encirclement. This means that for the strengthening of the aura not only a pure consciousness is needed; one must also attract the Fire of Space.
The dove was
considered the symbol of purity, the serpent the symbol of wisdom, and
the lion the symbol of the fire of fearlessness.
The Fire of Space fills man with manifest courage, free of attachment to any
passing condition. The element of fire is the most impelling one. When it is
realized, one finds no joy in reliving the past. One who has realized the
all-penetrating Fire will easily see that We commune through fire.
The Teachers never
had many disciples. One can remember the small number — sixteen, or twelve, or
even fewer. This confirms with what difficulty the Fire of Space is approached
and assimilated. But, for the saturation of space, Fire is a vital necessity.
He who can think about psychic energy must know about the Fire of Space. It
would be foolish to assume that the element of fire is somewhere outside of us
and that its realization can be lazily postponed. No, fire rages around us! One
can have it as one's friend or one's enemy.
481…We renounced and thus acquired. We gave away and thus received. We deprived ourselves and thus freed ourselves from temptation. The one traveling the path of knowledge walks like the lion of the desert. Who will respond to the roar of a lion? Only another lion, free of fear.
Where then are the
bonds? Where then are the chains? Knowledge of the far-off worlds will forge the
crown of achievement.
Infinity
I
17. You are right in
speaking of the One Origin. Herein precisely is the core of evolution
contained. In this cognition is the Arhat’s highest attainment on Earth. When
humanity will realize the great unity between Infinity and the particles, and
know the mutual relationship between light and darkness, then may it be told of
the path of the “Lion of the Desert.”...
194…Your heart carries the manifestation of Light. The Lion of the Desert carries a great deal. Tara of the Heart, Tara of Light—thus We call Urusvati in the Brotherhood. I attest that you can sense Our nearness.
200. The centers of Cosmos are identical with the centers of man.
Man bears within himself
all manifestations of Cosmos. Significant are the evidences in man of the
functions of Cosmos. When he reflects in himself all cosmic functions, he
measures through himself the possibilities evidenced in Cosmos.
The Agni Yogi—Lion of
the Desert—bears in his heart all human lamentations. He bears all explosions
of Cosmos and senses all shiftings of consciousness. He bears all the
streamings of cosmic currents. He possesses that synthesizing knowledge which
attests the gathering of manifested spirits for the regeneration of
consciousness. When a synthesis of spirit is built, from the cosmic fires and
the psycho-life of the heart, then man can be told that the centers of cosmic
fires show analogy to the centers of Cosmos, that this parallel relation can
grant a better life, and that the principle of creativeness is established as
infinite fire, as infinite vision, as infinite hearing, as the all-containing
heart.
Strive toward
attestation of the Fire of Infinity!
Fiery
World III
Let us look at the life of a hero of the spirit. From
early years the spirit knows the Highest Guide. The manifestation of a sacred
Guardian is its life’s destiny. Physical and spiritual pre-eminence do not
cloud the consciousness. Self-education is a manifestation of the synthesis.
The realization of one’s own superiority has given the spirit firmness and
tolerance toward society. All manifested talents have been displayed in
inspiration, to the wealthy and the poor, to the seekers and the enlightened
ones. The hero of the spirit has known a Higher Protector, therefore he has
given strength to others. The Higher Law has directed him to the rudder, and
visibly or invisibly he has become a fiery hero. Thus has proceeded the mighty
“Lion of
the Desert.”
Thus has been strengthened the great law of self-renunciation. Striving toward the higher powerful cooperation has given a direct contact with the cosmic forces and with the Highest Fiery Brotherhood. This direct link has been given only through a Higher Designation. When amidst the jungles of life the spirit knows the direction, then truly the worlds resound. On the path to the Fiery World let us manifest understanding of true selflessness.
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