THE MAGIC PRESENCE 11
Saint Germain Series Vol. 2
CHAPTER 11. THE TRUE MESSENGER OF DIVINE SERVICE
LATE one afternoon we were returning with Electra from a drive along the shore of the Mediterranean and had just entered the door of Her home when a Sealed Letter dropped at Rex's feet. He picked it up, and opening it, read:
My Beloved Children: L eave tomorrow morning for India. All is in readiness, and we are happy to welcome you. Saint Germain .
Our Host of the yacht had not been with us during our sight - seeing trip in Alexandria; but when we arrived at the pier, He greeted us joyously with the ne ws that we had been assured of a calm, delightful voyage. We again passed through the Red Sea as we sped swiftly on our way to one of the Greatest Centers of Spiritual Light and Power on this planet.
Leto continued Her Instruction during the entire trip at Saint Germain's Request, that Bob and Rex might reach the point where they could come and go from the physical body consciously and at will. By the fifth day of our journey they had become quite proficient, and like most young people, wanted to experiment often in using their newly - evolved Powers. This Leto would not permit.
"There must be a very great sense of Spiritual Honor and Integrity," She explained, "in regard to the use of these Mighty Powers of the 'I AM Presence'; for the Great Law of Being does not permit them to be brought into our outer use except where it is for the accomplishment of permanent good. We must be aware at all times that whenever we use the Life, Substance and Power of this Universe for the mere gratification or pleasure of the senses, only misery and destruction can be the result.
"The 'Mighty I AM Presence' works ceaselessly to build, release, express, and constantly expand Perfection in all Its Creative Activity, and permanently maintain Love, Peace, and constant Service to all . If the sensations of the body and the outer activity of the mind are permitted to run riot and interfere with the Divine Life Plan of the individual, disaster and failure are the result. The True Student of Light never, never uses his powers for the amusement and gratification of the senses, for exploitation of anyone's personality or to make money by producing phenomena.
"The Ascended Masters' Way of Life is to give, give, give! First, Love and Adoration to His own 'Mighty I AM Presence,' and then expand Love and Perfection by pouring It out to everybody and everything. To send out Divine Love without limit, all the time, is the whole of the Law applied. If mankind could only understand this, the individual would realize that he must pour out this Flame of Divine Love before the Perfection which he desires can flow into his world and release - things - into his use.
"Divine Love is a Feeling, an actual Ray of Light which flows out from the Flame within the Heart. It can be sent forth so powerfully that this Ray of Light Substance is both visible and tangible. It is the most Invincible Power of the Universe. Use It, Beloved Ones, without limit, and nothing is impossible to you."
By temperament and training, Leto was a calm, sweet, marvelously poised teacher; but we we're amazed at the Power She could release when She wished to impress a certain Understanding of the Law upon our consciousness. She was not accustomed to the boyish pranks of Bob and Rex, but She soon made it unmistakably plain to us all that no boyish pranks played any part in the operation of these Great Cosmic Laws.
"The Cosmic Law acts,'' She continued, "wherever the thoughts and feelings direct and qualify the energy; and It is no respecter of persons, places, conditions, things, motives, ignorance, or knowledge, anymore than is a current of electricity running through a motor or dynamo. If you turn on the Power, it acts, according to the direction given it. This is a point that many students do not seem to comprehend, or for which they do not wish to take the responsibility; but the Truth of the Law is the only thing with which We are concerned.
"Our Work is to put the exact Truth of the Law before individuals. If they refuse to understand and obey it, then their suffering must increase - until the human side breaks its shell of obstinacy and selfishness and lets the 'Mighty Presence of the I AM' control all, according to the Perfection of Life.
"Therefore, never joke in thought, feeling or the spoken word about the Powers of the Godhead; for to do s o- without exception - draws heartbreaking experiences into your world. Therefore, govern your outer moods with an Inflexible Will whenever you use the Powers of the 'MIGHTY I AM PRESENCE.'
"In order to manifest the greater Expressions of the 'I AM Presence,' the individual must become aware of and feel that 'Presence' within himself, and know that the very Life Energy which beats his Heart and breathes through his lungs is constantly flowing into his physical body from his Electronic Body. His Electronic Body is projected into space from the very Heart Center of the Cosmic Life of the Universe, which you have heard us refer to as the Great Central Sun.
"This Pure Life Energy flowing ceaselessly into the mind and body of the individual is the Triune Activity of the Supreme acting everywhere throughout Infinity. It is Intelligence, Substance and Energy - the One Universal Light out of which comes all manifestation.
"It is subject at all times to the conscious direction and use of the individual with Self - conscious, individualized Free Will. The minerals, plants and animals do not have the control of this activity; for only the Flame of the Godhead is endowed with Sel f directing Free Will.
"The more attention one gives the 'Mighty I AM Presence,' the more he will learn of the Vast Realms of Wisdom that stretch before him. The more he realizes the immense responsibility and limitless opportunity that are his, the more s hould he ask the 'Mighty I AM Presence' within his own Heart to teach him all things.
"If one wants Wisdom, he must turn his attention to the only Source of Wisdom - the 'Mighty I AM Presence.' Only by acknowledging the 'I AM,' can the first impulse be given which releases Its Wisdom into the outer use of the individual. It is by Acknowledgment, that the first wave flows forth to release It into the physical activity. Otherwise It remains forever quiescent within the Consciousness of the 'I AM.' The Release o f It can come only at the Command of the Self - Directing Will of the Flame of God.
"Learn to call forth these God Attributes and Activities from the very Heart of the Universe, and then use them in Love to bless all Life. If you will do this, there is no height you cannot attain and no gift you can ask of Life that Life will not release to you - when you understand what part of you says 'I AM' and you are willing to use all to bless Life everywhere with Love.
"Use, use, use, use the Understanding of the 'I AM Presence' that you now have, and persist in loving, in blessing Life everywhere; and you will open wide the Floodgates to Freedom - the Realm and Activities of the Limitless - the Natural World and Life of the Ascended Masters. Use the Wisdom you now have, and more will come as surely as your Heart beats and your mind thinks."
At dinner on the evening of the seventh day of the voyage, our Host announced that we were to reach Bombay late the next evening, but we were to remain aboard until the following morning. Bombay is one of the most beautiful harbors in the world; and as our yacht came alongside the pier, we were greeted by the Indian Master Chananda, to whom we were presented by our Host. We drove to the railroad station where we were conducted to a private car - every convenience being provided for us so very graciously until we reached our destination.
It was here only that the outline of our stay in India was given. First we were to go to Calcutta and remain there two days while certain Work would be given. The trip to Calcutta was delightful, and although the days were very warm outside, we were not aware of it in the train. We passed many places of great scenic beauty, and shortly after leaving Bombay, we missed Bob. We started a search for him and, as we entered his compartment, realized he had left his body. Leto warned us immediately:
"Do not touch his body," She said, "for he has gone with the Master Chananda." For a few moments Nada had a hard struggle to command herself and keep at peace, for this was the first time Bob had gone forth from his body without previous preparation. However, she soon controlled her feelings and became at ease. .In about two hours Bob came walking into the observation car in which we had all gathered. He was as serene as cou ld be, but the rest of us immediately asked concerning his experiences and of
course wanted to know where he had been. We could get him to reveal nothing, and finally he said:
"Each of us is to keep his experience strictly within his own consciousness unti l the end of our destination, and then we are to compare notes." That afternoon Nada and Pearl were gone about two hours. The next morning Rex and I left our bodies. Each of us had experienced practically the same things, for we were being trained in accurate observation.
Shri Singh, the Brother who had taken Chananda's place, was delighted in every way, but very silent; yet when He did talk, it was always for some very definite purpose. The day we arrived in Calcutta, Chananda reappeared to us, and when we had become seated at dinner, with His magic, radiant smile, remarked:
"I congratulate each of you on the fearless way in which you are able to leave your bodies and go forth strong and free. It means great enlightenment for all, as well as the entering in to a tremendous field of Service. Leto, My Sister, You are a most efficient Instructor, and Your Work with these students is remarkably well done. It is only in this Freedom, My Friends, that you are permitted to know, feel, and experience the Full Use of the Cosmic Rays. You are now in a position to receive the Full Benefit of your training with Us."
Electra and our Host of the yacht were silent but very careful observers of all that had taken place, and were no doubt being trained in the same way. We felt keenly the intensity and power of the Instruction, for everything we did had a definite objective and purpose. We arrived in Calcutta and drove rapidly for about half an hour, finally coming to a stop in front of a beautiful building situated upon a promi nence in what was evidently the best residential section of the city.
Chananda led the way into the building - which He told us was secretly owned and maintained by the Great White Brotherhood. The interior was a perfect dream of beauty, typical of many of the marvels in India. It breathed the Wisdom, Light, and Purity of ages of Perfection. We went immediately to the Council Chamber on the second floor where we found the Brotherhood already assembled. We noticed seats had been left vacant at the head of the table of honor. Chananda led the way to these seats and took the head Himself. It was only then we learned that He was the Head of the Indian Council.
As soon as all had assembled, the business part of the meeting was called, and some of the Ascended Masters were asked to give Their Protection to certain Englishmen in India who were sincere in their desire to bring about greater good. They also arranged for Protection to be given a group of lesser Brothers whose desire to do right was sincere and who were g iving good service - but who did not always use the greatest discrimination in the outer activity because their zeal exceeded their wisdom.
After the meeting we were presented to all the Members and spent a delightful social hour. We motored back to our private car and found it had been run out on a spur of track into surroundings that looked like a flower garden - with a beautiful fountain playing just outside the windows where we dined. We commented on the ability of Chananda to have the beautiful always expr essed to us, and with one of His smiles that ever gave one the sense of sunshine, He replied:
"It is really much easier to express the beautiful, because it is natural and the true expression of the 'Mighty I AM Presence' within everyone. When anyone truly accepts this Glorious 'Presence' and feels It as the Godhead doing all things through and for him, the rest of his activity must conform to Its marvelous Beauty and Perfection. The Full Acceptance of the 'Mighty I AM Presence' by the individual always commands and governs all outer experience harmoniously. It is only when one truly and fully accepts this Glorious 'God Presence' within himself that he becomes a True Messenger for Divine Service.
"Then as the Perfection of the 'Mighty I AM Presence' begins to be released in a greater degree through the outer activity, all the courage and assurance comes through; for at last the personal self sees and feels the 'Mighty Inner Presence,' knowing Its Full Power, Majesty, and Mastery."
The next day we were taken t o one of the ancient Temples in whose subterranean chambers is going on a Work undreamed of by the outer world. That night at dinner Chananda told us we were to leave for Darjeeling
early in the morning, and that we were to eat breakfast en route. The scen ery was gorgeous, and the sensation of watching the giant snow - capped mountains come closer and closer as we gradually climbed in altitude was fascinating; but we soon began to feel the change, for we had risen more than seven thousand feet.
We arrived at the top of our climb just in time to see a glorious sunset in a very clear atmosphere. In the distance we could see Mount Everest and the other famous peaks of that glorious range. The majesty - towering presence of these mountains - and the mystery of the age s that shrouded their past made us all feel a deeper longing than ever to reach to the inmost Heart of the Great Eternal Wisdom, to feel ourselves a part of It, and to be able to pour forth Its Blessings to all mankind, that it might be happy also.
"I want you to stay here tonight," said Chananda, "and see the sunrise from this particular spot, as it will be many years before we shall see it again - in cooperation with a certain Cosmic Activity that is taking place at this time. It is the first time in seventy years that these two activities occur simultaneously."
At three o'clock we arose and mounted our little ponies which took us still higher up the mountain to a point where we could see the sunrise to best advantage. We reached this place just as its Radia nce began to grow brighter. In a few seconds Great Rays of Light of every conceivable color began to shoot into the sky and continued for fully ten minutes. It was as if Light Itself rejoiced in the Mighty Presence of Life.
Then as the Great Golden Disc ca me into view, a Quivering, Sparkling Radiance pierced our flesh and penetrated into the very centers of our bodies. Never before had we experienced any such sensation from sunlight. The vivifying effect lasted for hours, and the glorious feeling the beauty of the scene left with us still floods over me as I recall the experience. One knows after such an occurrence that the Mighty Master Intelligence of the Universe is still at the helm and guides the destinies of our Earth and humanity, notwithstanding all outer appearance of chaos to the contrary.
"You have felt within your bodies," said Chananda, "a slight Action of the Mighty Cosmic Rays which have been directed to Earth at the present time - by Great Cosmic Masters who are giving Transcendent Assistance in this cycle to humanity in its outer struggle. Their Outpouring is a Radiance of Love, Courage and Strength to the race which sustains the individual during this period of change and so illumines his Inner Bodies that It enables the 'Mighty I AM Presence' to release more of Its Perfection into and through the outer self.
"Those of you who are to receive Training in the use of these Rays will be enabled to focus Great Streams of Light Essence and consciously direct them - pouring forth Blessings to mankind thr ough Great Currents of Healing Power and Harmonizing Streams of Love. Few are ready to be taught how to control and use these Mighty Rays, but all for whom it is possible are being prepared now. These Great Streams of Condensed Light and Pure Substance can be drawn, qualified, and sent forth again to produce a definite result as easily as a searchlight reveals the scenes it passes over.
"Come now, we must return and go to the home of the Chief of the Council at Darjeeling." We went back to our ponies which took us to Darjeeling, and thence were driven by auto to a beautiful home built upon one of the lovely hills surrounding the city. The grounds were filled with stately trees, and the view over the country that lay below us was one of the most beautiful on Earth. We were ushered in and presented to the Head of this Branch of the Great White Brotherhood.
He was a tall, handsome man with piercing dark eyes that seemed to look clear through one; but when there was no intense feeling being expressed, they were as soft as those of a fawn. To our surprise,
He did not wear a turban, but His soft, beautiful, dark brown hair waved slightly and fell to his shoulders. He was very gracious and gave us a most loving welcome. A Glorious Peace clothed Him and His surroundin gs filling the entire place with His Wonderful Radiance.
He inquired about our trip, asked if we had enjoyed the sunrise from the mountain, and invited us to dine with Him that evening. He talked very freely and told us many wonderful things about India. He repeated for our enjoyment many legends about the Himalayan Mountains, and one in particular about the Holy Caves within the Heart of this Mighty Range. His Discourse was fascinating and instructive beyond words.
"Some of these caves," He said, "you shall see while you are in India, for I know you are interested in the ancient records of mankind; and in one of them the most ancient records upon this Earth are still held in safekeeping. These records are not brought forth into the use of the outer world at the present time because of the lack of spiritual growth and understanding of the people. The race has a restlessness and critical feeling that is a very destructive activity, and these feelings find vent through fanatics of various kinds whose understanding of Life and this magnificent universe is so narrow and childish that they seek to destroy whatever does not agree with their own petty notions of what has been - or ought to be - the Infinite Plan of Creation.
"It is this misguided, selfish ignorance in m ankind which has been responsible for all inharmony down the ages for the destruction of records that would throw Light upon humanity's many problems. It was this unbridled vicious feeling that destroyed the wonderful library at Alexandria and the marvelous records of the Incan civilization.
"Yet notwithstanding these former losses, the Ascended Masters of the Great White Brotherhood have always foreseen such destructive impulses and have withdrawn all important records of every civilization and preserved them, then left the less important to be destroyed by the vicious impulse of the vandals.
"One day, when humanity is prepared for it and it is positively safe for these records to be given to the outer world, there will appear in a central location a marvel ous library - not made by hands - where these records will be available, and those in the outer world who have received the necessary credentials may see them.
"When mankind becomes enlightened enough to cease generating the vicious destruction it has been expressing up to the present time, this will be done. Mankind, through its irritated, destructive feeling and powerful thought force, has peopled the visible and invisible with thought - forms of intense passion, hatred, fear, and destruction. These fasten them selves upon the human beings who generated them, and also upon others who, because they have a similar feeling, open themselves to this malignant force.
"Humanity has almost no understanding of what happens when the personal self sends out a feeling of irritation, anger, hate, envy, jealousy, criticism or condemnation. The feeling side of human nature is the feminine activity of consciousness within every individual. The thought is the masculine activity of the mind. A thought never becomes dynamic in the o uter life until it passes through the feeling body. The feeling condenses upon the thought pattern the atomic substance of the outer activity of Life. In thus passing through the feeling body, the thought becomes clothed, and thereafter exists as a separat e living thing outside of the individual's mind.
"There have been platitudes by the million written and preached about Divine Love being the Law of Life. But who knows how to generate the Feeling of Divine Love consciously and at will to a limitless degree - and put It in the place of irritation, hate, et cetera, as a wave of actual force and substance in one's own emotional body? Such a thing is not only possible, but must be done if human beings are to stop suffering and express Perfection. The personality cannot be permanently harmonious except it be kept filled with Divine Love - consciously generated.
"If mental statements of the Law of Life and prayers were the way to Perfection, Happiness and Freedom, the number of sermons preached on this Earth should have perfected and illumined a hundred planets long before this. If prayers - which, by the way, are generally a series of 'I wants,' or 'O Lord give us' - were the way to Freedom from limitation, the prayers that have been uttered in this world should have perf ected a dozen humanities.
"I do not say that prayers have not brought good; they have. But prayer should be a quieting of the intellect and a stilling of the feeling, that the personality might feel the Outpouring of the 'Mighty I AM Presence' and receive the Response from within. Prayer should be an Outpouring of Love and Gratitude to the 'Presence' for the limitless opportunities and good contained within Life.
"The outer world likes to flatter its vanity by the feeling that it has the ability to accomplish great things; but so far as the control and Perfection of the feeling is concerned, the outer world is still in a savage state. Human beings sting others as well as themselves through vicious feelings just as surely as does the scorpion. The predominant feeling in our modern world is terrifically vicious when personalities are opposing and criticizing those who disagree with them. So - called civilized people commit murder every day of the week through sending out angry and irritated feelings that kill the higher impulses in others.
"It is the feeling of the race that needs to be redeemed and saved from its own self - generated destruction. Until the individual understands the need of Self - control in regard to his feeling -in the waking consciousness - it is imp ossible to maintain any permanent forward movement of a constructive nature. All accomplishment that is not attained through the Feeling of Divine Love is but temporary, for Divine Love alone is the way to Permanent Perfection.
"It is pitiful to see how for centuries the human race has occupied its time and used its energy to build up things through thought, and at the same time tear its creation to pieces by inharmonious feelings. It is childish and is a stubborn refusal to fulfill the Eternal Plan of Perf ection.
"The hour is at hand when the Great Cosmic Law which governs this system of worlds is releasing a tremendous Expansion of the Light of the 'Mighty I AM Presence' throughout our group of planets, and whatever cannot accept the Power of that Light is consumed thereby. So mankind need no longer fool itself with the idea that it can continue to generate destructive feeling and survive. The end of the former dispensation has come, and all things are made new. Let him who runs, read - that he may learn the Way of Light while there is yet time.
"There is no evil anywhere on this Earth or any other except that which human beings have generated themselves sometime, somewhere. Most of it has been done through ignorance, but a great deal has been done willfully b y those who ought to know better and who are fully aware of their wrongdoing. The individual who uses his intellect to foster destructive activities in the New Cycle into which we have recently entered must face his own destruction, for its recoil is inevi table. It will be swift and definite, for the present activity is expressing such speed that the recoil is many times only a matter of hours, weeks, or months at most, where heretofore it has been a matter of years.
"The Ascended Masters work ceaselessly t o have humanity understand and see this; and the work of Our Messengers is to get this Truth into the consciousness of mankind as clearly as possible.
"It is now nearly dinner time. Attendants will show you to your quarters. After refreshing yourselves, re turn here, and we shall dine." Later, dinner was announced by beautiful chimes. Our Host offered His arm to Nada and led the way into a magnificent banquet hall, which must have seated fully five hundred people.
"This is really our Council Chamber," He explained. "Later this evening all the members of the Darjeeling Council will assemble here." We enjoyed a most delicious dinner while our Host entertained us with an endless fund of information. As we were leaving, He asked to be excused as He had work to do before the Council met.
"Our Host," said Chananda, in whose care He had left us, "is a Brother of Great Wisdom and Power, but the very embodiment of gentleness and kindness."
At nine o'clock He returned, and offering His arm to Leto, led the way into the Council Chamber where two hundred Members of the Great White Brotherhood had already assembled. He took His place at the head of the main table, and seated half of our group on His right and the other half on His left. He called the meeting to order, and T heir Work began. We were thrilled again and again as we listened to the solution of many important world problems - especially some of those which were holding the attention of Europe at the moment. He then assigned certain duties to many of the Brothers.
Th e meeting adjourned and we were presented individually to many of the members. We had been enjoying the social activities for some few moments when I noticed that Rex was laboring under the strain of some intense excitement. He watched one of the members c losely for some time, and then went quickly and boldly up to our Host. He informed Him there was a spy in the room and pointed out the individual. For an instant it seemed as if the power within the Chief would crush him, but Rex was clothed in a Divine Di gnity that never flinched.
"That is a grave charge," said the Chief. "It will require proof."
At that moment the man in question came up to Pearl and realized instantly that he was being watched. He reached into the folds of his robe, drew something forth and raised it to his mouth. Pearl seized it as quick as a flash; and Bob, who stood near, with one leap pinned the man's hands behind him in a grasp of steel.
"Search him!" said Pearl, as our Host stepped forward; and Rex, without waiting for authority from anyone, went through the spy's clothing like lightning. He found all the proof they needed of his activities as a spy. As the Chief came forward and saw the name on the papers Rex handed him, he was surprised indeed; for the spy, who was an educated Afgh an, had been sent into India by a government that breeds only destruction and had ferreted his way into the outer ranks of this Council to obtain information which he had been using against them. A t a signal, one of the Brothers stepped forward and led the spy from the room.
"Brother Rex," said our Host with a gracious smile, "you have served the Cause of Light well and rendered our Brotherhood a Blessing of tremendous import. There has been a leak in some of our activities recently. Tell me, how did you become aware of his operations? He has been deceiving us very cleverly."
"My attention," replied Rex, "was drawn to him by the Inner Power of my 'I AM Presence,' and as I watched his eyes, I knew he was practicing some kind of deception. It all happened so quickly I hardly knew in the outer activity of my mind what was occurring. If it had not been for Pearl, my Twin Ray, we would have been too late."
"Outwardly, you three may not have known what it was all about, but the 'Mighty Presence of the I AM' has acted with unerring Decision. You see, My Beloved Ones, how the Twin Rays can act with the speed of lightning in perfect unison when the Great Inner 'Presence' is allowed to have Full Control.
"My Sister and Brother,'' He continued, as He extended His left hand to Pearl and His right one to Rex, "you will be able to do splendid work for the 'Mighty I AM Presence,' the Great White Brotherhood, and humanity. I bless you for that Service.
"What is to be done with the spy?" asked Pearl.
"The man knows what he must do,'' replied the Chief. "Let us forget it ever happened. We shall always remember your Service to the Brotherhood." By this time most of the guests had left, so we bade our Host good - by, for we were leaving Darjeeling in the morning. We did not stop again at Calcutta but went directly through to Benares, the Sacred City of the Hindus, and one of the oldest cities in India. As our private coach drew into the railway station, we became keenly aware of a sincere devotion in the very atmosphere of the place .
Imagine our joy when almost the very first person we saw was our beloved friend Alexander Gaylord, who had arrived in Benares only a few hours before. Rex, Bob and I made a dash for him as soon as the train stopped. When his Friend, the owner of the yacht, came up to greet him, they looked into each other's eyes with a deep Love and Understanding born of centuries of association. As Leto, Gaylord's Twin Ray, approached, he extended his arms and held Her close to his Heart. Chananda then presented Electra.
"We are to be guests this evening of one of the oldest Councils in India," He said. "It is to be purely a spiritual feast - devoted entirely to the guests. All Members of the Order are to wear their Seamless Robes. I shall return for you at six o'clock." We returned to our compartment and prepared for the evening banquet. When Chananda returned He was accompanied by his sister, Najah, a beautiful young girl - or at least so She appeared - to whom we were presented. We were driven to a beautiful building on an el evation overlooking the city. As we approached the entrance, involuntarily we expressed our joy at the beauty and exquisite surroundings of the scene we gazed upon.
As we passed through the entrance we entered a rotunda of pink marble veined with soft green, in which there were seven white marble pillars. The effect was warm, delicate, and very beautiful. Najah led the way to the dressing rooms where we donned our Seamless Robes, and then conducted us toward a great arched doorway that opened at our approach, admitting us into a large magnificent council chamber made entirely of white marble and elaborately decorated in gold. There were no lighting fixtures in the place, yet it was filled by a soft White Light that was wonderful. This great hall seated fully five hundred people, some two hundred having already arrived.
"We are to be honored tonight by three Divine Guests," announced Chananda, as He presented us to those assembled and we took our seats. "Let us meditate upon the Great Principle of Life - the 'Mighty I AM Presence' - until music shall signal the close of our meditation." Presently the soft tones of great bells stole gently upon the air, and as we raised our heads and looked toward the head of the table where the three vacant chairs had been, we coul d scarcely repress our exclamation of joy and surprise as we saw our beloved Saint Germain at the head of the table - on His left Nada Rayborn, and on his right, Daniel.
Everyone in the room rose in honor of these Blessed Beings, as the guests of honor. Our impulse was to rush to Them in greeting, so great was our joy, but something in each of us controlled all outer activity, and we bowed low in quiet dignity and loving respect.
"I present to you our Beloved Brother of Light, Saint Germain," said Chananda, addressing those assembled, "and His two Guests, Nada and Daniel Rayborn, who raised their bodies as His Students in America. Our Sister raised Her body after what to the outer world seemed death. Our Brother Daniel accomplished His Victory without coming to that point." At the close of this Explanation, the Light within and about Chananda blazed forth in a Dazzling Radiance as He continued:
"Our Blessed Brother and Honored Guest Saint Germain will have full charge of the evening and will conduct the rest of the work." Saint Germain, in His usual Loving Dignity, bowed in Acknowledgment of the greeting and replied:
"We shall have a banquet tonight served from the cosmic kitchen. Many of you have heard of these Activities but have not seen or experienced the su bstance from which is produced everything the Heart Desires.
The beautiful banquet tables had jade tops, so no linen was supplied to cover their magnificence. Saint Germain asked all to bow their heads in loving acceptance of the great Abundance and Outpouring from the "Mighty I AM Presence." As He finished His Acknowledgment to the Source of all Life, the service for the meal began to appear. The plates, cups, and saucers were made of pink china decorated with delicate moss roses. The silver knives, forks, and spoons had carved jade handles; and tumblers of carved jade filled with a golden sparkling nectar appeared at the right hand of each guest. Then followed a tiny loaf of bread about two by two by four inches, appearing upon each plate. The food for each person came individually as if it had been ordered separately, for everyone received that which he most desired until all were served abundantly and were satisfied. Next came many kinds of luscious fruit in great golden containers, and for dessert a kind of fruit - whip appeared in crystal dishes. The entire banquet was served without the clatter of a single dish, and at the close Saint Germain arose and addressed the guests.
"The Great Ascended Masters," He began, "have wanted you to see, know, and partake of food which is produced direct from the Omnipresent Cosmic Substance. This Substance is what has been explained to you as the Pure Electronic Substance which fills Infinity, and out of which all forms are created and all manifestation produced. Th is Limitless Substance about you everywhere is yours to manipulate, to mold into form without any limit whatsoever when you hold close enough and sincerely enough without interruption to the 'Mighty I AM Presence' in you. This Glorious Angelic Being and Po wer which is the Real You - who is constantly pouring Its Energy into your physical brain and body, is God Individualized at your point in the Universe to mold this Cosmic Substance into whatever form you decree.
"To the human beings who do not or will not recognize the 'Mighty I AM Presence,' the Use, Joy, and Freedom of this great bounty by direct precipitation remains unused because their feeling of fear, doubt, hate, anger, selfishness, or lust builds an impassable wall around them, shutting out the Power and Perfection of the 'Light' which would otherwise come through.
"The Great, All - Wise Creator of Perfect Form everywhere throughout space builds those forms according to the Pattern of Perfection, which is another name for the Law of Divine Love. This al ways means the orderly, harmonious way of attraction. The feeling of fear, doubt, et cetera, is a rate of vibration which shatters form and scatters substance; hence, is diametrically opposed to Love, Harmony and Order.
"To the individual who acknowledges the 'Mighty I AM Presence' - takes a determined stand with It, and continually maintains a feeling of Divine Love in the personality - to him all that you have seen done tonight is possible of accomplishments right now in this lifetime. This banquet has been given for your encouragement, enlightenment, and strength.
"The power of precipitation used here tonight is within every individual; I assure you it is no myth. Turn to your own Mighty Master Within; this will enable you to acknowledge the 'I AM.' Continua lly turn to It, that Its Mighty Power may be released and the Ascended Master Wisdom come forth - directing your every activity. Break down the self - created barriers that have bound you and see what an avalanche of good the 'Mighty I AM Presence' stands always ready to pour out into your use at your conscious command when you charge your feeling with Divine Love and maintain order in the temple - your mind and body. Our good Brother Daniel Rayborn has something which He wishes to tell you.''
As Rayborn arose, we felt a thrill pass through the whole room; and for more than thirty minutes, He poured forth Marvelous Wisdom with a Force that seemed to burn the very Words into the consciousness of everyone. He spoke with a conviction that could only come from One who had more than human power. Chananda said a few words in praise and gratitude to our wonderful Guests, asking Them to be with us again soon. Saint Germain then arose and continued:
"Most Gracious Host and Friends," He began, "I wish to present the entire service used at this banquet to your Council for future use. Observe!" Instantly all the used service began reappearing on the table as clean and fresh as if it had never been used. In the midst of this joyous experience a beautiful vase of carved jade filled with wonderful pink roses appeared on each table.
"This comes to you, Our Beloved Friends," He continued, "with the Love and Blessings of the Ascended Host. May it ever be a fond memory to you all." Then with one word - " Dismissed" - the banquet was over . As quickly as our dignity permitted, we hurried to greet our Beloved Saint Germain, Nada, and Daniel Rayborn. The parents held Their children long in Their Loving Embrace - Nada the mother holding Bob in Her arms, and as She released him, said:
"My Blesse d Children, I congratulate you for your Love and Devotion to the Light. Your Reward will be very great, for at the end of the two year period of your probation, a Glorious Surprise will await you. Until then We shall see you often at your destination in India. We have Work to do now so I must say good - night and God bless you." Then bowing to Chananda and Najah, They disappeared with Saint Germain.
We thanked our Host for the wonderful evening, and it was then that He told us we were to leave early the next morning for our destination, as we had remained as long as the work permitted. We returned at once to our private car, and as Chananda bade us good - night, gave directions to breakfast en route, saying that He would return before we reached Simla.
We left a t seven o'clock the next morning, hoping to stop at Benares, Lucknow, Delhi, and Simla. We received direction to lose no time but to go direct to our destination in the Himalayas where we were to make our home for many months - and nothing else was really of importance but obedience to that Command. Unless one is seeking the Release of the Light within himself, no one can fully understand and appreciate the feeling that nothing is really important but "All of God" and those experiences by which the Light is r eleased.
Gaylord was to meet us at Benares on our way north and remain with us during the rest of our stay in India. The country we passed through was very beautiful. We discussed what modern equipment could do for India, and through it she could become th e garden spot of the world. Her countless rivers could make it into a Perfect Paradise; for India is beginning to feel her wings again, and her industries will rise once more. She will return to that majestic glory she has reached several times in her past , and regardless of the crushing influences that have preyed upon her in the last two or three hundred years, India's great problem will yet be solved - in Perfect Divine Order. Her teeming millions will be given the opportunity to express the Light and God Presence that is within them.
There is a Great Cosmic Wheel of Progress which affects our entire Earth. It governs the Expansion of the Light in the entire system to which this planet belongs. When that Wheel turns to a certain point - and it is nearer than mankind realizes - it will focus certain Rays of Energy upon the Earth. Then the resistance to greater good that is set up by puny, selfish personalities and unawakened mentalities will be as chaff before a mighty wind. The efforts of those human beings will be useless, and they will be compelled to obey a Power far greater than their own selfish cravings.
The day passed quickly, and after dinner we gathered in Gaylord's compartment, asking him to tell us something of his own experiences. After considerable coaxing and a promise on our part not to divulge what he revealed, he described briefly one of his embodiments in South America during the time of the Incan civilization. We listened spellbound for more than three hours to the experiences of that Life, dur ing which Leto was also in incarnation. In one part we were so fascinated by his portrayal and had so entered into the activities with him that we were all in tears before we realized it. His narrative was one of the most thrilling to which I ever listened , and at the end he told us he had in his possession the ancient records in the Incan characters to prove the principal experiences of that Life. These were of such an heroic nature, and because of the stand Leto
and he had taken for the Right in that Life , the Release of the Light within both of them was revealing Its Freedom now.
The next morning Chananda greeted us and explained that He had made arrangements to take us from the train to the end of our journey at once.
"You must arrive at your destination," He announced, "before the Cosmic Cycle reaches a certain point." As we left the train at Simla, Chananda led the way to a compound some distance farther. It was surrounded by a high wall, and as we entered the gates, a caravan stood waiting for us, ready to leave immediately. The attendants brought our luggage, and we mounted small mountain ponies. Chananda gave the command to depart at once; and due to His mysterious influence, no one paid the slightest attention to us as we passed out of the city.
We soon entered the mountain fastness and for quite a while followed a beautiful stream. We kept on ascending for some distance and then suddenly, passing behind a great wall of rock extending from the side of the cliff, we came to an opening leading directly into the side of the mountain. Chananda led the way without a moment's hesitation, and soon the entire place became illumined by a Soft White Light. From all appearances, we must have followed the bed of an underground watercourse.
We entered this undergro und tunnel at noon and continued until four - thirty in the afternoon. As we emerged we found ourselves in a beautiful sunlit valley about four miles long and perhaps two miles at the widest point, with a lovely stream running through the center of the entir e length. The climate was semi - tropical, and as the valley ran from east to west, it was filled with sunshine the greater part of the day. The north wall was a sheer cliff hundreds of feet high, and at the west end played a waterfall that looked like a bri dal veil. The most rare, luscious fruits and vegetables grew in lavish abundance. I was wondering whether this was the place that Gaylord had described in telling us of his former experiences in India, when he answered my thought.
"No, this is not the plac e I mentioned," he said. "We are far from there." As we came nearer a great building, I called out involuntarily to the others,
"This is the Palace of Light!" And much to my surprise, Gaylord replied, "Yes, that is true. It is so known by all who enter this Retreat."
As we came to the entrance of the grounds, the beauty and grandeur of the entire setting sent a thrill through us of Love and admiration for the place. We dismounted, and attendants took charge of the caravan, leading the animals to a group of smaller buildings half a mile away across the stream. Chananda led the way to the entrance, and as we came nearer, the beauty of the building held us spellbound, so magnificent was its architecture and workmanship. It was built of pure white onyx, four sto ries high, having a great dome in the center. As we came up the steps, the tones of a beautiful bell announced our arrival and welcomed us as guests of the Retreat. In a moment, the great door opened, and Najah stood there to greet us. Chananda gave us one of His magic radiant smiles in enjoyment of our surprise.
"This is Our Home," He commented happily. "We welcome each one of you; for it is your home as long as you desire to stay and whenever you wish to come. You will find silk Robes and undergarments in your rooms," He continued, "which you are to wear while here. They will not soil nor wear out, so have no fear in wearing them.
We were shown to our quarters on the second floor, overlooking the valley. They were a dream of beauty - exquisite, comfortable, and provided with every possible convenience and luxury. We refreshed ourselves for dinner and put on our Robes as requested. We could not refrain from comparing them with the ones in which we had been traveling. The fabric of our wonderful new Garments wa s a precipitated material of such quality as has never been produced by any physical means of manufacture. The fabric was unlike anything in the outside world. It was shimmering with a Dazzling Radiance, thick and soft as down inside. Each Robe was worn with a girdle of the same material, heavily jeweled, and Sandals of beautiful design were also provided to match each Robe.
The moment we placed these Robes upon our bodies a thrill of lightness passed through us making us feel as if we were about to float i nto the air. The effect was amazing and instantaneous. We were happy beyond words as we contemplated the wonder of the whole experience and the marvelous Power of these Blessed Ascended Masters - who are so Transcendent in Their Power and yet so humble and so natural in Their Loving Association and Friendship. While we were admiring our wonderful Garments, the chimes sounded to announce dinner. We went at once to the reception room on the first floor where the ladies of our group awaited us in similar Robes. Chananda offered His arm to Pearl and led the way to what He said was Their private dining room. It was large enough to seat at least forty people in great comfort and was magnificently decorated in white and violet. To our amazement we noticed that the ch airs were similar to those in the Diamond K Ranch in America, except that they were upholstered in violet silk velvet instead of blue.
Toward one end of the room stood an enormous teakwood table, seating at least twenty people, heavily inlaid with a substance that looked like gold but was in reality a precipitated material. Toward the other end of the room was a white onyx table of the same size, the top of which was inlaid in violet and gold - it too being a precipitated substance. Just inside the position w here each plate would rest was a white rose with a delicate pink center - also inlaid on the violet part - and in the center of the table were two clasped hands of most beautiful gold inlay. It is utterly impossible to put into words the beauty and Perfection of these things which are precipitated; for it is e asy to produce effects entirely impossible in any other type of substance.
We took our places around the table, and Chananda poured forth an Adoration from the depths of His Heart to the Supreme Presence of Life. We in the outer world have no concept of the Adoration these Great Ascended Masters constantly pour out to the Great Giver of all Good.
Presently two dark - skinned attendants appeared with the service, following with a dinner of wonderful nut - loaf, luscious salad, hot rolls, and for dessert, the most delicious fruit pudding I have ever tasted. The drink served with the meal was what Chananda called a golden wine. It was not intoxicating, but wonderfully invigorating.
"We shall breakfast at nine and have dinner at half - past five, except on special occasions. All are to retire not later than eleven and arise at six o'clock in the morning. There will be containers filled with fresh fruit and honey cakes in your rooms every day, if at any time you should feel hungry.
"You are here to enter upon Definite Attunement and Work that will fill your Hearts with great joy; but at times it will demand your utmost strength. Tomorrow I shall show you the palace. I have received a communication announcing that tomorrow evening we shall be honored by the Presence of the Ascended Master Council, and as the Guest of Honor we shall have the Great Divine Director.
He is seldom seen, I assure you, even by those who are far advanced. I feel some Tremendous Special Dispensation is at hand - so tonight retire early, and you will know for the first time what it means to rest in the Embrace of Light, a Light which is rarely seen. Come now, and we shall go to the Chamber of Music, for Najah has heard of your splendid voices and would enjoy hearing you sing."
When we entered the music room, we saw that their organ and piano were exact duplicates of those used in Saint Germain's Retreat at the Cave of Symbols in America, and there were also several small musical instruments a nd a beautiful harp. Najah seated herself at the piano and ran Her fingers lightly over the keys, the instrument responding like a living thing to the magic of Her touch. Nada and Rex sang their "Arab Love Song," and the quartet followed with several numbe rs which we all greatly enjoyed.
"Beloved Friends," said Chananda, "you are wonderfully blest with God's Marvelous Gifts, and through them you will be able to reach and bless many in your service to mankind."
We asked if They would play for us, and They assented graciously. A glance passed between Them, and Chananda stepped to the organ, seating Himself at the instrument. They sat in meditation a few moments, perfectly motionless, and then began.
The vibrations in the atmosphere around us commenced to incre ase. Then the Music surged forth like an ocean of sound, as if a Great Soul were entering the Ecstasy of Eternal Freedom and the Legions of Light from out
Infinity were welcoming the Ascending One as a New Sun rising within space.
They modulated from one number to another until They had played four pieces, and by the time They finished, it seemed impossible to move, so great was our attunement and happiness. We tried to express our appreciation, gratitude and joy but it was impossible to put our feeling int o words. Najah understood and said humbly:
"The 'Mighty I AM Presence' does all things when there is no longer any obstruction between the human and the Master Self; for the outer is raised into the same vibratory action as the Inner Light."
With a joyous good - night and blessing to each other, we went to our rooms. I wondered if I should be able to sleep at all, so raised was the vibratory action of my body, but I dropped off before I knew it. I awakened in the morning with a very vivid consciousness of having gone forth in my Finer Body, and in doing so, entered the mountain back of the Palace of Light through a secret, massive door. I then entered a series of caves where there was evidence of a very ancient civilization - very, very ancient - beyond anything o f which we had ever known in the outer world. When we met at breakfast, I asked Chananda the meaning of my experience. His face lighted up with that wonderful smile.
"My Good Friend," He explained, "you have seen a Great Truth, and I assure you it is very Real. At the appointed time you shall see with your own eyes what you have seen in that experience with the Inner Sight. Your experience convinces me of the great importance of the visit from Our Guest of Honor tonight. Truly, My Beloved Friends from Ameri ca, you are ready for the full Light. I only await the Command of My Superior to unfold to you many real wonders.
"Each one of you has gone through innumerable experiences, the full memory of which is about to be revealed. You are ready to leap forward in a way that will astound you. Come now, if you are ready, and I shall show you many of the marvels that we have in this Retreat."
We went first to the dome in the center of the building; and instead of it being an ordinary observatory, we found it to be what Chananda called a Cosmic Observatory. It was filled with many instruments of which the scientists of the outer world know nothing. One o f these was an Absorption Reflector which drew the image of the desired object through the Etheric Rays and then reflected it to the observer. It was a simple thing in its construction, but not in the quality of the substance of which the instrument was composed. Chananda explained at this point that the Etheric Rays and those which are being called the Cosmic Rays b y the scientists of the outer world are not the same.
There was another piece of mechanism called a Light Projector, by means of which it was possible to send either a Life - giving or a disintegrating ray to an incredible distance. There was a radio - televis ion so Perfect that it is the marvel of all ages.
After observing several other inventions in this room we went downstairs to the next floor where we saw a great council chamber seating seven hundred people. The walls of this room were of a beautiful milk - white onyx, with the most marvelous blue trimmings. On the floor was a thick carpet of the same wonderful blue. There were no windows, and the room occupied almost the entire floor of the palace. Here again were beautiful chairs like those we had seen in t he dining room, but upholstered in the soft rich blue that trimmed the rest of the room. At the side was a dais on which stood an Altar and a Golden Chair. It was the most perfect thing one could imagine. The main part of the Altar was Precipitated Gold, b ut the top was made of another precipitated substance, the shade of blue that borders onto violet - the substance itself emitting a Silver Radiance because of its luminosity. Around the edge was a border of Gold about two inches wide. The Chair carried out t he same designs as that on the Altar; the seat was upholstered in blue and had a high back extending well above the head.
We then proceeded to the rooms on the ground level which were devoted to electrical and chemical laboratories for experimental purpose s. We were passing about the central point of the west wall on this floor when I stopped suddenly.
"Here is the place where I entered the caves last night," I said to Chananda, "while I was in my Finer Body"; and with a very intense, serious expression on His face, He asked:
"Do you see any door or entrance?"
"No," I replied, "but it is there, and I know it."
Then with a smile, He looked at me rather quizzically. "You are right," He remarked. "It is there, and I am glad you are certain in your convictions. Be patient, and you shall see all."
We then returned to the great reception hall. "How is it," I asked, "that other students and people do not see the entrance to this place and find their way into such a paradise?"
"If you were to go to the entrance," He replied, "you would not find an opening of any kind. Yesterday after we entered, it was sealed again so that it looks now like solid wall, and so far as Protection is concerned, it is as impenetrable as the wall of the mountain itself. For more than twenty centuries this valley has remained just as you see it today.
"Man can, by the use of the Light Rays, or Cosmic Currents of Light through the 'Mighty I AM Presence,' forever annihilate time, space, age, inharmony and limitation of any kind. Discord is real ly the first wave, or starting place of limitation. With Perfect Harmony maintained in the individual's consciousness, the Door to God's Kingdom of Perfection - the Activity of Life without any limitation - stands wide open forever."
"Now come with me," He continued. "I shall probably strain your credulity considerably, but you shall learn much if you so desire. All of you have heard about the Arabian Nights Tale of the Magic Carpet. I shall show you that the legend is true."
He led the way out of the palace on to a beautiful lawn in front where we saw what looked like a copper plate about fourteen feet square. The two youthful attendants brought out a gorgeous Persian silk rug of a most wonderful golden yellow. They covered the plate with it at Chananda's direct ion, and then He inquired:
"Is anyone afraid to come with me?" No one answered, so we stepped upon it and gathered around Him near the center. He immediately engaged us in a very animated conversation - which was quite unusual for him - and in a moment we all began to feel lighter and lighter. We glanced down, saw that we were leaving the E arth, having risen about twenty feet in the air, and were floating smoothly along in the atmosphere. We continued to rise until we were about fifty feet above the ground, and then floated near the waterfall - which was glistening and glorious in its beauty. We continued on drifting out over the valley and enjoying its enchanting loveliness.
"Now if you are ready," continued our Host, "we shall view the mountains." We continued t o rise until we were fully eleven thousand feet above the palace. The scenery that lay below us was perfectly entrancing, and the peaks of the snowcapped mountains glistened in the sunlight like diamonds.
We became absorbed in the view and Chananda's conve rsation; we were not aware of temperature or transportation, yet we were comfortable and did not feel any change of either altitude nor climate, our Host holding us all in His Aura, which controlled everything within it, thus causing all to experience only His own Glorious Perfection.
We circled around, returned to the palace grounds, and descended. As we stepped off the plate, our Beloved Host laughed heartily at our comments and surprise, enjoying greatly our exclamations of happiness.
"My Beloved Friends ," He explained, "I assure you there is nothing mysterious or unnatural in what you have just experienced. It is all according to simple immutable, Eternal Law which every individual may set into action without any limit - if he but will."
"Why did we not feel the altitude?" someone asked.
"In God's Perfect Kingdom, which means the 'I AM Presence,' wherein there is only Perfection - the Feeling of Harmony - there is no awareness of change either in altitude or temperature. Thoughts of Perfection and the Feeling of Harmony are simply rates of vibration that consciousness decrees into substance, which give to energy those qualities that manifest as Perfection. Perfection cannot exist without Love, for It is the highest rate of vibration in
the Universe. It is the highest and most powerful Activity and controls forever all that is less than Itself.
"Although you still have your physical bodies, while you were on the rug and in My Aura, you could only have the conscious awareness of that Perfection which My Aura is at all times; for all Ascended Masters send out only the Vibration that is the Tone of Divine Love. Hence all else must become obedient to Our Consciousness and the Perfection of Our Love.
"The next step for you will be to learn how to turn the Cosmic Key and light your way wherever you wish to go. The Key is within you. The Light is within, and also all about you. Now return to your rooms and meditate upon the Dazzling, Fathomless Mind of God - the 'Mighty I AM Presence' which is within you." We obeyed, and never have we found meditation so easy and so wonderful.
At half - past five, beautiful chimes sounded throughout the building announcing dinner. Chananda sat at the head of the table and Najah at the opposite end. We became perfectly still for about two minut es. Then an Oval of Golden Light with a shade of pink became visible and encircled the table, enveloping our heads through the entire meal. It produced the most wonderful feeling, and as we finished dinner, Chananda gave certain Directions for us to follow .
"Now return to your rooms," He said. "Lie flat on your backs with arms outstretched, and for an hour do not move a muscle. Then bathe, anoint your bodies with the Liquid Light which you will find provided for your use, and put on your Precipitated Garments."
We obeyed, and when the Liquid Light touched our bodies, no words can ever tell the thrill of Energy and the Peace we experienced. As we finished and robed ourselves in the marvelous Garments, we could see the Soft White Light radiate from our bodies for fully three feet, from which emanated a most wonderful rose fragrance, yet each one was distinctly individual in the particular quality of the rose fragrance poured forth. Just as we finished the chimes sounded calling us to the reception room. As we e ntered the room we noticed the Light about the ladies was similar to our
own, except that around Leto, Electra, Gaylord, and his Friend, the Radiance was much brighter and extended farther than ours.
"At seven o'clock," said Chananda, "we shall go to the Great Council Chamber." He led the way and seated us facing the Altar, placing Leto and Gaylord in the center and the rest of us on each side of them. Chananda took the end seat on the right and Najah the last one on the left. Seated directly behind us were our Beloved Master Saint Germain, Nada and Daniel Rayborn, surrounded by two hundred of the Ascended Host.
In a few moments, a Soft White Light with a touch of pink illumined the entire hall, and Chananda asked us to enter the deepest meditation of which we were capable, adoring the "Mighty I AM Presence" within our own Hearts. We became very still, and into the Stillness entered deeper and deeper. We remained in this Silence for some time, and then we heard the tones of a most wonderful Voice that thrilled every atom of our minds and bodies.
We opened our eyes and saw standing before us a Marvelous Being. This "Great Glorious Presence" was the embodiment in Perfect Balance of all Transcendent Qualities both masculine and feminine, and held focused forever under His Conscious Command the Wisdom and Power of Eternity. This Majestic Being stood fully six feet four inches in height, with wavy hair falling to the shoulders that looked like sunshine on Gold. His Robes glittered with Points of Light like great jew els that flashed continually with the tremendous Radiance of the Power held under His Control and obedient to His Conscious Direction. The Girdle encircling the waist was a mass of sapphires and diamonds, and from it hung a panel to a few inches below the knees. This also was a mass of jewels.
These Jewels, as we afterward learned, were a Condensation of Light, and one can imagine the Rays that blazed forth - constantly pouring out the Tremendous Power focused within them. This Glorious Majestic Being has bec ome known to us as the "Great Divine Director." He is the Great Cosmic Master under whom Beloved Jesus, Saint Germain, and the Master Kuthumi Lal Singh were trained; and His Great Love and far - reaching Care often enfold many of Their students now. No words in any language can do justice
to this Majestic Being, and when His Students speak of Him, they are as humble before His Mighty Light as we feel before Them. Oh! that the people of America and the world might know more of these Great Blessed Beings and sh are the joy that lifts me beyond the outer self! As He began speaking, He gave the Cosmic Sign of the Ascended Master, saying: "Beloved Children of Eternal Light, great is the rejoicing of the Ascended Host at the call of this Meeting. These Blessed Ones before Me are ready for Our Assistance; for their bodies can now be raised, and they shall enter their True Freedom.
"Beloved Saint Germain, You have patiently, lovingly guided and instructed these Children of Light through the centuries, and Your Work shall bring Its Reward, for it is most nobly done.
"Is there another willing to bear witness that they are ready to enter the Light?" Chananda immediately arose as our Sponsor and replied:
"Most High Master, I bear witness as to their readiness." And the G reat Divine Director continued:
"Then We shall give them Bodies such as have not been manifest before upon Earth, that they may stand before the world a Living Example - revealing the Fulfillment of the Law of Love and Light. These shall be similar to the Bo dies of the Ascended Beings; yet they shall retain the appearance and some of the outer activities of the highest type of mankind.
"Under their control shall come the Unlimited Use of the Cosmic Energy and the Direction of the Mighty Light Rays. They shall minister unto humanity side by side with their Beloved Master who has so lovingly brought them to this point. Henceforth, I receive you all into My Eternal Embrace of Light. The two year period that is usually required, I now set aside. In two days you sh all acquire what, under the former Activity, would have taken two years to accomplish.
"Remember, in the 'I AM Presence,' there is no time nor space. It is All - wise and All - powerful, and through It We shall remove the atomic obstruction forever.
"Brother C hananda, take them to the Cave of Light. They are to remain there for two days. You are to anoint the masculine bodies three times a day
with Liquid Light, and our Sister Najah will do the same for the feminine bodies."
As the Great Divine Director finishe d speaking, a Ray of Dazzling Crystal White Light streamed out from His Forehead and swept the head of each one of the students; then It withdrew into His Body. Instantly this was followed by a very intense Soft Golden Ray that poured out from His Heart, s weeping the Heart area of those before Him, and again returning into His own Body. He paused for a moment and seemed to record the strength of each one. From that He knew the intensity of their own Light.
The next instant a Dazzling White Light blazed fort h from His entire Being, spreading into a fanshaped Radiance and encompassing all our bodies. Within this Mighty Stream were Currents of Energy flowing in at the feet and out at the top of the head of each student. Shadow after shadow passed off like sheaths, and the moment they left our bodies, were consumed. The color of the Light became a delicate pink, changing again into a soft gold, gradually blending into violet of a shade never seen in the outer world. Our Inner Sight and Hearing were forever cleare d and made our permanent servants. Then the Light became such a Dazzling White that we were compelled to close our eyes. Presently, by an Inner Command of the "Presence," we opened them.
The Great Being before us was almost terrifying in the Majesty and Po wer that poured out from Him. The Ascended Guests had disappeared and we were left alone with this Dazzling Celestial Envoy of the Godhead. Then in a Voice as gentle as a mother caressing her child, He said:
"You are all - now and forever - a part of My Love, Light and Wisdom. I shall meet you in the Cave of Light in an hour." Then He drew the Stream of Light into Himself and disappeared.
"Come," said Chananda, and as we rose to our feet, we had no consciousness of weight and could have floated as easily as walked. We went to the lower floor where I had passed through the door in my experience while in my finer body. In front of us was the door, just as I had seen it. Chananda placed His hand upon it. Slowly and steadily it opened, a massive, ponderous thing wei ghing many tons.
We went into a narrow passage which suddenly became illumined by a Soft White Light that shone upon walls as smooth as though polished. We must have walked for nearly half a mile when we came to another door, less massive, but wonderfully carved in very ancient writing. It opened at Chananda's touch, and we entered a Cave of Wondrous Beauty, similar to the second chamber in the Cave of Symbols in America, only much larger. This Cave also contained those same symbols encrusted with that dazz ling crystalline substance. Going still farther, we came to Doors of Solid Gold.
"Who seeks entrance here?" suddenly spoke a Voice from the ethers, and Chananda answered instantly: "Children of the Light - seeking more Light - Thy Light and Its Perfect Use."
" Speak the Name!" again commanded the Voice.
Together we spoke the "Word." Then the Doors of Gold slowly began to open. Inside it looked like the white heat of a great furnace, and again the Voice spoke.
"All who enter here leave - forever - their earthly garments behind. Who dares to enter first?"
"I will," Bob answered instantly, and the rest followed.
Two days and two nights later, we emerged from the Eternal Flame wearing our New Bodies of Immorta l Endurance. The inharmony of Earth can never register within These permanently. As we came back into the reception hall of the Palace, the Great Divine Director with our Beloved Saint Germain, Nada and Daniel Rayborn were there to greet us. The Great Being addressed us:
"Now your Real Service will begin. All but this Brother," indicating me, "are to remain here in the Palace of Light for one year. You are now True Messengers of the Great White Brotherhood. Regarding your earthly affairs, your Beloved Master Saint Germain will direct you." Making the Ascended Maste rs' Sign and Salutation to the Heart of the Great Central Sun, He gave us His Blessing:
"Children of the Diamond Heart!
I enfold you in the Golden Flame of My Love,
I protect you by the Armor of My Power,
I Raise you by the Hand of Your Own Divinity,
I ble ss you with the Fullness of My Light,
I give you the Scepter of Your Own Dominion,
I seal you in the Eternal Freedom of your Ascension, In that Ecstasy Supreme, The Presence of the Diamond Heart, 'I AM.'"
A Flash of Blazing Glory filled the room, quivered a moment, and He was gone. Saint Germain then turned to us and said:
"Remember, Beloved Ones, you are the Grail, the Cup of Light from which all who are athirst may drink of the Radiance of your Being; for you are now the Victory of Love. The Glory of Love sings throughout Infinity its Paean of Praise in continual adoration to Life. Obey, My Blessed Children, Its Timeless Fiat. Make the Salutation of Light to the Heart of Creation, and ever Stand True to the Immortal Decree of Love:
"O Children of the Light ! 0 Flames of the Morning! call unto the Secret Love Star.
Let Its Rays weave for you an Eternal Garment of Transcendent Loveliness,
And wear upon your Heart the Jewel of the Sacred Fire.
Let Its Glory pour through you, that yours may be the Scepter of Power Supreme.
Speak only the Decree of Love, that Perfection may be everywhere.
Listen to the Sound of Its Voice, that all may hear the Song of Joy,
Gaze only upon Its Light, that the Flame from the Seven Elohim may rest upon your forehead.
Hold the Cup o f Liquid Light, and forever pour forth Its Life - giving Essence.
Then the Rays from the Diamond Heart shall illumine your pathway, and When the Knight Commander raises His Sword of Flame, you shall pass through,
And stand face to face with Your Own Divinity upon the very Altar of Life;
For within That Holy of Holies is the One - Omnipotent in Blazing Glory - Your Own Beloved Self, The Magic Presence - 'I AM .'
In the Crown of your Everlasting Victory shines a double rainbow,
The Result of Love's Attainment, encircl ed by All Wisdom;
Your Royal Robes of Authority are the Deeds of Love,
The Rays of Light from The Magic Presence - 'I AM .'
These forever clothe all Beings with their Radiance, And are the Fountain of Eternal Youth and Beauty; Through them, your Scepter draws unto Love Its
Own The F ullness of The Magic Presence - 'I AM .'
The Rays from the Seven Builders reach up - And pour out Their Glistening Streams of Love's Lightning,
Weaving Great Rivers of Force into an Imperishable Garment,
In Blazing Glory and Dazzling Beauty - the Gift of The Magic Presence - 'I AM.'
0 Children of the Flame! sing the Anthem of Creation,
It is the Song of Love that makes the Music of the Spheres
Ring throughout space in an Adoration and Hymn of Praise, which is The very Worship of Life,
Th e Magic Presence -- 'I AM .'
Let It flow through you in Ever - expanding Perfection:
Be the Ecstasy and Glory of Light unto all!
Know the Secret of the One!
Waft the Love - Breath of Joy everywhere: and Feel the Great Heartbeat wi thin the Flame, The Magic Presenc e- 'I AM.'"
