- "Evil does not exist of itself. Others have already reminded you of this in connection with particular questions. This evening you will see once more how many human conceptions are wrong, but I shall also explain to you why their error itself is a good thing for humanity in general at a stage of its collective evolution, and especially in certain latitudes. I would not teach you, as I am going to, if two instructors had not preceded me, and if their lessons had not led quite naturally to the conclusions which I propose to present to you. You would not have been able to accept as easily what I will teach you, and those to whom you will transmit it would have even more trouble. However truth is truth, even though some or many refuse to recognize it. Furthermore, it will not change the law one iota. Man has the idea that he decides on things which concern him. This does not in the least influence what really is.

 


Painting by Philip Hallawell

foundations which many a time have proven to be sound.However, the light radiated by the Cathedral of the Soul always reveals unexpected details, so that the whole appears exceptionally complete, leading to truer and more effective action and behavior. Moreover, the Master in the Cathedral of the Soul never hesitates to explain situations or facts which would be difficult to approach completely objectively on the human plane merely by reasoning. These situations and these facts are a daily drama for a great number of people, although they may be in the minority. That is why I do not deny that a certain curiosity is mingled with my visualization at this time, although the intense desire to learn comes first in my haste to return to the Cathedral of the Soul.

In passing the nave where my private sanctuary is situated, I noticed that almost all the others are occupied by those who are at work in the Cathedral of the Soul . They are the members of the highest Degrees of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, in every case, and I am deeply happy at their proximity.

The Master has not yet appeared, but he would not be late, because he knows that I am awaiting him with respect, humility, and love. Here, in fact, is the OM which reverberates and signals his approach. He enters, and the light which surrounds him is such that my Sanctum is at once brilliant with a violet glow. Then, as he doubtless wishes it, his vibratory power becomes progressively softer, and having perceived the Master I kneel to receive his triple benediction. At his command I take my place at my desk, while he rises to my altar, from which he has decided to give me his message, as if to add to the importance which he gives it. I am ready and he senses the call of my soul. 'Speak, Master, thy servant heareth.' How clear and vibrant the 'word' of him who, ageless because he is of all ages, now reveals to my receptive consciousness his holy knowledge:

I returned the same evening to the Cathedral of the Soul. My visualization was made easy by the fact that it related to a question complementary to the two preceding ones, and particularly to my last Cosmic contact. Besides, the Master had already stated the objective. I knew that the lesson would deal with the physical appetites. In the afternoon, at different times, I had reflected on this subject. To say that I have come thus far without a certain understanding of the problem would be inexact. My viewpoint, well-established for a long time, and my own behavior, as much as the advice that had the opportunity to give within the framework of my duties, rested on
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