Towards Initiation
Lesson 12
Our teachings and approach to life might seem to be completely alien to what you understand “occultism” to be. Because we do not accept any of the present systems of so-called “occultism” on this planet, then our teaching will seem “alien”. However, it is not alien to that of the great cosmic system, for we are truly agents of the universal brotherhood of teachers and mentors. What is more, we have come forth from the interior realms of spirit and are here in fleshly bodies to show that we are not some of those ethereal beings with whom so many claim to be in touch at this time. Our aim is to help you find yourself within the true order of universal affairs, and this means that you will no longer have to rely on the doctrines, philosophies and teachings of this world. We do not accept anything which human concepts have to offer, and as far as “human nature” is concerned, this is entirely alien to us. Now regarding what we have said about the various “dimensions” – this is also mere terminology to help you to see the difference between one kind of thinking and another. We could go on creating new dimensions forever until you finally awoke from your dream of sensory experience. In truth there is only one dimension, and that is the only area of the activity of God, or the Universal Mind.
Any teaching, no matter how “enlightened” it is, is but a hypothesis because it is an attempt to interpret the infinite and eternal reality within the bounds of time and space. Therefore, no teaching or doctrine is absolutely true. Truth itself is the only Reality.
Let us now recall what we have previously said:
Whatever is taking place within the Cosmos or the Whole Structure automatically affects Earth because this planet is contained within it. Each time a planetary cycle is completed, intelligent beings, by their own free will, stay behind to act as mentors for those who lag behind. Therefore, on Earth at present, there are beings who have progressed their own cycles through from Vulcan and retain the essences of their previous experiences for teaching purposes. (These types are rare and are only to be found in such areas as demands the use of pure thought energy – Elade, for example). Similarly, there are beings who have journeyed through from Mercury (Master Adepts) and some from Venus (Religious and Social Teachers). There are also young souls who began their lives here on this planet, so you can see that the worlds of man are made up of “souls” or entities of “all ages”.
The beings who assisted with the evolution of this planet are called the Elohim, and it should be seen from the account in Genesis that man was originally made in the likeness of these beings, and so, to this day, are the true Sons of God, Sons of the Light, or Sons of the Sun (call them what you will). Adamic man, or “human beings” were an experiment that went awry resulting in many who are in this condition today. It is only by following what we have to say that they can become free from this state.
It was these mentors who were the Hierophants of the ancient mystery schools and it was also they who “created” the system of reincarnation as a way of convenience so that they could come and go in their own lines of succession, (this is one of the meanings of the serpent) that no errors occurred in the true doctrines. Reincarnation, then, is not a requisite for the expansion of awareness or the process of karma. Man will experience precisely that which he creates by his own efforts.
World teachers or mentors serve as channels of solar energy through from Its Source to beings on this planet, and it is only by virtue of this condition that man can learn the truth about himself. Mankind today has no need to retread the path of the teachers to gain their knowledge because the teachers pass on the knowledge which awakens the pupils to the sum total of all past experiences of present planetary essences. This explains why there have been “mystery schools” because the said teacher was known (because of the serpent symbol previously mentioned). This process has been observed by western initiates in the Tibetan Lamasaries throughout the past. Thus, a teacher comes and goes in his own inner school so that no errors enter into the teaching.
By virtue of this wonderful service of Love throughout the Cosmos, every being can come to know and achieve all that is possible to Man. It does not matter whether one is an “old” soul or a “young” soul, each achieves that which he does through a perfect law of justice. Even the least within the whole can receive his full reward at one time because he can commence with his teacher who bestows upon him all that which the teacher has. The mission of Christ portrays this and is beautifully shown in the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard who each received a whole penny no matter what time he began his work. This work does not begin until the pupil has proved himself a responsible unit within the area of selected functions. This means that when you begin to order your own life you will automatically be used by the Supreme Lodge for their ends according to your capacity of selflessness.
To mention The Order of Melchisedek here will reveal how a certain essence or mode of cosmic outworking acts as an expression to maintain a continually burning light within the area of man’s consciousness to keep him always reminded of his true status at every level. This Order can be said to be functioning from the very Source of Cosmic Consciousness itself out to the very limits of sensory experience thus influencing, by its inherent radiating nature, all departments of man’s expression. It can be seen from this that the Order did not have its beginnings on this planet, but it has at Source the Elohim as “Chiefs” or mentors of all that which is underneath. In this light, Elade cannot act in certain circumstances until he is prompted to do so by his own mentors. It is because of this that some pupils complain about the “slowness” of things. As we are working in cosmic time, it does not involve a twenty-four hour day, but one of a thousand years.
There are human beings who have tried to set up groups and organisations appendaged by our name (The Order of Melchisedek) but, because of the reality of the true Order, their efforts have failed, mainly due to human failings. In fact, the Order has no “physical” name because the very name “Melchisedek” is composed of symbols which contain the keys to Its own doctrines – as we have said before regarding IHVH.
In this light, Elade himself is at this level a “human”, but in his totality he is the Word of God in expression, and this is virtually true of all. Thus, whatever your assumed status of yourself is here, it is of no importance to him. Your learning counts for nothing. Your barriers to the Reality of Being are your attachments to this world.
The way of release from this world of sin and death is precisely that shown by the great World Teachers. The error which many students make is revealed in their misunderstanding the scriptural texts. The Christ pointed out that we do not find “eternal life” in the scriptures themselves, that is by imposing disciplines on a supposedly physical body, but by disciplining a disordered soul or entity. The physical body is a mere vehicle or temple, so dieting and exercise avail little. It is you who should be renewed by “the renewing of your mind”. If you read the scriptures carefully you will realise that you are allowed no loophole through which to wriggle free by human excuses. There are many who waste endless time trying to improve this area of unreality, and one can never free another from “prison” when he is in the “prison” himself.
At each moment some new revelation is made, and each moment contains the essence from the past and the sleeping energy for the future, so you see that by accepting your rightful place in the scheme of things you lose nothing. We of this Order do not feel that we are a number of individuals seeking to fullfill our personal ends, but rather that we are the Whole of Mankind expressing the Godhead at this level, and wherever a single unit experiences pain or suffering, a lack of wisdom has been expressed. Many come to us and say that they have fullfilled the teachings and yet remain ignorant of the light. Let it be understood that the nature of the Universe is perfect justice and Love so these souls should take another look at themselves. One cannot possess the Whole of himself neither can he interpret the Great Wisdom by the medium of the human senses. Herein lies true humility to God, for no man becometh a master of another. It becomes a matter of not what I have Done, but rather a matter of what we are doing.
The main symbols of our Order are the Bread and the Wine, and the latter is usually pictured as a Cup or Chalice. These also represent the “Body” and “Blood” respectively which is the very form of “matter” for our existence. In truth the whole creation is the Bread which is broken for individual participation, and the Wine is the “spirit” or life energy maintaining the activity. The Chalice, which is an enclosed vessel, is really symbolical of the human vessel; thus each one of us can fullfill the complete seven-fold nature of the spirit within our own Cup. This is done by obeying the first initiatic requirement given by the Christ which is quoted in Matthew 22 : 34-40, which is a restatement of the older teaching found in Deuteronomy 6 : 5 and Leviticus 19 : 18. By fullfilling the whole requirement, we refer to the fullfillment of the combined three and four dimensional experiences of the Heavenly and earthly kingdoms blended as one.
We speak to you from the Sanctuary of your own True Self – the pulsating centre of your heart’s desire. Let your physical vehicle be the Sacred Cup revealed to your brothers. Let it shine, and they too will realise that such translucency is no wishful thinking but a truth regained. As you read this you are touching the very centre of yourself at this level. You are already aware of all that we have written because we are truly yourself and you are Ourself, and we are the whole of mankind and the Universe of God.
We are all that which was, which is, and which is to come, and now and forever we express the Fullness of the Godhead bodily.
