The Masters Who Guided Helena Blavatsky. 2
Although the students of Theosophy of Blavatsky's time knew that the knowledge of the Theosophical doctrines and occultism which was flowing through her channel had its source in the teachings of her Masters, it was not until 1880 that further testimony became available. In that year, Mr. A. P. Sinnett, then living in India, was enabled by Madame Blavatsky to enter into correspondence with her masters. Over the years 1880 to 1884 he received nearly 145 letters from Mahatma M, (Morya) and Mahatma K. H.(Koot Hoomi). These letters were later transcribed and compiled by A. T. Barker, edited by Christmas Humphrey and Elsie Benjamin, and published in London by T. Fisher Unwin in December 1923. The letters and the other miscellaneous material in the possession of Mr. Sinnett was given irrevocably to the British Museum after Sinnett's death. A certain reference , in Letter no. 4 in Section 1 of the letters throws some light on the location of Master K. H. at that time and the way the mind of the Master worked in response to the astral communications received from those with whom the Master was intimately connected. He says in the letter that as he was crossing over from Karakorum to Ladakh on his way home, he saw an avalanche crumble, and the sight of it brought to his mind the thought of the trifling events at the Society growing into a menacing destiny for the Society. But just as he was taking advantage of the awful stillness which follows such cataclysms, he was recalled to his senses by the shrill voice of Madame Blavatsky sounding( 'astrally'?) for his help. It said, "Olcott has raised the very devil again!...Koot Hoomi, come quicker and help me!" Upon that experience Koot Hoomi, the Master, says, "I must say, that the "Old Lady's 'telegrams' do strike one like stones from a catapult!"
From the other references in the same letters it appears that he was a Punjabi , a Jat perhaps , from North India whose other name was Lal Singh. He asks Sinnett, "My good brother, are you certain, that the pleasant impression that you now may have from our correspondence would not instantly be destroyed upon seeing me?" He hints , however, that he has had university education and inkling of European manners , but in the same context, he also says (sardonically?) "Our best, most learned and holiest adepts are of the races of 'the greasy Tibetans.' " Of course this remark must not be taken for what it seems to be at its face-value. Hidden behind it is the immense knowledge, not only of the secret doctrines but a mind which is well-informed on the political scenario prevailing at that time which influenced the relationships between the East and the West.
There are more testimonies of the mystical powers wielded by the Masters while aiding and guiding Blavatsky in the creation of her massive treatise in two volumes, "The Secret Doctrine'. These testimonies are recorded in the memoirs of those who had the opportunity of watching the progress of the book at close quarters as Blavatsky was engaged in the effort of completing it against all odds and obstacles. .. .
Although the students of Theosophy of Blavatsky's time knew that the knowledge of the Theosophical doctrines and occultism which was flowing through her channel had its source in the teachings of her Masters, it was not until 1880 that further testimony became available. In that year, Mr. A. P. Sinnett, then living in India, was enabled by Madame Blavatsky to enter into correspondence with her masters. Over the years 1880 to 1884 he received nearly 145 letters from Mahatma M, (Morya) and Mahatma K. H.(Koot Hoomi). These letters were later transcribed and compiled by A. T. Barker, edited by Christmas Humphrey and Elsie Benjamin, and published in London by T. Fisher Unwin in December 1923. The letters and the other miscellaneous material in the possession of Mr. Sinnett was given irrevocably to the British Museum after Sinnett's death. A certain reference , in Letter no. 4 in Section 1 of the letters throws some light on the location of Master K. H. at that time and the way the mind of the Master worked in response to the astral communications received from those with whom the Master was intimately connected. He says in the letter that as he was crossing over from Karakorum to Ladakh on his way home, he saw an avalanche crumble, and the sight of it brought to his mind the thought of the trifling events at the Society growing into a menacing destiny for the Society. But just as he was taking advantage of the awful stillness which follows such cataclysms, he was recalled to his senses by the shrill voice of Madame Blavatsky sounding( 'astrally'?) for his help. It said, "Olcott has raised the very devil again!...Koot Hoomi, come quicker and help me!" Upon that experience Koot Hoomi, the Master, says, "I must say, that the "Old Lady's 'telegrams' do strike one like stones from a catapult!"
From the other references in the same letters it appears that he was a Punjabi , a Jat perhaps , from North India whose other name was Lal Singh. He asks Sinnett, "My good brother, are you certain, that the pleasant impression that you now may have from our correspondence would not instantly be destroyed upon seeing me?" He hints , however, that he has had university education and inkling of European manners , but in the same context, he also says (sardonically?) "Our best, most learned and holiest adepts are of the races of 'the greasy Tibetans.' " Of course this remark must not be taken for what it seems to be at its face-value. Hidden behind it is the immense knowledge, not only of the secret doctrines but a mind which is well-informed on the political scenario prevailing at that time which influenced the relationships between the East and the West.
There are more testimonies of the mystical powers wielded by the Masters while aiding and guiding Blavatsky in the creation of her massive treatise in two volumes, "The Secret Doctrine'. These testimonies are recorded in the memoirs of those who had the opportunity of watching the progress of the book at close quarters as Blavatsky was engaged in the effort of completing it against all odds and obstacles. .. .
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