THE MAGIC PRESENCE 11

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: Leave 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

news 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 so-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 Self 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 should 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 of 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 could

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

until 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 into 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 prominence 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 giving

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 expressed 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 to 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 224

early in the morning, and that we were to eat breakfast en route. The

scenery 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 ages 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 Radiance 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 came 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 through 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 surroundings 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 mankind 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 marvelous 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 themselves

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

outer 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 separate 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 perfected 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

impossible 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 Perfection.

"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

by those who ought to know better and who are fully aware of their

wrongdoing. The individual who uses his intellect to foster destructive 229

activities in the New Cycle into which we have recently entered must face

his own destruction, for its recoil is inevitable. 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 to 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, return 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 Their 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.

The 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 closely 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

Dignity 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 Afghan, 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. At 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 elevation 232

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 could 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:233

"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

substance 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. This 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 Power 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.234

"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 always 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.' Continually 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 235

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 Blessed 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 at 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

released.

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 the 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, during 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

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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 underground 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 entire 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 bridal 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 place I mentioned," he said. "We are far from there." As

we came nearer a great building, I called out involuntarily to the others, 238

"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 stories 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 was 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 into the air.

The effect was amazing and instantaneous. We were happy beyond words 239

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 chairs 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 where

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

easy 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 240

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

and 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 numbers 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 increase. 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 into

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 of 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 America, 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."242

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 of 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 by 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-television 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 the 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, but 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

the 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 purposes. 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 really 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 onto 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

direction, and then He inquired:244

"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 Earth, 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 to 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 conversation; 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 minutes. 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

entered 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 jewels 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

become 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 247

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 share 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 Great

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 Bodies 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

shall 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 Chananda, 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 finished 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,

sweeping 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 forth 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 cleared 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 Power

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 weighing many tons.249

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 dazzling

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 Immortal 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

Masters' Sign and Salutation to the Heart of the Great Central Sun, He gave

us His Blessing:

"Children of the Diamond Heart!250

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 bless 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 of Liquid Light, and forever pour forth Its Life-giving Essence.251

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, encircled 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 Fullness 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,

The 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 within

the Flame, The Magic Presence- 'I AM.'"

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