The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett from the Mahatmas M. & K. H.

LETTER No. VI.—Methods of correspondence—occultists copy nature—suggestions for group study; 22. Analysis of Hume's character—truths and mysteries of occultism—phenomena will prove destructive of bigotry—but constructive for Brotherhood of Humanity; 23. Planetary spirits—phenomenal manifestations—ideas rule the world—revolutions—creeds will be crushed—Man's position in the Universe—The Eternal Now—the choice—highest philosophy or phenomena—the wish of the Chiefs; 24.

LETTER No. VII.—Sinnett disappointed in expectations of training—appreciation of his efforts for T.S.—interest in him of one higher than K.H.; 25.

LETTER No. VIII.—Personal observations re Sinnett—reasons for K.H.'s actions; 26. Lord Crawford—character and possibilities—direct communication refused; 27. Methods of establishing communication—unscientific absurdity; 28. Velocity of mechanical force—Sinnett's inability to understand explanations of phenomena—the only way—Past, Present and Future—grossness of western mind; 29. The Colour rays beyond visible spectrum—realities appear absurdities—insurmountable difficulties; 30. Grades of intelligence—Superstition—the world repudiates what it cannot grasp—the novice in occult science must reach the goal or perish—to doubt is to risk insanity; 31. The Mahatmas attitude to humanity and the world—not dried up mummies; 32. K.H.'s personal attachments—erroneous ideas about Mahatmas—Yogis—difference between Hatha and Raja Yoga; 33. Advice regarding Occult World—manner of dealing with letters; 34. Problems of mystical phenomena—the Forlorn Hope—uses of spiritualism; 35. Unity gives strength—importance of co-operation—Damodar's letter—value of concentration; 36. Home, the medium; 37.

SECTION II

PHILOSOPHICAL AND THEORETICAL TEACHINGS 1881-1883

LETTER No. IX.—Observations on The Occult World; 38. Criticism of members of T.S. and others; 39. Stainton Moses; 40. Planetary spirits and the Earth—their mission—S.M. and occultism—abundant proof—new phase of Truth—explanations re experiences of S.M.; 41. Imperator—mediumship—The "Dweller on the Threshold"; 42 and 43. Conscious life in spirit—reply to Fechner; 44. Psychic Communication with spirits an impossibility—universal laws—cycle of intelligent existences—cosmic matter—Anima mundi; 45. The progress of man—The Great Cycle—evolution of the Ego—the circle of necessity; 46-7. The world of Causes—and of Effects—Self Conscious Egos—hell and purgatory; 48. The lower world of effects—a definition of Truth—Brothers not permitted to control the will of the neophyte—The Brethren of the Shadow; 49. K.H.'s relations with Sinnett—observations on the Occult World—its effect on H.P.B. and others—Wallace and Crookes; 50. Willingness of Adepts to enlighten mankind—their mission to reveal Truth; 51.

LETTER No. X.—The philosophy of the Mahatmas with regard to "God"—the God of the theologians; 52-3. Dyan Chohans—definition of "nothing"—logical conclusions—the Universal Mind; 54. The belief in Planetary Spirits—matter is Eternal—no-one has ever seen God—cannot accept an extra-cosmic deity; 55. Phlogiston—belief in matter alone—it's unceasing motion which is life—ideas on Evil; 56. The cause of evil is in human intelligence and action—natural laws and necessary evils—the sacerdotal caste and churches—the chief cause of evil; 57. Buddhist priests—God not worshipped in Buddhist Temples—the four noble truths—the 12 Nidanas—the chain of causation; 58. The words of the Buddha; 58-9.