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A Series of Lessons in Mystic Christianity1098
There is but one real Occult Philosophy, and we find it in evidence
everywhere—once the Truth is grasped, it is found to be the Master Key
with which to unlock the various doors leading to the esoteric phase of any
and all religions or philosophies. The Yogi Fathers, centuries and centuries
ago, solved the Riddle of the Universe, and the highest efforts of the human
mind since that time have but corroborated, proven and exemplified the
original Truth as voiced by these Venerable Sages.
Let us read the words of Jesus in the light of this Ancient Wisdom.
Let us consider the Sermon on the Mount as given in Matthew (Chapters
5; 6; 7).
“Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew
5:3)
By these words Jesus indicated the occult teachings that those who
renounced the vain glory and petty ambitions of this world would be on the
road to the realization of the Real Self—the Something Within—the Spirit.
For is it not written that “the Kingdom of Heaven is within you”?
“Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
By these words Jesus pointed out the occult teachings that those who had
so far advanced that they could see the folly of human ambition, and who
consequently felt the pain that comes to all who stand above the crowd,
and who mourned by reason of their realization of the folly and uselessness
of all for which men strive so hard? would, in the end, be comforted by
that “peace which passeth all understanding” which comes only to those
who enter into a realization of the Kingdom of Heaven which is within them.
“Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5)
By these words Jesus sought to teach that those who had acquired the
attitude of obedience to the Power of the Spirit Within them would become
as Masters of the things of earth. This message is frequently misunderstood
by reason of the lack of perception of the Mystic meaning contained in
the words. The word “meek” does not mean that “I’m so meek and humble”
attitude and expression of the hypocritical followers of form. Jesus never