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A Series of Lessons in Raja Yoga512
that “I” eternal, unchangeable—that drop of the Great Spirit Ocean—that
spark from the Sacred Flame.
Just as you find it impossible to imagine the “I” as dead, so will you find
it impossible to set aside the “I” for consideration—all that comes to you is
the testimony: “I am.”
If you were able to set aside the “I” for consideration, who would be the
one to consider it? Who could consider except the “I” itself, and if it be
here, how could it be there? The “I” cannot be the “not I” even in the wildest
flights of the imagination—the imagination with all its boasted freedom and
power, confesses itself vanquished when asked to do this thing.
Oh, students, may you be brought to a realization of what you are. May
you soon awaken to the fact that you are sleeping gods—that you have
within you the power of the Universe, awaiting your word to manifest in
action. Long ages have you toiled to get this far, and long must you travel
before you reach even the first Great Temple, but you are now entering
into the conscious stage of Spiritual Evolution. No longer will your eyes be
closed as you walk the Path. From now on you will begin to see clearer and
clearer each step, in the dawning light of consciousness.
You are in touch with all of life, and the separation of your “I” from the
great Universal “I” is but apparent and temporary. We will tell you of these
things in our Third Lesson, but before you can grasp that you must develop
the “I” consciousness within you. Do not lay aside this matter as one of no
importance. Do not dismiss our weak explanation as being “merely words,
words, words,” as so many are inclined to do. We are pointing out a great
truth to you. Why not follow the leadings of the Spirit which even now—
this moment while you read—is urging you to walk The Path of Attainment?
Consider the teachings of this lesson, and practice the Mental Drill until your
mind has grasped its significance, then let it sink deep down into your inner
consciousness. Then will you be ready for the next lessons, and those to
follow.