The Equinox (Volume III, Number I)

THE TWO PATHS entirely beyond the Law of cause and effect. The words “Self Divine” are somewhat misleading in view of the sense in which they have been used previously. 65. Guard thou the Lower lest it soil the Higher. The Student is told to ‘guard’ the lower, that is to say he should protect and strengthen it in every possible way, never allowing it to grow disproportionately or to overstep its boundaries. 66. The way to final freedom is within thy SELF. In this verse we find the “SELF” identified with the Uni- verse. 67. That way begins and ends outside of Self. The Ego, i.e. that which is opposed by the non-Ego, has to be destroyed. 68. Unpraised by men and humble is the mother of all riv- ers, in Tirthika’s proud sight; empty the human form though filled with Amrita’s sweet waters, in the sight of fools. Withal, the birthplace of the sacred rivers is the sacred land, and he who Wisdom hath, is honoured by all men. This verse appears to employ a local metaphor, and as Madame Blavatsky had never visited Tibet, the metaphor is obscure, and the geography doubtful. 69. Arhans and Sages of the boundless Vision are rare as is the blossom of the Udumbara tree. Arhans are born at midnight hour, together with the sacred plant of nine and seven stalks, the holy flower that opens and blooms in dark- 67