So
far humanity has had relatively little conscious contact with
the various Masters, who usually function from etheric levels,
and therefore from beyond the conscious recognition of man. There
are, however, some of these perfected Men who have at times assumed
a body of manifestation to enable Them to work more effectively
at Their appropriate tasks among the nations of the world.
These
Entities of Light, although remaining unrecognized with regard
to Their true nature and capacities, represent focal centres for
the distribution of hierarchical and divine love and wisdom, and
are practical outlets for certain aspects of the Plan. Owing to
Their close association over the ages with the affairs of men,
the names of a few of these Masters have become known, as well
as some details about their activities. It should always be remembered,
however, that any such description given in human terms must inevitably
remain limited, since man cannot really conceive or translate
that which is spiritual and sublime, and for the purpose of visualization
man involuntarily lowers and reduces the exalted subjective to
material terms. But even if the pictured image is somewhat warped
and unreal, this may still serve to bring the aspirant mentally,
and therefore consciously, another step closer to those who are
ever ready to assist the human being on his wearisome path to
the mountain top.
The
names which immediately come to mind are of course those of the
Christ and the Buddha, but since separate articles will be devoted
to these two Great Ones attention will first of all be given to
a couple of Their senior assistants. Of these the three senior
Masters, either acting as leaders of the main hierarchical departments
or playing important supporting roles, are of primary importance.
These
three are the Masters Koot Hoomi, senior assistant
to the Christ; the Master Morya, assistant to
the Lord of Races; and the Master Rakoczi, the
Lord of Civilization.
(1)
Master Koot Hoomi (KH)
One
of the best known names in esoteric circles is probably that of
the Master Koot Hoomi, often abbreviated to the initials KH. He
is alleged to appear at times in a physical body in a secluded
and quiet little village, Shigatse, hidden away in the Himalayan
mountains. This village is also the physical retreat for several
other Masters temporarily functioning in the human community.
KH
is described as a tall and noble man, but not heavily built, fair
of complexion, with deep blue eyes, pouring out love and wisdom;
His hair and beard are a golden brown. He received His initiate
training in a Kashmiri body, but also received a sound Western
education at a British university. He is controlled by the Love-Wisdom
Ray and, as might consequently be expected, is deeply implicated
in vitalizing and proclaiming esoteric teachings. Furthermore
He has been presented with the task of stimulating the latent
factor of love, lying dormant in almost every human heart, and
also to awaken the race of men to the consciousness of their fundamental
brotherhood, which must eventually lead them to the One Humanity.
KH is one of the senior Masters and, with His qualifications of
Love and Wisdom, is being trained as the future successor to the
World Teacher for, when the sixth root-race becomes established,
the Christ will vacate His present office to proceed with even
more advanced work on higher planes. Under the circumstances KH
works in close association with the Christ, and has also acquired
the right to free entry and consultation in the 'Courts of Shamballa'.
Masters of lesser degree are allowed such contact only at stated
intervals. One of the special projects on which Master KH is at
present engaged, in close collaboration with the Masters Morya
and Jesus, is to find a basis for the synthesis of Eastern and
Western religious thought, with the objective of eventually developing
the One World Religion, which will serve as the common bond for
the unification of humanity.
Master
KH also has the task of reorganizing world education and partly
because of this function he is already well known in the West,
where His pupils and disciples are spread far and wide. During
the past several decades KH has, however, been engrossed to such
an extent in broader world problems, watching over the destinies
of prominent world figures, and the handling of deeper incentives
and purposes, that He no longer has the opportunity of personally
dictating teachings to His disciples working in more restricted
fields of activity, and on subjects which can be transmitted just
as efficiently by initiates of lesser degree. A number of His
pupils have consequently been transferred to DK and other Masters
for further training. Another special mandate for which KH has
assumed responsibility is to collaborate with four other Masters
towards initiating the steps needed to prepare humanity for the
imminent reappearance of the Christ, and the simultaneous externalization
of the Hierarchy.
(2)
Master Morya (M) He is the senior understudy and eventual
successor to the Lord of Races. Working under the guiding energy
of the First Ray of Will and Power, M has a commanding appearance.
He is tall and dark, with dark hair and beard, and flashing eyes.
There is a close association between the Masters KH and M, and
these two friends collaborate in many respects, as Their work
with humanity cannot be sharply delineated and a certain amount
of overlapping is unavoidable. Luckily, on subjective levels competition
and envy are unknown qualities, and there is therefore never any
danger of one group encroaching on another's terrain - they are
all co-operating in their efforts to help humanity achieve its
final destiny.
Being
on the First Ray, the Master M is also closely associated with
Shamballa, whence the Divine Purpose is projected by the energy
of Will and Power. The Master M is the inspirer of the world's
statesmen, and manipulates forces that will foster conditions
for the furthering of racial evolution, thus inspiring national
leaders with vision and with international ideals for greater
tolerance and co-operation amongst nations and races. The initiates
and disciples working in this Master's group are consequently
also primarily concerned with the expression of synthesis in government
and the political world. The synthesis aimed at is largely of
a subjective nature, and will not be negated by outer differences,
provided these disparities are characterized by goodwill and sound
relations. This co-operative spirit must and will lead to eventual
peace and understanding on Earth - a peace in which individual
and national cultures will be preserved, although subordinated
to the interests of humanity as a whole.
As
the head and principal organizer of all esoteric schools and organizations
in the world, Master Morya is also widely known and has a large
number of pupils in both the East and the West. As in the case
of KH, rapidly changing world conditions are demanding His constant
attention, and with the great pressure of work on His shoulders
M has also delegated personal dictation and teachings to younger
Masters and senior disciples.
(3)
Master Rakoczi (R)
The
Master R, often lovingly and respectfully referred to as 'The
Count', is the Lord of Civilization and in command of several
groups, through which He is exerting a wide influence in world
affairs. In practice He is the executive officer of the Lodge
of Masters as far as the work in Europe and America is concerned,
where He consummates the Plans devised by the inner executive
Council of the Christ. He is consequently also known as the Regent
of Europe and America, intimately influencing the destinies of
governments.
He
is especially concerned with the future development of Europe's
racial affairs, and with the mental unfoldment of the American
and Australian peoples. While in physical incarnation, Count Rakoczi
was an Hungarian, and at one time a well known figure at the Hungarian
court, even being referred to in historical records. In other
incarnations He became known historically as the Comte de St Germain
and, before that, in England, He first used the personality of
Roger Bacon and subsequently again that of Francis Bacon.
Although
the Master R is on the Seventh Ray, most of the pupils under His
direct guidance are on the Third Ray. He works mainly through
esoteric ritual and ceremonial, and is vitally interested in religious
ceremonial. With the Seventh Ray of Organization and Ceremonial
Order now coming into prominence, Master R's function of synthesizing
all aspects of the Plan on the physical plane is becoming more
clearly defined.
It is His responsibility to materialize that new civilization
for which all men are waiting. As the Leader of the Third Ray
department of Intelligence, it is also His function to co-ordinate
the activities of the Fifth Ray groups of Concrete Science, and
those of the seventh Ray of Ceremonial Order. Every effort is
now being exerted to arrest the existing chaos throughout the
world, and out of this to produce the foundations for the ordered
beauty of the future. The forces of evil are energetically opposing
these efforts by sowing seeds of discord, disruption, insecurity,
uncertainty and fear. To counter all this is the supremely difficult
task of the Count, a task, however, being lightened since the
Seventh Ray is year by year becoming more potent, and its effects
are definitely becoming noticeable to those with the eyes to see.
The
tide has turned!
"No activity can give you the joy that service does... You
should yearn for the chance to console, comfort, encourage, heal.
See yourself as another, feel his joy to be yours, his sorrow
to be yours." Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Reprinted
with the kind permission of Share International Magazine.
