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““To the One I have been bonded since the
beginning of time”
-Vicente Beltrán Anglada
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION
Reading over “The Hierarchy, the Solar Angels and Humanity”
prior to its second edition, I have realized how much can
still be said about each of the topics discussed in this book,
particularly about the life and the relationships within an
Ashram and the inner evolution of its constituent members. The levels of evolution
among them reflect capacities of mental perception and of
creative service, as well as a progressive initiation into the
Sacred Mysteries of the Divinity. Such process of initiation
is essential in the life of any Ashram of the Hierarchy, as it
stimulates the initial polarization of disciples and their
subsequent entrance into other, more highly evolved Ashrams
along their corresponding RAY line. Some members, “following
impulses from their Spirit,” achieve
progressive access to first RAY Ashrams, and learn to focus
certain monadic energies in order to offer Hierarchical
service. In this way, they play a variety of Notes in the Great
Planetary Symphony. In fact, all the Hierarchical ASHRAMS are
getting closer to the “Secret Chamber of Shamballa” through
their respective Masters. This implies an approach to that
inevitable destiny of perfection which is only known, in its
most mysterious and inner depth, to the Great Ruler of the
World, SANAT KUMARA.
The concrete mind of many sincere spiritual aspirants will
perhaps make them question why these ideas, which used to be
secrets of initiation inaccessible to the immense majority of
human beings, are now being openly revealed. People might
think “the most prudent decision would be to keep silent about
the Mystery of SHAMBALLA.” On the contrary, I believe this is
the right moment to reveal certain spiritual truths. As Christ
Himself said, "the facts of the Kingdom of God must be proclaimed from the roof
tops.”
The polarization and tendency of certain members of an Ashram
towards a higher level of evolutionary development is a
natural and common fact. However, sometimes long periods of
time may elapse and many lives spent within the same Ashram. In this way, the disciple can contribute to the dissemination
of the Master’s teaching in the world. It must also be pointed
out that the MASTER also evolves according to the qualifying
RAY of the Ashram, gradually becoming more conscious of the
energies from the Planetary Logos Whose Life is infused by
that RAY. Any Ashram of the Hierarchy is a “center of magnetic
radiation,” influenced at any given moment by a wide variety
of universal energies. As far as our Ashram is concerned, I
will mention the most important ones: energies coming directly
from our Earth’s Planetary Logos through His Physical
expression, SANAT KUMARA; energies coming from the Planetary
Logos along the same ray line to which the particular Master
belongs (in the case of our second RAY Ashram, the energies
come from the Planetary Logos of Jupiter); energies coming
from the CHRIST, the Avatar of Love in our planet, visible
Head of the planetary Hierarchy and direct transmitter of the
Second Ray energies of the Solar Logos; and, finally, we have
the spiritual energies emanating from the Great Ashram of the
Master Koot Humi (esoterically known as KH), as well as the
energies that result from the interaction among the different
ASHRAMS of the Hierarchy. As each of them is colored by one of
the seven RAYS, their blending results in a magnetic
conjunction and polarization of solar, electric and spiritual
energies, which gradually become profoundly intricate and
comprehensive.
The contributions of each and every member of the Ashram
should also be noted, humble as they may seem from a cosmic
perspective. Considering their human consequences, we realize
how precious they are, expressing diverse initiatives in
specialized fields of service. Each disciple is a vehicle
through which the Master can carry out definite charitable,
educational and social projects. The inner life of each Ashram
flows through seven concentric circles of energy representing
different evolutionary states of consciousness. They begin
from the deepest Center within the Master’s heart and extend
to the periphery of the last concentric circle. In this way,
the Ashram expands and reaches the minds and hearts of an
incalculable number of people.
Of course, it is not my intention to rewrite “THE HIERARCHY,
THE SOLAR ANGELS AND HUMANITY” or to add a deeper analytical
perspective. I am sure that readers are aware of the fact that
evolution implies the change and improvement of human
characteristics, progressively leading all of us to become
increasingly observant, analytical and intuitive. We can thus
say: "What has been written has been written, but the mind
always looks forward." Let us also bear in mind that the
greatest of the Mysteries, the one really revealing the
heights or spiritual exaltation of any human soul, is the
sense of humility and the sincere recognition of the fact that
our work can always be improved, no matter how valuable it may
appear to us or to others.
There are personal and societal goals of immediate concern
standing before us, as we spiritually contemplate the far
reaching vistas hidden in the depths of Mystery... Some ones lose
their way in the demanding thirst of personal affairs and
their immediate concerns. Others, more deeply cognizant of a
distant and unfathomable goal, renounce the fleeting pleasures
of the immediate to be blessed with a vision of eternity,
hearkening the distant cries calling out for human
understanding and social mercy...
I sincerely believe that "THE HIERARCHY, THE SOLAR ANGELS AND
HUMANITY" offers these two distinct perspectives
simultaneously --the immediate and the distant-- and maybe
that is why this book has been so widely read. In any case,
although its contents is highly esoteric, I can affirm that
the ideas contained herein penetrate deeply to the readers’
hearts without threatening their mental integrity. Such is the
esoteric rule, beautifully expressed in the following axiom:
"Truth convinces without binding, and appeals even without
convincing.” Spiritual conviction is developed progressively
as the aspirant, full of sincerity and good intentions, treads
the Path and inwardly defines his destiny of light accorded by
Divinity. Regardless of the particular spiritual or
intellectual background of the readers, the story of my
personal spiritual experiences, as told from an esoteric
perspective, can help them in understanding and assimilating
their own experiences.
Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to all those who
have contributed to drafting, editing and distributing this
book which, as I stated in the preface of the first edition,
is not the work of a single individual, but is rather the work
of many devoted individuals who have collaborated in its writing.
They have offered their best efforts and provided the constant
stimulation of their ceaseless prayers…
Vicente Beltrán Anglada Barcelona, January 1976
FOREWORD
I consider this book to be fundamental for disciples in the
world and for all members of the New Group of World Servers .
Its clear, simple and synthetic approach to the real problems
of humanity and its cosmic destiny addresses the efforts of
the Planetary Hierarchy, or the Great White Lodge in Shamballa,
to help mankind in its evolutionary process to perfectly
become a new humanity.
Some topics are presented precisely and thoroughly, and
studying them will clarify doubts, expand our knowledge,
structure some conclusions and, above all, will lead us to
adopt certain attitudes in our everyday behavior.
I was introduced to this work when I came across some articles
published by Vicente Beltrán that called my attention. At
first, his categorical affirmations about his Ashramic duties
made me doubtful. The esoteric field is full of
self-deception…. but when I penetrated deeply into the essence
of his writings, I gradually became aware of their
authenticity. My destiny took me far from my motherland and a
key stop in my journey brought me to Barcelona, where I was
able to confirm first-hand the authenticity of Vicente
Beltrán's work.
For several months, I enjoyed the privilege of the author’s
brotherly friendship, and I could see how he approached both
aspects of life: the material and the spiritual. His way of
life in both is a straight line of purity, love and constant
sacrifice that never falters, in spite of the difficulties
that life and its circumstances always bring. As Vicente
affirms in his work, those who live in the eternal (as he
does) and who have identified with the Solar Angel, neither
know how nor are they able to live in any other way. Once the
contact has been established, there is no way back.
October, 1972. Surya Chandra
PREFACE
The intention to write this book came about spontaneously as a
result of the warm and enthusiastic response shown by a large
number of readers to a series of articles published in the
journal "Conocimiento" (Buenos Aires) under the common
heading “THE LIGHTS OF MY ASHRAM.” In essence, this book is
structured and based on those articles. There are other until
now unpublished articles that serve as a bridge or connecting
thread between the specific and diverse topics presented.
In general, these articles are an earnest effort and an
Aquarian endeavor to present the spiritual life and its
Mysteries as something actually present in our times and,
therefore, accessible to all men and women of goodwill and of
sincere inner intention who truly wish to resolve within their
hearts the eternal questions that all intelligent human beings
have formulated throughout the ages: WHO AM I? WHERE DO I COME
FROM? WHERE AM I GOING TO?.
We are convinced that in the pages of this book some of our
readers will find precise and adequate answers to a
never-ending series of questions. If this occurs, the merit
will not be ours for having written about such things, but
will belong instead to the clearly defined intention of the
readers themselves, whose deep and sustained questions evoked
in us the subsequent and suitable response. Therefore, this book is not and cannot be considered an
individual work, since it derives from the collective and
innate desire of the human race to become consciously united
with God to solve the infinite mystery of its spiritual
life.
In this book we will often make reference to the words MASTER,
DISCIPLE and ASHRAM, which are apparently linked to some
previous mystical stages of humanity. When we do this, we
follow a spiritual purpose that is still valid and alive
today. Nowadays, amidst the profusion and, at times, the
overwhelming impact of technological and scientific advances, these terms
remain current, as do the spiritual methods of training that
have endured throughout the ages and that have led many human
beings “from darkness to light, from the unreal to the real,
from death to immortality.”
The motto of the disciple is, and will always be, “LORD, MAY
THY HOLY WILL BE DONE IN ME.” We should realize that anyone
who sincerely tries to solve the mysteries of life, to acquire
knowledge and understanding, and who wishes to share these
treasures with others, can be considered a disciple.
This devoted surrender to a higher Will, containing a most
powerful dynamism, can be implicitly found throughout the
pages of this book in many ways, especially when we make
reference to the contact of the human soul with the SOLAR
ANGEL, that Glorious Being with Whom we have been spiritually
bound since the beginning of times...
I must also state here my deep gratitude to SURYA CHANDRA, who
carefully synthesized all the articles that I wrote for
Conocimiento. He selected the articles for this book with
a clear vision, an exquisite devotion and a deep patience,
suggesting the writing of other articles that could serve to
clarify and relate some topics, which, due to their complexity,
seemed to be disconnected from the rest.
May the contents of this work be useful and inspire readers to
make supreme efforts in their spiritual quests. This is our
most humble and sincere prayer.
VICENTE BELTRAN ANGLADA
Barcelona, September, 1972
21 February 2011
Commentary
Q &A: On the VBA books and the LC teachings
[A] (VBA's books) are
also similarly compliant with the works of Master R/Lucille Cedercrans.
[JB] Thank you for the quotes and for the quest for synthesis.
As previously stated, I do not think that the VBA books reveal new
spiritual teachings. There's no "spontaneous inspirational dialogue" or
"New Thought Form" presentation or "ashramic projections" that results
in or from a "group meditative process," as seems to be the case in the
LC experience
(ref:
http://www.sevenraystoday.com/lucille_cedercrans.htm ).
Of course, the Ashram may be defined as a meditative state of mind held
by a group of disciples around a "point of spiritual tension" provided
by the Master, but such experience is qualitatively different from
meditating in group formation to attract or invoke the attention of a
Master and thus serve as a precipitating channel for His energies (as
done, say, by a group during the Full Moon meditation).
I approach the VBA books as a student having access to the laboratory
notes of another student who has already passed an advanced chemistry
class with high marks. The chemistry theory you can learn from
authoritative textbooks. But the praxis, the struggles in the lab, how
to improve your chances of a successful synthesis, what dangers to
avoid, etc... the teachers are sometimes too far removed from the
student level to provide such practical perspective.
Of course, reading VBA you learn about the deva world and the imminent
Hierarchical project to merge both evolutions (and even this is already
hinted at in the Secret Doctrine). But the real value of these books,
for me, is more in the realm of personal experience. It's like reading
an autobiographical account of the discipleship experience (after
removing all personality stuff), as if you were seated yourself in the
Ashram. It's "as if" for the reader, not for VBA, who was "there" for
real. You can learn about the six stages of discipleship in esoteric
textbooks. You can "see" these stages at work in the VBA books. After
doing some "mapping of terms" (that serve as "blinds" for the
unprepared) then you can say, Aha!, that's what DK meant by the stage of
accepted discipleship, technically understood, as experienced in the
life of a contemporary human being who loved and struggled like you are
trying to do. That's what the VBA books mean for me.
Therefore, with these caveats, I can see how both works may be related
and I wish you success in your quest for synthesis.
Regards,
JB
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