Powers, Wisdom and Right Paths - Theosophy.Net2024-03-29T13:56:04Zhttps://theosophy.net/forum/topics/powers-wisdom-and-right-paths?commentId=3055387%3AComment%3A125260&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJesus Christ is a wonderful e…tag:theosophy.net,2013-05-13:3055387:Comment:1251422013-05-13T12:44:04.124ZCapt. Anand Kumarhttps://theosophy.net/profile/CaptAnandKumar
<p>Jesus Christ is a wonderful example in the sense that even if someone possesses such powers it should be used only for service of humanity.</p>
<p>Jesus Christ is a wonderful example in the sense that even if someone possesses such powers it should be used only for service of humanity.</p> Seth brings out a good point.…tag:theosophy.net,2013-05-13:3055387:Comment:1250522013-05-13T06:02:49.727ZPuzzleSolverhttps://theosophy.net/profile/PuzzleSolver
<p>Seth brings out a good point...</p>
<blockquote><p> Could it be that these powers are useful only so far as they bring others into the light?</p>
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<p>Seth brings out a good point...</p>
<blockquote><p> Could it be that these powers are useful only so far as they bring others into the light?</p>
</blockquote> Could it be that these powers…tag:theosophy.net,2013-05-13:3055387:Comment:1252602013-05-13T05:19:59.911ZSeth Edwardshttps://theosophy.net/profile/SethEdwards
<p>Could it be that these powers are useful only so far as they bring others into the light? Looking at the bible, much of Jesus's credibility from his followers seems to come from his ability to perform magical feats.</p>
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<p>Then again, the display of powers seems to create a mental backlash in many people- prompting the discarding of logic/reason for blind faith in something "wonderful." This being the antithesis of real truth. If these powers are the result of spiritual unfoldment…</p>
<p>Could it be that these powers are useful only so far as they bring others into the light? Looking at the bible, much of Jesus's credibility from his followers seems to come from his ability to perform magical feats.</p>
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<p>Then again, the display of powers seems to create a mental backlash in many people- prompting the discarding of logic/reason for blind faith in something "wonderful." This being the antithesis of real truth. If these powers are the result of spiritual unfoldment (which seems fairly likely), then those spiritually unfolded individuals would, in light of the backlash these wonderful powers create, refrain from using said powers for the sake of others' natural development.</p>
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<p>In which case, I see no reason for these powers... Maybe they exist to recreate the world once all are in the light.</p> It may be appropriate to quot…tag:theosophy.net,2013-05-13:3055387:Comment:1252562013-05-13T01:15:05.077ZCapt. Anand Kumarhttps://theosophy.net/profile/CaptAnandKumar
<p>It may be appropriate to quote <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nisargadatta_Maharaj" target="_blank">Nisargadatta Maharaj</a> here:</p>
<blockquote><p><span class="text_exposed_show">Q: My knowledge is limited, my power negligible. <br></br> M: Being is the source of both. <strong>the self is beyond both knowledge and power</strong>. The observable is in the mind. The nature of the self is pure awareness, pure witnessing, unaffected by the presence or absence of knowledge or liking.…<br></br></span></p>
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<p>It may be appropriate to quote <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nisargadatta_Maharaj" target="_blank">Nisargadatta Maharaj</a> here:</p>
<blockquote><p><span class="text_exposed_show">Q: My knowledge is limited, my power negligible. <br/> M: Being is the source of both. <strong>the self is beyond both knowledge and power</strong>. The observable is in the mind. The nature of the self is pure awareness, pure witnessing, unaffected by the presence or absence of knowledge or liking.<br/> Have your being outside this body of birth and death and all your problems will be solved. They exist because you believe yourself born to die. Undeceive yourself and be free. You are not a person.<br/> <br/> (last part of p 34 of I AM THAT)</span></p>
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