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 centers 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.
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.
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.