Mantra of Unification

2007-5-26 06:57:00

Invocation of Light

"Radiance we are and power.
We stand forever with our hands stretched out, linking the heavens and the earth, the inner world of meaning and the subtle world of glamour.

"We reach into the Light and bring it down to meet the need.
We reach into the silent Place and bring from thence the gift of understanding.
Thus with the light we work and turn the darkness into day."
Alice Bailey, "Glamour: A World Problem" Pg. 232

Question:

Why does it say "we" instead of "I?"

The "we" is used because this mantra could channel too much power for one individual and if he is centered too much in the ego it could be destructive. It is thus designed for group use.

Question:

What is the significance of the words "radiance" and "power?"

Ruth (and John C) gave an interesting slant:

"Radiance equals the male 'radiant' sending power. Power is the female energy of receiving and helping to manifest miracles within the unseen and physical or matter and substance."

Then Bryan adds:

"However in order to be the 'point of radiance', it also requires 'power' in order to send forth whatever is being radiated. So, in order to radiate, one would need power as well--and as it relates to this, essentially would have to have both in order to 'radiate'. No power, no radiation--can't be one without the other."

JJ:

Basically we are being told what we are in the outer world which is radiance and power which is directed from our inner core of Decision.

Question:

What is the meaning of "hands stretched out?"

John C:

"All giving and receiving is done with our hands. One hand is stretched out to receive, and one hand is stretched out to give."

Keith:

"Hands stretched out symbolizes the reaching out to humanity. These hands are in heaven but reach out to the earth plane where the need it great."

JA:

"It means to be receptive to the light, word, or mana that comes from heaven giving it out in service therefore linking Heaven and Earth by our stretched out hands in humbleness to service."

JJ:

Good comments. The symbol of stretching out our hands in invocation is a sign we are willing to receive that which is given from those higher than ourselves and are willing to share with those behind us.

Question:

How do you reach into the light and silent place? What and where is the silent place?

DK gives some comment on the silent place, which is the point of soul contact:

"The secluded point to which a man withdraws, he finds to lie within himself; the silent place in which the life of the soul is contacted is that point within the head where soul and body meet, that region we earlier referred to where the light of the soul and the life of the body merge and blend. The man who can train himself to be sufficiently one-pointed can withdraw his thought at any time and in any place to a centre within himself, and in this centre within the head the great work of at-one-ment is carried forward. It involves a more dynamic attention and a more powerful meditation, but the race has progressed and grown in mental power and strength within the past three thousand years and can do what was not possible to the seers of old."

Now consider the "Mantra of Unification:"

Mantra of Unification

"The sons of men are one, and I am one with them.
I seek to love, not hate;
I seek to serve and not exact due service;
I seek to heal, not hurt.

"Let pain bring due reward of light and love.
Let the soul control the outer form,
And life, and all events,
And bring to light the Love
That underlies the happenings of the time.

"Let vision come and insight.
Let the future stand revealed.
Let inner union demonstrate and outer cleavages be gone.
Let love prevail.
Let all men love."
Alice Bailey, "Discipleship in the New Age," Vol 2, Page 117

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