Seven Steps to the Temple of Light
Uranda
Lloyd Arthur Meeker
Dedicated to all who seek the Way
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and the Life are released to you through the Third Sacred School by Uranda, and
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Seven Steps to the Temple of Light
Introduction
Our function, as
Emissaries, is to let Reality manifest in the world chaos, that in due season
the Responding Ones of the masses will be drawn into harmonization with the
Focal Expression of Reality which is made manifest through us in the world. The
Way whereby this function in the Radiance of Reality may best manifest is clearly
revealed herein.
Let your attention be
given to a general reading of all seven chapters of this booklet, after which
begin with the First Step on the First Day of the week, reading it carefully in
the morning—and then do all things on that day in the Attitude and Realization
of that Step. On the evening of that day read it again before retiring, in the
Radiance of Blessing to your Brother Man. On the Second Day, use the Second
Step likewise, until the Seven Steps have been used in one week. When the week
is thus completed, let the next day be a day of rest and of general
contemplation of all the Steps to the Temple of Light, whereupon another cycle
of Seven Days will begin in which the Seven Steps are used as before. Continue
thus for Seven Cycles, which will take eight weeks, in that a Day of Rest
follows each Cycle of Seven Days. Also, this will allow each Step to be
considered on each day of the week. For instance, if you begin your first Cycle
on Sunday, it would end on Saturday night with the Seventh Step, whereupon
Sunday would be your Day of Rest, and your Second Cycle would begin on Monday
and end on Sunday evening, thus allowing Monday to be the Day of Rest after the
Second Cycle, and the Third Cycle would begin on Tuesday. The importance of such
a program cannot be emphasized too much. The other lesson materials may be used
meanwhile according to the Inner Urge, and as they are received, thus allowing
the Ascension through the Seven Steps, that the Faithful One may ABIDE in the
Temple of Light.
One
Patience
Patience relates to
the physical nature of the outer man. In it is a resignation to the Will of the
Wonderful One within. In it is a perfect unconcern in regard to that which may
take place in the outer world. In true Patience is the steadfast attitude
toward the unreal, "IT MATTERS NOT TO ME." Thus it is that the outer
man is free from all attachments of the outer world and, being free, perfect
Patience is maintained in Tranquility. Let Love Radiate without concern for
results.
The physical nature
of man, and of all other material things, is the result of Absolute Reality,
and it is only through the inherent Reality that is in them that they exist. To
deny the physical and the material is to deny the Reality also. All material
things are, in themselves, Perfect. The physical body is Real and beautiful
beyond words to describe—it is Wonderful beyond all the imaginings of mankind.
In it are revealed the secret things of God. Through it work the Cosmic Forces
of the Universe. Evil results from material things, including the physical body
of man, only when the Cosmic Laws of Being are ignored.
He who can rejoice in
the physical, and behold beauty in all material things, remaining unconcerned
about the apparent misapplications in the world around him, having released all
in perfect selflessness, desiring nothing, but enjoying all things, so that he
lives in the Source of all that is, even the Positive Center of God Being
within himself, is he who knows true Patience. For him there can be no cause of
irritation, for he dwells in the Eternity of this present instant. For him
there can be no suffering, for he counts all things joy in the privilege of
Service. He can make no sacrifice, for he holds to nothing, is attached to
nothing, but dwells constantly in all things. This is he who has entered into
the Patience of the Lord, for this is the one who has become a doorkeeper in
the Temple of his Lord.
In this is the
privilege of abiding always in the constant Service of the Father within, being
ever ready to open the Door, that the Master within may Serve mankind in every
thought that vibrates through the physical body, in every word that flows from
the lips, and in every act that comes into manifestation through the body. This
is the Lord's Service, which He will render through each one who will become a
doorkeeper in His Temple. His Temple is the Temple of Light, even the Body of
Light which surrounds the Lord at all times. He who despises the body, of himself
or of another, despises the Temple of the Lord, for "know ye not that your
body is the Temple of God?" In Patience there is no condemnation. In
Patience is Radiant Love.
Two
Tranquility
Tranquility relates to
the mental nature of the outer man. In it is the perfect Peace of the Wonderful
One within. In Tranquility is the everlasting attitude toward external events
wherein one can truly say, "NONE OF THESE THINGS MOVE ME."
Tranquility is the supreme virtue of the outer man, for therein is perfect
freedom from all external turbulence—perfect freedom in the limitless Eternal.
In Tranquility all unwanted characteristics are dissolved, for nothing of a
destructive nature can abide therein. Tranquility springs forth from the
Fountain of Realization. Let Love Radiate, without thought of results.
The outer mind of man
is necessary to man's salvation, yet is it the snare that prevents men from
entering in. The function of the outer mind is not to attempt to direct the affairs
of men, for it is rightly ordained as a Channel through which the Wonderful
One, even the Lord within, may direct all things on the material planes. As an
Open Window for the Inner Being, the outer mind is Perfect. That outer mind
which is Tranquil, and one-pointedly centered in the One within, is an Open
Window through which the glories and powers of the Wonderful One may shine
forth into the world in Perfect Service to mankind. Such a mind is an Open
Window through the veil, through which man may see and know the wonders of
heaven, even the Realms of Light.
The Way of
Tranquility is the Way of the Wonderful One, for he who puts his full and
complete trust in his Father within, remaining centered in Him, knowing Him as
the One Source, is he who is Tranquil. To such an one the tempests and stormy
waves of world uncertainty are nothing, for I AM THAT I AM speaks the blessed
Word, "Peace, be still," and for him there is a great calm. A
Tranquil Mind lets the Son's Light in, and all clouds of darkness are
dispelled. He who is Patient can be drawn up into Tranquility, and therein he
finds Realization. Tranquility flows forth from the One within, calming the
waves that distort the vision, removing the mountains that prevent release,
pouring the soothing Oil of Love upon the feverish brow of the weary one who
turns wholeheartedly to the Lord. This is the Way. No matter how hard anyone
may strive, struggle, fight, or attempt to use the outer-mind willpower,
Tranquility is no more than a dream until the weary one turns to the Lord and
puts his trust in the Wonderful One within. Then it is that he finds Peace.
Then it is that Tranquility enfolds him. Then it is that his outer mind lets go
and becomes an Open Window for the Service of the Lord within. In Tranquility
is the supreme virtue, and through it shines Radiant Love.
Three
Realization
Realization relates
to the Spiritual Expression Nature of the outer man. In Realization is
recognition of that which is. In Realization there is a perfect letting go, for
in this State the Blessed One ceases to want anything whatsoever, and of desire
there is none. Herein there is no effort to strive, or struggle, or climb, for
the Blessed One does nothing for a reward. When nothing is done to attain a
so-called good reward, or to avoid a so-called evil result, the Blessed One
does all things for the pure love of responding to the Inner Urge, considering
not that which shall be, but abiding always in a Realization of that which is.
In Realization the
Blessed One is fully aware that all things necessary to the outworking of the
Perfect Plan are already provided in every detail.
All the Wisdom
required by the Blessed One now is, and is instantly available from within. So
also, all Power now is; all Knowledge now is; all Substance now is; all
required things now are; for all things are provided already from the
foundation of the world, and there never was a time since the world began when
they were not.
In Realization is the
absolute awareness of the Presence of the Wonderful One within. Realization
reveals the Truth that in the Presence all things are. Realization of the
Presence proves the Truth that sets men free. Realization is the Way of Perfect
Freedom in the Presence, wherein there is no lack nor limitation. Realization
knows, and knows that it knows, and thereby does it allow the Blessed One to be
uplifted into Absolute Assurance. He who lets go to the Spirit of the Words,
"Be still and know that I AM God," is he who finds Realization
expanding through himself from the Wonderful One within. He who looks within
himself, without wavering, in one-pointed letting go, depending on no Source
but the One within, free of all external attachments, enjoying and giving
thanks for all things, letting Love Radiate in every thought, word and deed,
directed by the One in true Service, is he who experiences Realization, for
this is Illumination, and the fruition thereof is, "I AM THAT I AM."
He who is one with the Wonderful One within, who is the One in whom the
responding one becomes I AM, thereby experiences the Realization of his
rightful Place and Function in the Cosmic Plan under I AM THAT I AM, who has
sent him.
Four
Assurance
Assurance relates to
the outer man's first direct cognition of the Presence of Inner Being, and this
is that which is born of Realization and is fathered by Radiance. When
separateness ceases and oneness is Realized, Assurance is certain, for the
Blessed One knows that all things are, and in full response to the Wonderful
One within, the outer man acts with the consciousness of Divine Being. Here is
that which allows perfect Expression according to the Perfect Plan, for in it
is that which is called Faith. Absolute Assurance is ever known by the Blessed
One who abides in the Presence of the Wonderful One, but it cannot be known by
such as have not Realized the Presence. In such Assurance every act is in
accordance with the Perfect Law which cannot fail, and every word expressed in
such Assurance will surely accomplish that whereunto it is sent. He who has
entered into Assurance knows what Faith is, but he who has not entered in knows
not the Spirit of Faith but the letter only, and this is of no effect.
Inner Assurance is
absolute, unwavering, centered in the Eternal Law of Being, without doubt in
action, without fear in thought, and without uncertainty about that which is.
In Assurance there is no lack nor limitation, for the vision is not limited to
that which is seen by mortal eye or known by mortal mind.
Inner Assurance comes
not from outer-mind attempts to use so-called willpower, nor is it to be found
in endless repetitions of so-called affirmations, for the only Source of such
Assurance is the Wonderful One within. When the outer mind has let go of all
its desires and wants, it is absorbed by Tranquility, and out of Tranquility
comes the Realization of the Presence of the Wonderful One. When the Presence
is known, the fulness of all things is found to be in that Presence, and from
this conviction in the Wonderful One comes Assurance. Blessed is the One who
thus lets go and abides in the Presence, for he has learned to Let Love
Radiate.
Five
Radiance
Radiance is the
wellspring of Life, and it relates to the Temple of Light. Radiance is the
Shining of the Wonderful One, and Radiance always is; yet no man can know that
Radiance until he has let the Wonderful One have His Way.
Radiance is the
ever-expanding Essence of the Wonderful One made manifest in the body of man.
Radiance is the Presence made visible in the world of physical things, that I
AM THAT I AM may be known of men.
Radiance is the
Essence and Spirit of Selfless Service. Such Service serves not for a reward,
nor does it seek results, for it knows that fruition comes as a natural result
of Radiation. The Law is, and cannot be otherwise. That which is, is without
seeking, trying or striving, for it is. That which abides in that which is, is
that in which it abides so long as it abides therein. To abide in constant
Realization of the Presence, fully assured that the Presence of the Wonderful
One is that which is, is to be the Radiance of the Presence. As the One is ever
serving through the Radiance, giving the Life that brings full fruition, the
Blessed One who has Realized the Presence of the Wonderful One is fused into
the Radiance and thereby becomes a "servant of the Lord," even a
Channel for the Radiance of the Wonderful One within.
Radiance comes not
with the use of the outer-mind willpower, neither does it come from the
"trying" of the outer self. That which is done through willpower is
but an empty shell and contains not the Essence and Spirit that makes the act
productive of perfect manifestation. Behold, the outer self reacts to the
Radiance of the Presence, and thereby becomes aware of a state of perfection
which was before unknown to it. It is, therefore, fully evident that this first
awareness came not by efforts of the outer will, for it knew not of that which
is the Reality until it had unconsciously responded to the Inner Radiance. With
perception comes the outer-mind idea that it must do something to obtain that
of which it has become aware, and it immediately begins to "try" in
various ways to "get" that which it thinks it does not have, and the
instant that such outer-mind self-activity begins, progress toward the Goal
ceases, for self-activity of the outer mind is that which prevents mankind from
being absorbed into the Radiance. When the outer mind sees that awareness came
not through any effort of its own, and that, in fact, it can do nothing, it is
ready to remain centered, unwaveringly, in the One within, so that unhindered
response may continue through the realm of outer-mind consciousness as easily and
as effectively as the response took place in the unconscious realms of physical
being. Thus the outer mind ceases to be self-active, and becomes vibrantly
active under the Master-Self direction and impulse, fully responding to the
Inner-Self Will, for in this is the secret of "Father, Thy Will, not mine,
be done."
He who ceases to act
under the outer-mind will, remaining centered in the One within, at once begins
to act under the Father's Will, which is revealed as the Radiance of Selfless
Service. The Blessed One at once views all necessities, limitations, lacks and
disturbances of the outer as Avenues, or Channels, of Radiant Service. Being
thus harmonized with the One within, the Blessed One becomes vibrantly active
in effective expression in every thought, word and deed, for the Directing
Impulse and Power in his every act is the Radiance of the Wonderful One, even
the Father within.
Radiance shines forth
from the Blessed One who lets the Wonderful One act through him in all that is
done, for then it is that the outer self acts not of itself, but is an
extension of the Perfect and Eternal Activity of the Wonderful One. Responding
thus to the Radiance, the Blessed One is blended into the Radiance, and is
thereby uplifted into the final union with the Wonderful One—and this is Life
Eternal. Let Love Radiate.
Six
Wisdom
Wisdom is the active
knowing of the One who knows. Wisdom is the Active Essence of the Divine Mind
of the Wonderful One. In Wisdom there is no doubt or shadow of turning, for in
Wisdom is the conscious Knowledge of Eternal Realities, coupled with the
constant Radiance of Eternal Being.
The outer intellect
knows not Wisdom of itself, yet Wisdom flows freely through the outer mind when
the Blessed One abides in Radiant Union with the Wonderful One. He who is
constantly active in Wisdom is he who has ceased self-activity to dwell
Eternally in the Radiant Presence of his Father.
He who acts under the
direction of the intellect, no matter how much external knowledge it may pride
itself with, is he who comes to naught, finding his acts empty of the Real and
Lasting. He who acts under the Direction of I AM THAT I AM, abiding in the
outer quietness which allows Inner Activity, is he who knows that Knowledge is,
and needs no getting; that Wisdom is, and needs no outer-mind deciding.
The Blessed One who
has become a doorkeeper in the house of his Lord is he who knows that the outer
mind is but a servant to the Master. Therefore, the outer mind decides nothing,
chooses nothing, but finds its function in obeying every Inner Direction. The
Master within decides all questions, and the outer self acts accordingly. The
Master within solves all problems, and the outer self allows the manifest
expression of the solution.
Wisdom is of the
Master within, and he who has not learned to let go to his Lord is he who has
no part in Wisdom. Wisdom gives Perfect Direction in all matters, no matter
what they are, but that Wisdom is released into activity through the outer self
at the instant that it is needed, and not before. He who would allow Wisdom to
manifest through him must first recognize that the servant is not informed of
all the future plans and activities of the Master. Realizing this, the Blessed
One obeys the Wisdom which directs him in this present instant, remaining
unconcerned about that which shall be. The Blessed One knows that Perfect
Wisdom in action and speech is granted at the instant when the action and
speech are required in manifestation. Knowing this, the Blessed One knows the
Essence of Perfect Trust, and Trusting thus, he has nothing to fear and nothing
to worry about. Being one-pointedly centered in the Master within, the Blessed
One finds Eternity in this present instant, and acts in the now in accordance
with the Master's Wisdom, which is released through him as may be required in
each instant. "For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father
which speaketh in you." (Matt. 10: 20) This is the Way of Wisdom. He who
would walk therein must abide in the Realization of the Presence, responding in
every instant to the Radiance of the Wonderful One. Let Love Radiate.
Seven
Love
Love is the Power of
the Wonderful One, and in it is the Creative Essence. Love is the Fire of
Fusion whereby the outer self is uplifted into oneness with the Master within.
Love cannot be engendered by the outer intellect, and he who seeks the Realms
of Light through the self-activity of the intellect is bound to fail. The great
commandment is, "Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all
thy soul [the word soul in the Bible means the outer, mortal man, which is
subject to death], and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is
the first commandment." (Mark 12:30)
The Lord thy God is
the Wonderful One within you, and when your Love for Him is complete, so that
you Love Him with "all" of your whole outer being, you will instantly
find yourself dwelling in His Presence. He who is like unto the people of the
world spends the greater portion of his "strength" in loving material
things. All day long he works and strives for that which he loves, for his
first love is for his body, that it may have food to eat and clothing to put
on, and his second love is for his family, that through them his love for
things physical may be more fully satisfied, and his third love is for various
kinds of display and fame as they may be made manifest in material things, and
after all this he has an intellectual idea that he loves God. Such an one
spends his whole time trying to satisfy the desires of the body which he loves
so much, and in the end he finds that his reward is death.
As long as a man
continues to give first attention to his love for himself, he cannot know the
Love of the Lord within himself, and he shall find that the buffetings of Life
shall continue to torment him day and night, as long as he follows after the
dictates of the devil of his own outer mind. Until a man knows and lives this
first commandment, he knows not the second, which relates to loving others.
Until a man abides in the Spirit of this first commandment, he dwells in
hatreds, envyings, strife, lack and limitation, and the end thereof is death.
He who says, "I have to make a living, and I have no time to waste in
trying to let God do anything," is thereby saying, "I love myself,
and material things, so much that I have no room left in which to love
God." In his ignorance such an one imagines that to Love God it is
necessary to forget all material things and to withdraw into the life of a
worthless recluse. The Blessed One, who has entered in, knows, and knows that
he knows, that he who Loves the Lord his God with all of his whole being,
first, last, and always, is he who is more active than ever before, for every
instant is filled with glorious adventures in Radiating Love. He knows that he
has Wisdom and Strength for every occasion, and that he can experience no lack
or limitation. He it is who knows how to truly enjoy all the material things
that come into his Life, and his whole Being is filled with rejoicing and
gladness. Such an one knows that Love is as firm and undeviating as it is
gentle. He knows that Love is as bold and courageous as it is ready to Serve in
true Service. He knows that Love is an Absolute Law which always works under
all conditions, and that it has nothing to do with the fickleness and
ridiculousness of the so-called love and charity which is vaunted by the people
of the world. He knows that Service in Love never requires anyone to become a
doormat for others, and he knows that most of the so-called service in the
world has its foundation in selfishness and ulterior motives. Such an one
stoops not to give his "alms before men, to be seen of them."
Love is that which
fills a man when he is "born again," for the outer man, of himself,
knows not what Love is. The outer man imagines his passions and selfish
possessiveness to be Love. Not until the outer man finds that of himself he can
do nothing, and that nothingness comes from all that he tries to do, no matter
how "good" he may think his motives to be, is he ready to truly let
go, that his Lord may have His Way. The Way of the Lord is perfect Freedom in
all things Eternal, perfect joy in Radiation, and perfect Love at all times.
He who is ready to
let go, and cease all strife and struggle, is he who is ready to respond to
Love. Love is the Law of Expression in every human being, and he who harmonizes
with this great Law is he who begins to live a glorious and happy life, here and
now. There is only one Way whereby anyone may harmonize with this Law, and in
this one Way is certain and absolute success, no matter who the person is, no
matter what he has or has not done, and no matter where he is or is not. This
Way works for the bond and the free, for the poor and for the rich; for it is
no respecter of persons. It cannot be purchased with money, nor can worldly
position or fame secure it. A college education is no help in finding it, and
lack of so-called education is no hindrance. It cannot be secured through the
power of intellect, and it is available to all of simple ways and thoughts. He
who tries to gain it in order to achieve some end or reward will surely fail,
even though the reward that is sought be the kingdom of heaven. So-called good
deeds will not make it sure to any, and he who seeks to enter in that he may
control another will find himself in the pit of darkness, even though the
control is exerted for the person's "own good." The parent may, and
should, control the child until the child reaches the age of decision, at about
twelve years, but beyond this no one should seek to control another, for no one
possesses another. A possessive attitude toward any person, be it husband, wife
or child, will prevent the entering in.
The one Way is the
Way of the Christ, and the Christ Way is the Way of letting go to the Master
within. He who lets go is he who gives thanks to the Father for all things, no
matter what they are, for he sees them as wonderful opportunities for Radiating
Love. He who lets go is he who is ready and willing to do perfectly that which
is at hand to do in this instant, no matter how small or insignificant it may
be. He who lets go is he who Loves to do all that he does, and the Love with
which he does all things is the power that makes his expression sure and
effective. The one Way of Love is Love. In doing all that is done in the
Radiance of Love, the fulness of Love is experienced and the union of Love
known. Through harmonizing with Love the Blessed One is drawn into Love, and in
Love all is perfection. He who does anything whatsoever because he feels that
he "ought to" finds that his doing is in vain. He who does anything
whatsoever because in Selfless Love he Loves to do it, finds that his doing is
a joy Eternal.
The Secret of the All
is the Secret of Love, and only he who Loves is able to understand Love. To the
one who Loves not, these words will be empty. To the Blessed One who Loves in
Selfless Love these words will reveal the All. The Way of Love is Love. To know
Love the Blessed One begins to practice Love. The Way of the Christ is Love.
The Way of joy is Love. The Way of Peace is Love. The Way of perfect Health is
in Love. The Way of release from fear and worry is Love. The Way of Freedom is
Love. The Way of Eternal Life is Love. "I AM" is Love. "I AM
THAT I AM" is Love. Love is all. Without Love there is nothing. In Love is
all that is Eternal. Love includes all and is all. He who lets Love Radiate in
every instant of his Life, without concern for results, is he who knows Love.
To know Love the Blessed One must begin to Love. He who Loves not is not Loved,
and he cannot know Love until he begins to Love. Remember, Love is firm,
courageous and sure. Love is no respecter of persons. Love stands serene and
tranquil at all times, under all conditions, for Love is Selfless. Love seeks
for nothing because Love is all things. Love bargains not because Love has need
of nothing. Love is never lonely because Love is Oneness With the All That Is.
Let Love Radiate and
thou shalt surely know Love. The Way of Love is Love.
AUM-EN-RA
© Emissaries of Divine Light
