| 5.) True, this ‘straight knowledge’ may be lost, or may never be realized. 6.) These meteors of spirit race by in space, bearing away the happy opportunities of unconscious humanity. *7.) The consciousness of Arhat bestows advantages, but exacts full self-responsibility. *8.) At the time when one must assume full self-responsibility, one must also have the courage to see oneself as an Arhat who leads the battle unaided, able to withstand the assault of the elements with his wisdom and will. 9.) For the ignorant, an encounter with the elements is a fantasy. |
| Arhat as own ‘lord of karma’ and creator *** The true rulers of karma are energy and will. An Arhat: *1.) Renounces self – striving for the Common Good. *2.) Is devoted in the battle, and joyous in selfless labor and services. *3.) Acquires, at least for a moment, an Arhat’s enlightenment – which makes him ‘lord of his own karma’. *4.) The realization of enlightenment may be defined as ‘straight knowledge’. |