| The measure of the sacrifice 6.) The spirit decides its own fate, and its own sacrifice. *7.) The dimension of the sacrifice is decided in the heart. 8.) No one can force an enlargement of the offering, but feel much joy from a sacrifice which is not diminished. 9.) The Teacher advises to recognize one’s potentialities according to the sacrifice voluntarily accepted by the heart. *10.) How great is the law of goodwill! It determines the future, from small to big, and up to great events! |
| * Without selfless services for General Good.. 1.) A frightful emptiness appears. 2.) Without communion with Spiritual Hierarchy, a terrible darkness closes in from all sides. 3.) Without Selfless Services, life itself, like a wilting blossom, loses its meaning. 4.) Fiery World: instead of being attractive, becomes menacing [danger & threat] and repulsive. 5.) One’s affirmation of the ‘harmonious shield’ of Spiritual Hierarchy, comes only after the dedication of oneself to Selfless Services. |