Mahatma Letter No. 92 - Revision history

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	== Context and background ==		== Context and background ==
	This letter was written from a monastery in the neighborhood of Phari Dzong, a large fortress in Pagri, Tibet, just across the Sikkim border on the route to Lhasa. This letter was mentioned in [[Mahatma Letter No. 91]] as being written by "fits and starts." It seems probable that it was dictated mentally to a chela and then precipitated, if the prohibition against this method of communication had by that time been removed. It is understood that it was removed at some time but the precise time is not known. The method usually resulted in more corrections, and in this letter some words have been erased, some have been corrected, and some others have been scratched out.		[[File:Phari-Jong monastery .jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Phari-Jong Monastery, Tibet]]
			This letter was written from a monastery in the neighborhood of Phari Dzong or Phari Jong, a large fortress in Pagri, Tibet, just across the Sikkim border on the route to Lhasa. This letter was mentioned in [[Mahatma Letter No. 91]] as being written by "fits and starts." It seems probable that it was dictated mentally to a chela and then precipitated, if the prohibition against this method of communication had by that time been removed. It is understood that it was removed at some time but the precise time is not known. The method usually resulted in more corrections, and in this letter some words have been erased, some have been corrected, and some others have been scratched out.

	== Physical description of letter ==		== Physical description of letter ==

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	and presumption. Before they are allowed to go into the world they, — the [[chela]]s — are ~~everyone~~ of them endowed with more or less [[clairvoyance\|clairvoyant powers]]; and, with the exception of that faculty that, unless paralyzed and watched would lead them perchance to divulge certain secrets that must not be revealed — they are left in the full exercise of their powers — whatever these may be: — why don't they exercise them? Thus, step by step, and after a series of punishments, is the chela taught by bitter experience to suppress and guide his impulses; he loses his rashness, his self sufficiency and never falls into the same errors. All that now happens is brought on by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H.P.B.]] herself; and to you, my friend and brother, I will reveal her shortcomings, for you were tested and tried, and you alone have not hitherto failed — at any rate not in one direction — that of discretion and silence. But before I reveal her one great fault to you — (a fault, indeed, in its disastrous results, yet withal a virtue) I must remind you of that, which you so heartily hate: namely, that no one comes in contact with us, no one shows a desire to know more of us, but has to submit being tested and put by us on [[probation]]. Thus, [[C. C. Massey\|C.C.M.]] could no more than any other escape his fate. He has been tempted and allowed to be deceived by appearances, and to fall but too easily a prey to his weakness — suspicion and lack of self-confidence. In short, he is found wanting in the first element of success in a candidate — unshaken faith, once that his conviction rests upon, and has taken root in knowledge, not simple belief in certain facts. Now C.C.M. knows that certain		and presumption. Before they are allowed to go into the world they, — the [[chela]]s — are every one of them endowed with more or less [[clairvoyance\|clairvoyant powers]]; and, with the exception of that faculty that, unless paralyzed and watched would lead them perchance to divulge certain secrets that must not be revealed — they are left in the full exercise of their powers — whatever these may be: — why don't they exercise them? Thus, step by step, and after a series of punishments, is the chela taught by bitter experience to suppress and guide his impulses; he loses his rashness, his self sufficiency and never falls into the same errors. All that now happens is brought on by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H.P.B.]] herself; and to you, my friend and brother, I will reveal her shortcomings, for you were tested and tried, and you alone have not hitherto failed — at any rate not in one direction — that of discretion and silence. But before I reveal her one great fault to you — (a fault, indeed, in its disastrous results, yet withal a virtue) I must remind you of that, which you so heartily hate: namely, that no one comes in contact with us, no one shows a desire to know more of us, but has to submit being tested and put by us on [[probation]]. Thus, [[C. C. Massey\|C.C.M.]] could no more than any other escape his fate. He has been tempted and allowed to be deceived by appearances, and to fall but too easily a prey to his weakness — suspicion and lack of self-confidence. In short, he is found wanting in the first element of success in a candidate — unshaken faith, once that his conviction rests upon, and has taken root in knowledge, not simple belief in certain facts. Now C.C.M. knows that certain

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	to labour under the impression that it was [[Hurrychund Chintamon\|Hurrychund]] who had produced the [[phenomena]]; and then went on rattling for a fortnight of [[Dayānand Sarasvatī\|Swami]]'s great powers and of the virtues of Hurrychund, his prophet. How terribly [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|she]] was punished, every one in Bombay (as you yourself) — well knows. First — the "chela" turning a traitor to his Master and his allies, and — a common thief; then the "great Yogin," the "Luther of India" sacrificing her and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H.S.O.]] to his insatiable ambition. Very naturally, while Hurrychund's treason — shocking as it appeared at the time to [[C. C. Massey\|C.C.M.]] and other [[theosophist]]s left her unscarred, for Swami himself having been robbed took the defence of [[Founders#The Founders\|the "Founders"]] in hand, the treachery of the "Supreme Chief of the Theosophists of the [[Arya Samaj]]" was not regarded in its true light; it was not he that had played false, but the whole blame fell upon the unfortunate and too devoted woman, who, after extolling him to the sky, was compelled in self-defence to expose his ''mala fides'' and true motives in [[The Theosophist (periodical)\|the Theosophist]].		to labour under the impression that it was [[Hurrychund Chintamon\|Hurrychund]] who had produced the [[phenomena]]; and then went on rattling for a fortnight of [[Dayānand Sarasvatī\|Swami]]'s great powers and of the virtues of Hurrychund, his prophet. How terribly [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|she]] was punished, every one in Bombay (as you yourself) — well knows. First — the "chela" turning a traitor to his Master and his allies, and — a common thief; then the "great Yogin," the "Luther of India" sacrificing her and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H.S.O.]] to his insatiable ambition. Very naturally, while Hurrychund's treason — shocking as it appeared at the time to [[C. C. Massey\|C.C.M.]] and other [[theosophist]]s left her unscarred, for Swami himself having been robbed took the defence of [[Founders#The Founders\|the "Founders"]] in hand, the treachery of the "Supreme Chief of the Theosophists of the [[Arya Samaj]]" was not regarded in its true light; it was not he that had played false, but the whole blame fell upon the unfortunate and too devoted woman, who, after extolling him to the sky, was compelled in self-defence to expose his ''mala fides'' and true motives in [[The Theosophist (periodical)\|the Theosophist]].

	Such is the true history, and facts with regard to her "deception" or, at best — "dishonest zeal." No doubt she has merited a portion of the blame; most undeniably she is given to exaggeration in general, and when it becomes a question of "puffing up" those she is devoted to, her enthusiasm knows no limits. Thus she has made of [[Morya\|M.]] an Apollo of Belvedere, the glowing description of whose physical beauty, made him more than once start in anger, and break his pipe while swearing like a true — [[Christianity\|Christian]]; and thus, under her eloquent phraseology, I, myself had the pleasure of hearing myself metamorphosed into an "angel of purity and light" — shorn of his wings. We cannot help feeling at times angry, with, oftener — laughing at, her. Yet the feeling that dictates all this ridiculous effusion, is too ardent, too sincere and		Such is the true history, and facts with regard to her "deception" or, at best — "dishonest zeal." No doubt she has merited a portion of the blame; most undeniably she is given to exaggeration in general, and when it becomes a question of "puffing up" those she is devoted to, her enthusiasm knows no limits. Thus she has made of [[Morya\|M.]] an Apollo of Belvedere, the glowing description of whose physical beauty, made him more than once start in anger, and break his [[Mahatma_Letter_No._24#Commentary_about_this_letter\|pipe]] while swearing like a true — [[Christianity\|Christian]]; and thus, under her eloquent phraseology, I, myself had the pleasure of hearing myself metamorphosed into an "angel of purity and light" — shorn of his wings. We cannot help feeling at times angry, with, oftener — laughing at, her. Yet the feeling that dictates all this ridiculous effusion, is too ardent, too sincere and
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	'''NOTES:'''		'''NOTES:'''
	* * '''Modus operandi''' is Latin for "mode of operation."		* '''Modus operandi''' is Latin for "mode of operation."

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	*		* * '''Modus operandi''' is Latin for "mode of operation."

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	*		* '''En passant''' is French for "in passing" or "by the way."

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	'''NOTES:'''		'''NOTES:'''
	* The number '''186''' was added in pencil at the top right next to the number '''4''' written by the author.		* The number '''186''' was added in pencil at the top right next to the number '''4''' written by the author.
			* '''Alter ego''' means "other self."

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	*'''"obtained proofs of it"'''. [[Hurrychund Chintamon]] showed Mr. Massey some letters supposed to come from Mme. Blavatsky, incriminating her in the creation of a hoax in relation to the [[Mahatmas]].		*'''"obtained proofs of it"'''. [[Hurrychund Chintamon]] showed Mr. Massey some letters supposed to come from Mme. Blavatsky, incriminating her in the creation of a hoax in relation to the [[Mahatmas]].
	'''Rs.''' is an abbreviations for the Indian currency rupees.		* '''Rs.''' is an abbreviations for the Indian currency rupees.

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	*'''"obtained proofs of it"'''. [[Hurrychund Chintamon]] showed Mr. Massey some letters supposed to come from Mme. Blavatsky, incriminating her in the creation of a hoax in relation to the [[Mahatmas]].		*'''"obtained proofs of it"'''. [[Hurrychund Chintamon]] showed Mr. Massey some letters supposed to come from Mme. Blavatsky, incriminating her in the creation of a hoax in relation to the [[Mahatmas]].
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	and presumption. Before they are allowed to go into the world they, — the [[chela]]s — are ~~everyone~~ of them endowed with more or less [[clairvoyance\|clairvoyant powers]]; and, with the exception of that faculty that, unless paralyzed and watched would lead them perchance to divulge certain secrets that must not be revealed — they are left in the full exercise of their powers — whatever these may be: — why don't they exercise them? Thus, step by step, and after a series of punishments, is the chela taught by bitter experience to suppress and guide his impulses; he loses his rashness, his self sufficiency and never falls into the same errors. All that now happens is brought on by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H.P.B.]] herself; and to you, my friend and brother, I will reveal her shortcomings, for you were tested and tried, and you alone have not hitherto failed — at any rate not in one direction — that of discretion and silence. But before I reveal her one great fault to you — (a fault, indeed, in its disastrous results, yet withal a virtue) I must remind you of that, which you so heartily hate: namely, that no one comes in contact with us, no one shows a desire to know more of us, but has to submit being tested and put by us on [[probation]]. Thus, [[C. C. Massey\|C.C.M.]] could no more than any other escape his fate. He has been tempted and allowed to be deceived by appearances, and to fall but too easily a prey to his weakness — suspicion and lack of self-confidence. In short, he is found wanting in the first element of success in a candidate — unshaken faith, once that his conviction rests upon, and has taken root in knowledge, not simple belief in certain facts. Now C.C.M. knows that certain		and presumption. Before they are allowed to go into the world they, — the [[chela]]s — are every one of them endowed with more or less [[clairvoyance\|clairvoyant powers]]; and, with the exception of that faculty that, unless paralyzed and watched would lead them perchance to divulge certain secrets that must not be revealed — they are left in the full exercise of their powers — whatever these may be: — why don't they exercise them? Thus, step by step, and after a series of punishments, is the chela taught by bitter experience to suppress and guide his impulses; he loses his rashness, his self sufficiency and never falls into the same errors. All that now happens is brought on by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H.P.B.]] herself; and to you, my friend and brother, I will reveal her shortcomings, for you were tested and tried, and you alone have not hitherto failed — at any rate not in one direction — that of discretion and silence. But before I reveal her one great fault to you — (a fault, indeed, in its disastrous results, yet withal a virtue) I must remind you of that, which you so heartily hate: namely, that no one comes in contact with us, no one shows a desire to know more of us, but has to submit being tested and put by us on [[probation]]. Thus, [[C. C. Massey\|C.C.M.]] could no more than any other escape his fate. He has been tempted and allowed to be deceived by appearances, and to fall but too easily a prey to his weakness — suspicion and lack of self-confidence. In short, he is found wanting in the first element of success in a candidate — unshaken faith, once that his conviction rests upon, and has taken root in knowledge, not simple belief in certain facts. Now C.C.M. knows that certain

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	to labour under the impression that it was [[Hurrychund Chintamon\|Hurrychund]] who had produced the [[phenomena]]; and then went on rattling for a fortnight of [[Dayānand Sarasvatī\|Swami]]'s great powers and of the virtues of Hurrychund, his prophet. How terribly [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|she]] was punished, every one in Bombay (as you yourself) — well knows. First — the "chela" turning a traitor to his Master and his allies, and — a common thief; then the "great Yogin," the "Luther of India" sacrificing her and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H.S.O.]] to his insatiable ambition. Very naturally, while Hurrychund's treason — shocking as it appeared at the time to [[C. C. Massey\|C.C.M.]] and other [[theosophist]]s left her unscarred, for Swami himself having been robbed took the defence of [[Founders#The Founders\|the "Founders"]] in hand, the treachery of the "Supreme Chief of the Theosophists of the [[Arya Samaj]]" was not regarded in its true light; it was not he that had played false, but the whole blame fell upon the unfortunate and too devoted woman, who, after extolling him to the sky, was compelled in self-defence to expose his ''mala fides'' and true motives in [[The Theosophist (periodical)\|the Theosophist]].		to labour under the impression that it was [[Hurrychund Chintamon\|Hurrychund]] who had produced the [[phenomena]]; and then went on rattling for a fortnight of [[Dayānand Sarasvatī\|Swami]]'s great powers and of the virtues of Hurrychund, his prophet. How terribly [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|she]] was punished, every one in Bombay (as you yourself) — well knows. First — the "chela" turning a traitor to his Master and his allies, and — a common thief; then the "great Yogin," the "Luther of India" sacrificing her and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H.S.O.]] to his insatiable ambition. Very naturally, while Hurrychund's treason — shocking as it appeared at the time to [[C. C. Massey\|C.C.M.]] and other [[theosophist]]s left her unscarred, for Swami himself having been robbed took the defence of [[Founders#The Founders\|the "Founders"]] in hand, the treachery of the "Supreme Chief of the Theosophists of the [[Arya Samaj]]" was not regarded in its true light; it was not he that had played false, but the whole blame fell upon the unfortunate and too devoted woman, who, after extolling him to the sky, was compelled in self-defence to expose his ''mala fides'' and true motives in [[The Theosophist (periodical)\|the Theosophist]].

	Such is the true history, and facts with regard to her "deception" or, at best — "dishonest zeal." No doubt she has merited a portion of the blame; most undeniably she is given to exaggeration in general, and when it becomes a question of "puffing up" those she is devoted to, her enthusiasm knows no limits. Thus she has made of [[Morya\|M.]] an Apollo of Belvedere, the glowing description of whose physical beauty, made him more than once start in anger, and break his pipe while swearing like a true — [[Christianity\|Christian]]; and thus, under her eloquent phraseology, I, myself had the pleasure of hearing myself metamorphosed into an "angel of purity and light" — shorn of his wings. We cannot help feeling at times angry, with, oftener — laughing at, her. Yet the feeling that dictates all this ridiculous effusion, is too ardent, too sincere and		Such is the true history, and facts with regard to her "deception" or, at best — "dishonest zeal." No doubt she has merited a portion of the blame; most undeniably she is given to exaggeration in general, and when it becomes a question of "puffing up" those she is devoted to, her enthusiasm knows no limits. Thus she has made of [[Morya\|M.]] an Apollo of Belvedere, the glowing description of whose physical beauty, made him more than once start in anger, and break his [[Mahatma_Letter_No._24#Commentary_about_this_letter\|pipe]] while swearing like a true — [[Christianity\|Christian]]; and thus, under her eloquent phraseology, I, myself had the pleasure of hearing myself metamorphosed into an "angel of purity and light" — shorn of his wings. We cannot help feeling at times angry, with, oftener — laughing at, her. Yet the feeling that dictates all this ridiculous effusion, is too ardent, too sincere and
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