AGNI YOGA – A BIT OF HISTORY Part 3 of 3

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Sina Fosdick continues her presentation to the Agni Yoga Society (Agni Yoga Society Headquarters in New York, 1975)

“Mme. Roerich used to say, ‘To be honest with oneself is the greatest difficulty.’ We were led into a new world in which intolerance, selfishness, and ambition had no place. The members of our group, while of different races, nationalities, and natures, were nevertheless united in their aspirations. One goal was supreme – to find one’s Master! We were told that the disciple must knock first and then the Master comes. Did not He himself say: ‘One should treasure every hour of My Work. One must grope and find the doorway to Light.’ (The Call, 396)

“We had the rare privilege of being thus guided for thirty-five years by both Prof. and Mme. Roerich. During those years we founded the Roerich Museum, collecting the great art of Prof. Roerich. The Roerich Pact and Banner of Peace was launched, of which more will be told eventually. [See July/Aug/Sep issue of the Agni Yoga Quarterly, https://wmea-world.org/wmea/ayqi/] The Central Asiatic Expedition, begun by our leaders in 1923, was most successfully terminated by them in 1928 and they settled in India. Several unique new ventures and institutions dedicated to art, science and general welfare were brought into life by them. We were in constant, close contact with them, at times through travels together, but mostly through continuous correspondence, working in the many spheres of activities entrusted to us. The Teaching of Agni Yoga was steadily spreading, its books were published in several languages besides English. Numerous Agni Yoga groups sprang up in America, India, and Europe.

“Some day more should and will be written about the life and superhuman achievements of Mme. and Prof. Roerich, their participation in the work of the Great Masters, the Elder Brothers of humanity.

“Space does not allow at this time more than a few paragraphs from the Teaching, which substantiate only a very few aspects of it.”

“A simple declaration of knowledge will eliminate all contradictions. One cannot think without revering knowledge…Point out the fact that knowledge can lay the path to the One Teaching. Is it possible that humanity cannot comprehend that knowledge emanates from the One Source? (Agni Yoga, 90)

“The words of Buddha and the Covenants of Christ destroy ignorance. Observe with attention the growth of knowledge in diverse parts of the world.” (Ibid., 92)

“Contemplating knowledge, gain the realization of the Teacher. Verily reverence to the Teacher is the panacea even for physical ailments.” (Ibid., 94)

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“Thus does the disciple approach the Teacher – open, ready to shrug off the old world tatters, striving toward the new consciousness, eager for knowledge, fearless, truthful, devoted, keenly vigilant, industrious, knowing goal-fitness, sensitive. He has found the path of Trust.” (Ibid., 125)

“He who would swim must dive fearlessly into the water. And he who has decided to master Agni Yoga must transform through it his entire life…Recall how I began with you the attainment of Agni Yoga. Likewise, bring your disciples within the domain of the mastery of the Fiery Yoga…This most unifying Yoga exacts an obligation to construct the entire life in conformity with a discipline externally imperceptible.” (Ibid., 163)

“Happily, those who has entered the path of Agni Yoga do not worry over suspicion. They labor, devoting themselves entirely to the cause of evolution. They walk, without doubt, knowing that satisfaction is not their destiny.” (Ibid., 505)

“When all books are read and the words have been studied then it remains to apply in life that which is realized.” (Ibid., 538)

“Yesterday the seed formed; tomorrow the flower will blossom…One must learn to combine the knowledge of the past with the striving toward the future.” (Ibid., 575)

I hope you have enjoyed reading this three-part post. If you would like to read similar writings by George and Sveteslov Roerich, Nicholas Roerich and Helena Roerich, please let me know by hitting “reply,” and share your ideas.

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AGNI YOGA – A BIT OF HISTORY: Part Two

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We will continue here with Part Two of a Talk delivered by Sina Fosdick, the first executive director of the Agni Yoga Society, to the Agni Yoga Society October 9, 1975.

“‘Verily, just as faith is dead without deeds, so the Teaching is useless without its application to life.’  (Letters of Helena Roerich II, p. 11) While she revealed the spiritual depths of Agni Yoga, Professor Nicholas Roerich guided the thinking toward the all-embracing meaning of culture and its vital need for humanity. He, the widely recognized cultural leader in his own country, Russia, planted many vigorous seeds in America. An indefatigable builder, he founded several cultural institutions in America of which the Master School of United Arts was the first. Then came his call to the artists of other nations, to unite in the name of Art, Beauty, and Culture; thus the International Art Center – Corona Mundi – came into being. The members of the group were active in both institutions, facing many problems demanding decisions. Weaknesses, faults, human failings came to light and our leaders pointed out the way of avoiding serious errors, for the work was growing and we were compelled to grow with it, practicing patience, observation, and alertness.

“Having been told from the beginning about the Mahatmas of the East, the Great Brothers of humanity who guide the rightful evolution, we had to ponder and ‘choose the manifest path of response to the call of Infinity.’ (Infinity I, 63). The call of the heart and striving toward the Masters steadily grew in our consciousness. Mme. Roerich spoke at length about Them, Their work and Their disciples. Letters II, pages 82 and 83 reveal her thoughts. In them, she indicates the need of a teacher on Earth. ‘You are right that expecting an evident sign from the Teacher to give us an impulse for intensified work should be considered as temptation and indicated weakness of striving.’

“‘The meaning of the realization of various interrelations between Teacher and pupil is found. Precisely the steps of approach to the Teaching are dissimilar, so much attraction is there on the first steps and so much of responsibility on the next…The spiritual cooperation grows, unlimited by space… The assigned missions become a joy, become as if one’s own inalienable labor.’ (Agni Yoga, 273)

“During the first years we were studying under Mme. Roerich’s guidance writings by the Great Teachers of humanity, by Eastern and Western philosophers, and by the revered spiritual toilers. The life became saturated with many revelations and experiences. We were told to keep daily notes regarding our progress, and put down any one precept of the Teaching successfully applied, as well as a habit preventing progress.”

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Agni Yoga – A Bit of History: Part One

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Sina Fosdick wrote a lovely article which I would like to share here. To learn more about Sina Fosdick you can go to the Agni Yoga – Living Ethics Community Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Agni.Yoga.Living.Ethics.Community/

Perhaps for this blog, the most important point to know is that Sina Fosdick was the first Executive Director of the Agni Yoga Society International headquarters in New York City. Because of the length of her article, I will post it in several parts, this being Part One.

“In the Introduction to the book Agni Yoga, we read: ‘The Blessed Mahatma Who gave the books, ‘The Call,’ ‘Illumination,’ and ‘Community’ has given much counsel and the Signs of Agni Yoga. These practical indications were gathered by us for the use of those who seek knowledge…

“This is a very brief history of the Agni Yoga Teaching in its early stages of application in life. Early in the ’20’s the Himalayan Brotherhood appointed Helena and Nicholas Roerich, the high Initiates of that Stronghold of Light, to serve as guides and spiritual leaders in bringing the Teaching of Living Ethics, to serve as guides and spiritual leaders in bringing the Teaching of Living Ethics, also known as Agni Yoga, to mankind in this Era. They came to America, and a small group gathered around them receiving daily guidance for the understanding of the essence of that Teaching. They were taught to refine their senses and to expand their consciousnesses. Responsibilities and tasks were entrusted to each member, in accordance with their abilities and the level of perception. Self-discipline was practiced together with co-measurement. A whole new world of knowledge and beauty was revealed to them, and the need of applying the principles of Living Ethics in life became paramount. The proclaimed Era of the Mother of the World and of Maitreya Buddha was entered with deep reverence and with a full awakening of the heart as the channel to Hierarchy. The group was to absorb the true ideals of community; duties and tasks of both spiritual and practical nature were assigned to the members.

“It is impossible to describe the joy and light which filled the life daily as the Teaching was continually unfolded before the group by Prof. and Mme. Roerich. She especially stressed the need of applying Agni Yoga in life.”
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Joleen

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