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The Shamballa Letter
VOLUME 16, Number 41 October 14, 1994
My Beloved Chelas of Light,
You have been taught that the initiations of the Fourth Ray are now being fulfilled through your experiences upon the physical plane, and this is true. Even though you study and learn a great deal during the time you spend in the inner realms between embodiments, all such lessons must be brought forth to the physical plane of manifestation to complete your work. A primary reason for the bands of forgetfulness upon your brows is to protect your outer consciousness from being overwhelmed by the work that still lies ahead of you.
When embodied, you may sometimes feel that you are not 'free' in consciousness, but this is not true. As a chela, you have embodied specifically to act as the receiver and transmitter of the energies of the higher realms within the octave of physical manifestation. This is truly one of the most difficult tasks that any lifestream experiences, for a number of reasons. One of the most common is that of feeling bound within a framework of 'time' and 'place'. The primary reason for this framework is to help you learn to focus your attention and energies upon completing one task at a time and you are truly learning to move through your various tasks, one at a time, without undue tension or worry about what lies ahead.
As you have now entered more fully into the process of spiritual unfoldment, you understand that your consciousness cannot be bound. Also, you have come to the sure and certain knowledge that you never work alone. In faith, with love and gratitude, you know that we are always with you, and that we never ask you to do any task without our presence, guidance and assistance. This has become the mainstay of our united work, and my heart is filled with love and gratitude for your confidence in us, as we continue to serve together for the highest good of all life.
I would like to clarify your understanding about certain aspects of the service of some of the great Beings of Light who work without ceasing to clear the astral planes of the Earth. A long time ago, Lady Astraea, the Divine Complement of Claire, the Elohim of the Fourth Ray, chose to dedicate her gifts to this service. Working with Archangel Michael, she fulfills the special function of holding the perfect balance of the Ascension Flame for all embodied lifestreams who enter into this work. This is an important side of her service, of which we have not spoken previously. I call it to your attention now because you, our chelas, are becoming increasingly more involved in the mighty task of clearing the astral realms and holding them in a state of purity. It is to your advantage to know more about Lady Astraea and to call on her to hold you within the balance and power of the Ascension Flame, whenever you enter these realms.
She will help you to establish and maintain a balance between the work in which you are taking part upon the astral planes at night while your physical bodies sleep, and then upon the Earth in waking consciousness. This balance is a very subtle and delicate one, and you may need more than ordinary assistance to find and maintain it.
In summary: Your understanding of this work will expand as we continue with the forward momentum built through your efforts of the past weeks. Remember that the need for protection, together with transmutation and purification, is foremost in importance. As you serve, Lady Astraea will help you balance your mental energies through the Power of the Elohim and Archangel Michael will hold your emotional energies steady within his Radiation of Faith and the security of the perfection of God's Will for all life.
Shri Magra has said he will empower you to direct his Rays of Violet Lightning into the mental and emotional bodies of those with whom you work, thus expanding your personal service greatly. Remember, all the great Ones I have named carry swords and shields, and so, beloved chelas, must you! Together, with each of us working at the highest level of our abilities, we shall transmute and clear all negativity and darkness from the emotional realms of this planet and fill them with God's purity, light and perfection.
Secure in this knowledge, reach forth and take my hand. Step into the joyous, uplifting Ascension Flame with me. Feel it surround you and fill your entire being and world, as It lifts you above the vibrational influence of all illusion.
So Be It!
Serapis Bey