LEAVES OF MORYA'S GARDEN
BOOK ONE
Copyright © 1953
Agni Yoga Society, Inc.
Third Printing 1988
Printed in the United States of America
THE CALL
1924
Into the New World My first message.
Thou who gavest the Ashram,
Thou who gavest two lives, Proclaim.
Builders and warriors, strengthen the steps.
Reader, if thou hast not grasped read again, after a while.
The predestined is not accidental,
And the leaves fall off in due time.
Yet the winter is but the messenger of spring.
All is revealed; all is attainable.
I shall cover you with a shield labor.
I have spoken.
I am thy Bliss
I am thy Smile
I am thy Joy
I am thy Rest
I am thy Strength
I am thy Valor
I am thy Wisdom
1. By holiness in life, guard the precious Gem of Gems.
Aum Tat Sat Aum!
I am thou, thou art I parts of the Divine Self.
Life thunders be watchful.
Danger! The soul hearkens to its warning!
The world is in turmoil strive for salvation.
Life nourishes the soul.
Strive for the life glorified, and for the realization of purity.
Put aside all prejudices think freely.
Be not downcast but full of hope.
Flee not from life, but walk the path of salvation.
One Temple for all for all, One God.
Manifold worlds dwell in the Abode of the Almighty,
And the Holy Spirit soars throughout.
The Renovation of the World will come the prophecies will be fulfilled.
People will arise and build a New Temple.
2. In creation realize the happiness of life, and unto the desert turn thine eye.
Comprehend the great gift of love to the One God.
Try to unfold the power of insight,
That you may perceive the future unity of mankind.
The one salvation is to turn the spirit toward the light of Truth.
The great gift of love lives in the one vision bestowed upon the fearless soul.
Thou, who hast seen!
Pure art is the expression of the radiant spirit.
Through art thou hast the light.
3. He who is obsessed with matters of the nether world
receives not his answers from the Heights.
Fate can be overcome if thou manifest the Christ,
Who sacrificed Himself for Truth.
4. My Friends! Happiness lies in serving the salvation of Humanity.
Put aside all prejudices and, summoning thy spiritual forces, aid mankind.
Turn the unsightly towards beauty.
As the tree renews its leaves, so shall men flourish on the path of righteousness.
5. Direct thy friends towards righteousness.
Do not conceal Our Communications.
Watch with thy heart Our Inspiration.
Strive and thou wilt perceive the light.
I will point out the way the heart will understand Our Token.
Behold! The Teachers will reveal a lyre,
and miraculously Their strength will endow it
with the gift of enchanting men.
Behold the bliss sent unto thee.
Steadfastness is the requisite of those who strive for the path of ascension.
Those who with a full heart fulfill Our requests will
attune their ears to the harmony of the Universe.
By bringing happiness unto thee We show Our Trust in thy search for righteousness.
Truth is with thee be ready to receive it.
As the heavens are depthless, so great is thy strength.
6. My Breath is the daring towards Beauty.
The outpourings through sacrifice will lead thee
to joyous realization in thy pursuit of Truth.
Eschew the life of the slumberer.
Love that life which sparkles with souls enchased by the Divine Radiance.
Strengthen the growing power of thy spirit.
Ever remember the Gates revealed by Us.
The pure Breath of Our Bliss imparts the living sustenance to thee in thy daily life.
Let the dance of wrath falter before the Temple!
The fire of fearlessness will brighten thy hearth.
We send the light to those who smile at darkness.
Thy spirit is already in ascent, and the flaming heart will not be blighted by cold.
The Right Hand of God asserteth Itself
and pronounceth the Dawn of Day.
7. Why walk the way of silence?
In life imbibe the source of sound and color strengthen thy mind.
8. Be not bold in the daily life. Be more simple.
My friends, let not the personal affect thy auras.
9. Stand aside, Thou Flaming One!
Hide not the Gates of Heaven!
Thou hast created souls joyous in their consciousness of the spirit.
Lessen not the meaning of what thou dost not comprehend.
Cherish the token given unto thee.
Thou must await the awakening of new spiritual powers.
Many doubts will be dispelled in thy future work.
Necessary and inevitable do I deem the rise and fall of the spirit.
The Voice of Wisdom will open the gates to the Unknown.
10. Love each other beware of disunion.
We must pay dearly for our frivolity and prattle.
11. Why, O Thou Flaming One, dost Thou avert Thy Face?
My sight brings pain to thee; thy wings are not yet spread.
Harden not the spirit realize greatness in the minute.
Knowledge comes not readily when the spirit is troubled.
We bestow upon thee the ways.
12. Prayer on the way to the Sacred and Hallowed Dwelling:
O Lord of my spirit, forsake not the pilgrim!
The Guru hastens not to shelter me from the storm which threatens.
The pain will pierce the depths of my heart.
And the veil of the whirlwind will hide the light of Thy Face.
With Thee I tear not my ignorance.
The phantoms reveal not their faces.
Lead me upon the path, O Thou Blessed One.
Touch my eyes that I may see Thy Gates!
13. The daughter of the world may vanquish destiny.
The New World approaches sacrifices are the steps of ascent.
The growth is quickened by faith if the spirit is ready to receive.
My friends! Hasten past the first steps, that, purified,
you may ascend to the glory of your motherland.
And it I offer thee the allurements of gold, or flowers, or jewels refuse.
14. Carrying the spear of life, we breathe smilingly
the life-giving ether of the sun.
Take up thy spear at sunrise and guide thy steeds of
morning towards the midday of life.
And the lilies will blossom upon stones.
And at the first ray, open thy portal.
And birds shall sing the praise of labor.
Learn the Wisdom of the Creator through life's symbols.
15. Strengthen the consciousness of Our Presence in thy life.
Invoke Our Power for thy deeds.
Rejoice, ye who have understood.
Live a full life, rich in experience.
Whatsoever thy doubts We shall dissolve them in life-but perceive.
We shall manifest miracles in thy days but discern.
Let thy heart be thy judge and faith thy power.
Be content with the true indications whispered to thy spirit.
My friends, a happy road ye chose to take.
Thou must teach others to search for My World
the World of the Spirit realized.
16. Try to study the higher manifestations of value to mankind.
The image of man is created by the energy of mankind.
17. Through the way of teaching will the
manifestations of light come to thee.
To teach and to love are manifestations of God.
18. Think freely; walk the shortest path.
But ascend by faith in the Blessed Ones
and thou wilt not err.
I come to succor art thou blind?
Love the pure sense of power and thou wilt conquer.
19. Steep is the path to the abode of faith.
Turn thy mind toward the joy of creation.
That thou mayest exalt the spirit cast out the trivial thoughts and be ready
to receive the vibrations sent by Us.
20. The pure thoughts of the courageous spirit
transform into realities life's phenomena.
21. A pure thought ever ascends.
At the feet of Christ it blossoms, radiant.
With pure blue flame glows the Calling Word and
radiates the Chalice of Exaltation.
O Lord, drain our tears and perceive the flame of our heart.
"By flames shall I dry thy tears and upraise the temple of thy heart."
Remove the covers of thy hearth; the Lord cometh!
He has transformed the treasure of the cup.
And has returned the chalice afire.
O flame two-tongued, assert thyself, thou double-pointed!
O heart, pour out the wine of tears; but be not dry, my heart.
How shall I fill Thy Cup, O Lord!
22. Love the manifestation of harmony.
I send the blessed token of Gupta.
My Word is the flashing copper.
Await and attune thine ear; My Lips would speak.
23. I am the searing heat of the sand.
I am the flame of the heart.
I am the engulfing wave.
I am the earth regenerated.
Rejoice and behold the Light.
24. Beseech Christ.
Search for the joy of inner exaltation.
Discover and unlock the Gates of Knowledge,
And affirm thyself in the understanding of God's plan.
25. We lend Our Ears to pure thoughts.
Thou wilt receive the knowledge and wilt walk the
pure path, but beware of anger and of doubt.
If thou art conqueror, thou wilt receive the light.
I thou falterest, the whirlwind will obscure thy soul.
Perfect yourselves, my friends, unwearyingly.
Deny not the Voice of the Spirit, suppress only
the earth-bound voices.
Be daring I am with thee.
26. Teach others by the example of manifested deeds,
but condemn not those in darkness.
Many there be still ignorant-forgive them,
Their spirits slumber.
Naught will daunt thee
the preordained Gates await thee.
Spurn cowardice I shield the fearless one.
27. I bestow My Wisdom upon thee.
I am not the path of promise but verily the Light Bearer.
I proclaim love. My disciples must realize happiness in
the love of Christ.
28. Love can create universes.
Love and Wisdom are one.
29. Water will not extinguish fire but will purify the world.
The torrents of blood cannot be washed away.
But by new scourges will the earth be purged of its evil.
I expound happiness.
I shall designate the path for the combat against worldly bargaining.
Men have sunk into lethargy but lightning will illumine their path;
And thunder will arouse the slumberers.
Mountains have crashed to earth.
Lakes have been drained of their waters.
Cities have been engulfed by floods.
Hunger shows its face.
Yet has the spirit of men remained unmoved.
Go, teach, stretch out the hand of aid!
30. Seek happiness and exalt the spirit.
Faith in self and the search for truth create harmony.
31. I granted thee joy of love for the Motherland of the World.
Thou wilt know the love for mankind.
Behold, I lead thee towards the heavenly joy of spirit.
Stray not from the path of ascension.
32. Through joy, purify the path.
While thou art pupils, learn to overcome irritability.
My pupils must have a sympathetic eye.
As through a magnifying glass behold the good, and
belittle tenfold the signs of evil, lest thou
remain as before.
33. Love each other I shall send thee pure thoughts.
I shall strengthen thy desire for perfection.
By love would I heal the unjust ones.
Ramakrishna says:
"Love, and all will come unto thee."
I rejoice in unveiling the manifestations of life's complexities.
34. I shall manifest the power of darkness to its conquerors.
People realize not their happiness.
I am the Guardian of thy happiness.
The Flame Bearer brought to thee the sword of valor.
Understand that the way is marked for thee, and attain the path.
Walk thy own way.
35. Gathering the flaming hearts, you bear gifts to Us.
The power of harmony will announce triumph to the pure in spirit.
Teach smilingly, joyfully create, thy ear hearkening to the song.
By pure love shall I preserve compassion in my bleeding heart!
Grant me, O Lord, the mastery of self!
36. The pupils must not judge hastily.
I rejoice in the fiery spirit temper thyself.
The spirit quivers, the northern light is at play;
teeming with light is nature, and God manifests His Mercy.
My Shield will flame radiantly above thee.
Read less meditate.
37. Love Me, for love multiplies thy strength.
Love is My Shield.
My Smile will bring thee light.
Cherish the manifestations of blissful communion.
38. By Us and by you is the spiritual culture built.
The Truth of the world will stand firm.
The Light will penetrate the darkness I attest.
The Gates of the Spiritual World are thrown open.
39. We possess the power to create and destroy obstacles.
Thought is lightning.
40. Beware! Do not forget to invoke the Teacher.
The cultivation of offenses produces a poor garden.
The power to conquer proves the strength of spirit.
41. I shall ravish thy ears with the song of Truth.
Work without complaint.
I shall define for thee the ways of the spirit.
I love to manifest the Teacher in quests of the spirit.
The other world of My days must kindle joy in yours.
42. Love erects temples.
A love manifest in spirit shall I send to thee.
43. Learn to approach Our Heights pure of heart.
Our Ray will shine upon thee to exalt thy daily life.
You carry stones for the erection of My Temple.
Teach others by My Word and wisdom will flourish;
And a new Temple will be raised.
Do not regard Me as magician, yet can I lead thee
along the ladder of Beauty beheld only in dreams.
Wafting to thee the fragrance from the mountains of Tibet,
We bring the message of a new religion
of the pure spirit to humanity.
It is coming; and thou, united here in search of light,
bear the precious stone.
To thee is revealed the miracle of creating life's harmony.
It will reveal to the world a new order.
44. Be alert much time is spent.
Remember the duty of the hunter.
The divining of the meaning of My words
in order to understand My Indications
is a good exercise for the huntsman.
45. The miracle of Beauty in the adornment of our
daily lives will exalt mankind.
Uphold thy light.
Illumine the beauties of My Temple.
Teach the Joy of Beauty.
Teach the Happiness of Wisdom.
Teach the Bliss of Love.
Teach the Glory of Unity with God.
I will grant thee the power and fleetness of Mercury.
46. Walk light of heart, rejoice more, walk the higher path.
47. My Smile attends you, My friends.
The spirit feels turmoil, but be wise.
The surest knowledge is the heart's.
48. My thrice-called pupil!
Through thy creations, imprint My Word upon the joyous hearts.
Hunter, walk in victory.
49. Love and labor work miracles in life.
We are awakening thy energy for new thoughts, which
are needed for transmutation, arid for action of thoughts in life.
Thou must have resources to create a new life.
We send thee thoughts sharpen them without violating Karma.
50. Hunter, unwavering is thy spirit.
Assert thy beliefs and thou shalt conquer darkness.
Pupils, spread love and knowledge.
A smile carries power.
51. Beware of the venomous vibrations.
Strive for the future and succumb not to the spell of the present.
Follow the simplest path, ere you ascend the mountain.
The power of vision requires pure conditions amidst prana.
Christ's deeds were consummated amidst the beauties of nature.
Never did He dwell for long in cities.
52. I reveal to thee the profundity of Ramakrishna's simple teachings.
We are all manifesting the Will of the Creator.
Thy strength grows through prana.
53. Manifold wonders have We to reveal to thee.
Manifestations on the happy ascent to the Heights of Tibet.
Meditate and strive, transforming the airy castles into
fortresses of achievement.
Repose thy spirit fatigue it not with books;
and love, surging like a torrent, will reveal to thee
the splendor of M's flowers.
54. I disclosed to thee the knowledge wherein is
concealed Tibet's Wisdom.
Friends, look forward, forget the past, think of the
service of the future, and I shall come to give thee counsel.
Exalt others in spirit, and look ahead.
55. Endeavor to inspire others with the idea of the Master.
56. My warriors, walk valiantly.
The growth of spirit needs its impetus.
Each can attain.
The spirit, once called, will not turn back again.
57. You battle ably victory is yours.
Be not in haste even iron takes time for forging.
Iron is tempered in cold water that it may flash in flame.
58. Know to attune thine ear by quietude, by uplifting
thy spirit to the Almighty Eye of the Universe.
Friends, Our answers are ready; but let the stream of
Karma flow the dam oft threatens to overflow.
Strive for the unity of the spirit.
By pure thoughts strengthen the harmony of thy spirit,
that the Blessed One may inspire thee.
Light penetrates thy aura guard it.
59. The mole diggeth his burrow.
The eagle soareth above the mountain.
The mole is warm in his hole.
The eagle is chilled before sunrise.
Yet fly towards happiness, My dear ones.
60. In thy labor thou dost not heed danger.
Let thy heart unfold and thine eye perceive.
61. Labor is the pawn of success.
Each of thee must endure earthly thorns.
Manifest strength of spirit and approach!
Open thy heart through benevolence.
The Teacher values each search for greater knowledge.
The spirit of reason bestows knowledge upon the seekers of Truth.
It is enough to know the path of the spirit realization the rest will come.