The dangers were as follows: Doctrines such as the planetary chain and the seven races immediately provide clues to the sevenfold nature of humanity. Each principle corresponds to a certain realm, planet, or race, and the principles of humanity correspond to the sevenfold esoteric forces in all realms – higher realms possess incredibly powerful forces. Therefore, any system that divides things into seven parts will inevitably offer clues to powerful esoteric forces. If those forces are misused, they could bring untold harm to humankind.
That clue may be useless, perhaps even actively misleading, to the current generation, especially Westerners, who are protected by a materialism and ignorance that disbelieves in the occult. However, in the early Christian era, it was an extremely real clue. People at that time fully believed in the reality of the occult, and were entering a period of decline, making them susceptible to esoteric forces and easily exploited by the worst kinds of magic.
It is true that the documents were hidden. However, knowledge itself and its existence were never kept secret by the priests of the temple. In the temple, rites have always been a training for virtue, and a stimulus to promote virtue. This has been known from very ancient times, and it has been repeatedly revealed by great initiates, from Pythagoras and Plato to Neoplatonists. What brought about a change in this long-standing policy was the new religion of the people of Nazareth.
The St. Petersburg Imperial Library is said to contain documents that indicate the following: Even during the period when Freemasonry and esoteric secret societies flourished in Russia, from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, several Russian mystics traveled to Central Asia, seeking knowledge and initiation in unknown underground places, then journeyed through the Ural Mountains to Tibet. Furthermore, some of them returned years later, carrying a wealth of information that would not have been available anywhere else in Europe. I can cite specific examples and famous names, but such publications might trouble living relatives of those who were initiated long ago. Anyone can verify the truthfulness of this claim by examining the annual reports and history of Freemasonry found in archives in Moscow.
This is confirmation of what has been stated many times before, and unfortunately, it is something that has also been said quite carelessly. Those who have claimed facts, even if they are true, that benefit humanity but are largely unknown, have been fiercely condemned as intentional fabrications or deliberate fraud by those who criticize them. This has only created bad karma for the attackers. However, the harm has already been done. No matter what the consequences may be, we must not deny the truth any further.
"Is this a new religion?" I am asked. It is certainly not that. This is not a religion, and its philosophy is not new either. As mentioned before, it is as old as the thinking human being. Furthermore, its teachings are not being made public for the first time. They have been carefully conveyed and taught to several European initiates, including the late Mr. Lagon.
Several great scholars have stated that, whether they were Aryans, Semites, or Turanians, there has never been a single person who was the founder of a religion and invented a new religion, or someone who revealed a new truth. These founders were not original teachers, but rather transmitters. They were authors of new forms and interpretations, but the truths upon which they were based were as old as humanity itself.
They selected one or several great truths from among many truths that were initially revealed to humans orally, and which are preserved and transmitted within the adyta of temples through initiation rites and secret practices, and further protected by personal instruction. These chosen truths are then made known to the public. Thus, each people received some of these truths in turn, under the veil of their own unique regional and specific symbols. Over time, these symbols developed into something like philosophical belief systems and pantheons adorned with mythological narratives.
Therefore, regarding Confucius, who is a very old legislator in historical chronological order but a relatively new sage in world history, Dr. Legg calls him "clearly not a creator, but a transmitter," and states the following.
"I only inherit and transmit. I cannot create new things. I believe in the ancient people, and therefore I love them." (Quoted from Max Müller's "The Science of Religion.")
The author also loves the people of ancient times, and that is why they believe in both the people of antiquity and their modern inheritors who carry on their wisdom. And because they believe in both sides, they are now conveying what they have received and learned themselves to all those who will accept it.
I do not harbor resentment towards those who reject her testimony, that is, the majority of people. This is because they are correct in their position of denial, just as she is correct in her position of affirmation. They are both seeing truth from completely different perspectives.
According to the rules of critical scholarship, Orientalists must reject evidence that they cannot completely verify themselves from the beginning. Would Western scholars accept something based solely on hearsay without knowing anything about it? In fact, what is presented in this volume has been selected not only from written teachings but also from those transmitted orally.
The initial presentation of this esoteric doctrine is based on the Stanzas, which are records from a people unknown to ethnology. They are said to be written in a language that does not appear in any linguistic or dialectal catalog known to philology. Furthermore, it is claimed to have originated from sources that science rejects, namely occultism, and it has been constantly discredited by intermediaries who present it to the world, often through those who dislike unwelcome truths or seek to protect their own special claims.
Therefore, it is predictable that these teachings will be rejected, and we must be prepared to accept this in advance. In any field of accurate science, no one who calls themselves a "scholar" should seriously consider these teachings. In this century, they will initially be ridiculed and rejected. However, this applies only to this century. By the 20th century, scholars will begin to recognize that what is called the 'Secret Doctrine' is not an invention or exaggeration, but simply a summary, and ultimately, that its teachings go back even before the Vedas.
This is not intended to be a prophecy, but rather a simple statement based on knowledge of the facts. Even since occultism has been called "a modern forgery," attempts to present it to the world have been made almost every century.
Please remember that even just about fifty years ago, occultism was still called "modern forgeries." According to Lévi-Strauss and other scholars, wasn't it declared that Sanskrit originated from Greek, or was a dialect derived from Greek? Professor Max Müller stated around 1820 that the scriptures of Brahmins, Magicians, and Buddhists were "almost unknown, their very existence doubted, and there was not one scholar who could translate even a single line of the Vedas, Zoroastrianism's 'Zend Avesta,' or Buddhist scriptures." And now, it is proven that the Vedas are works from an extremely ancient period, and their "preservation is almost miraculous" (in his lecture on the Vedas).
Regarding secret ancient doctrines, the same could be said if undeniable evidence of their existence and records were presented. However, it may take centuries for more to be revealed from those doctrines. About ten years ago, in his book "The Keys of Isis," the author stated: "The key must be turned seven times before the entire system is revealed. We will turn it only once, allowing the uninitiated a glimpse into the mysteries. Those who understand the whole picture are fortunate."
The same can be said for the entire esoteric system. What was given in "Isis" was only a key turned once, and nothing more. In these two volumes, much more is explained. At that time, the author barely knew the language in which his work was written, and many things that are now freely spoken were forbidden to be revealed. In the 20th century, perhaps someone who knows more and is far more suitable will be sent by the masters of wisdom. That disciple will ultimately and irrefutably demonstrate the existence of a science called Gupta Vidya, and that it, like the once mysterious source of the Nile River, is the origin of all religions and philosophies known to the world today, something that had been forgotten and lost by people for centuries, but has now finally been discovered.
Such a work must not be introduced by a simple preface, but rather by an entire volume. That volume must present facts, and not merely arguments. This is because "The Secret Doctrine" is not a thesis, nor a series of vague theories, but contains everything that can be revealed to the world in this century.
On this page, even publishing fragments of esoteric teachings that have just escaped from a state of confinement is not only useless but harmful. First, the authenticity and credibility – at least the possibility of its existence – of such teachings must be established. The claims made here must be supported by various authorities. These include ancient philosophers, authors of classical texts, and even certain learned church fathers. Some have studied these doctrines and read works written about them, while others may have actually been initiated into ancient mysteries where esoteric teachings were symbolically enacted.
The author must cite historically reliable names and quote prominent figures from ancient and modern times whose abilities, integrity, and honesty are recognized. Furthermore, the author must also mention the names of famous individuals who were proficient in secret techniques and sciences, indicating that the mysteries of these arts will be revealed to the public, or rather, partially presented.
では、これはどのようにすればよいのか？ 目的を達成する最善の方法は何なのか。 これは繰り返し現れる問いだった。 計画を明確にするために、例を挙げてみよう。 十分に探検された国から来た旅行者が、突然、terra incognita（未知の土地）の境界にたどり着いたとする。 その土地は、通過できない岩の恐ろしい障壁に囲まれ、視界から閉ざされている。 彼は探検計画が挫折したと認める必要はない。 そこから先への立ち入りは禁止されている。 しかし、その神秘的な地域を自分で訪れることができなくても、到達できる限り近い距離から調べる手段を見つけられるかもしれない。
With the knowledge of the scenery left behind, if one climbs to the highest peak of the high ground in front of them, they can gain a comprehensive and quite accurate idea of the landscape beyond the wall. Standing there, one can slowly observe, comparing the scenery left below with what is faintly visible from beyond the line of mist and cliffs that crown the clouds.