Will, and the Divine Song will ever find
echo within you.
Before the Deluge, when men were wedding and
feasting and bargaining, Noah was already
selecting the most stalwart oaks for his ark.
121. Accept the harsh lessons with a smile.
122. It is better to trust your Guide upon the night
path than to grope your way, alone in the dark.
My children, these hazardous days will pass and you
will safely enter the New World by the appointed
path.
123. The whole Universe is the Body of the Almighty,
and We express the command of the highest
manifestations of the Supreme Will.
The servitor awaits upon the Lord, and the All-Merciful helps
us to find the best attire for the Festival of Light.
According to our zeal are we given the hue of our
spiritual vestment.
O Thou Benevolence, O Thou Sufferer on the Cross,
Thou wilt attest the fire of our resurrection there
at the foot of the ladder leading to the Temple of
Divine Glory.
124. Your happiness lies in understanding the Divine
Energy at the root of the Universe.
Let others count the leaves of the mango—whilst you savor
the fruit.
Guard the roots and the fruit, and give away the leaves,
for they renew themselves each year.
125. God's plan is beyond the ways of men.
Again you have forgotten the Heavenly combat!
None go to school during an assault by the enemies.
Times are more complex than you can realize.
Never was hatred more rampant.
But the hour has struck!
The hostile forces strive to defy destiny.
The doomed ones persecute Our chosen ones, and We must
protect them.
Fate can be lightened and the battle brought the
sooner to its end.
126. Austerely and pure in thought commence
My Work.
Remember the obstacles at the beginning of every
great task.
The temple gates are closed and prayers are forgotten
during the battle, but the flowers of the spirit
will blossom and entwine themselves
on the old walls.
Naught can deter the Hand of the Creator of the
New World.
I say unto you: My Shield has taken many arrows,
but at the Spirit's Feast We will assemble,
victorious.
Strive for victory. For now, dismiss thoughts of
peace and be vigilant, My warriors!
I know My Daughter wishes to adorn with roses the path to
My School, but these times are bitter and cold.
All will be well.
127. Displaying fearlessness, you show a noble
example to those around you.
I teach you to face life's experiences with hearts alight.
I shall explain—I am hastening your karma, and on the
way I strip away all masks, that you may see.
Your power increases at the understanding of
another soul.
You will reach the goal predestined for you by Christ.
128. Strive for the future and many forces will be
summoned to your aid.
Of various instruments is the orchestra composed,
but a symphony soon ends and its sounds
die away through the open window.
Better to pay heavily, the sooner to learn the
predestined path.
The eye will perceive instead of briars a garden
nurtured by love.
The heart is aware of the phantoms of the mind, but
it knows the truth.
129. Priceless is M.'s Guidance on the road of life.
Dark ones beset the way.
Seldom does the spirit's light assert itself.
Far from tilled is the eternal field.
Widespread are discord and hate.
Stand not in fear of Divine Justice.
Like passengers on a short journey are you in your
earthly life, facing Infinity.
130. The Bliss manifested on the Heavenly Heights
will bestow courage upon the legion of warriors
for Truth.
Truth is veiled in symbols, but
The mind cannot comprehend their relevance to life,
and their meaning must be revealed by everyday events.
People need familiar images, and by these images is
the spirit uplifted to its True Dwelling.
131. As often as Karma permits, My Hand removes