| (i) “There is an ancient legend telling how Satan decided to frighten a hermit. He appeared before him in a most terrifying aspect. But the ascetic was filled with a fiery irradiation and charged upon Satan so that he passed through him, burning his way. The fire of the heart is more powerful than any satanic flame. (ii) “One should be filled with such fire, then all sneers are transformed into searing grimaces. Thus, let us charge upon Satan.” [13] e.) “… Only the sensitive heart will sense where the evil ones are. (i) “Let us not forget that they are skillful and fierce, and that no one can compete with them in these qualities. (ii) “Thus, the dark ones can bear suffering and even destroy themselves in order to participate in destruction.” [14] |
| (i) “Thus, on the way to Us one should adopt all the affirmations concerning Hierarchy as an anchor of salvation. (ii) “Verily, Hierarchy is like a wondrous Light for humanity! As a mighty Shield, Hierarchy stands on watch! Hierarchy is affirmed as the link between the worlds!” [11] c.) “Cling more firmly to Me [Lord]. Cling to Me at each moment, on all steps. The daggers of Satan are aimed at one's back, but if there is a firm unity, the blade will break against the rock of Good. [12] Firm striving, useful on all worlds, is needed.” d.) “There can be no truce with Satan. Near Satan there is only slavery. To mollify [appease] Satan is impossible. Only without fear is it possible to march over him or through him. |
| [11] Agni Yoga, Hierarchy (1931), 338. [12] Agni Yoga, Heart (1932, 2nd Ed), 210. |
| [13] Agni Yoga, Aum (1936), 39. [14] Agni Yoga, Supermundane, 137. |