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Starts and Stones On The Path

By C.A. Bartzokas

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Contents And Train Of Thoughts

Prefatory notes 4 
Abstract 5 
Opening thoughts 9 
Prerequisites for aspirants 10 
Esoteric Section Preliminary Memorandum 12 
1. Loyalty and devotion to Truth make up the right attitude 15 
2. Charity and mercy, harmlessness and humbleness, kindness and gentleness, define the right approach 20 
3. Prerequisites for study and self-knowledge 26 
4. Co-operation with Nature, diligent study, fortitude and perseverance in the face of adversity and, above all, unconditional love for humanity and all that lives, make up the right conduct 33 
5. Stones on the Path 40 
6. Chelas, Disciples, Shravakas, Upasans: united in thought and deed 43 
7. When you see the light, that light is from you and it is you 47 
A comparison of two sets of prerequisites for chelas 48