Ethereal nature

The penultimate goal being of refined or ethereal nature, it cannot be defined in hard-and-fast terms. And yet, some ideas must be crystallized—not rigidly concretized—if they are to become the very target of the whole life's discipline. Among the Theosophical Ideals, there stand out the great philanthropists, the Elder Brothers of humanity known as the Masters of Wisdom and of Compassion. Therefore, the final aim for a true seeker is to become an efficient "beneficiary."

"To be of service to others is the most satisfying motto in the life of a student-seeker." The humanistic psychologists like Erich Fromm acknowledge it as the most "productive" form of existence. It not only fulfils the individual himself but also serves life's highest purpose—as an individual soul. There are still higher possibilities. The ideal, like the horizon, recedes as one approaches it. It seems there is no real finality to human perfection. An all-around capability and efficient knowledge is great assets to the individual himself and to the society

All he needs is a further resolve to become a beneficent force for others. If this becomes the mainspring of his affirmation and end ea our, he fulfills the very raison d'être of his existence. He is qualified to receive invisible help from the higher planes of his being. Those who "live to benefit mankind," have a protective shield of which they may or may not be aware. The Friendly Philosopher states (p. 397), "All sincere students are surrounded by an 'invisible escort' as long as their faces are set toward the Goal and they remain staunch to Masters' program."

One has just to take the position of a "passer-on"—one among the many. He has to become a servant of the power [the escort] and the powers who are behind the evolutionary march of the Race. What better Goal to pursue than to become an efficient instrument of the Divine! The purpose of life then is to learn how to serve. But what are the "dynamics" of goal achievement, In our achievement-driven society hints about the "dynamics" are always welcome. The mushrooming Management schools are ever ready to supply the demand!