" We learn more
easily that which we have heard about, or learnt in childhood. If, as
averred, the Western nations have separated themselves from the great
Aryan stock, it becomes evident that the races that first peopled Europe
were inferior to the root-race which had the Vedas and the pre-historic
Rishis. That which your far-distant forefathers had heard in the
secrecy of the temples was not lost. It reached their posterity, which
is now simply improving upon details.
Question IV.--Is the Moon immersed in matter?
No "Adept," so far as the writers know, has ever given to "Lay Chela"
his "views of the moon," for publication. With Selenography, modern
science is far better acquainted than any humble Asiatic ascetic may
ever hope to become. It is to be feared the speculations on pp. 104 and
105 of "Esoteric Buddhism," besides being hazy, are somewhat premature.
Therefore, it may be as well to pass on to--
Question V.--About the mineral monad.
Any English expression that correctly translates the idea given is
"authorized by the Adepts.
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