Daily Meditation: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Initiation - it is dangerous to reveal certain discoveries to those who are not prepared

The quintessence of Initiation is contained in these four precepts: to know, to will, to dare, to keep silent. And why keep silent? Well, precisely because the discoveries we make thanks to the three preceding activities—to know, to will and to dare—are of such a nature and of such power that it is very dangerous to reveal them to those who are not suitably prepared, either because they have not taken this path or because they have bad intentions. Yes, ‘to keep silent’ demonstrates the immeasurable importance of this knowledge, this will and this daring. One of the greatest tragedies of humankind is people’s tendency to use the best things for the worst purposes. That is why it is better to refrain from revealing certain things to them.

Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov

See also A Philosophy of Universality, chapter III

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OMRAAM MIKHAËL AÏVANHOV
a universal teacher, inspired by the sun

The universal message of Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1900 – 1986) is in accord with that of all the great Masters of humanity. His teaching sheds light on the great cosmic laws governing our life and provides practical methods that enable us to develop our full spiritual potential and work for a more harmonious life for all.

“Through my teaching, I wish to give you everything you need to know about human beings: how they are built, their relationship with nature, the exchanges they must make with the universe, so that you can learn to drink from the sources of divine life. …ˮ

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