Individuation and Global Responsibility: The Subtle Magic of Lincoln, Eisenhower, and Mandela — Part two
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- Published: Thursday, 15 June 2023 11:51
James Tepfer – USA
The author lecturing at Adyar
III. “Statesmen as Magicians of the Heart”
We are now going to invoke the blessings of the râja rishis of ancient times; the king-initiates referred to by Krishna in the Bhagavadgitâ when he points to the guruparampara, the sacred, spiritual lineage of enlightened teachers of which the râja rishis are an integral part. The king-initiates of ancient epochs exemplified the divinity as well as the dignity of true royalty, of enlightened rulership for the welfare of all. These eminent Kshatriyas exemplified all the sublime virtues and cultural graces which we yearn for in our turbulent times. Despite our authentic longings, we might easily doubt that such selfless individuals could actually exist untarnished in the political realm. Is it possible, we wonder, for even the most sincere politician to be both a wise witness and a just participant in the complex world of modern politics? Yes, it is possible as we will see.