CHAPTER XIV

INITIATION IN THE PRESENT DAY 310
The avenues of initiation still open — Visible temples not necessary — Old secrecy broken down — Motives for a more open policy — Dangers of progress in knowledge unaccompanied by spiritual growth — Those who are ready — Understanding required as well as moral fitness — Mental powers and psychic gifts — The conservation of energy on the moral plane — Normal and abnormal re-incarnation — Immediate re-incarnation — Its sacrifices and advantages — The door open to all who knock — Self-preparation; the appeal required — The attri- butes and qualifications to be developed — The greater initiations.