On Eastern Crossroads | Free Book
In the traditions of all peoples there have been legends of pilgrims
who set stones along their path in order to find their way back to
the source. "On Eastern Crossroads," may be regarded in this light,
and wefeel that each of these superb fragments so carefully gathered
by her adds its sparks to the texture of truth, and reveals the
steps of the most ancient traditions. In the variety of subjects, in
the work, thereis no feeling of a personal impress; it is like a
wreath of flowers, gathered not with special concern for the
specimens, but out of love for the beauty of the entire meadow. One
may feel how during many travelseach new contribution to the work
was added without any negative thought, and thus was gradually
filled the collector's bag of benevolence.
It is valuable to
feel that no one is urged to accept these traditions in any one
direction. But readers may be enriched in their intuition regarding
the constructive aspects of the story of mankind.Thus we see how the
minds of the nations collected and preserved forages the great
images as evolving sparks of their genius.
These sparks should
be guarded with equal solicitude by ourselvesand our posterity. It
is chiefly necessary that we should regard with reverence these
traditions, nor demean them, but let us apply them to our spiritual
necessities in the most constructive and most appreciative way.
Thus,
let the travelers from the past salute the future!
- Title: On Eastern Crossroads | Free Book
- Author: Steven
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