Bodhisattva
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Superstitious to believe holy souls can voluntarily return to this world and serve the people[edit]
"While we have not located any references to Madame Blavatsky, the founder of Theosophy, there are a number of statements, in letters written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, on Theosophy itself. For example:
- The idea of Masters as expounded by the Theosophists is contrary to the Teachings. The doctrine of 'return' as set forth by Bahá'u'lláh in the Iqán is essentially different, implying no incarnation or return of the essence, but simply the return of the attributes and qualities. It is just like the return of fragrance and colour in flowers. The individuality is neither lost nor identified. It is untransferable.
- It is therefore sheer superstition to believe that holy souls can voluntarily return to this world and serve the people.
- (22 April 1939 to an individual believer)
- (On behalf of the Universal House of Justice, "New Religious Movements, Tolkien, Marriage", 6 July 1994)
