Santana
In Sanskrit the word ‘Santana’ means “a stream”. It is customary in Buddhism to compare the chain of our lives with a perpetual current, or stream. Therefore, the Teachings tell us to “go through Santana with your heart”. In other words, to go through all our lives with the tireless striving of the heart. (LHR I, p 325)
The understanding of Santana is a vast affirmation of the stream of energy.
(H, 400)
Santana was not a meaningless rolling of stones. It is like a stream feeding the adjoining fields, like a brook bringing cleanliness to the hearth. (FW I, 508)
Santana, the current of life, transforms and predetermines a great deal, yet there remains a place for free-will. The Rays of the Luminaries determine much, but the bond with the Higher World is strong, and in this respect it will have the greater significance. It may be understood that the Teaching about Guides has a great importance in all faiths. People must realize that to them is given the possibility of passing through the melee and through all straits with the help of the Higher Guides, but that they must not reject the helping Hand. One must come to love the Guide with all one’s heart. Not by earthly means does the Guide bring help—therefore one must be sensitively conscious of this fiery thread. Throughout one’s entire life can be seen the wonderful protection, if one’s eyes are opened. Thus Santana itself is no stronger than the manifestation of the Higher Worlds. (FW III, 569)
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