13 Chapter XIII: The Second Visit
In Chapter XIII, Vicente Beltrán-Anglada recounts his formal acceptance as an "Accepted Disciple" during a gathering at the Master's residence, facilitated by his spiritual mentor, Brother R.
The author recounts that, once again, Brother R. guided him to the Master using the same subtle means as before. This time, however, the angelic Being who had accompanied them during the first visit was absent, for he was assisting another disciple undergoing a profound personal crisis. The author notes this with quiet understanding: the angel was fulfilling his duty as observer and spiritual guide where he was most needed.
When they arrived, the hall where the Master had first received him was now filled with disciples and spiritual brothers. The atmosphere was different—less intimate, more communal. The Master introduced him to the members of the group with whom he would share close ties during his stay in the Ashram. Their presence strengthened his faith, deepened his confidence, and intensified his inner purpose. The group was diverse: some young, some middle‑aged, a few elderly. Their clothing varied—some dressed in ordinary Western attire, others in traditional Eastern garments with turbans and flowing robes. This was not a formal hierarchical gathering where disciples wear white tunics adorned with golden emblems indicating their initiatory degree. It was a family of seekers, united by purpose rather than ceremonial rank.
After the introductions, the Master asked the group to form a circle around Him and the author. Then, with solemn dignity, He placed His hands on the author’s shoulders, looked deeply into his eyes, and asked a single question: “Do you wish to be one of us?” He added that no oath was necessary—only a sincere affirmation from the heart. The author immediately understood the weight of the question. To “be one of us” meant entering the Master’s Ashram and dedicating oneself to the work of the Great White Brotherhood, the planetary Hierarchy. Filled with emotion and a powerful inner resolve, he answered without hesitation: “Yes, I do—and I ask my companions to help me if ever they see me falter.”
The Master embraced him warmly, then called three of the brothers—men of middle age—and entrusted the author to their care. He explained that although the author had worked for the Brotherhood in past lives, he was still young in this incarnation and needed support during the karmic adjustments that lay ahead. The three brothers accepted the task gladly, embracing him with fraternal affection before taking their leave. One by one, the others also approached, offering kind farewells to the author and reverent bows to the Master.
Brother R. waited patiently until the Master dismissed him. The Master’s farewell was tender and penetrating. Looking into the author’s eyes with that unmistakable gaze that seemed to let His consciousness flow into one’s own, He said: “Go in peace. It will be some time before you return here, for you must undergo certain necessary adjustments in your karmic life. But you will be helped directly by the three brothers I have assigned to you. Be strong in adversity, gentle with those who do not understand you—whether within your family or outside it—and active in resolving your karmic challenges. Continue writing. Speak of the things you sense inwardly. Give them form so others may understand. I foresee promising success for you. You must write much, on many subjects, always aligned with the order of the Great White Brotherhood, into whose ranks you will enter gradually as you study, work, and serve. You are an accepted disciple. Though only a small branch of the Great Tree of the Brotherhood, you are firmly united to it by the strength of your purpose, which is guided by the destiny of the Great Ones. This union will give you the power to withstand the karmic storm that will descend upon your life—always invoked when the inner purpose intensifies. Go in peace, and remain serene, aware, and vigilant.”
With that blessing, the Master released him. The return to the physical body was smooth. Brother R. congratulated him on the Master’s words and added: “You will not see me for a while, but I will not be absent. You must remain outwardly alone for a time, without apparent help, but trust that you are bound to us by ties stronger than family or affection. You are united to us by the sacred laws of the Brotherhood of the Heart. Farewell, and remain in the Master’s Peace.”
Keynotes
The Diverse Group: Unlike a formal hierarchical ceremony, this meeting featured disciples of various ages and nationalities dressed in both Western and Oriental attire. This emphasizes that the Ashram is a living community, not just a ritualistic space.
The Commitment: The Master asked the author a single, profound question: "Do you want to be one of us?" Acceptance did not require an oath but a sincere affirmation from the heart to work for the glory of the Great White Brotherhood.
Spiritual Support: Recognizing the author's youth and the "karmic readjustments" he still faced, the Master assigned three experienced, middle-aged Brothers to watch over and assist him during his initial stages in the Ashram.
Return to "Home": The author uses the esoteric term "returning home" to describe the process of leaving the Master and re-entering his physical body after an out-of-body mission.
Future Mission: The Master prophesied that the author would have a significant future as a writer, instructing him to continue authoring articles to make esoteric truths comprehensible to others.
The Master's Final Advice
| Advice | Esoteric Purpose |
|---|---|
| "Go in peace" | To maintain the necessary internal harmony for spiritual work. |
| "Be strong in adversity" | To resist the "tremendous karmic precipitation" that intensifies when one's internal purpose grows. |
| "Be indulgent" | Specifically, toward family and others who may not understand his path. |
| "Stay vigilant" | To maintain profound attentiveness and serene expectancy in daily life. |
Summary
The Missing Angel: The Angel who accompanied the author on his first visit was absent this time, as it was fulfilling a mission to assist another disciple through an intense personal crisis.
Fraternity of the Heart: Brother R. reassured the author that even during periods of apparent loneliness or lack of physical help, he remains connected to the group by the "sacred laws of the Fraternity of the Heart."
The Tree of the Brotherhood: The Master described the author as a "small twig" of the Great Tree, but one that is firmly attached by a solid spiritual purpose.