| ***7.) Virtues and Vices Of The Rays*: One, Two, Three and Six * * * I. FIRST RAY OF WILL OR POWER Special Virtues: Strength, courage, steadfastness, truthfulness arising from absolute fearlessness, power of ruling, capacity to grasp great questions in a large-minded way, and of handling men and measures. Vices of Ray: Pride, ambition, willfulness, hardness, arrogance, desire to control others, obstinacy, anger. Virtues to be acquired: Tenderness, humility, sympathy, tolerance, patience. [ LMW: ""Strong Will"" Is A Higher Aspect Of 1st Ray. ] |
| II. THE SECOND RAY OF LOVE-WISDOM Special Virtues: Calm, strength, patience and endurance, love of truth, faithfulness, intuition, clear intelligence, and serene temper. Vices of Ray: Over-absorption in study, coldness, indifference to others, contempt of mental limitations in others. Virtues to be acquired: Love, compassion, unselfishness, energy. [ LMW: (a) Higher Aspects of 2nd Ray Also Include: Creativity; Daring; Fearlessness; Only Desires To Selflessly Serve God, Lord and Humanity; True Wisdom. (b) Safe And Effective Healing—Requires 2nd Ray Compassion And Loving Understanding. Not By Using 1st Ray Willpower—Which Can Cause Unintended and Unwanted: Dire Consequences (Or Results)—To Patients. ] |
| * From: Master DK, through Alice Bailey, Esoteric Psychology Vol. I (1936) |