Book Title: Study in Karma Author(s): Annie Besant Publisher: Theosophist Office AdyarPage 77
________________ 66 A STUDY IN KARMA attraction to them makes for progress. Only later on, are they superseded. The child plays with a doll; it is well; it draws out the germinal motherlove. But Ộ grown woman playing with a doll would be 'pitiable. Objects of desire draw out emotions which aid in development, and stimulate exertion. They cease to be useful when we have grown beyond them, and in ceasing to be useful. they become mischievous. The bearing of all this on karma is self-evident. Since by desire we create opportunities and attract within our reach the objects of desire, our desires now map out our opportunities and our possessions hereafter. By harbouring none but pure desires, and wishing for naught that cannot be used in service, we ensure a future of opportunities for helping our fellows, and of possessions which shall be consecrated to the Master's work.Page Navigation
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