Theosophical University Press Online Edition (Lecture delivered
June 29, 1930) CONTENTS: Who are you? — The body a mere physical
event. — The foundations of ethics laid in nature's heart
itself. — The key thought of the ancient Mystery schools. The
"Lost Word." — Peace, light, consolation: all are within you. —
Pain and suffering the fruit of ignorance. — "Behold, the feast
is laid!" — The soulless materialism of our grandfathers merely
a superstition. — Scientific fads exist today. — Materialism is
soul-devastating. — H. P. Blavatsky and the mental ghosts of her
day. — The origin of cosmic law and order. — Why do we sometimes
apparently suffer unjustly? — Why is every phase of life
characterized by fierce conflict? — Claim your birthright of the
spirit! — The noblest path in life. Who are you? As you must
know, this is an old question that men for ages have asked each
other, Who are you? "What a stupid question!" some people may
say. And they will probably answer: "I am so-and-so; I have such
a name; I occup