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come to its end now, and the new era which awaits us in our historical evolution,

depends on the manifestation, in the near future, of a sufficient number of human

beings of this type.
The same message called for a greater understanding of the youth of today, who

merit more of our attention. For it is from among their ranks - and from those of the

following generations - that the torch-bearers with innate esoteric tendencies will arise.
It is important, however, to give them an appropriate esoteric education in addition to

an intensive professional training. In this way, they will be equipped to develop their

natural bent. These men will be called upon to constitute the active elements in the new

elite.

The author called for vigilance also, to preclude the risk of antagonism from one's
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immediate circle, even close relatives, sometimes . It is a very noble but delicate task to
put these young brothers and sisters on the esoteric path, and the author asked his

readers to consider this important problem with utmost seriousness.
He added that special attention should be paid to young girls and women. For even

though it was Eve who provoked the Fall, we must not forget that it was through the

Virgin Mary that Our Lord came into this world to show man the Way to Salvation. And

once more, it is to Woman, daughter of Eve, that it is given to play the role of inspirer in

this difficult transitional period which leads to the promised era of Redemption.

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Cf. Matthew, X, 36.