The Eternal Plan of Love and Light
&
the Work of the United Nations

Thursday, May 18, 2000, 3-6:00 p.m.

How Are the Objectives and Goals of the United Nations Part of the Plan of Love and Light for Our Planet?

By Dorothy Tilson, UNA/USA, NYC Theosophical Society

The objectives of the United Nations are "to formulate a world plan which will eventuate in peace, security and right human relations. In its hands lies the destiny of humanity." The goals and principal purposes of the United Nations, as defined in Article I of the Charter, is to "...achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character." To that end, the Charter directs the Organization to promote higher standards of living conditions of economic and social progress and development. The United Nations offers a standing machinery and framework for international dialogue on major economic and social problems, and gives a high priority to development in our increasingly interdependent world. This foundation has been established-this is our Global Outlook 2000-these are the challenges that both the United Nations and humanity are facing in working out the Plan of Love and Light for our Planet.

Let us digress for a moment and examine this from a cosmic perspective-examine the cosmic forces that have propelled us to this moment in time. It is written that "all manifestations and every point of crisis are symbolized by the symbol of a point within the circle, the focus of power within a sphere of influence." We are all aware of our own personal points of crises where our circle of reference may be small or perhaps national points of crises which cover a larger circle. But in looking at cosmic forces the circle encompasses our earth and beyond. These cosmic forces can also take incomparable time in fully manifesting. With the outpouring of energies spanning the 20th century we find a "point of crisis" which culminated in the rise and fall of the Axis powers. In following the cosmic Principle of Conflict, which resolves into the Principle of Harmony, the next manifestation was the "point of tension." This resulted in the formation of the United Nations, which has laid the foundation for the resolution of conflict.

Since the formation of the United Nations our world has been seeking a form of stabilization-seeking a path of security-seeking harmony. The next cosmic step is the "point of emergence," and I believe we are at the threshold of this emergence. The dark cloud of materialism has been shattered which allows the sunlight to penetrate, bringing with it the opportunity for the Plan of Love and Light to come to fruition through the guidance of the United Nations.

It is a fact that along the way the United Nations has been drawn in to endorse certain actions of war. This certainly runs counter to the purpose of the United Nations. But during this period of stabilization the UN has also been accumulating a wealth of knowledge and information concerning the earth, and filing it in their centers. The United Nations Publications and documents are available to the public through a net in many nations through the UN depository libraries. In Columbia University alone, here in New York, there are 33 libraries in which research can be accessed. The library at the UN center contains a voluminous number of documents and information. This has been occurring along with their multidimensional work in social and economic development programs in and for the nations of the world, not to say anything of the UN problems of peacekeeping.

The United Nations, at latest count, has also set up 91 websites on the internet. Anyone with a computer and hooked to the internet can access these sites. These include information on NGO's, General Information, Special Focus on Human Rights, UN Secretariat, UN offices away from Headquarters, UN Programmes, Other UN Sources, UN Reform, Calendar of Conferences and Meetings, UN Around the World, UN documents, "What's New?" and Intergovernmental Agencies related to the United Nations. Now, the big problem is HOW to disseminate these things throughout the world so that every individual of the planet can become conscious of their world center, the United Nations, the Planetary Beacon of Love and Light.

Kofi Annan, in an address for the new millennium, stresses the need for greater integration of the United Nations and humanity. He states, "More than ever before in human history, we share a common destiny. We can master it only if we face it together. And that is why we have the United Nations." He points the direction for us as he states "Through the United Nations, we are working to preserve peace; outlaw weapons that kill and maim indiscriminately; to bring mass murderers and war criminals to justice. Through the United Nations we are working together to defeat AID's and other epidemics; to control climate change; to make clean air and water available to everyone; to ensure that the global market benefits all of us, allowing the poor to lift themselves out of poverty; to make human rights a reality for everyone-to give all human beings real choices in life and a real say in decisions that affect their lives." And more importantly, "shifting from a culture of reaction to one of prevention is essential to reduce human and economic costs of wars and disasters."

One of the more outstanding Resolutions, initiated as the result of an Appeal by the Nobel Peace Price Laureates, that was adopted by the General Assembly is the launching of the International Decade (2000 to 2010) for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World, proclaiming the year 2000 as the International Year for the Culture of Peace. Most importantly, recognizing "the role of education in constructing a culture of peace and nonviolence, in particular the teaching of the practice of peace and nonviolence to children. And emphasizing that the promotion of a culture of peace and nonviolence, by which children learn to live together in peace and harmony that will contribute to the strengthening of international peace and cooperation, should emanate from adults and be instilled in children." Also Recognizing "that enormous harm and suffering are caused to children through different forms of violence at every level of society throughout the world and that a culture of peace and nonviolence promotes respect for the life and dignity of every human being without prejudice or discrimination of any kind,"

Mr. Annan's idea of a "Dialogue among Civilizations" has resulted in the General Assembly electing to make the year 2001 the Year of the Dialogue among Civilizations. This dialogue is based on a belief that global diversity is a precious asset and that we all can learn from the beliefs and the ways of life of other peoples and other cultures." By its decision to dedicate the year 2001 to a "Dialogue of Civilizations" the General Assembly has placed the United Nations at "the centre of the process of mutual understanding and cooperation that will secure a peaceful, prosperous and tolerant twenty-first century. There is a growing global understanding of the meaning and promise of dialogue and communication."

The Tibetan Master, Djwhal Khul states, "Expression of divine love is still in the making; the world is not yet full of love and few there are that understand the true meaning of the word. When the United Nations has emerged into factual and actual power the welfare of the world will then be assured."

I believe we can look forward to this coming "point of emergence" as a period wherein the United Nations can project us into an era of manifestation of Love and Light.

References: Discipleship in the New Age, by Alice A. Bailey, pp. 220, 350, 603. The Externalisation of the Hierarchy, by Alice A. Bailey, p. 359. United Nations Chronicle, Number 4, 1999.