A Higher Synthesis

Communism forgets that life is individual. Capitalism forgets that life is social. And the kingdom of brotherhood is found neither in the thesis of communism nor the antithesis of capitalism, but in a higher synthesis. It is found in a higher synthesis that combines the truths of both. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Over the coming centuries, as we enter a new cosmic era—still in its infancy—that will usher in new revelations and modes of expression, humanity as a whole will begin to recognize the inherent unity behind all life. In the meantime, the self-serving exponents of our dying institutions will find less and less support as they fight an uphill battle against the tides of evolution toward oneness. MLK’s term “higher synthesis” is quite appropriate, as it implies a deep truth that has yet to be acknowledged by many powerful leaders and their followers these days: Justice and Freedom are required principles for governing a nation. And let’s not forget the universal and foundational principle of Love that binds everything together.

This concept of synthesis is a particularly important one to grasp, given that it’s a central quality and civilizational requirement for survival over the next 2,300 years during the age of Aquarius. Driven by the energies of Aquarius, the wholesome aspirations and largely untapped potential of billions of people will become aligned, and our possibilities for development become limitless. The creative energy of goodwill is waiting to be released in full force. Correct sharing of resources, on an international level, is the catalyst for an explosion of goodwill as the human race finally takes the first and major step into realizing its shared divinity.

The decision to share

Those of us who talk about a plan to share Earth’s resources are not out-of-touch dreamers. We follow current events and have our feet firmly planted on the ground, knowing that geopolitical tensions are high and that there is little to indicate a significant shift toward constructive collaboration and peace any time soon. While it’s true that new multilateral alliances are being formed, like the long standing and ever-growing BRICS group, they’re seen as competition, and therefore lack the needed participation of Western powers. We, who talk about sharing, encourage honest and open discussions on this important theme. Our intention is to present a new way forward for serious consideration, given what is at stake for the continuance of civilization. After all, either we cultivate unity and take co-responsibility for looking after each other, or we perish through mutual destruction. It’s that simple.

Share and save the world

This is essentially what Maitreya, the Teacher for all humanity, has been saying for decades! What sets Maitreya apart from any known leader or political commentator is the vast wisdom that he has accumulated and demonstrates; the simplicity and efficiency of his speech; and the many levels on which he is able to communicate to his audience. When he addresses us openly on TV (and presumably other forms of media) there will be an inward experience that supersedes intellectual argument. Those who’ve already experienced Maitreya’s loving energy know it will permeate our hearts and, for a time, we’ll feel the simple joy of early childhood—unsullied by fear or desire. This will happen on a worldwide scale, causing many, great and small, to realize fully the need to altruistically share as nations and establish a healthy circulation of food and essential resources. It is the only way to end the inevitable march toward the abyss created by the proliferation of nuclear weaponry and the inevitable revolts against the old guard.

I understand that Maitreya’s proposal of nations sharing excess commodities like vegetables, grains and metals seems so far away from being possible at this fractured moment in time. However, if presented honestly, intelligently and boldly enough, I am convinced that a large proportion of humanity across the ideological spectrum is—or will quickly be—on board with enacting the needed public investments and systemic changes that can and will lead to a more dynamic equilibrium, rather than the endless financial shocks and uncertainty.

Sacrificing little and gaining much

Maitreya will present us with a vision of a glorious future based on harmonious relations with our fellow humans. Can we see this as realistic, practical and necessary for survival? Evolution of consciousness itself leads in the direction of a shared, rather than divided, experience of life.

In the beginning of this gradual transformation, after providing emergency aid to those areas of destitute poverty, a process of sharing would begin slowly and perhaps take several years to be fleshed out in terms of logistics on the distribution side. This is where AI can serve us well by analyzing consumption patterns, querying large databases, and making the smartest choices for managing surpluses and deficits of resources. The United Nations, for instance, has already established a Global Supply Resilience Initiative to “promote shared intelligence and visibility to enhance global supply chain resilience.”

Sharing does not mean the end of individual freedom and therefore the shutting down of capitalism. The desire and need for entrepreneurship and innovation is natural. Sure, some people will still seek to get rich through cheating and manipulation of markets, but the virus of gross selfishness will slowly fade out in time as fear of loss, the driver of materialism, loses its grip and the scales tip toward shared goodwill. This is what many nay-sayers tend to forget, being unable to envision a new rhythm that looks nothing like the collective patterns and behaviors of the past.

Democracies will not be threatened, only strengthened. Trust is the missing ingredient in our international relationships, negatively impacting our ability to divest from war machines and invest more in environmental protection and community building. Wealthy nations need not give up everything that is precious and necessary for their own well-being. We would simply tone it down a bit with our demands on Earth. We would be sacrificing relatively little on our part while at the same time tremendously lightening our conscience as the crime of hunger in the midst of plenty ends, once and for all. This insanely competitive global economy, where a few hundred multinational corporations control well over half of all trade, would be centered more around people’s needs than generating profits. No more debt repayments demanded from developing nations who have paid their original loan many times over in the form of compounding interest. No more stories of chronic food shortages or major worries whenever there is a natural disaster in an impoverished nation. Food supplies, medical supplies and other critical items would be flowing more freely through permanent (not one-time, makeshift) regional distribution centers handling the inventory management for local communities.

Sharing goes well beyond produce and durable goods. It also applies to specialized services, like mental health support or prosthetics for traumatized Gazans whose lives may never fully return to normal. From land and ocean territory disputes to knowledge and training disparities across the world, there is truly no area where sharing is not relevant.

In other words, sharing needs to become a way of living, not a mere “system”. Freedom, for example, is not a system but rather a principle that we all cherish deeply. The same will go for sharing, which is synonymous with justice. We will quickly see that the new synthesis is not a struggle to maintain. Quite the opposite. In 100 years from now the inhabitants of Earth will wonder, “How did we ever live without an international form of sharing?” We didn’t, is the answer. We aren’t truly living until we’re sharing so seamlessly that all peoples have the basic necessities of life and so can develop their god-given talents into self-sufficiency. Then, and only then may men and women begin to realize who they really are.

How, one may ask, will this actually work out in terms of bringing down these lofty ideas from the Masters onto the physical plane of everyday living? Who can we look to, and safely rely on, for implementing such far-reaching changes to our global economic structures?

This is where we must bring in the New Group of World Servers.

The vanguard of the Spiritual Kingdom

There exists a subjective group of humanity, spanning multiple generations and millions in number, who are paving the way into the new time of Aquarius. The New Group of World Servers are men and women of all backgrounds and walks of life in every country, without exception, who assist in promoting universal ideals and carrying out the plans of the spiritual Adepts who work on higher planes of consciousness, whom I refer to as the Masters of Wisdom. Together these two groups form a natural gradation into the Spiritual Kingdom of our planet. Launched in 1922, this inner linkage of world servers (within the human kingdom) has been an ongoing esoteric project of the Masters. There is no outer organization, no official membership. Their inclusive words and contributions to the whole are what bind these exceptional humans together on the inner and outer planes. They can be recognized by their selfless devotion to improving society all departments of living—religious, scientific, academic, political, economic, industrial, ecological and philosophical.

It is this group of altruistic workers who provide the hope and proof that a new foundation is being constructed before our eyes. The Masters of Wisdom stand behind every major achievement of humanity, providing stimulus and teachings on the inner planes to advanced disciples who perform the difficult work of world salvage.

Shridath Ramphal

Consider one shining example of these many distinguished representatives of the human race while also returning to the concept of sharing. Shridath Ramphal (1928-2024) was an Attorney General for Guyana and former Secretary-General of the British Commonwealth. In marking the passing of Ramphal, the previous Commonwealth Secretary-General wrote that he “will be remembered for his principled and essential role in coordinating international opposition to apartheid in South Africa – the central achievement of a tenure marked by a resolute dedication to justice, equality, and the dignity of all people.”

Ramphal also served as a member of the Brandt Commission that published a widely read report titled, North-South: A Programe for Survival. The following is an excerpt of a speech by Ramphal titled, “One World to Share”, given on July 5, 1988.

The Brandt Report, North-South: A Programme for Survival, issued in 1980, had urged the world to cease to see itself and organise itself in adversarial ways as so many opposing forces competing for primacy; but, more and more, as a community of states mutually dependent, with jointly shared rights and obligations and a common commitment to co-operation for the good of all. It was a message better received by the world's people than the world's governments; but it is a message that remains alive. Indeed, now, in the late 1980s, though governments might not admit it, a new functional acknowledgement of the need for closer international co-operation in many areas of global economic affairs reflects something of the spirit and the ideas of Brandt.

But the Brandt Report was about more than international co-operation between some parts of the world some of the time. It was also about the goal, the ambition, of meeting the needs of all the world's people through new ways of sharing the bounty of our planet.

Let us all strive to keep the message of interdependence alive. Blueprints exist for transforming our economic systems. It is a question of willpower and a readiness of the heart. Are we not tired of the endless chaos? If so, Maitreya will present us with an opportunity to move forward into the future. Are we ready to share this Earth more equitably? Are we ready to reach a higher synthesis?