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Along the lines of Immortality, there is a group of men named the Great White Brotherhood, or White Robes for short... The Spiritual Hierarchy of Earth are advanced beings helping humanity, generally behind the scenes and out of the public eye. They are also sometimes known as the Great White Brotherhood (‘white’ refers to white magic, not skin color) or the Ascended Masters. It is not a new idea or ''new age'' idea; the Great White Brotherhood existed through ages from the beginning of time. There is no higher calling than to help humanity; as such, their sole purpose is to help and guide humanity into a greater future. ''The Great White Brotherhood is composed of Initiates from all parts of the earth, and these form the invisible government of the Earth. The Great White Lodge meets every seven years, and in it each of the schools of occult philosophy are represented. This group is a law-making body deciding with its clearer intelligence the needs of humanity, and seeking to meet these needs in the most efficient manner. During these meetings Beings superior to the Masters themselves are present. The power of the Adepts over the visible and invisible worlds enables them to invoke the forces of Nature to the attainment of any particular end.” (Manly P. Hall, Special Class in Secret Doctrine in Appreciation of H.P.B. (Madame Blavatsky), Manuscript Series No. 36). Why do we never see these Great Ones in the world? ''They are in the world about us every day, but we do not recognize them. We look for shining figures with golden halos. But great souls are not like that. They are the simplest among the simple, the least among the least. They have learned what Jesus meant when he said, “He that would be greatest among you, let him be the servant of all.” The true Initiate, realizing that he will never be understood by the mass of humanity, never reveals himself except to his own students who know and love him...''