Kosmologi - 1961 01

Magazine Overview

This issue of Kosmologi, dated January 1961, is published by S.U.F.O.I. (Scandinavian UFO-investigation) and edited by Gerda Rørbæk Nielsen. The cover features a stylized title, illustrations of a UFO, a long object, and a globe, along with the publication details.

Editorial Letter

In her New Year's greeting, Gerda Rørbæk Nielsen reflects on the past year and looks forward to 1961 with hope and anticipation. She poses questions about whether personal goals were met and if the year was one of stagnation or growth. She expresses a wish for 1961 to bring greater understanding and unity among ufologists worldwide, encouraging them to move beyond condemnation and towards shared knowledge, peace, and love. Nielsen thanks readers for their letters, questions, and support throughout the previous year and expresses her hope for many more enjoyable encounters in the coming year, wishing everyone luck with their UFO research in 1961.

Article: Tankens kraft (The Power of Thought)

This section, continuing from a previous part, explores the profound impact of thoughts. It begins by referencing Christ's teachings on loving one's enemies, suggesting that this act of love eliminates the concept of an enemy. The author posits that ancient ethical teachings, such as the Sermon on the Mount, offer the best guidance for living a positive life, free from negative emotions that hinder physical and spiritual development. The article highlights that 2000 years ago, a man understood that humans possessed the power to create a harmonious future, warning against negative thoughts and feelings. Modern humans, often dismissing older wisdom as outdated, are now finding scientific validation for these ancient ethical truths. The principle of cause and effect is emphasized, stating that thoughts and words, whether positive or negative, have consequences.

Experiments conducted globally have demonstrated that thoughts emitted by the human brain can be either destructive or creative. Plants 'blessed' with positive thoughts and watered with consecrated water grow faster and stronger than those under similar conditions but without such mental influence. Conversely, 'cursed' plants have been observed to wither and die quickly.

Professor J. B. Rine's extensive research at Duke University is cited, providing irrefutable evidence for the power of thought. His work has garnered international interest, with ongoing experiments suggesting a scientific explanation for phenomena like 'telepathy' and 'clairvoyance.' The core finding is that thought is an exact force that acts according to its intention, whether positive or negative.

The human brain is described as a 'power station' emitting waves that spread through space, similar to radio waves but with a potentially greater radius. While often viewed as a mere tool for receiving and processing external impressions, the brain can become a master if not carefully managed. If one is not vigilant, the brain may only process external stimuli, neglecting input from the 'inner' or 'higher' world. This occurs because the brain, described as an 'unfaithful and lazy servant,' prefers easy, conventional paths. The brain also functions as a channel or an 'influence center' for both the external world and the higher, transcendent realm or the 'Self.' It serves as the sole link between the immanent (earthly) and the transcendent (heavenly). This philosophy suggests that individuals can open themselves to desired influences and block unwanted ones. By consciously directing thoughts and closing off to physical distractions, one can allow their higher Self to guide them, manifesting as greater spiritual maturity and inner strength that positively impacts their surroundings and the world.

The Power of Thought (Continued)

The article continues by explaining how thoughts attract corresponding forces. It uses the analogy of layers of energy, where aligning one's brain with the 'evil' formula attracts negative, hostile, and intolerant impulses, leading to physical degradation. Conversely, aligning with the 'good' formula attracts positive, loving, and unselfish thoughts, resulting in physical well-being. This principle applies to other states like 'fear,' 'envy,' and 'egoism.'

When we open specific channels, we send impulses to corresponding 'layers' of energy, which then send counter-impulses back. This is a simplified model, as human desires and intentions can shift rapidly, often unconsciously. Furthermore, 'repressed' desires can unconsciously send impulses that attract certain outcomes. To manage this, a deep self-knowledge is necessary to consciously direct the subconscious to help fulfill desires. True harmony and the ability to become a 'power station' that influences others and the world are achieved when the conscious mind, subconscious, and higher Self work together.

While these concepts might seem abstract, thought energy is a scientifically measurable force. The author asserts that individuals can train themselves to use this power according to their intentions and desires.

The Power of Thought (Further Discussion)

The article emphasizes that thought is a force that can be used for both positive and negative purposes. Selfishness is dangerous to the extent it affects one's well-being. A consciously evil, intelligent person is more dangerous than a hydrogen bomb, as they can corrupt souls, hinder divine life, and cause immense suffering. The author urges readers to open channels for divine, love-filled impulses to foster greater understanding of themselves and others. It is crucial to filter out excessive materialistic influences and focus thoughts on higher matters. By concentrating on material desires, one might achieve them, but this offers little true benefit. However, by focusing on life's mysteries and opening channels to cosmic knowledge, one can access divine inspiration and universal answers.

Evighedsdimensionen (The Eternity Dimension)

This section compares thought waves to radio waves but highlights a fundamental difference: telepathic communication is instantaneous, unaffected by distance. This is contrasted with radio waves, which require time to travel. The author explains that telepathy operates on a principle where individuals must tune their 'formulas' to the same wavelength. The sender transmits a thought, and the receiver opens a mental channel to receive it. Crucially, both sender and receiver must be on the same spiritual level for clear communication; otherwise, confusion may arise. Even if not on the same level, one person can influence another by planting an idea or suggestion.

While claims are made about 'cosmonauts' mastering telepathy, the author advises caution, suggesting that earthly humans can be easily deceived. Our brains are constantly bombarded with thoughts from Earth and other planets, and we lack the ability to filter these influences effectively. This can make telepathically received impressions unclear.

The second reason for discussing this topic is that many thinkers overlook a critical aspect: thought power can be used for evil as easily as for good. Continuous focus on harm and destruction, even if unconscious, can lead to a form of upliftment that resembles divine love. Hatred, while destructive, can also generate immense power. However, blind hatred is less damaging than subtle, persistent malice. While active hatred dissipates, persistent evil draws strength from darker 'layers' and can destroy its target without them understanding why.

Jesus's words, 'Fear not them which kill the body,' are recalled. The author advises against fearing blind rage that destroys the body but warns against embracing malice, especially when one has learned to harness powers for spiritual destruction. The human 'power station' can be used for both positive and negative ends. The egoist is only dangerous to their own well-being. A consciously evil person is more dangerous than any physical weapon, capable of corrupting souls and hindering their divine development, leading to immense suffering.

The article urges readers to open channels for divine, loving impulses that foster understanding. It is necessary to reduce the influx of materialistic influences and focus on higher matters. Concentrating on material desires may lead to their fulfillment but offers little lasting benefit. By focusing on life's mysteries, one can open channels to cosmic knowledge and divine inspiration, finding answers to universal riddles. While direct sharing of these answers is limited by language, actions can communicate the path to greater knowledge and the commitment to use divine influence for positive change.

The Eternity Dimension (Continued)

Albert Einstein's discovery that light travels at 300,000 km per second led to the idea that objects moving at speeds approaching light would appear shorter to an observer. At such speeds, an object might seem to exist in a 'fourth dimension.' This concept established time as a dimension, pushing science into unknown territory.

However, the article questions whether the fourth dimension necessarily requires extreme speed. Philosopher Ouspenski offers an alternative view: a person's life from birth to old age represents the same individual, yet a series of vastly different personas. If these stages were lined up, one would see an underlying essence that remains constant despite the transformations. Ouspenski suggests this essence resides in a 'fourth dimension,' untouched by time. This 'something' allows an old person to identify with their infant self as 'I.'

This leads to the concept of a 'fifth dimension,' which is independent of the first four, existing outside of time and space. This 'eternity dimension,' as its discoverer termed it, is unconsciously used in telepathy. Telepathic transmission is unaffected by time and space, making it the fastest form of communication.

J. G. Bennett, an English mathematician and philosopher, is credited with discovering the eternity dimension. He sought to identify aspects of existence independent of time and space, finding the answer in the 'qualitative aspect' – the immediate experience of pleasure or displeasure an object evokes. This purely qualitative side, the psychic impact on the observer, is what Bennett termed the fifth dimension.

When this discovery is combined with research on telepathy, a significant conclusion emerges: everything occurring within the human mind has no extension in space or time. This suggests that phenomena like clairvoyance and precognition, previously inexplicable, might be understood as the mind operating beyond the constraints of space and time. Humanity is on the verge of recognizing itself as an eternal being.

If telepathy has no spatial extension, then the sender and receiver are in direct, instantaneous connection, not through a 'thought cable,' but because distance is mentally abolished. Since time is also irrelevant, telepathy literally occurs in eternity or the fifth dimension.

This has profound implications for our understanding of 'visitors from space.' It is suggested that these beings perceive themselves as 'eternal beings' and possess a deep understanding of the fourth and fifth dimensions, likely utilizing this knowledge in ways we can barely imagine. These are new scientific frontiers for humanity. It is acknowledged that individuals on Earth have existed who understood and mastered these dimensional concepts, but they have struggled to articulate their experiences in a way that is publicly accessible, often resorting to emotional descriptions. The responsibility, therefore, falls on scientists and thinkers to make these discoveries and concepts clear, undeniable facts for everyone.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the power of human thought, the nature of consciousness, and the potential for communication and existence beyond conventional physical limitations. The magazine explores concepts like telepathy, higher dimensions (fourth and fifth), and their connection to spiritual development and potentially extraterrestrial intelligence. The editorial stance, as expressed by Gerda Rørbæk Nielsen, is one of hopeful inquiry, encouraging unity, understanding, and the pursuit of knowledge, particularly in the field of UFO research. There is a strong emphasis on the idea that human potential is vast and can be harnessed through conscious thought and spiritual awareness, advocating for a more enlightened and harmonious existence.

This issue of Kosmologi, titled 'Ræserforum', is dated 1961 and focuses on the burgeoning field of ufology through a cosmological lens. The publication, likely Danish given the language, explores the challenges and potential of this new way of thinking.

The Cosmological Perspective in Ufology

The editorial, attributed to Alfred Hansen, begins by acknowledging that the past year has been spent exploring a new form of thought: the cosmological. For most, this has been a novel and somewhat disorienting experience, with individuals 'fumbling' and struggling to form a complete picture of this unfamiliar territory. Hansen asserts that for those who identify as ufologists, embracing this cosmological approach is not merely an option but a necessity. He argues that it is the only way to truly grasp the profound implications of the UFO phenomenon.

He describes the subject matter – encompassing spaceships and extraterrestrial contact – as indicative of a high ethical standard and a sophisticated life form. However, he admits that such a life form is difficult for us to conceive of as achievable. Yet, he contends that anyone not hindered by 'mental laziness' can see that progress lies in greater mutual understanding among humans and a deeper self-knowledge.

Understanding and Unity

Hansen uses the example of Congo, which has recently gained its 'freedom.' He suggests that a lack of understanding regarding the concept of freedom has led to immense and unnecessary suffering in the country. He frames the situation in Congo as a microcosm of humanity's own predicament, viewed from a higher developmental perspective. The prevailing 'law of the jungle,' or the 'law of the strongest,' characterized by egoism, is identified as the driving force.

He directly addresses fellow ufologists, stating that if they do not adopt a different perspective, their study of ufology is futile. He points out the existence of multiple, independent UFO organizations in Denmark, questioning the reasons for their separation when their ultimate goal should be the same. He suspects that some individuals within these organizations believe their own opinions and perspectives are the central 'magnetic pole' around which everything should revolve.

The Struggle Against Materialism

Hansen laments that in an era dominated by cold, materialistic science, which, with the help of the media, desperately tries to maintain its authority, it would be a positive step if all 'good forces' within ufological and humanitarian research would unite. He calls for these groups to apply the cosmological knowledge they have acquired to better focus on their tasks and 'lift as a flock.' He expresses hope that this unity will be achieved in 1961, marking the first step towards a better and happier world, a path currently obstructed only by humanity itself.

Concluding Thoughts and Quote

The issue concludes with a quote from Thomas Traherne: "He knows nothing, who thinks he knows anything, without seeing its place and the way it is in relation to God, angels and men, and to all creatures on earth, in heaven and hell, in time and eternity." This quote underscores the theme of interconnectedness and the need for comprehensive understanding.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The dominant themes in this issue are the necessity of a cosmological perspective for understanding ufology, the critique of fragmentation and egoism within human societies and UFO organizations, and a call for unity, greater understanding, and spiritual growth. The editorial stance is one of urgency and a plea for a paradigm shift away from materialistic thinking towards a more holistic and unified approach to comprehending the UFO phenomenon and improving the human condition.