Serie D brev EL-5

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Title: BREVCIRKELN.
Issue: Serie D - brev EL-5
Volume: 2
Document Type: Magazine Issue
Language: Swedish

Lesson 5: Planes, Worlds, and Bodies

This lesson delves into the concept of the seven-fold divisions of existence, presenting two parallel systems: one from an earthly perspective and another from a cosmic one. The earthly division includes the physical body and the astral body, while the cosmic division, originating from Kosmos, identifies ADI and the Monadic as the two highest principles returning to our solar system.

The text explains that the Monadic principle corresponds to the part of a human being that is shared with all life, referred to as the monad. This principle is perceived clairvoyantly as a symbolic triangle above the head. The ultimate goal is to unite one's higher self with this monad, which is achieved when one reaches a plane where unselfish striving prevails and higher knowledge is acquired.

Cosmic vs. Terrestrial Divisions

The lesson highlights that the cosmic division differs from the terrestrial one. In the cosmic view, the purely physical aspect is either omitted or counted as part of the etheric world, termed 'materia.' The mental aspect is considered one with the causal. The two highest principles in this cosmic framework are ADI and the Monadic, representing the 7th and 6th principles, respectively.

The cosmic astral principle is the second principle, and the mental principle is the third. The fourth principle in the cosmic system is the Buddhic, representing the mental human in a lower configuration. The fifth principle, the Atmic, corresponds to the causal body from the terrestrial division, also known as 'atman' in yogic traditions.

The Monadic principle aligns with the Buddhic or Christ-plane, where the "man of the highest" or "son of man" is one with the Monadic. Finally, the highest conceivable plane is ADI, which corresponds to the Atmic in the lower terrestrial division.

Diagrams Illustrating the Divisions

Two diagrams are presented to visually represent these concepts:

• Diagram a1) Cosmic Perspective: This diagram shows the planes and bodies from a cosmic viewpoint, numbering them from 1 to 7: 1. Materia, 2. Astral, 3. Mental (Causal), 4. Buddhic, 5. Atmic, 6. Monadic, 7. ADI.
• Diagram a2) Terrestrial Perspective: This diagram illustrates the planes and bodies from a terrestrial viewpoint: 1. Physical, 2. Ether, 3. Astral, 4. Mental, 5. Atmic, 6. Buddhic, 7. ADI.

Skiss b) sid.2: The Solar System and Kosmos

This section further elaborates on the relationship between our solar system and the larger structure of Kosmos. The 7th principle of Kosmos corresponds to the physical body of our solar system, with its lowest principle being our ether, which forms its solid structure. The astral world of our system corresponds to the water element, and so on.

The distance between our physical world and the "upper part of Kosmos" is described as immense. However, the arrangement is consistent, as the system for the lower seventh part remains unchanged across all series. The text acknowledges that new dimensions are added in reality, which cannot be depicted on a two-dimensional surface. It emphasizes understanding the overarching system, noting that each plane branches out to form "galaxies of galaxies" in varying states of density, a concept that can be mind-boggling.

Diagram on Page 2: The Structure of Kosmos

A detailed diagram on page 2 illustrates the structure of Kosmos. It defines:

• A (Bindu): The unmanifested, God in rest, the point that is the center of all, from which God wills the universe.
• B: God conceives the universe; thought becomes reality.
• C: God manifests; the universe is created through Active Intelligence.

The diagram labels concentric circles and radial divisions within Kosmos, associating them with principles and forces:

• Circles: Labeled I through VII, representing cosmic worlds or planes.
• Radial Divisions: Representing forces and principles such as VILJEKRAFTEN (Willpower/The Father), KÄRLEK (Love/The Son), VISHET (Wisdom/The Son), and AKTIV INTELLIGENS (Active Intelligence/The Holy Spirit).
• Inner Labels: ADI, Monadisk, Mental, Astral, Bhuddisk, Fysisk, VSLSK-Eter (Physical-Ether).

Involution and Evolution

The diagram also illustrates the concept of involution and evolution. The left radius represents the spirit's first descent into matter (involution), while the right radius signifies the return to Bindu (evolution). Dotted lines indicate subsequent outflows from Bindu, and the creation is described as never-ending.

Author

The article is authored by Elisabeth Lansenor.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the esoteric understanding of cosmology, the multi-layered nature of existence, and the spiritual evolution of consciousness. The editorial stance appears to be educational, aiming to guide readers through complex spiritual and metaphysical concepts using structured lessons and visual aids. The emphasis is on understanding the underlying principles of the universe and humanity's place within it, encouraging a pursuit of higher knowledge and self-unification.