The text excerpts are from a book titled “Science of Being,” which explores spiritual and metaphysical concepts through a unique blend of scientific and theological perspectives. It posits a “Great Principle,” or God, manifesting through universal energy and laws like polarity and rhythm, influencing all aspects of existence, from the smallest particle to the largest celestial body. The book examines the interconnectedness of life, mind, truth, and love, ultimately leading to spiritual evolution and the attainment of “Spirit.” It details practices like the “Star Exercise” to access universal life energy and mental techniques for healing and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of harmony and conscious living. Finally, it uses a parable to illustrate the ongoing conflict and eventual reconciliation between Mind (Lucifer) and Love (Christ).

• What is the Absolute, and how is it related to individual lives? The Absolute, often called God, is the sum of all lives and all intelligences throughout the universe, representing one unified, eternal principle. All individual lives, whether of a cell, a person, or a star, are interconnected and part of this One Great Life, much like drops of water are part of the ocean. When one realizes their oneness with the Absolute, they have access to the power and eternity of the One Life; feeling separate weakens them. This unity is a fundamental law of the universe.
• What are the three attributes of the Absolute? The three attributes of the Absolute are omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence. Omnipresence means the Absolute is everywhere, both the center and circumference of all existence; it is always present and accessible, as close as our own skin. Omniscience refers to the all-knowing nature of the Absolute, and omnipotence describes the unlimited power. These attributes are always accessible and all powerful if one is consciously aware of them.
• What is the significance of the Trinity, and how is it represented? The Trinity has multiple representations. There’s the Natural Trinity (Male, Female, Offspring) which reflects natural creative processes. The Brahmic Hindu Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Siva) represents the Father (the Unmanifest), and the Twins, Vishnu (Preserver, Love) and Siva (Destroyer/Regenerator, Mind). Notably, in this framework the Father and Mother are One, and Siva, associated with Lucifer/Satan, is a divine being who fell due to pride, but is being redeemed by realizing his misdirection. In the Christian sense, the Trinity is also represented as The Father (the Unmanifest Great Principle), The Son (the Manifested Universe), and the Holy Ghost (The Conscious, Loving Life Force).
• What is the nature of matter, and what is the smallest known particle? Matter is described as “Maya,” the Great Illusion, because of its elusive nature. It exists in solid, liquid, and gaseous states due to varying rates of vibration. The smallest known particle of matter is the electron, a tiny sphere rotating on its own axis. Electrons come in positive and negative polarities and through their aggregations form atoms, and further into molecules. Atoms are composed of electrons and their relations to each other determine the qualities of any material. Matter also possesses condensed energy and is inherently radioactive.
• What is the Law of Attraction, and how does it function in the universe? The Law of Attraction is a basic principle of Universal Energy that pervades the entire universe, including the void of space. It is the force of love that unites everything and is exercised instantaneously and eternally. This law is responsible for forming planets, stars, and all relationships. This law leads people to group together and form communities and all the different forms of relationships. This law is the great bond holding everything together as a whole.
• What is the human aura, and how can universal life energy be used for healing and self-improvement? The human aura is the radio-activity of the human body, caused by the emanation of Life Energy. Auras vary in color and force according to sex, health, age, and emotional development. Universal Life Energy can be harnessed through mental contact and used for healing, known as magnetic treatment. This involves consciously directing the life energy, often through hand movements and visualization, to address imbalances. It can be used for self-treatment, magnetic sleep, and even distant healing, but intention should be focused on following the natural laws of the universe. Magnetic chemicalization is one method of healing where negative thought-germs burst, removing the discordance, leading to healing.
• What are the Laws of the Relative and how can they be mastered? The laws of the relative are the Law of Polarity, Rhythm, Gender, and Cause and Effect. These laws are regarded as transitory, brought into existence by mind (Lucifer) and can be transcended with proper understanding. The Law of Polarity refers to the existence of opposites; its negative influence can be neutralized by focusing on the positive and recognizing all things as a part of One Unity (God). The Law of Rhythm is the cycle of rise and fall, which can be mastered by using the ascending movement to achieve success and avoiding new endeavors during its downward movement. The Law of Gender explains how the male and female are expressed on physical and mental levels, where self-consciousness is male and subconsciousness is female. Through the development of both these qualities, a complete sphere is created. The Law of Cause and Effect emphasizes responsibility for actions and thoughts. By understanding and working with these laws, one can master them and create a more harmonious existence.
• What is the nature of the mind, and how can focused thought impact reality? The mind operates through mental vibrations, which are essentially conscious magnetic vibrations. Thoughts are projected from the brain through the pituitary body (telepathic apparatus), then sent into space, influencing the mental atmosphere. Concentrated, one-pointed thoughts have a strong impact, drawing similar vibrations to it. The mind has a Self-consciousness (male) and Sub-consciousness (female); thoughts are like seeds planted in the subconscious where they grow and eventually manifest in reality. Self-protection from mental intrusions is important, which is achieved by denying their power and focusing on positive intent. Scientific mental treatments use universal laws to stimulate the mind and body while other forms of mental treatments that force results onto the recipient’s subconscious are viewed as harmful and immoral. Intuition is also a part of the mental faculty and enables one to know the truth, bypassing reason. The conscious use of focused thought and intention is vital for shaping one’s reality and achieving desired outcomes.

The Science of Being Study Guide

Quiz

Instructions: Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences.

1. What are the three attributes of the Absolute, according to the text?
2. Describe the “Star Exercise” and its purpose.
3. How does the text define “Matter”?
4. According to the text, what is the role of the Soul in relation to the body?
5. Explain the Law of Attraction as it applies to the Universe.
6. How does the text describe the difference between a “World” and the “Universe”?
7. Explain the concept of “magnetic chemicalization.”
8. What are the male and female aspects of the mind, according to the text?
9. How does the law of rhythm affect human life?
10. What is the main idea behind the story of Lucifer in the text?

Answer Key

1. The three attributes of the Absolute are omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence. These attributes mean that the Great Principle is everywhere, knows everything, and is all-powerful. The text emphasizes that the Universal Energy is always available in its full power, and it is closer than one’s skin.
2. The Star Exercise involves standing with arms extended to form a star, inhaling deeply and visualizing universal energy entering the body, then exhaling and letting it flow through, and it is performed for three to fifteen minutes. It is performed to absorb life energy, stimulate the body’s magnetic forces, and should be done with light clothing near an open window.
3. The text defines matter as something seemingly elusive, vibrating at different rates, which is perceived in three aspects: solid, liquid, and gas. It further defines matter down to the smallest known particle, the electron, and asserts that all matter is dynamic and has energy.
4. The Soul is the real self and an individualized projection of harmonious vibrations, which attracts the necessary elements to construct a body for expression on the Earth plane. The soul provides a cohesive power to the body and leaves the body when the law calls it to proceed further.
5. The Law of Attraction is a basic law of Universal Energy that pervades the entire Universe and acts instantaneously and eternally. It’s the force that keeps planets together and holds individuals together and applies to the mental and spiritual planes, as well.
6. A “World” refers to the agglomeration of stars, suns, and planets that are observable through telescopes, and it is a sphere of infinite stars. The “Universe,” however, encompasses the infinite number of worlds and is boundless and eternal. The Universe is considered the only child of the Great Principle.
7. Magnetic chemicalization is a reaction to magnetic vibration in which negative thought-germs, awakened by the magnetic current, become amplified and then burst and are destroyed. It’s a process through which negative thought-forms and imbalances in the body can be removed.
8. The mind has two genders: the male and the female, where Self-consciousness belongs to the male, while Sub-consciousness belongs to the female. Thoughts from Self-consciousness are male, and the sub-consciousness increases and multiplies ideas or seeds that are planted in it.
9. The law of rhythm is described as the principle of inhaling and exhaling, moving up and down, by compensated oscillations, also a principle of action and reaction. It impacts life as alternating periods of success and failure and also governs the progression and regression of humanity on a large scale.
10. The story of Lucifer in the text portrays him as Mind who, out of pride, sought to be separate from God, resulting in a fall into matter and causing a hell of chaos. Yet through understanding, love, and eventual redemption, he would become the bearer of knowledge, having learned to work in harmony with the Divine.

Essay Questions

Instructions: Answer each question in a well-developed essay format. There are no answer keys for the essay prompts.

1. Discuss the concept of the Absolute as presented in the text, including its attributes and how it relates to the Universe, man, and the individual soul.
2. Analyze the different laws described in the text—Absolute and Relative—and explain how they interrelate and influence the processes of life, both at a physical and spiritual level.
3. Elaborate on the text’s understanding of human consciousness, including the role of Self-consciousness, Sub-consciousness, and Super-consciousness, and how these aspects influence mental and spiritual growth.
4. Explain the role of love as described in the text, not only as a feeling but as a universal law and a central principle for human development and spiritual growth.
5. Discuss the story of Lucifer as presented in the text, exploring its symbolism, its connection to the development of consciousness, and its lessons about the misuse and proper use of Mind.

Glossary of Key Terms

• Absolute (Spirit): The Great Principle, referred to as God, representing the sum of all lives and all intelligences; considered the source of everything, omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent.
• Aura: The radio-activity of the human body, due to the emanation of Life Energy, and it’s not self-luminous. The human aura changes according to an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical state.
• Electron: The smallest division of Matter known to Science, a tiny sphere rotating on its own axis and made of condensed Primal Energy.
• Great Law: The one Universal Law, also called the Law of Analogy, that underlies all other laws and operates on all planes in the same way.
• Intuition: Described as the “still, small voice” of the Super-consciousness, that guides one toward truth and right action, independent of reason.
• Law of Attraction: A basic law of Universal Energy and aspect of Love, that unites all things and beings; acts as the fundamental bond throughout the Universe.
• Law of Cause and Effect: A law of the Relative that asserts that every action has a corresponding reaction, influencing both physical and mental planes.
• Law of Gender: A law of the Relative that asserts that everything in this world in its current state of human consciousness, has two genders, the male and female aspects.
• Law of Polarity: A law of the Relative that describes the concept of duality; positive and negative; the law that governs the pairs of opposites in the world.
• Law of Rhythm: A law of the Relative stating that everything moves in cycles of action and reaction, upward and downward movements.
• Life Energy: The manifestation of the Absolute, flowing through everything, which can be consciously contacted and used.
• Magnetic Chemicalization: A process that occurs when magnetic vibration arouses negative thought-germs, causing them to burst and be destroyed.
• Magnetic Passes: Movements of the hands used to induce or awaken a subject from magnetic sleep, performed slowly to induce sleep and quickly to awaken.
• Matter: Defined as the Great Illusion, usually appears in three aspects (solid, liquid, gaseous), and is made up of particles all the way down to the electron.
• Mind Force: The application of conscious Self-consciousness to Magnetic Vibrations, thereby raising their power and making them Mental Vibrations or thoughts.
• Primal Energy: The fundamental source of all energy in the universe that has two fundamental qualities: motion and attraction.
• Relative (Matter): The plane of existence characterized by duality, impermanence, and change.
• Self-consciousness: The aspect of mind belonging to the male gender and is described as the seat of awareness of self and is where thought originates.
• Soul: The individualized, self-conscious projection of harmonious vibrations and a compound of vibrations proceeding from the infinite source of energy and being.
• Star Exercise: A physical and energetic exercise involving extending the arms to form a star, and using breath and concentration to absorb universal life energy.
• Sub-consciousness: The aspect of the mind belonging to the female gender and is the seat of the repository of memories and thoughts, where ideas and thoughts are amplified, and it has no discrimination between good and evil.
• Super-consciousness: The higher self of an individual, a state that knows all and is not bound by time and space, acting as the source of intuition.
• Telepathic Apparatus (Pituitary Body): A gland located in the center of the forehead that acts as a transmitter and receiver of mental vibrations.
• Universal Life Energy: Another name for Primal Energy, which has the power to heal, regenerate, and sustain all beings and things and is always available.
• Universe: The boundless, infinite, and only “child” of God, which is made up of countless worlds and pervaded by the Law of Attraction.
• World: Refers to a seemingly infinite agglomeration of stars, suns, and planets, and the countless worlds comprise the Universe.