Unit 2 Lesson 6 (optional)

Next, we present the book "The Kybalion" as it is representative of the ancient philosophies. In ancient times, the sages already conceived the universe as a great mind, and matter being just the product of this great Mind that could be assimilated to the Divinity, God, the Theurgist, or whatever you want to call it.
It is a treatise that summarizes in 7 principles the laws that govern the universe, from the most minute planes at the atomic level, to the immensity of the galaxies; Clearly going through all the scales and intermediate planes such as minerals, living beings, etc. The Kybalion was written in ancient Egypt, the place where the main schools of wisdom of the old world converged: Europe, Africa and Asia, so we consider that it summarizes the principles and wisdom, which in those times were reserved only for high initiates. Those willing to give their lives to the study of sacred texts to answer the great questions: who am I? Where do I come from? Where I go? Here is a summary of this valuable teaching. For those who like it, you can download the complete work on the internet or buy one of the many editions of the book.
The Kybalion is a teaching attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, therefore, it comes from ancient Egypt; and as we have already seen, it is actually a synthesis of three schools of ancient knowledge. It appears as a textbook in the year 1908, probably edited by the Theosophical Society or by a Masonic lodge in Chicago, USA. Although no group or person has attributed its authorship, from the beginning mentioning only "by three Initiates". Without further ado, we proceed to expose the seven hermetic principles, which must explain any phenomenon of the cosmos:

1. Principle of Mentalism

The known EVERYTHING, matter, energy, emotion, thought... is spirit, which in itself is indefinable, although it can be considered as an INFINITE MIND, universal and living. Our reality, as we know it, is a mental creation of the ALL, in whose mind we live, move and have our being.
Understanding this principle allows us to use the laws of the mind of the whole in our favor, using them for our well-being and for our development. Being aware of this reality, understanding that the universe is mental, allows us to use the master key in our favor. Opening for us the doors of the Temple of mental and psychic knowledge and entering to work in it freely and intelligently. That is, live our life with awareness.

2. Principle of Correspondence

The ALL known, matter, energy, emotion, thought... is spirit, which in itself is indefinable, although it can be considered as an infinite, universal and living mind.
Our reality, as we know it, is a mental creation of the ALL, in whose mind we live, we move. There are many unknown planes that by applying this law we allow ourselves to become aware of.
This, like the others, are universal laws, applicable to all levels of consciousness, above, below and in all directions and realities. What is here is there.
This is one of the most important principles according to the Hermetic teachings. Well, it allows the veil of "Isis" to fall, of unconsciousness, and gives us clarity.

3. Principle of Vibration

Nothing is immobile, everything moves, everything vibrates.
And here the principle, already demonstrated by current science, that everything is in constant motion, from atoms to planets. Everything is constantly vibrating.
Thanks to the awareness of this principle, the differences between the different manifestations of matter, force, mind and even spirit itself, which are nothing more than the result of the different vibratory states, can be explained.
Everything is in vibration. The higher the vibration, the higher it is on the scale, the denser the matter, the lower the vibration. There are millions of different levels of vibration, therefore there are also millions of different levels of consciousness. Understanding this principle allows us to understand the vibrations that we emit, both physically and emotionally, mentally or spiritually, we are constantly emitting different levels of vibration.
One of the oldest writers of Hermeticism said: "He who understands the vibratory principle will reach the scepter of power."Uno de los más antiguos escritores del Hermetismo dijo: “El que comprenda el principio vibratorio alcanzará el cetro del poder.”

4. Principle of Polarity

“Everything is double; everything has two poles; everything, its pair of opposites: the similar and the antagonistic are the same; opposites are identical in nature, but different in degree; ends meet; all truths are half-truths; all paradoxes can be reconciled.”
This principle tells us about duality. That is, everything is the same, only the degree of vibration between one and the other changes. Heads and tails are the coin seen from different angles. Therefore, opposites are the two extremes of the same thing. Hot and cold, temperature at different extremes, but both characteristics are temperature. Where does the heat begin? And the cold?
This principle shows us that everything is relative between two opposites and that everything is constituted by this principle.
We have to keep in mind that this principle acts in the same way at the mental level. For example, love and hate, two poles with many nuances and degrees that differentiate them. In reality, we find infinite levels of precision between one extreme and the other. And best of all, we can get to the point where we transform one feature into the other, bringing them closer together they merge.
Let's see, what happens between good and evil? They are the same, there is no absolute evil or absolute good, and the Hermeticist knows how to transmute evil into good, hate into love... Actually, this is the alchemy from which the human being can really benefit. The art of polarizing.
Mastering the art of polarizing will set us free.

5. Principle of Rythm

“Everything ebbs and flows; everything has its periods of advance and retreat; everything ascends and descends; everything moves like a pendulum; the measure of its movement to the right is the same as that of its movement to the left; the rhythm is the compensation.”
This principle tells us that everything manifests itself with a particular movement, a back and forth movement.
An oscillation of the pendulum that, thanks to the principle of polarity, goes from one extreme to the other and does so in symmetrical proportions. Like action, reaction. Again, this law is also a law that applies equally to all, affecting everything that exists, whether seen or unseen, conscious or unconscious.
Hermetists employ the mental law of neutralization to transcend this principle, although it cannot be stopped, they have learned to circumvent its effects to some degree. Degrees that will depend on the mastery of said principle.
The Master polarizes where he wants to be and neutralizes the forces that would take him to the other extreme of reality, keeping himself consciously mentally stable. Both the Law of neutralization, as well as the law of counterbalancing or the law of using polarity at will, are an important part of Hermetic alchemy.

6. Principle of Cause and effect

“Every cause has its effect; every effect has its cause; everything happens according to the Law; luck is nothing more than the name given to an unknown law; there are many planes of chance, but nothing escapes the law”.
Nothing happens by chance, everything happens according to law.
In Hermetic schools one learns to transcend the ordinary planes of cause and effect. And mentally reaching the higher plane they become causes instead of effects.
In general, people are carried away by the wishes and wills of others. If we learn to generate and recognize our vibration we will not get carried away by that of others. Many times we fall into this maelstrom due to inheritance and learning that we must release and unlearn.
The Masters dominate their modalities, their characters, their qualities and powers, as well as everything that surrounds them. Becoming leaders instead of being directed. In this way, the teachers can help the masses to live and deal with this great game of life. They use the principle instead of being an instrument of it. The Masters are at the service of the higher planes, but they serve the plane where they live.

7. Principle of Gender

“The generation exists everywhere; everything has its masculine and feminine principles; generation manifests itself on all planes."
Generation, governed by the feminine and masculine principles, creates everything, on all planes, including the mental and spiritual planes.
Although it is known as sex on the physical plane, the same principle exists on all the other planes, mental, emotional, spiritual... remember the first of the 7 principles of Hermeticism. No creation is possible without this principle.
This principle always works in the sense of generating, regenerating and creating. Every being contains the essence of both elements of this principle, feminine and masculine.
Everything related to generation, regeneration and creation is based on this hermetic principle. It contains the solution to many of life's mysteries. That he who is able to read between the lines discover knowledge, this is the desire of the hermetic masters.

 

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