The Principle of Correspondence: “As above, so below as below, so above.”.The entire known universe exists within this Mind where we live and move. All the phenomena in the world is simply a mental creation of the All, and everything is subject to certain Universal laws. The first principle explains that all reality exists within a universal, infinite, living mind. Principle of Mentalism: “The All is Mind The Universe is Mental.”.The Kybalion explains that by examining these principles and applying them to life, a scholar can gain in wisdom and understanding. These laws are categorized in the book as the principles of mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity, rhythm, cause and effect, and gender. What is the fundamental nature of reality? The underlying teaching of The Kybalion is that everything is governed by seven universal laws. “Our intent is not to erect a new Temple of Knowledge, but rather to place in the hands of the student a Master-Key with which he may open the many inner doors in the Temple of Mystery through the main portals he has already entered.” In the introduction, the authors explain their objective in writing The Kybalion :
Paul Foster Case was a known Freemason connecting the work to the Fraternity. While speculation surrounds who actually wrote the book, a common theory is that the book was authored by William Walker Atkinson, Paul Foster Case, and Michael Whitty. The Kybalion s tates “the lips of wisdom are closed, except to those with the ears of understanding.” By only teaching to small groups and eschewing written publications, the ancient teachers believed that the wisdom of the teachings would be protected.įirst published in 1908 by the Yogi Publication Society, The Kybalion was authored by “Three Initiates” who chose to remain anonymous. Instead of founding a school like many other great philosophers, Hermes taught orally as his method for passing on his wisdom and teachings. The name Trismegistus means “thrice greatest Hermes,” which was a title given by the Greeks to the Egyptian god Thoth, who was considered a lord of wisdom and learning. The Kybalion attributes its origins to the original writings of Hermes Trismegistus, suggested to be a scribe of the Gods who dwelt in Ancient Egypt and a contemporary of the biblical patriarch Abraham. The term Esotericism is derived from the Greek word Esôterikos which means “pertaining to the innermost.” A common form of Esoteric study is the exploration of the hidden meanings and symbolism in various philosophical, historical, and religious texts, including the Bible and the Torah. Esoterism is the study of the hidden mysteries of nature and science, which can assist an individual to develop inner knowledge of himself and the world around him.
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