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Lesson XI: Matter and Force.457
a cause, or God, or Absolute Being—in other words, its teaching seems
to be that the Universe is its own God. It, of course, denies the survival
of consciousness after death, or the immortality of the soul, and teaches
that the “soul” is a purely material and physical thing, a development of
“Sensation.” We call our students’ attention to the differences between the
two philosophies, as well as to their points of resemblance. Both teach the
“Oneness of All,” but how different is the understanding of that one! We
think that the Spiritual Mind of the student will so illuminate his Intellect
that it will see the truth in the midst of these conflicting teachings, which
still show in their resemblance, that instinctive and intuitive leaning of the
human mind toward the idea of “Oneness.” To those to whom have come
the spiritual awakening of consciousness, will be apparent the point at which
the Monistic Philosophy leaves the right Path for the illusive side track from
which it will be compelled to return in the future.
In our next lesson we will endeavor to explain the nature and qualities
of Chitta or Mind-substance, as well as to give you the teachings regarding
Atman or Spirit, and Man’s relation to the Absolute.
Peace be with thee.