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Lesson XII: Mind and Spirit.477
its substance; and so, both the ocean and the drop really partake of the
Self of the Absolute—the Spirit of the drop is Real. And this is the miracle
and the Mystery, that while the Presence is in the drop, still the Sun itself
(as a Whole) is not there, except in appearance. One seeing the reflection
in the drop, sees the shape and light of the Sun, and yet the Sun is in the
heavens. So that while the Sun is in the drop it is in the heavens—and while
it is in the heavens it is in the drop. This is the Divine Paradox—that contains
within it the explanation of the Many which is One, and the One which is
Many, each being real—each being apparently separated, and yet really not
separated. And the Sun may shine on millions of drops, and the drops may
reflect millions of Suns in that way. Yet while each drop contains the Sun,
still there is only One Sun, and it still remains in the heavens. He who can
grasp this parable has grasped the secret of the relation of the Spirit to the
Absolute—of the Many to the One. This is our message to our students as
we close this series of lessons. Hark ye to it!
May each drop understand that it has within it the Sun of Life, and learn
to grow into an actual realization of its Presence. Peace be with You.