Conventions and Terminology
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 1:19 am
Terminology is a problem when discussing systems of philosophy, so this topic is to define and clarify terms that are being used in the discussions. First up, since the Reciprocal System plays a part of this new, 4th density paradigm, there are a couple of terms that need clarification between the RS use and the use in other systems, particularly the Ra Material.
For some strange reason, Dewey Larson, when defining the terms in the Reciprocal System, defined the terms space-time and time-space backward from conventional understanding. I believe it was because he viewed motion from a temporal point of view, rather than a spatial one. We will start here:
The universe of matter; the physical realm
RS: time-space, the "material sector"
Ra: space/time
other: physical plane
The universe of anti-matter; the energy realm
RS: space-time, the "cosmic sector"
Ra: time/space
other: astral plane
The two systems are distinguished by the use of the hyphen or slash; Reciprocal System references use the hyphen for defining the relation between space and time; Ra and other material use the slash. So, when reading the Reciprocal System entries, understand that Larson's use of the terms "space" and "time" are reversed from conventional understanding.
Ontological Planes of Existence
RS: Levels of existence
Numbered 1 thru 7, forming an octave of existence. References to an "8th density" refer to an overlap of the 1st density of the next octave into the prior octave.
The "etheric plane" is notably missing from the above structures, because it appears to be a "bridge" between the astral and physical planes. It behaves more like a projection from the astral/cosmic into the physical, and manifests as an "etheric body" surrounding a physical body.
For some strange reason, Dewey Larson, when defining the terms in the Reciprocal System, defined the terms space-time and time-space backward from conventional understanding. I believe it was because he viewed motion from a temporal point of view, rather than a spatial one. We will start here:
The universe of matter; the physical realm
RS: time-space, the "material sector"
Ra: space/time
other: physical plane
The universe of anti-matter; the energy realm
RS: space-time, the "cosmic sector"
Ra: time/space
other: astral plane
The two systems are distinguished by the use of the hyphen or slash; Reciprocal System references use the hyphen for defining the relation between space and time; Ra and other material use the slash. So, when reading the Reciprocal System entries, understand that Larson's use of the terms "space" and "time" are reversed from conventional understanding.
Ontological Planes of Existence
RS: Levels of existence
- Inanimate
- Biological
- Ethical (includes everything not defined in the inanimate and biological levels)
Numbered 1 thru 7, forming an octave of existence. References to an "8th density" refer to an overlap of the 1st density of the next octave into the prior octave.
- Inanimate
- Biological (plants and lower animals)
- Biological (upper animals, humans); also "the Density of Choice"
- Light/Love
- Honor
- Wisdom
- Unity
- Physical
- Astral
- Mental (lower and upper)
- Buddhic
- Atmic/Nirvanic (lower and upper)
- Monadic/Anupadaka
- Divine/Adi
The "etheric plane" is notably missing from the above structures, because it appears to be a "bridge" between the astral and physical planes. It behaves more like a projection from the astral/cosmic into the physical, and manifests as an "etheric body" surrounding a physical body.