Good→Concept
(The number of gates signifying good when the sphere is turned forward as per Chapter 2)
231 Gates
(The total number of gateways through which the powers of the letters go forth, as described in Chapter 2
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Evil→Concept
(The number of gates signifying evil when the sphere is turned backward as per Chapter 2)
22 Basic Letters→Concept
(The concept of the 231 gates is related to the twenty-two basic letters formed by voice and breath)
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. 231 Gates & Evil
(The number of gates signifying evil when the sphere is turned backward as per Chapter 2)
II. Evil & Truth
The Rosicrucian sees truth as a transformative force that can change evil into good Evil is seen as a potential for growth by the Rosicrucian, which can be transformed through the truth
I. 231 Gates & Evil
(The number of gates signifying evil when the sphere is turned backward as per Chapter 2)
II. Evil & Duad
Evil is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the dual nature of the second number
I. 231 Gates & 22 Basic Letters
(The concept of the 231 gates is related to the twenty-two basic letters formed by voice and breath)
II. 22 Basic Letters & God
(GOD created and appointed these twenty-two basic letters)
I. 231 Gates & Good
(The number of gates signifying good when the sphere is turned forward as per Chapter 2)
II. Good & Rosicrucian
A Rosicrucian holds hope in the transformation of evil into good through principles of truth and knowledge The Rosicrucian uses the principle of good as a counterbalance against the negative forces of evil
I. 231 Gates & 22 Basic Letters
(The concept of the 231 gates is related to the twenty-two basic letters formed by voice and breath)
II. 22 Basic Letters & Universe
(The twenty-two letters were combined to form all beings which exist in the universe as described in Chapter 2)
I. 231 Gates & Good
(The number of gates signifying good when the sphere is turned forward as per Chapter 2)
II. Good & Purgatory
Good is transmuted to greater good in the heavenly kingdom, a process that may not be apparent
I. 231 Gates & Good
(The number of gates signifying good when the sphere is turned forward as per Chapter 2)
II. Good & True Rosicrucian
A True Rosicrucian seeks to manifest good through the principles of truth and knowledge
I. 231 Gates & Good
(The number of gates signifying good when the sphere is turned forward as per Chapter 2)
II. Good & Darkness
The battle between darkness, symbolizing the body and its illusions, and the light of the Mind, representing the path to Good, is central to the text.
I. 231 Gates & Good
(The number of gates signifying good when the sphere is turned forward as per Chapter 2)
II. Good & Harry Hermes
Hermes, in his state of creation and guidance, leads man towards the state of Good, recognizing his immortality and true nature.
I. 231 Gates & 22 Basic Letters
(The concept of the 231 gates is related to the twenty-two basic letters formed by voice and breath)
II. 22 Basic Letters & 3 Fundamental Letters
(The three fundamental letters are derived from the twenty-two basic letters as per Chapter 3)