The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Absolute Point Of View

The perspective of THE ALL, understanding the Universe as an illusion in comparison to the divine

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The Universe is viewed as an illusion from the Absolute perspective

Higher TruthConcept

The Higher Truth and Absolute viewpoint are intimately related as reflections of divine knowledge

TheologianPerson

Theologians often explore the Absolute perspective in their work

Philosophers acknowledge the Absolute viewpoint but also understand its relative perspective

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Absolute Point Of ViewthroughPhilosopherilluminatesMysteries →
I. Absolute Point Of View & Philosopher

Philosophers acknowledge the Absolute viewpoint but also understand its relative perspective

II. Philosopher & Mysteries

The philosopher seeks to pass through the gates of the Mysteries to achieve enlightenment.

Absolute Point Of ViewthroughUniverseilluminatesAll →
I. Absolute Point Of View & Universe

The Universe is viewed as an illusion from the Absolute perspective

II. Universe & All

The ALL creates the universe mentally, using the principle of correspondence and the concept of mental creation similar to humans creating mental images. The universe, though separate from THE ALL, is created by it, existing as a mental creation akin to how humans create mental images. THE ALL creates the Universe in its Mind

Absolute Point Of ViewthroughUniverseilluminatesMind →
I. Absolute Point Of View & Universe

The Universe is viewed as an illusion from the Absolute perspective

II. Universe & Mind

The Universe is mental in its nature, following the principle that everything is governed by mentality.

Absolute Point Of ViewthroughUniverseilluminatesCause And Effect →
I. Absolute Point Of View & Universe

The Universe is viewed as an illusion from the Absolute perspective

II. Universe & Cause And Effect

The principles of cause and effect apply universally, encompassing all phenomena in the universe and maintaining the order and continuity of its operations.

Absolute Point Of ViewthroughPhilosopherilluminatesLove →
I. Absolute Point Of View & Philosopher

Philosophers acknowledge the Absolute viewpoint but also understand its relative perspective

II. Philosopher & Love

Love assists the philosopher in connecting to the heart, leading to a more perfect existence.

Absolute Point Of ViewthroughPhilosopherilluminatesFool →
I. Absolute Point Of View & Philosopher

Philosophers acknowledge the Absolute viewpoint but also understand its relative perspective

II. Philosopher & Fool

The Fool contrasts with the philosopher, emphasizing the distinction between transient and eternal existence.

Absolute Point Of ViewthroughUniverseilluminatesStar →
I. Absolute Point Of View & Universe

The Universe is viewed as an illusion from the Absolute perspective

II. Universe & Star

The stars and planets, mentioned in the text, symbolize focal points of divine intelligence, related to the concept of the universe.

Absolute Point Of ViewthroughPhilosopherilluminatesVirtue →
I. Absolute Point Of View & Philosopher

Philosophers acknowledge the Absolute viewpoint but also understand its relative perspective

II. Philosopher & Virtue

Virtue is a key principle for the philosopher, guiding their conduct and achieving a higher state of being.

Absolute Point Of ViewthroughUniverseilluminatesCosmogony →
I. Absolute Point Of View & Universe

The Universe is viewed as an illusion from the Absolute perspective

II. Universe & Cosmogony

Subject 33, Cosmogony, represents the study of the origin and development of the universe, integrating scientific and mythological understandings of the cosmos.

Absolute Point Of ViewthroughUniverseilluminatesReality →
I. Absolute Point Of View & Universe

The Universe is viewed as an illusion from the Absolute perspective

II. Universe & Reality

The Universe, being Mental and held in the Mind of THE ALL, includes and reflects the reality of all that exists within it.