The Esoteric Lexicon·Concept

First Heaven

The First Heaven is a realm within the post-mortem existence that serves as a spiritual sanctuary for spirits. It is situated in the higher regions of the Desire World, where good deeds from one's life are processed and assimilated as soul power, reinforcing the spirit's moral and ethical essence. This initial stage in the spiritual realms provides an environment for the soul to reflect on its actions, particularly those involving assistance and beneficence to others, which were not appreciated or felt during the individual’s earthly life. Here, spirits undergo a purification process, removing any remaining vestiges of evil while further strengthening their spiritual qualities. This transformational period is crucial for the soul’s spiritual growth and development, laying the foundation for its journey towards higher celestial realms.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Purgatory→Lineage

Purgatory and the First Heaven are both stages of spiritual purification, but in different ways: Purgatory is about being purged from evil, while the First Heaven is about being strengthened in good

AltruismConcept

Performing good deeds in life leads to the strengthening of benevolence and altruism in the First Heaven, fostering true progress

Desire World→Lineage

First Heather is an upper region within the Desire World, where the Spirit prepares for its future environment.

Heaven→Concept

Heaven is conceptually divided into First Heaven, a place where good is assimilated, representing different stages of spiritual development.

Child→Person

Children do not undergo purgatorial existence, leading a particularly joyful life in the First Heaven

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

First HeaventhroughPurgatoryilluminatesSpirit →

I. First Heaven & Purgatory

Purgatory and the First Heaven are both stages of spiritual purification, but in different ways: Purgatory is about being purged from evil, while the First Heaven is about being strengthened in good

II. Purgatory & Spirit

The Spirit undergoes a transformation during purgatory, adapting to the spiritual world

First HeaventhroughHeavenilluminatesFire →

I. First Heaven & Heaven

Heaven is conceptually divided into First Heaven, a place where good is assimilated, representing different stages of spiritual development.

II. Heaven & Fire

(Heaven was created from the fire element as per Chapter 4)

First HeaventhroughPurgatoryilluminatesDeath →

I. First Heaven & Purgatory

Purgatory and the First Heaven are both stages of spiritual purification, but in different ways: Purgatory is about being purged from evil, while the First Heaven is about being strengthened in good

II. Purgatory & Death

Death leads to a state of purgatory where one's desires and vices are still present, but without a physical body to satisfy them, leading to the process of purification.

First HeaventhroughDesire WorldilluminatesMatter →

I. First Heaven & Desire World

First Heather is an upper region within the Desire World, where the Spirit prepares for its future environment.

II. Desire World & Matter

The Desire World is in contrast with matter, highlighting the difference in the nature of existence between the two realms.

First HeaventhroughDesire WorldilluminatesAngels →

I. First Heaven & Desire World

First Heather is an upper region within the Desire World, where the Spirit prepares for its future environment.

II. Desire World & Angels

The desire world is a realm inhabited and managed by Angels, who are integral to its function

First HeaventhroughHeavenilluminatesEarth →

I. First Heaven & Heaven

Heaven is conceptually divided into First Heaven, a place where good is assimilated, representing different stages of spiritual development.

II. Heaven & Earth

Earth is a prerequisite for finding Heaven, which is internal and must be sought.

First HeaventhroughHeavenilluminatesMind →

I. First Heaven & Heaven

Heaven is conceptually divided into First Heaven, a place where good is assimilated, representing different stages of spiritual development.

II. Heaven & Mind

The mind is critical in gestating ideas that lead to enlightenment and spiritual growth

First HeaventhroughPurgatoryilluminatesEvolution →

I. First Heaven & Purgatory

Purgatory and the First Heaven are both stages of spiritual purification, but in different ways: Purgatory is about being purged from evil, while the First Heaven is about being strengthened in good

II. Purgatory & Evolution

Evolution governs the transition of the Spirit during purgatory, ensuring growth, even in the face of obstacles

First HeaventhroughHeavenilluminatesVirgo →

I. First Heaven & Heaven

Heaven is conceptually divided into First Heaven, a place where good is assimilated, representing different stages of spiritual development.

II. Heaven & Virgo

Virgo, like Scorpio, is part of the division that can lead to ascension to the divine levels represented by Heaven

First HeaventhroughHeavenilluminatesCosmos →

I. First Heaven & Heaven

Heaven is conceptually divided into First Heaven, a place where good is assimilated, representing different stages of spiritual development.

II. Heaven & Cosmos

Cosmos is the foundation for Heaven, and both are essential for progress and understanding of truth