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This Principle embodies the truth that "everything is dual"; "everything has two poles"; "everything has its pair of opposites," all of which were old Hermetic axioms. " And so while to THE ALL the Universe must be unreal and illusionary, a mere dream or result of meditation,--nevertheless, to the finite minds forming a part of that Universe, and viewing it through mortal faculties, the Universe is very real indeed, and must be so considered.

We go into the matter here, merely to show that we recognize the question, and also the absurdity of the ordinary answers of metaphysics and theology. So, finally, students all, grasp the advantage of Mentalism, and learn to know, use and apply the laws resulting therefrom.

Our intent is not to erect a new Temple of Knowledge, but rather to place in the hands of the student a Master-Key with which he may open the many inner doors in the Temple of Mystery through the main portals he has already entered. And Death is not real, even in the Relative sense--it is but Birth to a new life--and You shall go on, and on, and on, to higher and still higher planes of life, for aeons upon aeons of time.

Such is the report of the Illumined! So that while a plane is not "a place," nor yet "a state or condition," yet it possesses qualities common to both.

And there are millions of millions of such Universes in existence within the Infinite Mind of THE ALL. The great Second Hermetic Principle embodies the truth that there is a harmony, agreement, and correspondence between the several planes of Manifestation, Life and Being.

Just as you, student, may create a Universe of your own in your mentality, so does THE ALL create Universes in its own Mentality. Take an historical example of what is probably the greatest pioneering fact in the history of psychics; the one which has shaped the lives and destinies of more uncounted millions than any other.

Between "Black and White"? In this little book, of which this is the First Lesson, we invite our students to examine into the Hermetic Teachings, as set forth in THE KYBALION, and as explained by ourselves, humble students of the Teachings, who, while bearing the title of Initiates, are still students at the feet of HERMES, the Master.

"But, the report of Reason must be hospitably received, and treated with respect. And thanks to these staunch hearts, and fearless minds, we have the truth still with us.

This truth is a truth because all that is included in the Universe emanates from the same source, and the same laws, principles, and characteristics apply to each unit, or combination of units, of activity, as each manifests its own phenomena upon its own plane. And, yet: "As Below, so Above.

This Principle embodies the fact that there is a Cause for every Effect; an Effect from every Cause. It contains the solution of many mysteries of Life.