Hold your tongue, my child, and understand what god is, what the cosmos is, what an immortal living thing is, what a dissoluble living thing is. And understand that the cosmos was made by god and is in god, but that mankind was made by the cosmos and is in the cosmos. Understand that God begins, contains, and composes all things.
God as the ultimate source God is the father and the good, the ultimate origin of all things. God is also referred to as the maker, the master, and the container of the whole universe. God's essence is the good, the beautiful, happiness, and wisdom, and his energy is mind and soul.
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The Cosmos as an image The cosmos is the second entity, an image of God and eternity. It is described as a "sensible god," implying it is perceptible and has a role in governing the world. The cosmos is also a living being, immortal and all-encompassing, containing all things within it.
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Humanity as a link Humanity is the third entity, possessing mind and reason, and has a unique relationship with both the cosmos and God. Humans can understand the divine and the cosmos, serving as a bridge between the earthly and the divine realms.
These three entities—God, the cosmos, and humanity—are interconnected and interdependent. God holds the cosmos, and the cosmos holds humanity, creating a hierarchical relationship. The cosmos is the son of God, and humanity is the son of the cosmos, further emphasizing the interconnectedness. Humans can recognize God and ascend to a divine state through knowledge, which is seen as the only deliverance.
Furthermore, the texts suggest a dynamic interplay between these entities. God's activity is will, and his essence is to will all things into being. The cosmos, as an image of God, participates in this creative process. Humanity, through its capacity for reason and knowledge, can align itself with God's will and contribute to the order and beauty of the cosmos.
There are also further subdivisions within the divine realm. For example, Mind (Nous) is described as coming from the very essence of God. Mind is a divine entity that can indwell human souls, leading them towards knowledge and virtue. The relationship between God and Mind, and the role of Mind in illuminating human understanding, adds another layer to the complex description of the divine. The relationship between Mind, soul, and spirit is described as hierarchical, with mind seated in reason, reason in the soul, and the soul in the spirit
Hold your tongue, my child, and understand what god is, what the cosmos is, what an immortal living thing is, what a dissoluble living thing is. And understand that the cosmos was made by god and is in god, but that mankind was made by the cosmos and is in the cosmos. Understand that God begins, contains, and composes all things.
Hold your tongue. Who is more visible than God? This is why he made all things so that through them all, you might look on him. This is the goodness of god. This is his excellence, that he is visible through all things. For nothing is unseen, not even among the incorporeals. Mind is seen in the act of understanding. God in the act of making.
Looking Glass: Unfolding universe.
Just like a red color glass will filter out some lights but yellow glass will filter out others, you can see different frequency just changing the "perspective" to make it "Unobstructed". Each component of Monad, Cosmos and Man is looking at the same thing with deferent filter or frequency.
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