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PERSONALITIES OF THE GRAND UNIVERSE
PERSONALITIES OF THE GRAND UNIVERSE
1955 SRT 30:0.1 THE personalities and other-than-personal entities now functioning on Paradise and in the grand universe constitute a well-nigh limitless number of living beings. Even the number of major orders and types would stagger the human imagination, let alone the countless subtypes and variations. It is, however, desirable to present something of two basic classifications of living beings—a suggestion of the Paradise classification and an abbreviation of the Uversa Personality Register.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:0.1 THE personalities and other-than-personal entities now functioning on Paradise and in the grand universe constitute a well-nigh limitless number of living beings. Even the number of major orders and types would stagger the human imagination, let alone the countless subtypes and variations. It is, however, desirable to present something of two basic classifications of living beings—a suggestion of the Paradise classification and an abbreviation of the Uversa Personality Register.
1955 SRT 30:0.2 It is not possible to formulate comprehensive and entirely consistent classifications of the personalities of the grand universe because all of the groups are not revealed. It would require numerous additional papers to cover the further revelation required to systematically classify all groups. Such conceptual expansion would hardly be desirable as it would deprive the thinking mortals of the next thousand years of that stimulus to creative speculation which these partially revealed concepts supply. It is best that man not have an overrevelation; it stifles imagination.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:0.2 It is not possible to formulate comprehensive and entirely consistent classifications of the personalities of the grand universe because all of the groups are not revealed. It would require numerous additional papers to cover the further revelation required to systematically classify all groups. Such conceptual expansion would hardly be desirable as it would deprive the thinking mortals of the next thousand years of that stimulus to creative speculation which these partially revealed concepts supply. It is best that man not have an overrevelation; it stifles imagination.
1. THE PARADISE CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING BEINGS
1. THE PARADISE CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING BEINGS
1955 SRT 30:1.1 Living beings are classified on Paradise in accordance with inherent and attained relationship to the Paradise Deities. During the grand gatherings of the central and superuniverses those present are often grouped in accordance with origin: those of triune origin, or of Trinity attainment; those of dual origin; and those of single origin. It is difficult to interpret the Paradise classification of living beings to the mortal mind, but we are authorized to present the following:[4]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.1 Living beings are classified on Paradise in accordance with inherent and attained relationship to the Paradise Deities. During the grand gatherings of the central and superuniverses those present are often grouped in accordance with origin: those of triune origin, or of Trinity attainment; those of dual origin; and those of single origin. It is difficult to interpret the Paradise classification of living beings to the mortal mind, but we are authorized to present the following:
1955 SRT 30:1.2 I. TRIUNE-ORIGIN BEINGS. Beings created by all three Paradise Deities, either as such or as the Trinity, together with the Trinitized Corps, which designation refers to all groups of trinitized beings, revealed and unrevealed.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.2 I. TRIUNE-ORIGIN BEINGS. Beings created by all three Paradise Deities, either as such or as the Trinity, together with the Trinitized Corps, which designation refers to all groups of trinitized beings, revealed and unrevealed.
1955 SRT 30:1.3 A. The Supreme Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.3 A. The Supreme Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:1.4 1. The Seven Master Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.4 1. The Seven Master Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:1.5 2. The Seven Supreme Executives.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.5 2. The Seven Supreme Executives.
1955 SRT 30:1.6 3. The Seven Orders of Reflective Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.6 3. The Seven Orders of Reflective Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:1.7 B. The Stationary Sons of the Trinity.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.7 B. The Stationary Sons of the Trinity.
1955 SRT 30:1.8 1. Trinitized Secrets of Supremacy.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.8 1. Trinitized Secrets of Supremacy.
1955 SRT 30:1.9 2. Eternals of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.9 2. Eternals of Days.
1955 SRT 30:1.10 3. Ancients of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.10 3. Ancients of Days.
1955 SRT 30:1.11 4. Perfections of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.11 4. Perfections of Days.
1955 SRT 30:1.12 5. Recents of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.12 5. Recents of Days.
1955 SRT 30:1.13 6. Unions of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.13 6. Unions of Days.
1955 SRT 30:1.14 7. Faithfuls of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.14 7. Faithfuls of Days.
1955 SRT 30:1.15 8. Perfectors of Wisdom.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.15 8. Perfectors of Wisdom.
1955 SRT 30:1.16 9. Divine Counselors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.16 9. Divine Counselors.
1955 SRT 30:1.17 10. Universal Censors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.17 10. Universal Censors.
1955 SRT 30:1.18 C. Trinity-origin and Trinitized Beings.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.18 C. Trinity-origin and Trinitized Beings.
1955 SRT 30:1.19 1. Trinity Teacher Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.19 1. Trinity Teacher Sons.
1955 SRT 30:1.20 2. Inspired Trinity Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.20 2. Inspired Trinity Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:1.21 3. Havona Natives.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.21 3. Havona Natives.
1955 SRT 30:1.22 4. Paradise Citizens.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.22 4. Paradise Citizens.
1955 SRT 30:1.23 5. Unrevealed Trinity-origin Beings.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.23 5. Unrevealed Trinity-origin Beings.
1955 SRT 30:1.24 6. Unrevealed Deity-trinitized Beings.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.24 6. Unrevealed Deity-trinitized Beings.
1955 SRT 30:1.25 7. Trinitized Sons of Attainment.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.25 7. Trinitized Sons of Attainment.
1955 SRT 30:1.26 8. Trinitized Sons of Selection.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.26 8. Trinitized Sons of Selection.
1955 SRT 30:1.27 9. Trinitized Sons of Perfection.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.27 9. Trinitized Sons of Perfection.
1955 SRT 30:1.28 10. Creature-trinitized Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.28 10. Creature-trinitized Sons.
1955 SRT 30:1.29 II. DUAL-ORIGIN BEINGS. Those of origin in any two of the Paradise Deities or otherwise created by any two beings of direct or indirect descent from the Paradise Deities.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.29 II. DUAL-ORIGIN BEINGS. Those of origin in any two of the Paradise Deities or otherwise created by any two beings of direct or indirect descent from the Paradise Deities.
1955 SRT 30:1.31 1. Creator Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.31 1. Creator Sons.
1955 SRT 30:1.32 2. Magisterial Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.32 2. Magisterial Sons.
1955 SRT 30:1.33 3. Bright and Morning Stars.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.33 3. Bright and Morning Stars.
1955 SRT 30:1.34 4. Father Melchizedeks.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.34 4. Father Melchizedeks.
1955 SRT 30:1.38 8. Brilliant Evening Stars.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.38 8. Brilliant Evening Stars.
1955 SRT 30:1.39 9. The Archangels.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.39 9. The Archangels.
1955 SRT 30:1.40 10. Life Carriers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.40 10. Life Carriers.
1955 SRT 30:1.41 11. Unrevealed Universe Aids.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.41 11. Unrevealed Universe Aids.
1955 SRT 30:1.42 12. Unrevealed Sons of God.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.42 12. Unrevealed Sons of God.
1955 SRT 30:1.46 3. Univitatia.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.46 3. Univitatia.
1955 SRT 30:1.48 5. Unrevealed Dual-origin Beings.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.48 5. Unrevealed Dual-origin Beings.
1955 SRT 30:1.55 III. SINGLE-ORIGIN BEINGS. Those of origin in any one of the Paradise Deities or otherwise created by any one being of direct or indirect descent from the Paradise Deities.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.55 III. SINGLE-ORIGIN BEINGS. Those of origin in any one of the Paradise Deities or otherwise created by any one being of direct or indirect descent from the Paradise Deities.
1955 SRT 30:1.56 A. The Supreme Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.56 A. The Supreme Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:1.57 1. Gravity Messengers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.57 1. Gravity Messengers.
1955 SRT 30:1.58 2. The Seven Spirits of the Havona Circuits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.58 2. The Seven Spirits of the Havona Circuits.
1955 SRT 30:1.59 3. The Twelvefold Adjutants of the Havona Circuits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.59 3. The Twelvefold Adjutants of the Havona Circuits.
1955 SRT 30:1.60 4. The Reflective Image Aids.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.60 4. The Reflective Image Aids.
1955 SRT 30:1.61 5. Universe Mother Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.61 5. Universe Mother Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:1.62 6. The Sevenfold Adjutant Mind-Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.62 6. The Sevenfold Adjutant Mind-Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:1.63 7. Unrevealed Deity-origin Beings.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.63 7. Unrevealed Deity-origin Beings.
1955 SRT 30:1.65 1. Personalized Adjusters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.65 1. Personalized Adjusters.
1955 SRT 30:1.66 2. Ascending Material Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.66 2. Ascending Material Sons.
1955 SRT 30:1.70 C. The Family of the Infinite Spirit.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.70 C. The Family of the Infinite Spirit.
1955 SRT 30:1.71 1. Solitary Messengers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.71 1. Solitary Messengers.
1955 SRT 30:1.72 2. Universe Circuit Supervisors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.72 2. Universe Circuit Supervisors.
1955 SRT 30:1.73 3. Census Directors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.73 3. Census Directors.
1955 SRT 30:1.74 4. Personal Aids of the Infinite Spirit.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.74 4. Personal Aids of the Infinite Spirit.
1955 SRT 30:1.75 5. Associate Inspectors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.75 5. Associate Inspectors.
1955 SRT 30:1.76 6. Assigned Sentinels.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.76 6. Assigned Sentinels.
1955 SRT 30:1.77 7. Graduate Guides.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.77 7. Graduate Guides.
1955 SRT 30:1.78 8. Havona Servitals.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.78 8. Havona Servitals.
1955 SRT 30:1.79 9. Universal Conciliators.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.79 9. Universal Conciliators.
1955 SRT 30:1.80 10. Morontia Companions.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.80 10. Morontia Companions.
1955 SRT 30:1.87 17. Unrevealed Spirit-origin Beings.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.87 17. Unrevealed Spirit-origin Beings.
1955 SRT 30:1.88 18. The Seven Supreme Power Directors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.88 18. The Seven Supreme Power Directors.
1955 SRT 30:1.89 19. The Supreme Power Centers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.89 19. The Supreme Power Centers.
1955 SRT 30:1.90 20. The Master Physical Controllers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.90 20. The Master Physical Controllers.
1955 SRT 30:1.91 21. The Morontia Power Supervisors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.91 21. The Morontia Power Supervisors.
1955 SRT 30:1.92 IV. EVENTUATED TRANSCENDENTAL BEINGS. There is to be found on Paradise a vast host of transcendental beings whose origin is not ordinarily disclosed to the universes of time and space until they are settled in light and life. These Transcendentalers are neither creators nor creatures; they are the eventuated children of divinity, ultimacy, and eternity. These “eventuators” are neither finite nor infinite—they are absonite; and absonity is neither infinity nor absoluteness.[14]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.92 IV. EVENTUATED TRANSCENDENTAL BEINGS. There is to be found on Paradise a vast host of transcendental beings whose origin is not ordinarily disclosed to the universes of time and space until they are settled in light and life. These Transcendentalers are neither creators nor creatures; they are the eventuated children of divinity, ultimacy, and eternity. These “eventuators” are neither finite nor infinite—they are absonite; and absonity is neither infinity nor absoluteness.
1955 SRT 30:1.93 These uncreated noncreators are ever loyal to the Paradise Trinity and obedient to the Ultimate. They are existent on four ultimate levels of personality activity and are functional on the seven levels of the absonite in twelve grand divisions consisting of one thousand major working groups of seven classes each. These eventuated beings include the following orders:[4][7]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.93 These uncreated noncreators are ever loyal to the Paradise Trinity and obedient to the Ultimate. They are existent on four ultimate levels of personality activity and are functional on the seven levels of the absonite in twelve grand divisions consisting of one thousand major working groups of seven classes each. These eventuated beings include the following orders:
1955 SRT 30:1.94 1. The Architects of the Master Universe.[14]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.94 1. The Architects of the Master Universe.
1955 SRT 30:1.95 2. Transcendental Recorders.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.95 2. Transcendental Recorders.
1955 SRT 30:1.96 3. Other Transcendentalers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.96 3. Other Transcendentalers.
1955 SRT 30:1.97 4. Primary Eventuated Master Force Organizers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.97 4. Primary Eventuated Master Force Organizers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.98 5. Associate Transcendental Master Force Organizers.
1955 SRT 30:1.99 God, as a superperson, eventuates; God, as a person, creates; God, as a preperson, fragments; and such an Adjuster fragment of himself evolves the spirit soul upon the material and mortal mind in accordance with the freewill choosing of the personality which has been bestowed upon such a mortal creature by the parental act of God as a Father.[15][17]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.99 God, as a superperson, eventuates; God, as a person, creates; God, as a preperson, fragments; and such an Adjuster fragment of himself evolves the spirit soul upon the material and mortal mind in accordance with the freewill choosing of the personality which has been bestowed upon such a mortal creature by the parental act of God as a Father.
1955 SRT 30:1.100 V. FRAGMENTED ENTITIES OF DEITY. This order of living existence, originating in the Universal Father, is best typified by the Thought Adjusters, though these entities are by no means the only fragmentations of the prepersonal reality of the First Source and Center. The functions of the other-than-Adjuster fragments are manifold and little known. Fusion with an Adjuster or other such fragment constitutes the creature a Father-fused being.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.100 V. FRAGMENTED ENTITIES OF DEITY. This order of living existence, originating in the Universal Father, is best typified by the Thought Adjusters, though these entities are by no means the only fragmentations of the prepersonal reality of the First Source and Center. The functions of the other-than-Adjuster fragments are manifold and little known. Fusion with an Adjuster or other such fragment constitutes the creature a Father-fused being.
1955 SRT 30:1.101 The fragmentations of the premind spirit of the Third Source and Center, though hardly comparable to the Father fragments, should be here recorded. Such entities differ very greatly from Adjusters; they do not as such dwell on Spiritington, nor do they as such traverse the mind-gravity circuits; neither do they indwell mortal creatures during the life in the flesh. They are not prepersonal in the sense that the Adjusters are, but such fragments of premind spirit are bestowed upon certain of the surviving mortals, and fusion therewith constitutes them Spirit-fused mortals in contradistinction to Adjuster-fused mortals.[16][17]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.101 The fragmentations of the premind spirit of the Third Source and Center, though hardly comparable to the Father fragments, should be here recorded. Such entities differ very greatly from Adjusters; they do not as such dwell on Spiritington, nor do they as such traverse the mind-gravity circuits; neither do they indwell mortal creatures during the life in the flesh. They are not prepersonal in the sense that the Adjusters are, but such fragments of premind spirit are bestowed upon certain of the surviving mortals, and fusion therewith constitutes them Spirit-fused mortals in contradistinction to Adjuster-fused mortals.
1955 SRT 30:1.102 Still more difficult of description is the individualized spirit of a Creator Son, union with which constitutes the creature a Son-fused mortal. And there are still other fragmentations of Deity.[7]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.102 Still more difficult of description is the individualized spirit of a Creator Son, union with which constitutes the creature a Son-fused mortal. And there are still other fragmentations of Deity.
1955 SRT 30:1.103 VI. SUPERPERSONAL BEINGS. There is a vast host of other-than-personal beings of divine origin and of manifold service in the universe of universes. Certain of these beings are resident on the Paradise worlds of the Son; others, like the superpersonal representatives of the Eternal Son, are encountered elsewhere. They are for the most part unmentioned in these narratives, and it would be quite futile to attempt their description to personal creatures.[4]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.103 VI. SUPERPERSONAL BEINGS. There is a vast host of other-than-personal beings of divine origin and of manifold service in the universe of universes. Certain of these beings are resident on the Paradise worlds of the Son; others, like the superpersonal representatives of the Eternal Son, are encountered elsewhere. They are for the most part unmentioned in these narratives, and it would be quite futile to attempt their description to personal creatures.
1955 SRT 30:1.104 VII. UNCLASSIFIED AND UNREVEALED ORDERS. During the present universe age it would not be possible to place all beings, personal or otherwise, within classifications pertaining to the present universe age; nor have all such categories been revealed in these narratives; hence numerous orders have been omitted from these lists. Consider the following:
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.104 VII. UNCLASSIFIED AND UNREVEALED ORDERS. During the present universe age it would not be possible to place all beings, personal or otherwise, within classifications pertaining to the present universe age; nor have all such categories been revealed in these narratives; hence numerous orders have been omitted from these lists. Consider the following:
1955 SRT 30:1.105 The Consummator of Universe Destiny.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.105 The Consummator of Universe Destiny.
1955 SRT 30:1.106 The Qualified Vicegerents of the Ultimate.[8]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.106 The Qualified Vicegerents of the Ultimate.
1955 SRT 30:1.107 The Unqualified Supervisors of the Supreme.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.107 The Unqualified Supervisors of the Supreme.
1955 SRT 30:1.108 The Unrevealed Creative Agencies of the Ancients of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.108 The Unrevealed Creative Agencies of the Ancients of Days.
1955 SRT 30:1.110 The Unnamed Reflectivator Liaisons of Majeston.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.110 The Unnamed Reflectivator Liaisons of Majeston.
1955 SRT 30:1.111 The Midsonite Orders of the Local Universes.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.111 The Midsonite Orders of the Local Universes.
1955 SRT 30:1.113 There are spirits: spirit entities, spirit presences, personal spirits, prepersonal spirits, superpersonal spirits, spirit existences, spirit personalities—but neither mortal language nor mortal intellect are adequate. We may however state that there are no personalities of “pure mind”; no entity has personality unless he is endowed with it by God who is spirit. Any mind entity that is not associated with either spiritual or physical energy is not a personality. But in the same sense that there are spirit personalities who have mind there are mind personalities who have spirit. Majeston and his associates are fairly good illustrations of mind-dominated beings, but there are better illustrations of this type of personality unknown to you. There are even whole unrevealed orders of such mind personalities, but they are always spirit associated. Certain other unrevealed creatures are what might be termed mindal- and physical-energy personalities. This type of being is nonresponsive to spirit gravity but is nonetheless a true personality—is within the Father’s circuit.[10]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.113 There are spirits: spirit entities, spirit presences, personal spirits, prepersonal spirits, superpersonal spirits, spirit existences, spirit personalities—but neither mortal language nor mortal intellect are adequate. We may however state that there are no personalities of “pure mind”; no entity has personality unless he is endowed with it by God who is spirit. Any mind entity that is not associated with either spiritual or physical energy is not a personality. But in the same sense that there are spirit personalities who have mind there are mind personalities who have spirit. Majeston and his associates are fairly good illustrations of mind-dominated beings, but there are better illustrations of this type of personality unknown to you. There are even whole unrevealed orders of such mind personalities, but they are always spirit associated. Certain other unrevealed creatures are what might be termed mindal- and physical-energy personalities. This type of being is nonresponsive to spirit gravity but is nonetheless a true personality—is within the Father’s circuit.
1955 SRT 30:1.114 These papers do not—cannot—even begin to exhaust the story of the living creatures, creators, eventuators, and still-otherwise-existent beings who live and worship and serve in the swarming universes of time and in the central universe of eternity. You mortals are persons; hence we can describe beings who are personalized, but how could an absonitized being ever be explained to you?[18]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:1.114 These papers do not—cannot—even begin to exhaust the story of the living creatures, creators, eventuators, and still-otherwise-existent beings who live and worship and serve in the swarming universes of time and in the central universe of eternity. You mortals are persons; hence we can describe beings who are personalized, but how could an absonitized being ever be explained to you?
2. THE UVERSA PERSONALITY REGISTER
2. THE UVERSA PERSONALITY REGISTER
1955 SRT 30:2.2 1. The Paradise Deities.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.2 1. The Paradise Deities.
1955 SRT 30:2.3 2. The Supreme Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.3 2. The Supreme Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:2.5 4. The Sons of God.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.5 4. The Sons of God.
1955 SRT 30:2.6 5. Personalities of the Infinite Spirit.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.6 5. Personalities of the Infinite Spirit.
1955 SRT 30:2.7 6. The Universe Power Directors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.7 6. The Universe Power Directors.
1955 SRT 30:2.8 7. The Corps of Permanent Citizenship.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.8 7. The Corps of Permanent Citizenship.
1955 SRT 30:2.9 These groups of will creatures are divided into numerous classes and minor subdivisions. The presentation of this classification of the personalities of the grand universe is however chiefly concerned in setting forth those orders of intelligent beings who have been revealed in these narratives, most of whom will be encountered in the ascendant experience of the mortals of time on their progressive climb to Paradise. The following listings make no mention of vast orders of universe beings who carry forward their work apart from the mortal ascension scheme.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.9 These groups of will creatures are divided into numerous classes and minor subdivisions. The presentation of this classification of the personalities of the grand universe is however chiefly concerned in setting forth those orders of intelligent beings who have been revealed in these narratives, most of whom will be encountered in the ascendant experience of the mortals of time on their progressive climb to Paradise. The following listings make no mention of vast orders of universe beings who carry forward their work apart from the mortal ascension scheme.
1955 SRT 30:2.10 I. THE PARADISE DEITIES.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.10 I. THE PARADISE DEITIES.
1955 SRT 30:2.11 1. The Universal Father.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.11 1. The Universal Father.
1955 SRT 30:2.12 2. The Eternal Son.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.12 2. The Eternal Son.
1955 SRT 30:2.13 3. The Infinite Spirit.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.13 3. The Infinite Spirit.
1955 SRT 30:2.15 1. The Seven Master Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.15 1. The Seven Master Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:2.16 2. The Seven Supreme Executives.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.16 2. The Seven Supreme Executives.
1955 SRT 30:2.17 3. The Seven Groups of Reflective Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.17 3. The Seven Groups of Reflective Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:2.18 4. The Reflective Image Aids.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.18 4. The Reflective Image Aids.
1955 SRT 30:2.19 5. The Seven Spirits of the Circuits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.19 5. The Seven Spirits of the Circuits.
1955 SRT 30:2.20 6. Local Universe Creative Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.20 6. Local Universe Creative Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:2.21 7. Adjutant Mind-Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.21 7. Adjutant Mind-Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:2.22 III. THE TRINITY-ORIGIN BEINGS.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.22 III. THE TRINITY-ORIGIN BEINGS.
1955 SRT 30:2.23 1. Trinitized Secrets of Supremacy.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.23 1. Trinitized Secrets of Supremacy.
1955 SRT 30:2.24 2. Eternals of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.24 2. Eternals of Days.
1955 SRT 30:2.25 3. Ancients of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.25 3. Ancients of Days.
1955 SRT 30:2.26 4. Perfections of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.26 4. Perfections of Days.
1955 SRT 30:2.27 5. Recents of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.27 5. Recents of Days.
1955 SRT 30:2.28 6. Unions of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.28 6. Unions of Days.
1955 SRT 30:2.29 7. Faithfuls of Days.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.29 7. Faithfuls of Days.
1955 SRT 30:2.30 8. Trinity Teacher Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.30 8. Trinity Teacher Sons.
1955 SRT 30:2.31 9. Perfectors of Wisdom.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.31 9. Perfectors of Wisdom.
1955 SRT 30:2.32 10. Divine Counselors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.32 10. Divine Counselors.
1955 SRT 30:2.33 11. Universal Censors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.33 11. Universal Censors.
1955 SRT 30:2.34 12. Inspired Trinity Spirits.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.34 12. Inspired Trinity Spirits.
1955 SRT 30:2.35 13. Havona Natives.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.35 13. Havona Natives.
1955 SRT 30:2.36 14. Paradise Citizens.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.36 14. Paradise Citizens.
1955 SRT 30:2.37 IV. THE SONS OF GOD.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.37 IV. THE SONS OF GOD.
1955 SRT 30:2.39 1. Creator Sons—Michaels.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.39 1. Creator Sons—Michaels.
1955 SRT 30:2.40 2. Magisterial Sons—Avonals.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.40 2. Magisterial Sons—Avonals.
1955 SRT 30:2.41 3. Trinity Teacher Sons—Daynals.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.41 3. Trinity Teacher Sons—Daynals.
1955 SRT 30:2.42 4. Melchizedek Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.42 4. Melchizedek Sons.
1955 SRT 30:2.43 5. Vorondadek Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.43 5. Vorondadek Sons.
1955 SRT 30:2.44 6. Lanonandek Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.44 6. Lanonandek Sons.
1955 SRT 30:2.45 7. Life Carrier Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.45 7. Life Carrier Sons.
1955 SRT 30:2.51 5. Ascending Material Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.51 5. Ascending Material Sons.
1955 SRT 30:2.53 7. Personalized Adjusters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.53 7. Personalized Adjusters.
1955 SRT 30:2.54 C. Trinitized Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.54 C. Trinitized Sons.
1955 SRT 30:2.55 1. Mighty Messengers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.55 1. Mighty Messengers.
1955 SRT 30:2.56 2. Those High in Authority.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.56 2. Those High in Authority.
1955 SRT 30:2.57 3. Those without Name and Number.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.57 3. Those without Name and Number.
1955 SRT 30:2.58 4. Trinitized Custodians.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.58 4. Trinitized Custodians.
1955 SRT 30:2.59 5. Trinitized Ambassadors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.59 5. Trinitized Ambassadors.
1955 SRT 30:2.60 6. Celestial Guardians.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.60 6. Celestial Guardians.
1955 SRT 30:2.61 7. High Son Assistants.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.61 7. High Son Assistants.
1955 SRT 30:2.63 9. Paradise-Havona-trinitized Sons.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.63 9. Paradise-Havona-trinitized Sons.
1955 SRT 30:2.64 10. Trinitized Sons of Destiny.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.64 10. Trinitized Sons of Destiny.
1955 SRT 30:2.65 V. PERSONALITIES OF THE INFINITE SPIRIT.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.65 V. PERSONALITIES OF THE INFINITE SPIRIT.
1955 SRT 30:2.66 A. Higher Personalities of the Infinite Spirit.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.66 A. Higher Personalities of the Infinite Spirit.
1955 SRT 30:2.67 1. Solitary Messengers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.67 1. Solitary Messengers.
1955 SRT 30:2.68 2. Universe Circuit Supervisors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.68 2. Universe Circuit Supervisors.
1955 SRT 30:2.69 3. Census Directors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.69 3. Census Directors.
1955 SRT 30:2.70 4. Personal Aids of the Infinite Spirit.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.70 4. Personal Aids of the Infinite Spirit.
1955 SRT 30:2.71 5. Associate Inspectors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.71 5. Associate Inspectors.
1955 SRT 30:2.72 6. Assigned Sentinels.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.72 6. Assigned Sentinels.
1955 SRT 30:2.73 7. Graduate Guides.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.73 7. Graduate Guides.
1955 SRT 30:2.74 B. The Messenger Hosts of Space.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.74 B. The Messenger Hosts of Space.
1955 SRT 30:2.75 1. Havona Servitals.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.75 1. Havona Servitals.
1955 SRT 30:2.76 2. Universal Conciliators.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.76 2. Universal Conciliators.
1955 SRT 30:2.77 3. Technical Advisers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.77 3. Technical Advisers.
1955 SRT 30:2.78 4. Custodians of Records on Paradise.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.78 4. Custodians of Records on Paradise.
1955 SRT 30:2.79 5. Celestial Recorders.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.79 5. Celestial Recorders.
1955 SRT 30:2.80 6. Morontia Companions.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.80 6. Morontia Companions.
1955 SRT 30:2.81 7. Paradise Companions.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.81 7. Paradise Companions.
1955 SRT 30:2.90 VI. THE UNIVERSE POWER DIRECTORS.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.90 VI. THE UNIVERSE POWER DIRECTORS.
1955 SRT 30:2.91 A. The Seven Supreme Power Directors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.91 A. The Seven Supreme Power Directors.
1955 SRT 30:2.92 B. Supreme Power Centers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.92 B. Supreme Power Centers.
1955 SRT 30:2.93 1. Supreme Center Supervisors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.93 1. Supreme Center Supervisors.
1955 SRT 30:2.94 2. Havona Centers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.94 2. Havona Centers.
1955 SRT 30:2.95 3. Superuniverse Centers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.95 3. Superuniverse Centers.
1955 SRT 30:2.96 4. Local Universe Centers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.96 4. Local Universe Centers.
1955 SRT 30:2.97 5. Constellation Centers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.97 5. Constellation Centers.
1955 SRT 30:2.98 6. System Centers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.98 6. System Centers.
1955 SRT 30:2.99 7. Unclassified Centers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.99 7. Unclassified Centers.
1955 SRT 30:2.100 C. Master Physical Controllers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.100 C. Master Physical Controllers.
1955 SRT 30:2.101 1. Associate Power Directors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.101 1. Associate Power Directors.
1955 SRT 30:2.102 2. Mechanical Controllers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.102 2. Mechanical Controllers.
1955 SRT 30:2.103 3. Energy Transformers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.103 3. Energy Transformers.
1955 SRT 30:2.104 4. Energy Transmitters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.104 4. Energy Transmitters.
1955 SRT 30:2.105 5. Primary Associators.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.105 5. Primary Associators.
1955 SRT 30:2.106 6. Secondary Dissociators.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.106 6. Secondary Dissociators.
1955 SRT 30:2.107 7. Frandalanks and Chronoldeks.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.107 7. Frandalanks and Chronoldeks.
1955 SRT 30:2.108 D. Morontia Power Supervisors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.108 D. Morontia Power Supervisors.
1955 SRT 30:2.109 1. Circuit Regulators.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.109 1. Circuit Regulators.
1955 SRT 30:2.110 2. System Co-ordinators.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.110 2. System Co-ordinators.
1955 SRT 30:2.111 3. Planetary Custodians.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.111 3. Planetary Custodians.
1955 SRT 30:2.112 4. Combined Controllers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.112 4. Combined Controllers.
1955 SRT 30:2.113 5. Liaison Stabilizers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.113 5. Liaison Stabilizers.
1955 SRT 30:2.114 6. Selective Assorters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.114 6. Selective Assorters.
1955 SRT 30:2.115 7. Associate Registrars.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.115 7. Associate Registrars.
1955 SRT 30:2.116 VII. THE CORPS OF PERMANENT CITIZENSHIP.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.116 VII. THE CORPS OF PERMANENT CITIZENSHIP.
1955 SRT 30:2.118 2. The Adamic Sons of the Systems.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.118 2. The Adamic Sons of the Systems.
1955 SRT 30:2.119 3. The Constellation Univitatia.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.119 3. The Constellation Univitatia.
1955 SRT 30:2.121 5. Spirit-fused Mortals of the Local Universes.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.121 5. Spirit-fused Mortals of the Local Universes.
1955 SRT 30:2.122 6. The Superuniverse Abandonters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.122 6. The Superuniverse Abandonters.
1955 SRT 30:2.123 7. Son-fused Mortals of the Superuniverses.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.123 7. Son-fused Mortals of the Superuniverses.
1955 SRT 30:2.124 8. The Havona Natives.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.124 8. The Havona Natives.
1955 SRT 30:2.126 10. Natives of the Father’s Paradise Spheres.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.126 10. Natives of the Father’s Paradise Spheres.
1955 SRT 30:2.128 12. Adjuster-fused Mortal Citizens of Paradise.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.128 12. Adjuster-fused Mortal Citizens of Paradise.
1955 SRT 30:2.130 COMPOSITE PERSONALITY GROUPS. There are on Uversa the records of numerous additional groups of intelligent beings, beings that are also closely related to the organization and administration of the grand universe. Among such orders are the following three composite personality groups:
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.130 COMPOSITE PERSONALITY GROUPS. There are on Uversa the records of numerous additional groups of intelligent beings, beings that are also closely related to the organization and administration of the grand universe. Among such orders are the following three composite personality groups:
1955 SRT 30:2.131 A. The Paradise Corps of the Finality.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.131 A. The Paradise Corps of the Finality.
1955 SRT 30:2.132 1. The Corps of Mortal Finaliters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.132 1. The Corps of Mortal Finaliters.
1955 SRT 30:2.133 2. The Corps of Paradise Finaliters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.133 2. The Corps of Paradise Finaliters.
1955 SRT 30:2.134 3. The Corps of Trinitized Finaliters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.134 3. The Corps of Trinitized Finaliters.
1955 SRT 30:2.135 4. The Corps of Conjoint Trinitized Finaliters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.135 4. The Corps of Conjoint Trinitized Finaliters.
1955 SRT 30:2.136 5. The Corps of Havona Finaliters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.136 5. The Corps of Havona Finaliters.
1955 SRT 30:2.137 6. The Corps of Transcendental Finaliters.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.137 6. The Corps of Transcendental Finaliters.
1955 SRT 30:2.138 7. The Corps of Unrevealed Sons of Destiny.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.138 7. The Corps of Unrevealed Sons of Destiny.
1955 SRT 30:2.139 The Mortal Corps of the Finality is dealt with in the next and final paper of this series.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.139 The Mortal Corps of the Finality is dealt with in the next and final paper of this series.
1955 SRT 30:2.140 B. The Universe Aids.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.140 B. The Universe Aids.
1955 SRT 30:2.141 1. Bright and Morning Stars.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.141 1. Bright and Morning Stars.
1955 SRT 30:2.142 2. Brilliant Evening Stars.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.142 2. Brilliant Evening Stars.
1955 SRT 30:2.143 3. Archangels.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.143 3. Archangels.
1955 SRT 30:2.144 4. Most High Assistants.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.144 4. Most High Assistants.
1955 SRT 30:2.145 5. High Commissioners.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.145 5. High Commissioners.
1955 SRT 30:2.146 6. Celestial Overseers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.146 6. Celestial Overseers.
1955 SRT 30:2.147 7. Mansion World Teachers.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.147 7. Mansion World Teachers.
1955 SRT 30:2.148 On all headquarters worlds of both local and superuniverses, provision is made for these beings who are engaged in specific missions for the Creator Sons, the local universe rulers. We welcome these Universe Aids on Uversa, but we have no jurisdiction over them. Such emissaries prosecute their work and carry on their observations under authority of the Creator Sons. Their activities are more fully described in the narrative of your local universe.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.148 On all headquarters worlds of both local and superuniverses, provision is made for these beings who are engaged in specific missions for the Creator Sons, the local universe rulers. We welcome these Universe Aids on Uversa, but we have no jurisdiction over them. Such emissaries prosecute their work and carry on their observations under authority of the Creator Sons. Their activities are more fully described in the narrative of your local universe.
1955 SRT 30:2.149 C. The Seven Courtesy Colonies.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.149 C. The Seven Courtesy Colonies.
1955 SRT 30:2.150 1. Star Students.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.150 1. Star Students.
1955 SRT 30:2.151 2. Celestial Artisans.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.151 2. Celestial Artisans.
1955 SRT 30:2.153 4. Extension-school Instructors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.153 4. Extension-school Instructors.
1955 SRT 30:2.154 5. The Various Reserve Corps.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.154 5. The Various Reserve Corps.
1955 SRT 30:2.155 6. Student Visitors.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.155 6. Student Visitors.
1955 SRT 30:2.157 These seven groups of beings will be found thus organized and governed on all headquarters worlds from the local systems up to the capitals of the superuniverses, particularly the latter. The capitals of the seven superuniverses are the meeting places for almost all classes and orders of intelligent beings. With the exception of numerous groups of Paradise-Havoners, here the will creatures of every phase of existence may be observed and studied.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:2.157 These seven groups of beings will be found thus organized and governed on all headquarters worlds from the local systems up to the capitals of the superuniverses, particularly the latter. The capitals of the seven superuniverses are the meeting places for almost all classes and orders of intelligent beings. With the exception of numerous groups of Paradise-Havoners, here the will creatures of every phase of existence may be observed and studied.
3. THE COURTESY COLONIES
3. THE COURTESY COLONIES
1955 SRT 30:3.1 The seven courtesy colonies sojourn on the architectural spheres for a longer or shorter time while engaged in the furtherance of their missions and in the execution of their special assignments. Their work may be described as follows:
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.1 The seven courtesy colonies sojourn on the architectural spheres for a longer or shorter time while engaged in the furtherance of their missions and in the execution of their special assignments. Their work may be described as follows:
1955 SRT 30:3.2 1. The Star Students, the celestial astronomers, choose to work on spheres like Uversa because such specially constructed worlds are unusually favorable for their observations and calculations. Uversa is favorably situated for the work of this colony, not only because of its central location, but also because there are no gigantic living or dead suns near at hand to disturb the energy currents. These students are not in any manner organically connected with the affairs of the superuniverse; they are merely guests.[20][21]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.2 1. The Star Students, the celestial astronomers, choose to work on spheres like Uversa because such specially constructed worlds are unusually favorable for their observations and calculations. Uversa is favorably situated for the work of this colony, not only because of its central location, but also because there are no gigantic living or dead suns near at hand to disturb the energy currents. These students are not in any manner organically connected with the affairs of the superuniverse; they are merely guests.
1955 SRT 30:3.3 The astronomical colony of Uversa contains individuals from many near-by realms, from the central universe, and even from Norlatiadek. Any being on any world in any system of any universe may become a star student, may aspire to join some corps of celestial astronomers. The only requisites are: continuing life and sufficient knowledge of the worlds of space, especially their physical laws of evolution and control. Star students are not required to serve eternally in this corps, but no one admitted to this group may withdraw under one millennium of Uversa time.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.3 The astronomical colony of Uversa contains individuals from many near-by realms, from the central universe, and even from Norlatiadek. Any being on any world in any system of any universe may become a star student, may aspire to join some corps of celestial astronomers. The only requisites are: continuing life and sufficient knowledge of the worlds of space, especially their physical laws of evolution and control. Star students are not required to serve eternally in this corps, but no one admitted to this group may withdraw under one millennium of Uversa time.
1955 SRT 30:3.4 The star-observer colony of Uversa now numbers over one million. These astronomers come and go, though some remain for comparatively long periods. They carry on their work with the aid of a multitude of mechanical instruments and physical appliances; they are also greatly assisted by the Solitary Messengers and other spirit explorers. These celestial astronomers make constant use of the living energy transformers and transmitters, as well as of the reflective personalities, in their work of star study and space survey. They study all forms and phases of space material and energy manifestations, and they are just as much interested in force function as in stellar phenomena; nothing in all space escapes their scrutiny.[11]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.4 The star-observer colony of Uversa now numbers over one million. These astronomers come and go, though some remain for comparatively long periods. They carry on their work with the aid of a multitude of mechanical instruments and physical appliances; they are also greatly assisted by the Solitary Messengers and other spirit explorers. These celestial astronomers make constant use of the living energy transformers and transmitters, as well as of the reflective personalities, in their work of star study and space survey. They study all forms and phases of space material and energy manifestations, and they are just as much interested in force function as in stellar phenomena; nothing in all space escapes their scrutiny.
1955 SRT 30:3.5 Similar astronomer colonies are to be found on the sector headquarters worlds of the superuniverse as well as on the architectural capitals of the local universes and their administrative subdivisions. Except on Paradise, knowledge is not inherent; understanding of the physical universe is largely dependent on observation and research.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.5 Similar astronomer colonies are to be found on the sector headquarters worlds of the superuniverse as well as on the architectural capitals of the local universes and their administrative subdivisions. Except on Paradise, knowledge is not inherent; understanding of the physical universe is largely dependent on observation and research.
1955 SRT 30:3.6 2. The Celestial Artisans serve throughout the seven superuniverses. Ascending mortals have their initial contact with these groups in the morontia career of the local universe in connection with which these artisans will be more fully discussed.[11]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.6 2. The Celestial Artisans serve throughout the seven superuniverses. Ascending mortals have their initial contact with these groups in the morontia career of the local universe in connection with which these artisans will be more fully discussed.
1955 SRT 30:3.7 3. The Reversion Directors are the promoters of relaxation and humor—reversion to past memories. They are of great service in the practical operation of the ascending scheme of mortal progression, especially during the earlier phases of morontia transition and spirit experience. Their story belongs to the narrative of the mortal career in the local universe.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.7 3. The Reversion Directors are the promoters of relaxation and humor—reversion to past memories. They are of great service in the practical operation of the ascending scheme of mortal progression, especially during the earlier phases of morontia transition and spirit experience. Their story belongs to the narrative of the mortal career in the local universe.
1955 SRT 30:3.8 4. Extension-School Instructors. The next higher residential world of the ascendant career always maintains a strong corps of teachers on the world just below, a sort of preparatory school for the progressing residents of that sphere; this is a phase of the ascendant scheme for advancing the pilgrims of time. These schools, their methods of instruction and examinations, are wholly unlike anything which you essay to conduct on Urantia.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.8 4. Extension-School Instructors. The next higher residential world of the ascendant career always maintains a strong corps of teachers on the world just below, a sort of preparatory school for the progressing residents of that sphere; this is a phase of the ascendant scheme for advancing the pilgrims of time. These schools, their methods of instruction and examinations, are wholly unlike anything which you essay to conduct on Urantia.
1955 SRT 30:3.9 The entire ascendant plan of mortal progression is characterized by the practice of giving out to other beings new truth and experience just as soon as acquired. You work your way through the long school of Paradise attainment by serving as teachers to those pupils just behind you in the scale of progression.[22][23][24]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.9 The entire ascendant plan of mortal progression is characterized by the practice of giving out to other beings new truth and experience just as soon as acquired. You work your way through the long school of Paradise attainment by serving as teachers to those pupils just behind you in the scale of progression.
1955 SRT 30:3.10 5. The Various Reserve Corps. Vast reserves of beings not under our immediate supervision are mobilized on Uversa as the reserve-corps colony. There are seventy primary divisions of this colony on Uversa, and it is a liberal education to be permitted to spend a season with these extraordinary personalities. Similar general reserves are maintained on Salvington and other universe capitals; they are dispatched on active service on the requisition of their respective group directors.[25]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.10 5. The Various Reserve Corps. Vast reserves of beings not under our immediate supervision are mobilized on Uversa as the reserve-corps colony. There are seventy primary divisions of this colony on Uversa, and it is a liberal education to be permitted to spend a season with these extraordinary personalities. Similar general reserves are maintained on Salvington and other universe capitals; they are dispatched on active service on the requisition of their respective group directors.
1955 SRT 30:3.11 6. The Student Visitors. From all the universe a constant stream of celestial visitors pours through the various headquarters worlds. As individuals and as classes these various types of beings flock in upon us as observers, exchange pupils, and student helpers. On Uversa, at present, there are over one billion persons in this courtesy colony. Some of these visitors may tarry a day, others may remain a year, all dependent on the nature of their mission. This colony contains almost every class of universe beings except Creator personalities and morontia mortals.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.11 6. The Student Visitors. From all the universe a constant stream of celestial visitors pours through the various headquarters worlds. As individuals and as classes these various types of beings flock in upon us as observers, exchange pupils, and student helpers. On Uversa, at present, there are over one billion persons in this courtesy colony. Some of these visitors may tarry a day, others may remain a year, all dependent on the nature of their mission. This colony contains almost every class of universe beings except Creator personalities and morontia mortals.
1955 SRT 30:3.12 Morontia mortals are student visitors only within the confines of the local universe of their origin. They may visit in a superuniverse capacity only after they have attained spirit status. Fully one half of our visitor colony consists of “stopovers,” beings en route elsewhere who pause to visit the Orvonton capital[1]. These personalities may be executing a universe assignment, or they may be enjoying a period of leisure—freedom from assignment. The privilege of intrauniverse travel and observation is a part of the career of all ascending beings. The human desire to travel and observe new peoples and worlds will be fully gratified during the long and eventful climb to Paradise through the local, super-, and central universes.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.12 Morontia mortals are student visitors only within the confines of the local universe of their origin. They may visit in a superuniverse capacity only after they have attained spirit status. Fully one half of our visitor colony consists of “stopovers,” beings enroute elsewhere who pause to visit the Orvonton capital. These personalities may be executing a universe assignment, or they may be enjoying a period of leisure—freedom from assignment. The privilege of intrauniverse travel and observation is a part of the career of all ascending beings. The human desire to travel and observe new peoples and worlds will be fully gratified during the long and eventful climb to Paradise through the local, super-, and central universes.
1955 SRT 30:3.13 7. The Ascending Pilgrims. As the ascending pilgrims are assigned to various services in connection with their Paradise progression, they are domiciled as a courtesy colony on the various headquarters spheres. While functioning here and there throughout a superuniverse, such groups are largely self-governing. They are an ever-shifting colony embracing all orders of evolutionary mortals and their ascending associates.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:3.13 7. The Ascending Pilgrims. As the ascending pilgrims are assigned to various services in connection with their Paradise progression, they are domiciled as a courtesy colony on the various headquarters spheres. While functioning here and there throughout a superuniverse, such groups are largely self-governing. They are an ever-shifting colony embracing all orders of evolutionary mortals and their ascending associates.
4. THE ASCENDING MORTALS
4. THE ASCENDING MORTALS
1955 SRT 30:4.1 While the mortal survivors of time and space are denominated ascending pilgrims when accredited for the progressive ascent to Paradise, these evolutionary creatures occupy such an important place in these narratives that we here desire to present a synopsis of the following seven stages of the ascending universe career:[26]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.1 While the mortal survivors of time and space are denominated ascending pilgrims when accredited for the progressive ascent to Paradise, these evolutionary creatures occupy such an important place in these narratives that we here desire to present a synopsis of the following seven stages of the ascending universe career:
1955 SRT 30:4.6 5. Superuniverse Wards.[28]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.6 5. Superuniverse Wards.
1955 SRT 30:4.7 6. Havona Pilgrims.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.7 6. Havona Pilgrims.
1955 SRT 30:4.8 7. Paradise Arrivals.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.8 7. Paradise Arrivals.
1955 SRT 30:4.9 The following narrative presents the universe career of an Adjuster-indwelt mortal. The Son- and Spirit-fused mortals share portions of this career, but we have elected to tell this story as it pertains to the Adjuster-fused mortals, for such a destiny may be anticipated by all of the human races of Urantia.[13][14]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.9 The following narrative presents the universe career of an Adjuster-indwelt mortal. The Son- and Spirit-fused mortals share portions of this career, but we have elected to tell this story as it pertains to the Adjuster-fused mortals, for such a destiny may be anticipated by all of the human races of Urantia.
1955 SRT 30:4.10 1. Planetary Mortals. Mortals are all animal-origin evolutionary beings of ascendant potential. In origin, nature, and destiny these various groups and types of human beings are not wholly unlike the Urantia peoples. The human races of each world receive the same ministry of the Sons of God and enjoy the presence of the ministering spirits of time. After natural death all types of ascenders fraternize as one morontia family on the mansion worlds.[29]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.10 1. Planetary Mortals. Mortals are all animal-origin evolutionary beings of ascendant potential. In origin, nature, and destiny these various groups and types of human beings are not wholly unlike the Urantia peoples. The human races of each world receive the same ministry of the Sons of God and enjoy the presence of the ministering spirits of time. After natural death all types of ascenders fraternize as one morontia family on the mansion worlds.
1955 SRT 30:4.11 2. Sleeping Survivors. All mortals of survival status, in the custody of personal guardians of destiny, pass through the portals of natural death and, on the third period, personalize on the mansion worlds. Those accredited beings who have, for any reason, been unable to attain that level of intelligence mastery and endowment of spirituality which would entitle them to personal guardians, cannot thus immediately and directly go to the mansion worlds. Such surviving souls must rest in unconscious sleep until the judgment day of a new epoch, a new dispensation, the coming of a Son of God to call the rolls of the age and adjudicate the realm, and this is the general practice throughout all Nebadon. It was said of Christ Michael that, when he ascended on high at the conclusion of his work on earth, “He led a great multitude of captives[1].” And these captives were the sleeping survivors from the days of Adam to the day of the Master’s resurrection on Urantia.
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.11 2. Sleeping Survivors. All mortals of survival status, in the custody of personal guardians of destiny, pass through the portals of natural death and, on the third period, personalize on the mansion worlds. Those accredited beings who have, for any reason, been unable to attain that level of intelligence mastery and endowment of spirituality which would entitle them to personal guardians, cannot thus immediately and directly go to the mansion worlds. Such surviving souls must rest in unconscious sleep until the judgment day of a new epoch, a new dispensation, the coming of a Son of God to call the rolls of the age and adjudicate the realm, and this is the general practice throughout all Nebadon. It was said of Christ Michael that, when he ascended on high at the conclusion of his work on earth, “He led a great multitude of captives{0}.” And these captives were the sleeping survivors from the days of Adam to the day of the Master’s resurrection on Urantia.
1955 SRT 30:4.12 The passing of time is of no moment to sleeping mortals; they are wholly unconscious and oblivious to the length of their rest. On reassembly of personality at the end of an age, those who have slept five thousand years will react no differently than those who have rested five days. Aside from this time delay these survivors pass on through the ascension regime identically with those who avoid the longer or shorter sleep of death.[5]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.12 The passing of time is of no moment to sleeping mortals; they are wholly unconscious and oblivious to the length of their rest. On reassembly of personality at the end of an age, those who have slept five thousand years will react no differently than those who have rested five days. Aside from this time delay these survivors pass on through the ascension regime identically with those who avoid the longer or shorter sleep of death.
1955 SRT 30:4.15 The physical body of mortal flesh is not a part of the reassembly of the sleeping survivor; the physical body has returned to dust. The seraphim of assignment sponsors the new body, the morontia form, as the new life vehicle for the immortal soul and for the indwelling of the returned Adjuster. The Adjuster is the custodian of the spirit transcript of the mind of the sleeping survivor. The assigned seraphim is the keeper of the surviving identity—the immortal soul—as far as it has evolved. And when these two, the Adjuster and the seraphim, reunite their personality trusts, the new individual constitutes the resurrection of the old personality, the survival of the evolving morontia identity of the soul. Such a reassociation of soul and Adjuster is quite properly called a resurrection, a reassembly of personality factors; but even this does not entirely explain the reappearance of the surviving personality. Though you will probably never understand the fact of such an inexplicable transaction, you will sometime experientially know the truth of it if you do not reject the plan of mortal survival.[16][36][37]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.15 The physical body of mortal flesh is not a part of the reassembly of the sleeping survivor; the physical body has returned to dust. The seraphim of assignment sponsors the new body, the morontia form, as the new life vehicle for the immortal soul and for the indwelling of the returned Adjuster. The Adjuster is the custodian of the spirit transcript of the mind of the sleeping survivor. The assigned seraphim is the keeper of the surviving identity—the immortal soul—as far as it has evolved. And when these two, the Adjuster and the seraphim, reunite their personality trusts, the new individual constitutes the resurrection of the old personality, the survival of the evolving morontia identity of the soul. Such a reassociation of soul and Adjuster is quite properly called a resurrection, a reassembly of personality factors; but even this does not entirely explain the reappearance of the surviving personality. Though you will probably never understand the fact of such an inexplicable transaction, you will sometime experientially know the truth of it if you do not reject the plan of mortal survival.
1955 SRT 30:4.16 The plan of initial mortal detention on seven worlds of progressive training is nearly universal in Orvonton. In each local system of approximately one thousand inhabited planets there are seven mansion worlds, usually satellites or subsatellites of the system capital. They are the receiving worlds for the majority of ascending mortals.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.16 The plan of initial mortal detention on seven worlds of progressive training is nearly universal in Orvonton. In each local system of approximately one thousand inhabited planets there are seven mansion worlds, usually satellites or subsatellites of the system capital. They are the receiving worlds for the majority of ascending mortals.
1955 SRT 30:4.17 Sometimes all training worlds of mortal residence are called universe “mansions,” and it was to such spheres that Jesus alluded when he said: “In my Father’s house are many mansions[2].” From here on, within a given group of spheres like the mansion worlds, ascenders will progress individually from one sphere to another and from one phase of life to another, but they will always advance from one stage of universe study to another in class formation.
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.17 Sometimes all training worlds of mortal residence are called universe “mansions,” and it was to such spheres that Jesus alluded when he said: “In my Father’s house are many mansions{1}.” From here on, within a given group of spheres like the mansion worlds, ascenders will progress individually from one sphere to another and from one phase of life to another, but they will always advance from one stage of universe study to another in class formation.
1955 SRT 30:4.18 4. Morontia Progressors. From the mansion worlds on up through the spheres of the system, constellation, and the universe, mortals are classed as morontia progressors; they are traversing the transition spheres of mortal ascension. As the ascending mortals progress from the lower to the higher of the morontia worlds, they serve on countless assignments in association with their teachers and in company with their more advanced and senior brethren.[32]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.18 4. Morontia Progressors. From the mansion worlds on up through the spheres of the system, constellation, and the universe, mortals are classed as morontia progressors; they are traversing the transition spheres of mortal ascension. As the ascending mortals progress from the lower to the higher of the morontia worlds, they serve on countless assignments in association with their teachers and in company with their more advanced and senior brethren.
1955 SRT 30:4.19 Morontia progression pertains to continuing advancement of intellect, spirit, and personality form. Survivors are still three-natured beings. Throughout the entire morontia experience they are wards of the local universe. The regime of the superuniverse does not function until the spirit career begins.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.19 Morontia progression pertains to continuing advancement of intellect, spirit, and personality form. Survivors are still three-natured beings. Throughout the entire morontia experience they are wards of the local universe. The regime of the superuniverse does not function until the spirit career begins.
1955 SRT 30:4.20 Mortals acquire real spirit identity just before they leave the local universe headquarters for the receiving worlds of the minor sectors of the superuniverse. Passing from the final morontia stage to the first or lowest spirit status is but a slight transition. The mind, personality, and character are unchanged by such an advance; only does the form undergo modification. But the spirit form is just as real as the morontia body, and it is equally discernible.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.20 Mortals acquire real spirit identity just before they leave the local universe headquarters for the receiving worlds of the minor sectors of the superuniverse. Passing from the final morontia stage to the first or lowest spirit status is but a slight transition. The mind, personality, and character are unchanged by such an advance; only does the form undergo modification. But the spirit form is just as real as the morontia body, and it is equally discernible.
1955 SRT 30:4.21 Before departing from their native local universes for the superuniverse receiving worlds, the mortals of time are recipients of spirit confirmation from the Creator Son and the local universe Mother Spirit. From this point on, the status of the ascending mortal is forever settled. Superuniverse wards have never been known to go astray. Ascending seraphim are also advanced in angelic standing at the time of their departure from the local universes.[9]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.21 Before departing from their native local universes for the superuniverse receiving worlds, the mortals of time are recipients of spirit confirmation from the Creator Son and the local universe Mother Spirit. From this point on, the status of the ascending mortal is forever settled. Superuniverse wards have never been known to go astray. Ascending seraphim are also advanced in angelic standing at the time of their departure from the local universes.
1955 SRT 30:4.22 5. Superuniverse Wards. All ascenders arriving on the training worlds of the superuniverses become the wards of the Ancients of Days; they have traversed the morontia life of the local universe and are now accredited spirits. As young spirits they begin the ascension of the superuniverse system of training and culture, extending from the receiving spheres of their minor sector in through the study worlds of the ten major sectors and on to the higher cultural spheres of the superuniverse headquarters.[32][39][40]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.22 5. Superuniverse Wards. All ascenders arriving on the training worlds of the superuniverses become the wards of the Ancients of Days; they have traversed the morontia life of the local universe and are now accredited spirits. As young spirits they begin the ascension of the superuniverse system of training and culture, extending from the receiving spheres of their minor sector in through the study worlds of the ten major sectors and on to the higher cultural spheres of the superuniverse headquarters.
1955 SRT 30:4.23 There are three orders of student spirits in accordance with their sojourn upon the minor sector, major sectors, and the superuniverse headquarters worlds of spirit progression. As morontia ascenders studied and worked on the worlds of the local universe, so spirit ascenders continue to master new worlds while they practice at giving out to others that which they have imbibed at the experiential founts of wisdom. But going to school as a spirit being in the superuniverse career is very unlike anything that has ever entered the imaginative realms of the material mind of man.[22]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.23 There are three orders of student spirits in accordance with their sojourn upon the minor sector, major sectors, and the superuniverse headquarters worlds of spirit progression. As morontia ascenders studied and worked on the worlds of the local universe, so spirit ascenders continue to master new worlds while they practice at giving out to others that which they have imbibed at the experiential founts of wisdom. But going to school as a spirit being in the superuniverse career is very unlike anything that has ever entered the imaginative realms of the material mind of man.
1955 SRT 30:4.24 Before leaving the superuniverse for Havona, these ascending spirits receive the same thorough course in superuniverse management that they received during their morontia experience in local universe supervision. Before spirit mortals reach Havona, their chief study, but not exclusive occupation, is the mastery of local and superuniverse administration. The reason for all of this experience is not now fully apparent, but no doubt such training is wise and necessary in view of their possible future destiny as members of the Corps of the Finality.[41]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.24 Before leaving the superuniverse for Havona, these ascending spirits receive the same thorough course in superuniverse management that they received during their morontia experience in local universe supervision. Before spirit mortals reach Havona, their chief study, but not exclusive occupation, is the mastery of local and superuniverse administration. The reason for all of this experience is not now fully apparent, but no doubt such training is wise and necessary in view of their possible future destiny as members of the Corps of the Finality.
1955 SRT 30:4.25 The superuniverse regime is not the same for all ascending mortals. They receive the same general education, but special groups and classes are carried through special courses of instruction and are put through specific courses of training.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.25 The superuniverse regime is not the same for all ascending mortals. They receive the same general education, but special groups and classes are carried through special courses of instruction and are put through specific courses of training.
1955 SRT 30:4.26 6. Havona Pilgrims. When spirit development is complete, even though not replete, then the surviving mortal prepares for the long flight to Havona, the haven of evolutionary spirits. On earth you were a creature of flesh and blood; through the local universe you were a morontia being; through the superuniverse you were an evolving spirit; with your arrival on the receiving worlds of Havona your spiritual education begins in reality and in earnest; your eventual appearance on Paradise will be as a perfected spirit.[32]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.26 6. Havona Pilgrims. When spirit development is complete, even though not replete, then the surviving mortal prepares for the long flight to Havona, the haven of evolutionary spirits. On earth you were a creature of flesh and blood; through the local universe you were a morontia being; through the superuniverse you were an evolving spirit; with your arrival on the receiving worlds of Havona your spiritual education begins in reality and in earnest; your eventual appearance on Paradise will be as a perfected spirit.
1955 SRT 30:4.27 The journey from the superuniverse headquarters to the Havona receiving spheres is always made alone. From now on no more class or group instruction will be administered. You are through with the technical and administrative training of the evolutionary worlds of time and space. Now begins your personal education, your individual spiritual training. From first to last, throughout all Havona, the instruction is personal and threefold in nature: intellectual, spiritual, and experiential.[42]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.27 The journey from the superuniverse headquarters to the Havona receiving spheres is always made alone. From now on no more class or group instruction will be administered. You are through with the technical and administrative training of the evolutionary worlds of time and space. Now begins your personal education, your individual spiritual training. From first to last, throughout all Havona, the instruction is personal and threefold in nature: intellectual, spiritual, and experiential.
1955 SRT 30:4.28 The first act of your Havona career will be to recognize and thank your transport seconaphim for the long and safe journey. Then you are presented to those beings who will sponsor your early Havona activities. Next you go to register your arrival and prepare your message of thanksgiving and adoration for dispatch to the Creator Son of your local universe, the universe Father who made possible your sonship career. This concludes the formalities of the Havona arrival; whereupon you are accorded a long period of leisure for free observation, and this affords opportunity for looking up your friends, fellows, and associates of the long ascension experience. You may also consult the broadcasts to ascertain who of your fellow pilgrims have departed for Havona since the time of your leaving Uversa.[38]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.28 The first act of your Havona career will be to recognize and thank your transport seconaphim for the long and safe journey. Then you are presented to those beings who will sponsor your early Havona activities. Next you go to register your arrival and prepare your message of thanksgiving and adoration for dispatch to the Creator Son of your local universe, the universe Father who made possible your sonship career. This concludes the formalities of the Havona arrival; whereupon you are accorded a long period of leisure for free observation, and this affords opportunity for looking up your friends, fellows, and associates of the long ascension experience. You may also consult the broadcasts to ascertain who of your fellow pilgrims have departed for Havona since the time of your leaving Uversa.
1955 SRT 30:4.30 The ascendant mortals have been thoroughly trained in the affairs of the evolutionary worlds of space; now they begin their long and profitable contact with the created spheres of perfection. What a preparation for some future work is afforded by this combined, unique, and extraordinary experience! But I cannot tell you about Havona; you must see these worlds to appreciate their glory or to understand their grandeur.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.30 The ascendant mortals have been thoroughly trained in the affairs of the evolutionary worlds of space; now they begin their long and profitable contact with the created spheres of perfection. What a preparation for some future work is afforded by this combined, unique, and extraordinary experience! But I cannot tell you about Havona; you must see these worlds to appreciate their glory or to understand their grandeur.
1955 SRT 30:4.31 7. Paradise Arrivals. On reaching Paradise with residential status, you begin the progressive course in divinity and absonity. Your residence on Paradise signifies that you have found God, and that you are to be mustered into the Mortal Corps of the Finality. Of all the creatures of the grand universe, only those who are Father fused are mustered into the Mortal Corps of the Finality. Only such individuals take the finaliter oath. Other beings of Paradise perfection or attainment may be temporarily attached to this finality corps, but they are not of eternal assignment to the unknown and unrevealed mission of this accumulating host of the evolutionary and perfected veterans of time and space.[32]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.31 7. Paradise Arrivals. On reaching Paradise with residential status, you begin the progressive course in divinity and absonity. Your residence on Paradise signifies that you have found God, and that you are to be mustered into the Mortal Corps of the Finality. Of all the creatures of the grand universe, only those who are Father fused are mustered into the Mortal Corps of the Finality. Only such individuals take the finaliter oath. Other beings of Paradise perfection or attainment may be temporarily attached to this finality corps, but they are not of eternal assignment to the unknown and unrevealed mission of this accumulating host of the evolutionary and perfected veterans of time and space.
1955 SRT 30:4.32 Paradise arrivals are accorded a period of freedom, after which they begin their associations with the seven groups of the primary supernaphim. They are designated Paradise graduates when they have finished their course with the conductors of worship and then, as finaliters, are assigned on observational and co-operative service to the ends of the far-flung creation. As yet there seems to be no specific or settled employment for the Mortal Corps of Finaliters, though they serve in many capacities on worlds settled in light and life.[43]
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.32 Paradise arrivals are accorded a period of freedom, after which they begin their associations with the seven groups of the primary supernaphim. They are designated Paradise graduates when they have finished their course with the conductors of worship and then, as finaliters, are assigned on observational and co-operative service to the ends of the far-flung creation. As yet there seems to be no specific or settled employment for the Mortal Corps of Finaliters, though they serve in many capacities on worlds settled in light and life.
1955 SRT 30:4.33 If there should be no future or unrevealed destiny for the Mortal Corps of the Finality, the present assignment of these ascendant beings would be altogether adequate and glorious. Their present destiny wholly justifies the universal plan of evolutionary ascent. But the future ages of the evolution of the spheres of outer space will undoubtedly further elaborate, and with more repleteness divinely illuminate, the wisdom and loving-kindness of the Gods in the execution of their divine plan of human survival and mortal ascension.[44]
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1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.33 If there should be no future or unrevealed destiny for the Mortal Corps of the Finality, the present assignment of these ascendant beings would be altogether adequate and glorious. Their present destiny wholly justifies the universal plan of evolutionary ascent. But the future ages of the evolution of the spheres of outer space will undoubtedly further elaborate, and with more repleteness divinely illuminate, the wisdom and loving-kindness of the Gods in the execution of their divine plan of human survival and mortal ascension.
1955 SRT 30:4.34 This narrative, together with what has been revealed to you and with what you may acquire in connection with instruction respecting your own world, presents an outline of the career of an ascending mortal. The story varies considerably in the different superuniverses, but this recital affords a glimpse of the average plan of mortal progression as it is operative in the local universe of Nebadon and in the seventh segment of the grand universe, the superuniverse of Orvonton.
1955 ORIGINAL 30:4.34 This narrative, together with what has been revealed to you and with what you may acquire in connection with instruction respecting your own world, presents an outline of the career of an ascending mortal. The story varies considerably in the different superuniverses, but this recital affords a glimpse of the average plan of mortal progression as it is operative in the local universe of Nebadon and in the seventh segment of the grand universe, the superuniverse of Orvonton.