The
second part stands for the fourth principle of the septenary man, as
denoting the configuration of his knowledge or desires.* Then the
three, consciousness (or animal soul), (spiritual) soul, and the pure
Spirit are the same as in the first quoted passage. Why are these four
mentioned as distinct from each other and not consolidated like the
first part? The sacred writings explain this by saying that on death
the first of these five parts disappears and perishes sooner or later in
the earth's atmosphere. The gross elementary matter (the shell) has to
run within the earth's attraction; so the ahum separates from the
higher portions and is lost.
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* Modern science also teaches that certain characteristics of features
indicate the possession of certain qualities in a man. The whole science
of physiognomy is founded on it. One can predict the disposition of a
man from his features,--i.e., the features develop in accordance with
the idiosyncrasies, qualities and vices, knowledge or the ignorance of
man.
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