04 The Kybalion, The Three Initiates, C4
Description
Understanding 'The All': Insights from The Kybalion
This episode explores Chapter 4 of The Kybalion, focusing on 'The All,' a concept that represents the ultimate, unchanging reality behind all manifestations in the universe. It explains the Hermetic philosophy's stance on the true, unknowable nature of The All, differentiating it from mere matter or energy. It addresses the limitations of human attempts to define or comprehend The All, stressing that The All embodies infinite living mind or spirit, surpassing finite human understanding. The episode further distinguishes between religion, theology, philosophy, and metaphysics, underscoring the essence of intuitive realization versus speculative reasoning.
00:00 Introduction to The All
00:04 Understanding Substantial Reality
00:44 The Law of Change
01:42 Philosophical Perspectives on The All
02:34 The Unknowable Nature of The All
04:11 Distinguishing Religion, Theology, Philosophy, and Metaphysics
05:23 Exploring the Truths of The All
06:16 The Infinite and Immutable Nature of The All
08:46 Matter, Energy, and The All
10:35 The All as Infinite Living Mind
11:22 Conclusion