Chapter 6 S U M M U M KEY TERMS Before working the other exercises in this chapter, write definitions of each of the key terms from the chapter. space-time __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ substantial _________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ essence _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ copulation __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ esoteric ____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ postulating _________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ deity _______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ emanates ____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ SUMMUM ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Creation's Copulation _______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ascribe _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ascriptions _________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ pronouncements ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ illusions ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ compelled ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ absolute ____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ immutable ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ eternal _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ reconciliation ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ contradictory _______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ philosophy __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ forms _______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ source ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ consequent __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ antecedent __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ event _______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ intelligence ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ mind ________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ unfoldment __________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ SPIRIT ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY AND REVIEW This summary, when completed with answers, gives you a comprehension of the primary points of the chapter in the text. Fill in the blanks with words or phrases that complete the ideas. "Under and behind the universe of _________________________ and change is the _________________ Essence -- Creation's _______________________." "Substantial" means, "___________; _____________; __________; not imaginary." "Essence" means, "that which makes something what it is; intrinsic, _________________ ________________ or most ____________________ quality,". Within the Esoteric, under and behind all outward appearances or ___________, there must always be a substantial _______________________. This is the law. Considering the universe of which you are a unit, you see nothing but change in matter, forces and ______________ states. You see that nothing really IS, but that everything is _________________ and CHANGING. Nothing stands still. Everything is born, grows and dies. The very instant anything reaches it height, it begins to ___________________. The law of _________________ is in constant operation. All thinkers in all lands for all times have assumed the necessity for postulating the existence of this ________________ essence. All philosophies worthy of the name have been based upon this thought. This book follows the examples of the Masters by identifying this underlying _________________ -- this substantial _______________ which emanates from the ____________________ of Nothing and _______________________ -- with the names "_____________________" and "Creation's Copulation." It is taught by the great thinkers of all times, as well as by the ______________ _________________, that the ______________ nature of SUMMUM is UNKNOWABLE by humankind. This must be so, for otherwise _____________ Itself would not understand Its own nature if It were humankind. There are those who ascribe to __________________ the personality, qualities, properties, ____________ and attributes of themselves. These ascriptions are not _____________ of grown men and women, and represent ideas that are simply _______________ about the substantial __________________ of ________________. SUMMUM must be _____ that REALLY IS. NOTHING exists outside of _____________ and NOTHING exists inside of SUMMUM, for SUMMUM is and is not; the law of Paradox. SUMMUM is ____________________ and _________________, for there is nothing to define, _________________, bound, ________________, or restrict SUMMUM. It is ________________ created and has always continuously existed and not existed, for there is ___________________ else to have ever __________________ It. SUMMUM is ________________ and not subject to change in Its _________________ nature, for there is nothing to work changes upon It; nothing into which It could change or from which It could have changed. Is SUMMUM mere energy or _____________? Again, no. For life can never evolve from _________________ energy or force. Nothing can rise ___________________ than its _______________. Nothing is evolved unless it is involved. Nothing displays in the effect, unless it is the cause. MATCHING EXERCISE Write the number of the appropriate answer in the blank corresponding to the description. There is one correct answer for each blank. ______ The Substantial Essence is a 1. one result of 2. essence 3. substantial ______ real; actual; true; not imaginary 4. Creation's copulation ______ that which makes something what it 5. attributes of is; intrinsic, fundamental nature themselves or most important quality. 6. SUMMUM ______ It takes the joining of two to make ______ There are those who ascribe to SUMMUM ______ nothing can exist outside of STUDY AND REVIEW QUESTIONS Formulate answers to these questions. Refer to both your text and your lecture notes. You need not write out the answer in full sentences, but make notes on all the details you would include in a full answer. Review your answers with someone else in the class after each of you has completed the exercise. 1. Explain what is under and behind the universe of space-time and change. 2. Define the term "Substantial" and how it is used in chapter six. 3. Define the term "Essence" and how it is used in chapter six. 4. Explain what is within the esoteric and behind all outward appearances or expressions. 5. If possible, find something in the universe which does not change. 6. What have all thinkers in all lands for all times assumed a necessity to postulate? 7. Why and what have people called the substantial essence? 8. How does the term "SUMMUM" relate to the substantial essence? 9. Explain why Humankind is not SUMMUM. 10. What is falsely ascribed to SUMMUM? 11. What exists outside and inside of SUMMUM? 12. How can SUMMUM be infinite and finite? 13. Why cannot SUMMUM be limited? 14. Is SUMMUM merely matter and if not what else is it? 15. What is the relationship between spirit and SUMMUM? MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Under and Behind the universe of space-time and change is a. a Cosmic Egg. b. a Cosmic Foam. c. a God with supreme human characteristics. d. the Substantial Essence. 2. Substantial means a. real, actual, true. b. a good portion of the whole. c. large and firm. d. none of the above. 3. Essence means a. that which makes something what it is; intrinsic. b. the residual. c. perfume of the highest quality. d. the writings found in holy books. 4. Within the esoteric, under and behind all outward appearances or expressions, there must always be a a. guru to deliver divine messages. b. heaven with streets paved with gold. c. heaven with servants to wait on you. d. substantial essence. 5. Considering the universe of which you are a unit, you see nothing but change in matter, forces and mental states. You see that nothing really IS, but that everything is a. becoming and changing. b. a fun place to be but not take effort in. c. real serious and requires you never have fun. d. controlled indirectly by those with the most power. 6. Nothing stands still. The very instant anything reaches its height, it begins to decline. Everything is born, grows, and a. continues to expand. b. can be made to live forever. c. dies. d. has the responsibility to choose eternal life or not. 7. Nothing is permanent but a. super glue. b. change. c. the condition of the universe. d. your memory. 8. All thinkers in all lands for all times have assumed the necessity for postulating the existence of this a. new form of thinking. b. new age of enlightenment. c. substantial essence. d. hollow earth theory. 9. People have given this substantial essence many a. reasons to exist. b. names. c. characteristics which cause it to be unknown. d. none of the above. 10. This book follows the examples of the Masters by identifying this underlying power with the name, a. The Highest Master. b. God. c. Master of Masters. d. SUMMUM. 11. It takes the joining of two to make a. one. b. more. c. sense of anything. c. none of the above. 12. There are those who ascribe to SUMMUM the a. personality, qualities, properties, characteristics and attributes of themselves. b. nine divisions or fields of existence. c. reasoning of astrology. d. all of the above. 13. SUMMUM must a. be ALL that really is. b. have always been. c. always be. d. all of the above. 14. SUMMUM is INFINITE and a. FINITE. b. too mysterious to understand in any form. c. a far out idea. d. none of the above. 15. SUMMUM is IMMUTABLE, and not subject to a. taxation. b. change. c. any other power. d. b. and c. 16. SUMMUM being infinite and finite, absolute, eternal and unchangeable, it must follow that anything changeable, fleeting, and conditioned cannot be a. found within the liberated consciousness. b. large enough to bring security to the truly wise. c. possible to exist for it would need to be created by a force with human characteristics. d. SUMMUM. 17. Matter cannot display life or mind, for nothing rises higher than its own a. wishes wants and desires. b. barrier of gravitational force corresponding to the size of its atomic weight. c. velocity squared by its relative motion. d. source. 18. Nothing is ever reflected in an effect that is not in the a. minds of the ancient wise disembodied spirits. b. sacred scriptures. c. cause. d. heart of the true believers. 19. Nothing is evolved as a consequent that is not involved as a. a participating unit of creative force. b. an antecedent. c. a participant within the true religious movement. d. a student in the field of higher education. 20. Modern science informs you that there is really no such thing as a. evolution. b. higher forms of life than humankind. c. creating your own reality. d. matter. 21. Energy or force at a "proper" time, as a low rate of vibration, results in a. wave motion in earthquakes. b. indecent sounds. c. matter. d. a need for spiritual consciousness. 22. Energy is the EVENT between a a. wall outlet and a plug. b. priest and a confessor. c. cause and effect. d. converging new age religion and nature. 23. Nothing is evolved unless it a. has attended holistic self help courses. b. knows about the current trend of new age thought. c. has mastery over the scriptures and able to quote them. d. involved. 24. It is the concept of INFINITE, LIVING MIND which the Summa Individuals refer to when they use the word a. quintessence. b. logos. c. spirit. d. essence. A N S W E R S ANSWERS TO SUMMARY AND REVIEW space-time SUMMUM Substantial, Copulation SUMMUM real, actual, true characteristics fundamental nature, important worthy expressions illusions, essence, SUMMUM essence ALL, SUMMUM mental INFINITE, FINITE BECOMING confine, limit decline automatically Rhythm nothing, created substantial IMMUTABLE, essence power, essence force bonding, Possibility blind SUMMUM higher Summa Individuals, esoteric source ANSWERS TO MATCHING EXERCISE 4, 3, 2, 1, 5, 6 ANSWERS TO MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. d 9. b 17. d 2. a 10. d 18. c 3. a 11. a 19. b 4. d 12. a 20. d 5. a 13. d 21. c 6. c 14. a 22. c 7. b 15. d 23. d 8. c 16. d 24. c