| (i) “Near the fragments (of course, not planet, its atmosphere is preserved for a lengthy period, which would enable the Prince of the World to remain in it. (ii) “In fact, the higher layers of space are not accessible to him, and therefore he has either to float amidst the fragments and their surrounding atmosphere or go to Saturn. (iii) “But the conditions on Saturn are very oppressive, and how many aeons would have to pass before our planet would again reach a state that would be favorable for the development of fully conscious life!” c.) “… For your consolation I may tell you that all who are truly devoted to the pure Knowledge and to the General Good will depart for higher spheres. (i) “Sad will be the destiny of those who are left on the fragments of the wrecked ship or shifted to Saturn. |
| (i) “But in accordance with the laws of correspondence and co-measurement the majority of mankind will not be admitted to the higher planets, which are already populated. They will have to adjust themselves to a new world, which is not yet inhabited. (ii) “And how many thousands, nay, millions of years would have to elapse before the new forms and bodies suitable for a new world could be worked out. (iii) “Only exceptional groups of earthly humanity could enter the higher planets to continue their evolution in new, beautiful conditions.” b.) “And now about the Prince of the World. Certainly the battle with the Forces of Light fills him with despair. He knows that he is unable to win and therefore he prefers to explode the planet so that he may remain for some time yet in the atmosphere of the explosion. |