P128:4, 12:1.1
The universe of universes is not an infinite plane, a boundless
cube, nor
a limitless circle; it certainly has dimensions. The laws of physical organization
and administration prove conclusively that the whole vast aggregation of force-energy
and
matter-power functions ultimately as a space unit, as an organized and
co-ordinated whole. The observable behavior of the material creation constitutes
evidence of a physical universe of definite limits. The final proof of both
a circular and delimited universe is afforded by the, to us, well-known fact
that all forms of basic energy ever swing around the curved path of the space
levels of the master universe in obedience to the incessant and absolute pull
of Paradise gravity.
P128:5, 12:1.2
The successive space levels of the master universe constitute the major divisions
of pervaded space -- total creation, organized and partially inhabited or
yet to be organized and inhabited. If the master universe were not a series
of elliptical space levels of lessened resistance to motion, alternating with
zones of relative quiescence, we conceive that some of the cosmic energies
would be observed to shoot off on an infinite range, off on a
straight-line
path into
trackless space; but we never find force, energy, or matter thus
behaving; ever they whirl, always swinging onward in the
tracks of the great
space circuits.
P129:1, 12:1.3
Proceeding outward from Paradise through the horizontal extension of pervaded
space, the master universe is existent in six concentric ellipses, the space
levels encircling the central Isle:
P129:9, 12:1.5
The Paradise-Havona System, the eternal universe encircling the eternal
Isle, constitutes the perfect and eternal nucleus of the master universe;
all seven of the superuniverses and all regions of outer space revolve in
established orbits around the gigantic central aggregation of the Paradise
satellites and the Havona spheres.
P129:10, 12:1.6
The Seven Superuniverses are not primary physical organizations; nowhere
do their boundaries divide a nebular family, neither do they cross a local
universe, a prime creative unit. Each superuniverse is simply a geographic
space clustering of approximately one seventh of the organized and partially
inhabited post-Havona creation, and each is about equal in the number of local
universes embraced and in the space encompassed. Nebadon, your local
universe, is one of the newer creations in Orvonton, the seventh superuniverse.
P129:11, 12:1.7
The Grand Universe is the present organized and inhabited creation.
It consists of the seven superuniverses, with an aggregate evolutionary potential
of around seven trillion inhabited planets, not to mention the eternal spheres
of the central creation. But this tentative estimate takes no account of architectural
administrative spheres, neither does it include the outlying groups of unorganized
universes. The present ragged edge of the grand universe, its uneven and unfinished
periphery, together with the tremendously unsettled condition of the whole
astronomical plot, suggests to our star students that even the seven superuniverses
are, as yet, uncompleted. As we move from within, from the divine center outward
in any one direction, we do, eventually, come to the outer limits of the organized
and inhabited creation; we come to the outer limits of the grand universe.
And it is near this outer border, in a far-off corner of such a magnificent
creation, that your local universe has its eventful existence.
P129:12, 12:1.8
The Outer Space Levels. Far out in space, at an enormous distance from
the seven inhabited superuniverses, there are assembling vast and unbelievably
stupendous circuits of force and materializing energies. Between the energy
circuits of the seven superuniverses and this gigantic outer belt of force
activity, there is a space zone of comparative quiet, which varies in width
but averages about four hundred thousand light-years. These space zones are
free from star dust -- cosmic fog. Our students of these phenomena are in
doubt as to the exact status of the space-forces existing in this zone of
relative quiet which encircles the seven superuniverses. But about one-half
million light-years beyond the periphery of the present grand universe we
observe the beginnings of a zone of an unbelievable energy action which increases
in volume and intensity for over twenty-five million light-years. These tremendous
wheels of energizing forces are situated in the first outer space level, a
continuous belt of cosmic activity encircling the whole of the known, organized,
and inhabited creation.
P130:1, 12:1.9
Still greater activities are taking place beyond these regions, for the Uversa
physicists have detected early evidence of force manifestations more than
fifty million light-years beyond the outermost ranges of the phenomena in
the first outer space level. These activities undoubtedly presage the organization
of the material creations of the second outer space level of the master universe.
P130:2, 12:1.10
The central universe is the creation of eternity; the seven superuniverses
are the creations of time; the four outer space levels are undoubtedly destined
to
eventuate-evolve the ultimacy of creation. And there are those who maintain
that the Infinite can never attain full expression short of infinity; and
therefore do they postulate an additional and unrevealed creation beyond the
fourth and outermost space level, a possible ever-expanding, never-ending
universe of infinity. In theory we do not know how to limit either the infinity
of the Creator or the potential infinity of creation, but as it exists and
is administered, we regard the master universe as having limitations, as being
definitely delimited and bounded on its outer margins by open space.