Theosophy: Introduction to the First Section of the Second Main Level of the Asiatic Brethren

cases. In the last case, the individua individuals—as superiora prima the first/higher things—would necessarily have originated in an imperfect state (born or generated would be used here in an improper sense) and from time to time would approach their maturity and greater perfection. But here it is particularly noteworthy:

a.) Since the power of this improvement lies outside the content and the value of the things being perfected, the time in which this power acts, or the power itself, or

both at once, must in turn be either accidental or necessary. It cannot be accidental, however, otherwise it itself would again require such a power for its improvement; consequently, it is necessary.

b.) Every improvement of this kind proceeds from the imperfect to the perfect. But this transition, even if it remains stationary for a time, cannot—according to the assumed principle—rest constantly, much less go backward. Daily experience