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Addendum C: Footnote to Chapter XIIIThe Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception was published in- Many of the examples used by Max Heindel were
taken from his era using words and definitions from the
early twentieth century. Some of the wording in this chapter
raises concerns; however, we should not allow this to
distract us from the underlying message. The Rosicrucian
Teachings promote Universal Brotherhood. We have added
this addendum in order to provide additional information
relating to Races and Race-religions, and their relationship
to spiritual development. Additional references are listed at
the end.
Growth never ceases. In the twenty-first century, we can
look back and see the tremendous growth that has taken
place in our world. These changes have taken place in
accordance with spiritual principles outlined in this book.
During the Lemurian Epoch, Jehovah came with His
Angels and Archangels and made the first great division into
Races, giving to each group the guiding influence of a Race-
spirit-an Archangel. For each virgin spirit he appointed one
of the Angels to act as guardian until the individual spirit
had grown strong enough to become emancipated from all
outside influence. There will be a total of sixteen races.
(Cosmo-Conception, page 352)
We must recognize that we are not bodies, or races, but
virgin spirits striving for perfection. If, as a virgin spirit, we
forget this and identify ourselves with our Race, clinging to
it with fanatic patriotism, then there is a great likelihood that
we will become enmeshed in and sink with it when our
fellow virgin spirits have passed to greater heights on the
Path of Attainment. (Cosmo-Conception, page 307)