Science and the Infinite; or, Through a Window in the Blank Wall

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25931

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Science and the Infinite; or, Through a Window in the Blank Wall

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en

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Sydney T. Klein invites readers to look beyond physical shadows to the spiritual reality, arguing that time and space are merely sensory limitations. Through analogies of vibration and sympathy, this metaphysical work explores the nature of prayer, the unity of all life, and the ultimate goal of evolution: becoming one with the Absolute.

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In 'Science and the Infinite; or, Through a Window in the Blank Wall,' Sydney T. Klein challenges the conventional reliance on intellect and sensory perception, proposing instead that true reality resides in the spiritual realm accessible through introspection. Klein argues that time and space are unreal constructs of our finite senses, creating the illusion of motion and separation. By examining phenomena such as the Ichneumon Fly's ability to locate prey through solid matter and the sympathetic vibrations of iron bars, he demonstrates that the universe operates on a principle of universal sympathy and love. He suggests that physical matter is merely a shadow of the Absolute, and that all forms of energy are interchangeable manifestations of a single primal unit. The text traces the evolutionary path of humanity from physical embodiment to a purely spiritual existence, where the 'Physical Ego' dissolves into the 'Transcendental Ego.' Klein posits that the Infinite is not a distant concept but is fully contained in the 'Now' and the 'Here.' The work concludes that the solution to life's mysteries is not found in external observation but in turning inward to realize our oneness with the Divine, transforming prayer into 'Love in Action' and aligning our will with the Divine purpose. Klein illustrates that just as light creates shadows, the physical world is a manifestation of the invisible Absolute. He uses the analogy of a pendulum and wireless telegraphy to show that influence depends on sympathetic vibration rather than physical contact. Ultimately, the book asserts that the Riddle of the Universe is solved not by intellectual analysis of finite sequences, but by realizing that the whole of Creation is an instantaneous Thought of God, accessible only by looking behind the conditioning of time and space.

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