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scientists and governmental
authorities."
Graham smiled.
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"Speaking of your scientists," added the other alien, "they would
probably be very interested to know that, long before the countless
solar systems were brought into manifestation--in reference to the many
planets, stars, gaseous bodies, and so forth--space was null and void of

all that is now in existence. The theater of infinite space was empty.
The actors had not yet made their appearance. Everything, every
solitary atom (and that includes the atoms that presently constitute your
body and mine), were back in that great Core of Life. The Oneness.
The Source of All. Some like to call this presence God. It is, however, a
presence that is very real, even to scientists who call themselves
agnostics. If it were possible to become attuned to this presence, this
Core of Life, you would be aware of pulsating with it. You would
realize that you are receiving a great force which enables you to move
about in your physical body. This force is constantly nourishing every
atom that is out there in space, every atom within the earth. It is the
great unifying force that your scientists suspect must exist but have
never quite been able to get a handle on. However, they are getting
closer to it with the discovery of so-called dark matter. But to continue:
the Core of Life may be pictured as a great sun, and yet this would not
describe it, for it is larger than any sun could ever possibly be. And if
we were to try to measure it--and there would be no way to do this--we
would find that it would encircle not only one solar system, but many
other solar systems beyond. However, I am digressing from my story of
the creation of the universe. Gradually or suddenly, depending on your
viewpoint in the great consciousness of time, the animatical forces
from the Core of Life caused the great expansion from the etheric state
of matter, causing gross material to manifest through friction and be
slushed off and begin to solidify. And when it did, the planets began to
form. First one began to form over here, and then another one began to
form over there, and these in turn were followed by still others until
gradually, within the great power that is concentrated at the point where
the planets were revolving, a great solar system came into
manifestation. Then, after their birth, the planets were dormant for what
may have been many millions of years while they were going through
the cooling process. Then, gradually, over perhaps many million more
years, the germinal kingdom brought forth the different forms of matter,
bacteria, et cetera. These in turn brought forth the various bodies, the
animalistic kingdom, and other forms of life that would be needed to
help build and prepare the way and become an assisting force in
eventually bringing forth the human expression. So you see, it was all
carefully orchestrated by that driving presence I mentioned. We are

now living in the seventh group of planets. Yes, the universe as you
know it existed in six previous manifestations, returning each time to
its original state. This seventh manifestation is the last. The time will
come when there will be no physical planets, no physical remnants of
this present universe. But not to worry, my little friend. You and I and,
indeed, all expressions of what you might refer to as life will continue
on, for life is eternal. It has always existed, and it always will exist. The
physical expression is only a temporary condition. By the way, in our
haste we forgot to introduce ourselves. My name is Agasha, and my
brother here is Araskus. Your world will, no doubt, be reading more
about us. As a matter of fact, as we speak, I am receiving a telepathic
message from a William Eisen who now resides in Oz. He reminds me
that while in America he brought forth some of my philosophy in
written documents entitled Agasha: Master of Wisdom and The
Agashan Discourses. These works were written for adults, but older
children who have an advanced understanding may appreciate them,
too. Mr. Eisen was a personal friend of Mr. Evans, who at this moment
is recording these very events as they occur."
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The two beings then shook hands with the boy and bid him farewell as
they returned to their ship. Moments later, the craft arose and tilted in
salute as it spun away beyond the horizon. Graham stood for the
longest time, staring at the spot where the spaceship had disappeared
from sight. There were so many more questions he wanted to ask, and
he wondered if he would ever again have the opportunity. One question
he meant to ask was