Definition:
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A simple substance is an immaterial, dynamic, and formative essence that pervades all material forms without disturbing or displacing them.
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Concept of Energy:
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Energy itself is a substantial force, not just a mere force.
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Energy is derived from a higher intelligence, making it a powerful and substantial entity.
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Role in Life:
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Simple substances are responsible for holding the material world together through continuous influx.
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They maintain harmony and form in the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms.
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Adaptability:
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Simple substances can adapt to their surroundings, maintaining order in various conditions (heat, cold, etc.).
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Vital Force:
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The vital force, being a simple substance, constructs and maintains the human body when in a natural state.
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If this vital force is removed or disrupted, the body undergoes destruction and decay.
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Relationship with the Soul:
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A higher simple substance, the soul, dominates the vital force, which in turn maintains the body.
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Constructive and Destructive Forces:
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The vital force is inherently constructive. Its withdrawal leads to the release of destructive forces within the body.
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Rule of Simple Substance:
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When active, the simple substance dominates and controls the material form it inhabits.
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It maintains order, function, and the precision of form.
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The simple substance is essential for harmony and purposeful existence.
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Without it, matter becomes lifeless and purposeless.
