IS

The word "is," on the contrary, is derived from the word, "esti," which in turn was derived from the Sanscrit word "asti," both of which denote "existence," in its absolute sense, without reference to birth, bringing forth, or production.  In its true and Arcane significance the word "is" is analogous to "am," which had its origin in the Sanscrit "asmi," signifying absolute existence, which significance was also imparted to analogous words in the Hebrew, Egyptian and other Oriental languages.  The Word "Is" has the significance of the word "Am" in the following quotation from Exodus, iii. 14, in the Hebrew Sacred Books: "And God said unto Moses, 'I am That I am'; and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel: I am hath sent me unto you." This then is the sense in which the Arcane Aphorism employs the term "is"--in the sense of Absolute Existence.

We have taken the pains to explain

this to you at length, not for the purpose of verbal hair‑splitting,

but in order to bring out the true occult meaning of the term.

This, particularly, because we shall use the term “Being” in its

relative sense in connection with the Cosmos, as we proceed.

Remember that there is no “is‑ness” other than that of The

Law—all other “is‑ness” is but “Being” which is relative, created,

and phenomenal. In the true sense, there is no is other than the

existence of The Law. For this reason we shall always print the

word in capital letters when we use it in its Arcane significance.