Abstract

This article examines the primary ontological and cosmological principles governing existence prior to the Big Bang, as extracted from the creation narrative of Ostad Elahi within the framework of Integrated Sciences (Integrative Sciences). Rather than viewing creation through purely metaphorical or conventional biological lenses, this study demonstrates how the primordial design of existence operates through universal laws—most notably causality, essential movement (harekat-e javhari), and fundamental dualism between the world of light and dark energy. Central to this framework is Mahiat (the First Intellect) and its eleven primary companions, who function as quantum potential sources executing the Fundamental Comprehensive Plan. This article systematically presents twenty-six fundamental laws governing the mechanics of the ascending and descending curves, the structural roles of three spiritual realms, and the distinction between terrestrial quantum potentials and a second type of potential originating directly from the primordial source of creation: celestial potentials. By bridging theoretical metaphysics with modern quantum physics and philosophy of mind, this research provides an analytical foundation for understanding the structural evolution, purpose, and pre-cosmic dynamics of matter and consciousness.

4.2 The Eternal and Original Laws

Of course, it is not possible to extract all the original laws from the creation report by Ostad Elahi and to decipher the riddle of existence. To be able to understand the truth of his teachings precisely and concretely requires a long-term engagement with his published works, plus the accompanying inspiration. The correct interpretation of the creation report can be found in his two books with the titles "Burhan al-Haqq" (Proof of Truth) and "Ma'rifat al-Ruh" (Knowing the Soul). As mentioned earlier, the latter was translated into English by James Winston Morris, professor in the Faculty of Theology at Boston College.

Under the above conditions, the following basic laws of existence can be extracted from the report and listed:

1- Behind creation there is an undeniable reason and a basic purpose.

2- The purpose of creation was prepared by God in the form of a design and a basic plan that encompasses all of creation.

3- God did not personally implement the process of creation. According to a law created by God himself, namely "causality", the whole process led by Mahiat and his eleven companions must first be realized from a template and brought to the starting point.

4- The process of creation was very gradual and undertaken in a phased manner.

5- The whole of existence, with all its elements, substances and particles, is in constant movement and change in both dimensions. This means that everything that is created is inherently dynamic and impermanent. This law, which is always associated with movement, rotation and continuous change, was called "essence movement" by Ostad Elahi.

6- God is the first cause and origin of all creatures[1] To recognize him, all creatures must first recognize themselves.

7-  Mahiat is responsible for the creation and emergence of all existence. The souls that are directly created by God (such as the heavenly soul) are an exception.

8- To attain the knowledge that leads to the recognition of God, the soul must connect to the body in the material world to experience physical phenomena.

9- The entire existence can only be activated through the interaction between the world of light and darkness, and under this condition, movement can be sustained. This is the "dualism" law.

10- The two aforementioned worlds are connected as a whole phenomenon.

11- At each level there is the soul first, then its associated matter appears.

12- Concerning earthly people, there are two types of souls. The souls that are created directly by God, for example the heavenly soul (also called angelic soul) and the four other souls that belong to the material world, namely the mineral, plant, animal and Basharic (primary human) soul. The origin of all four souls, and the temporary abode of the heavenly soul, are the three mentioned spaces.

13- Entering the world of paradoxes (in our case, the earth) is the necessary prerequisite for self-recognition in the first steps.

14- Creation has countless levels that are preferentially related to each other. The highest level has the highest rank and the shortest route to the origin of creation.

15- In addition to Mahiat, eleven other primordial forces—referred to as the companions of Mahiat—are actively involved in the creation process.

16- The diversity in the universe is one of the principles of the Fundamental Comprehensive Plan that God made available to Mahiat.

17- In the first step, creation contains two sections, namely the "point of origin" and the "descending curve". This curve is the route that all first generation souls had to go through in order to connect only once and unrepeatably, without applying the principle of causality, with their material bodies and their shape. The only exceptions are the newly created souls, since they did not yet exist in this phase.

18- All souls come from the three spaces described. Most of these souls do not belong to our planet.

19- Although the Celestial Potential (Heavenly soul) comes directly from God, it still has to be transported to one of these three spaces.

20- All creatures are manifested in complementary pairs, designated as male and female.

21- Apart from minor adaptations, all creatures were created in their essential forms from the beginning. (This refers strictly to primary species; hybrid forms arise from the combination of similar groups, such as the mule being a hybrid of a horse and a donkey.)

22- All primary species and races existed in their present forms and structures at the point of origin.

23- Without divine grace and assistance, no entity can complete the trajectory of spiritual perfection.

24- All souls of every planet in the universe had to come down from the original spiritual spaces and connect with their own bodies for the purpose of attaining perfection. This type of travel, passage, movement or transport was called the "descending curve" by Ostad Elahi.

25- The foundational knowledge of Mahiat and his companions permeates every facet of both dimensions of existence. To put it more clearly, the two dimensions are nothing other than the cooperation of the twelve superpowers (from the world of light) and their corresponding anti-superpowers (from the world of darkness) in countless manifestations.

26- The law of "cause and effect" comes into effect only after souls unite with their corresponding physical bodies. From that point onward, all transformations, origins, and manifestations are governed by this principle.

The appearance as minerals and the entire path of perfection leading to the emergence of the Basharic potential (primary human soul), followed by the union of the heavenly and Basharic souls and the eventual return of the heavenly soul to its origin—in short, all the activities, changes, and experiences that the heavenly soul undergoes—constitute an enormous process that Ostad Elahi calls the "ascending curve."

The principles and laws extracted from this report are far more complex and extensive than those outlined here. To prevent the conceptual framework of creation from becoming overly intricate, many additional details have been deliberately omitted.