ROUNDS AND RACES
These are the terms used to indicate states in the great evolutionary cycles. In our cosmic scheme, they are applied particularly to our Earth and its humanity. Like everything else in Nature, planets have their period of activity and rest, their days and nights, analogous to human life and death. A grand evolutionary programme is in operation throughout the Cosmos, each part of which whether it be planet or kingdom of nature or human group has to pass through sequential phases of development towards its particular goal.
In the study of the programme for humanity, it will be important to note
that the term "Race" indicates a stage in the evolution of humanity
consciousness. It applies to the development of mental and psychic faculties
as well as to the superficial physical characteristics such as skin colour
or hair type.
