The Role of Consciousness in Governance informs the reader that all the systems of government on our planet were established in order for the government that is Above will become manifest on the Earth Below. The work of all earthly governments, then, is to become a perfect reflection of the government above. The structure and function of all governments is to provide the appropriate conditions for its citizens to achieve full self-consciousness or Initiation, and thus self-governance, which is the ultimate form of government.

In examining the system Above, we will understand the reason for, and how the basic structure of all forms of governments can achieve the goal of, perfectly reflecting the government above. To accomplish this objective, the Hierarchy of Masters has been steadily guiding mankind and all governments along a path toward this achievement.

This book brings to our attention the fact that the goal in the establishment of every government is to unfold the divine plan on earth and that the systems of government are the most appropriate vehicles to bring this about. It is to this end that the government of the United States of America was meticulously constructed with its great esoteric constitution to be a model for the world. The Founding Fathers established a country under the direction of the Masters of Wisdom to lead this country and the world along a path of Initiation, of which Masonry provides the blueprint.

Today, a large percent of the populace are mentally and emotionally mature and evolved, so they can now meet the leadership on equal ground, which was one of the primary goals of the Hierarchy. The ability of the governments to recognize this, and to provide accommodation for the greater involvement of their citizenry and provide for them to have a stronger voice and participation in their government, will be a function of the evolution of the governments themselves.

The ultimate task of every nation is to solve its own internal psychological problems—by first recognizing that they exist, then working to quell national pride and taking the steps necessary to establish unity and beauty of rhythm, in the life of its peoples. The next task is to foster the spirit of right relations. This is accomplished by the recognition of the one world of which it is a part. Each nation must later take the steps, which would enable it to enrich the whole world through its individual contribution. These two activities, national and international, must proceed side by side.