No phenomenon is possible without an active, intelligent force. Each phenomenon is evolved from Universal Life-Matter in a long line of differentiations. At the same time it is Life, involved in Matter. So, we have two concurrent processes, instead of just an empty transformation of forms as the Darwinists will have us believe. Now, regarding the term progressive evolution, it is stated that there is a gradual development of qualities of conscience, as can be seen in the different kingdoms of life.
Plants are more evolved than minerals.
Man has evolved the thinking faculty to some degree, animals have this faculty in a latent condition. Progressive evolution states that beings in certain kingdom develop their consciousness by experience in this world, they reincarnate in the same kingdom until they have reached the limit of possible experiences in this kingdom. Then these beings can enter the next higher kingdom, after a certain period. In this new kingdom they can evolve higher aspects of consciousness. This fifth jewel is clearly connected with the third, hierarchies, and the first, reincarnation.