Orion Shall Rise, CHAPTER EIGHT, 3.
Yes, we are told the truth about whether Jovain tried to kill Iern - and the answer does not cast a good light on Gaeanity.
Meanwhile, Jovain reflects:
"Bibulous, gluttunous, lecherous old Ucheny Mattas, he has direct experience of the Oneness of Life, over and over. In him it is an ecstasy; in others whom I have known it appears to be a total serenity; but always the seer transcends self. Meanwhile, those like Faylis and me stand wistfully inside the prison of ego." (p. 113)
It is a matter for Mattas whether he drinks alcohol and enjoys good food as it is a matter between him and certain women whether they and he have sex. However, if he is addicted to drunkenness, to overeating and to sexual activity, then he is not transcending self and is imprisoned in his ego.
Our impression of Gaeanity declines further.
1 comment:
Kaor, Paul!
I remember fining Ucheny Mattas rather worldly licentious! Mastery of, and transcending of bodily passions is usually considered desirable for priests, monks, nuns, contemplatives, etc.
Ad astra! Sean
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