“We have heard many things, Enlightened One, and it has helped us to grow,” said the third disciple. “I feel that we have been given all the tools needed to live a perfect life – the three main techniques, and some other ones as well. You have given us your insightful views on many topics. I think we owe you a great debt of gratitude.”

“Thank you,” said The Enlightened One, smiling and bowing.

“What I am wondering is how confident we can be that we will have the ability to carry this out. Isn’t there a risk that we will, like other people, sink back into our unconscious state and forget everything we learned, functioning again at our basic human level? What if all the lessons just fade away in our memories, leaving us alone and foolish again?”

“I hope that never happens to you,” replied The Enlightened One. “I wish you only the best things in life, which always come from going to the next level. In fact, being at the next level is the best thing in life.

“The answer to your problem is, of course, quite clear. What do you think it is?”

“Keep practicing the techniques and go to the next level?” suggested the third disciple.

“Exactly!” said The Enlightened One. “The more you do these things the more advanced you will become. Eventually it will become automatic for you and you will be unable to slip back into your unconscious state for long. You will always wake up and say to yourself: ‘Well, here I am again. I am back. I can see again… how big is the universe, what has Evolution done so far, what is outside the box?’”

“Yes sir! You are right,” agreed the disciple.

“Yes, I am,” smiled The Enlightened One. “Be confident. Find your confidence in repeating the three central techniques, and the other ones as you see fit, and enjoy the results.”

“I will,” said the third disciple with gratitude. “I will be confident and follow your plan. Thank you, Enlightened One.”

“It was my pleasure,” said The Enlightened One. “And for all of you, I suggest you do the same.”

“We will!” the remaining disciples replied.