".The mind must have sufficient rest to function properly, such as sleep, because like the body, the mind also needs rest. The spontaneous question arising within the universe—'Who am I?'—draws us to seek its answer. Because the mind is scattered, it cannot find the answer. Sleep allows people to rest and leave behind worldly troubles. In deep sleep, one becomes one with God, yet this is Infinite Unconsciousness."
It was here at last. Chief had finally reached the riddle-like part, and he began to stammer, pausing now and then as he wondered whether he had translated something incorrectly.
It was not actually that difficult to understand. It was simply mixed with quite a bit of idealism, which conflicted somewhat with the relatively objective descriptions from before, naturally making it seem as though there had been a translation error.
Yet no one spoke. Everyone wore thoughtful expressions. Even Constantine remained quiet throughout, leaving The Old Man no choice but to continue reading.
".The vessel within the universe's mind is nature's body—the universe itself. It contains a certain amount of heat, sound, light, energy, and elements, keeping nature in balance. However, if more sound, heat, light, and energy than originally existed return to the vessel, the elemental forces within it will sense an excess of new power, and nature's balance will be disrupted. What humans receive from the cosmic vessel must be returned. But if more is returned than was received, those surplus forces will interfere with the natural balance of the cosmic vessel."
".The seven stages or kingdoms of evolution are the seven days of Genesis. A stone's mind does not grow weary, because a stone's imagination is nearly zero. Yet stones are affected by heat, moisture, light, and so on. When Genesis begins anew, stone forms appear first, followed by