EIt is very tempting to master these supernormal abilities and to put them to work outside in nature - all the more if someone can be put into reverential astonishment.

“This report on the development of a king, however, shows us clearly that these outer proofs of power are not what it is all about, shows that they are only like the smoke of the fire - even if the deluded think they are not feasible at all or maybe even highly attractive.

“With all the application of the supernormal powers the outer use of these abilities is kept to a minimum, and they were employed only to test the inner attitude of those involved; they should direct the focus towards the high goal of the formation of character.