“Now I want to tell you a little event,” continued the owl, ”to illustrate an application of supernormal abilities separated from the world of wisdom, and also to show you how absurd and unsatisfying all power is, no matter how great it may be - if it is not permanently supported by the strong sources of wisdom, if it does not focus on the inner progress of the individual, and if it does not eventually lead man to wisdom and true freedom.”

Thus spoke the mighty owl from the branch of the great oak to the assembly, and then she narrated the following true story: