The Fourth Dimension 303anything, this would be an opportunity to learn about
the cosmic laws associated with astral travel. Nothing
came to my mind; it was clouded with confusion and
surprise. The trip was so new and exciting that I couldn't
think straight.
Finally, I asked my guide, "How are the angels?"
"Generally the angels are spirits in the universe, but
there's no such thing as beings with wings attached to
their backs. What happens in your world is that the word
and meaning of angel has degenerated. I take it you are a
language expert on earth?"
"Yes sir, I am."
"Do you know the etymology of such a word?"
"I think it comes from the Greek word 'agoelas,'
meaning 'messenger."'
"That's what the angels of your holy scriptures were.
Regardless of how much they have evolved in their
cosmic progress, I want you to know that in your world
they have been present ever since the beginning, culti
vating your planet with spiritual teachings."
"And what about my friend Rama? She claims she is
from another world other than the earth."
"She's a space traveler, but she's also a very old spirit
that has been making many types of announcements to
your world. Her real name is Ramatis."
"Ramatis? Is Ram a tis a spirit or an incarnation?"
"The spirit of Ramatis lives in the body of the little girl
who is now next to you on the earth."
"Then her spirit and physical body are now on earth?"
"Yes," he said. "When Ramatis goes to other worlds
and her physical body is on a certain planet, what you see
are her ananas and anionites reflected at a distance, not a
real physical body. You see lots of spirits here, but they
are nothing but energy; there are no atoms in us."
"What about you sir, do you have a physical body
waiting for you somewhere right now?"