MANICHAEAN LITERATURE^601
Second, I ask, if he is a great god,
unchanging and immeasurable,
how could he come and be found in the pettiness
of the body?
Third, tell me, how is a holy one the mind,
and how is he pure despite the defilement of the body?
Fourth, if the light mind exists in saints,
why can't we see his likeness as he is?
I beg you, can you be persuasive and tell me
what I ask you?
Fifth, tell me about your mission.
Look, it isn't clear to me.
In this world they oppress and persecute you.Mani offers his student a vision:The whole revelation I have unveiled
and declared to the church. In your presence
I declare this revelation alone.The student asks:Everything you unveiled, you did so in our presence
yet I want to know about the light mind.
What is the light mind?ABOUT THE LIGHT MIND
The messenger responds:
If I tell you these things you care about
and they become true after your concern,
will you understand what you must do?
I will give vision to those who see!
I will make the living fountain overflow
so the thirsty may drink and live.