The Education of a Believer 169different parts of the universe. I'm in human form
because I'm human, like you."
"I guess that's what you meant when you said I could go
to my local library and find out about these things. I was
reading a book recently, Gods and Spacemen in the Ancient West,
which I thought was the greatest. It was the knock-out
punch to all my incredulity. After reading it, I was
convinced that you people have come back. You've
promised to return so many times, and now here you are,
and very near the year 2,000."
"Yes, and you haven't even started yet. When you get
back to the United States, you11 have a lot of research to
do. You're not going to take any major assignments, your
missions will be short. Try to remember, you've promised
us two years of your life."
"Now that I'm a member of your 'Impossible Mission'
team, will I get to go in one of your vimanas, or flying
saucers, or meet your friends?"
"Yes, perhaps soon."
When Rama said these words, I didn't say anything, but
it was difficult to hide my excitement that she had finally
agreed to let me investigate first hand some of the things
she'd been telling me. Naturally, she picked up on these
thoughts.
"What's more important, Charles, is that we spend our
time wisely. We're going to see each other at least two or
three more times before you go back to the United States.
I wa nt you to come here as often as you can. You11 see
how beautiful it's going to be. As we go along, we're going
to be revising some of the teachings I've been discussing
with you, okay?"
"Okay, as you've already probably sensed, I'm com
pletely convinced. My mind is made up. I want to, and
must, write this message for you. Give me the proper
guidance, and I'll complete the task. When do we start?"