Seated one day in my favourite meditation pondok, enjoying the gusty day, contemplating my navel and the suchness of things I felt a faint stirring, a shimmering glimmer, an inkling that said....... “Quiz!”.
Ego! or rather, Yes! I thought, seizing on the idea (it now being the day of my copy deadline). It is now many moons since the Ascended Masters, whose servant I am, last spoke to me in this manner and imparting such of that ancient wisdom which, passing through me, first appeared before a thirsting world in this noble organ as the “Quiz Idiosyncraticus”. And now it seemed the spirit of the masters was calling me into service yet again.
So without further ado I closed my eyes and sank deep within. With the lowering of an eyelid, dropping into that ancient fellowship, being transported to those snowy fastnesses in the high places and plateaux where the Ascended Master dwell. I thought once again to receive the inspired message of the Lord Morya via the Master Koot Hoomi himself, loud and clear in his characteristic booming cadence. But nothing came. No whisper even from that high messenger and celestial odd-job man the Master Dwaj Khool. Not a word, not a note, nay not a solitary syllable. All I heard was the derisive hoot of Madame Blavatsky’s baboon.
Knowing in some way I was at fault, an unworthy vessel whose gross spiritual lunge had pushed the much-desired chalice beyond my grasp, I was cast down. Returning chastened to my meditation I contemplated my navel anew.
And then it came! Unbidden and unsought. Simplify! On the wings of holons borne through the ether the few simple words and images flowed. And so it is with great love and utmost respect I once again most humbly offer the wisdom of the Ascended Masters in the form of “The Quiz Simplex”.
It is not for me to say what mysteries and revelations lie encoded herein. I am but the unworthy messenger. Suffice it to say that the message is a personal one to each and every one of us and not something communicable, as the name might imply to the more profane and well-lived among us.
The Quiz Simplex
This is the world’s easiest quiz. You only need 4 correct answers to pass. It is as simple as that.
But once again I must enjoin you not to abuse this transcendent moment of simplicity, for by peeking at the answers inscribed below or changing your answers having looked, you run the risk of severe metaphysical damage or at very least, egregious loss of self-esteem. In this, as all things, be rigorous with yourselves....
1) How long did the Hundred Years War last?
2) Which country makes Panama hats?
3) From which animal do we get catgut?
4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of?
6) The Canary Islands are named after what animal?
7) What was the first name of King George VI of England?
8) What color is a purple finch?
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from?
The Answers:
1) How long did the Hundred Years War last?
Answer: 116 years
2) Which country makes Panama hats?
Answer: Ecuador
3) From which animal do we get cat gut?
Answer: Sheep and/or Horses
4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?
Answer: November
5) What is a camel's hair brush made of?
Answer: Squirrel fur
6) The Canary Islands are named after what animal?
Answer: Dogs
7) What was King George VI's first name?
Answer: Albert
8) What color is a purple finch?
Answer: Crimson
9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from?
Answer: New Zealand
What Does it All Mean?
Of course, everything and nothing. For those of you who squeaked by with 4 - 6 correct answers you may rest assured that you are on the correct path in life, for in truth there is no other path than the one you are on. For those scoring 7 - 9, your knowledge of the minutiae of life is truly awesome and you should beat a path to your nearest weekly Trivia Quiz, for your gifts would seem to fit you for little else. For those who failed, be not cast down for woefully ignorant as you may be, you are triply blessed and are the true winners in that you have now been given an inestimable gift - the knowledge that simplicity is much more than it seems.
Note:
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