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The ordained sat further trying to do as he was told. He consoled himself with the thought that Luang Phaw must have something else in store for him to see... After a long time, the ordinand gradually began to experience a strange sensation of bliss — as if his body were growing lighter and lighter. Despite his physical buoyancy, his mind seemed quiet, still and perfectly at ease — so at ease that it was difficult to find words to express the feeling. The hair which he had seen in the beginning gradually receded from his vision, and in its place there appeared a circle of light radiating a feeling of wellbeing. Gradually, the circle of light condensed itself. Then it began to expand. This continued for some time, with the circle as large as a coin. Radiance spread out from this circle, and his attention was drawn towards the centre. The appearance was like a clear, crystal sphere, as large as the moon when it rises in an empty sky. Apprehensive that this vision would disappear, he fixed his gaze thereon. He had lost all sense of weariness in his legs, and could not say exactly when and how his discomfort had disappeared. "Do you see anything else?" asked Luang Phaw softly. "I see light — a sphere the size of a lime," he responded. Luang Phaw continued: "All right. That is enough for today. Remember this sphere. Whenever you close your eyes, you will see it; whenever your eyes are open, you will see it. You will see it throughout the day. You will always see it. You must be careful never to let it be lost." When the ordinand opened his eyes, Luang Phaw showed that he was satisfied. Luang Phaw explained: