204. On acquiring the function of intuition permanently the individual has reached so far in development that he will begin to move consciously in spiritual spheres with the same ease as when he used to be able to move only in physical areas. And through this new condition the universe begins to reveal its great mystery to him, for he is now the bearer of cosmic consciousness. Because this condition always commences with a tremendous release of ecstasy for the individual concerned, after which he remains permanently conscious in the cosmic world, we have defined it in Livets Bog as the "Great Birth". We shall learn more about this in coming chapters.