Parsifal emphasizes the fact that “heaven is not gained with
a single bound.” After Parsifal had won the great victory and
gained the Sacred Spear, still he had not grown enough to be
worthy to rule in the council-chambers of Monsalvat. He had
to grow to new heights. Thus, many years yet of struggle,
temptation, and trial awaited him. Self-mastery and spiritual
supremacy are attained, not by one victory, but by many. They
come only as the rich fruition of a life of strenuous endeavor,
a life of loyalty to duty and to love. (Text.)--B. O.
FLOWER, _The Arena_.
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