It's just because I have picked a little about mystics that I have no use for mystagogues. Real mystics don't hide mysteries, they reveal them. They set a thing up in broad daylight, and when you've seen it it's still a mystery. But the mystagogues hide a thing in darkness and secrecy, and when you find it, it's a platitude.
This quote delves into the distinction between authentic mystics and mystagogues, emphasizing the integrity and transparency of genuine spiritual insight. The poet suggests that true mystics do not conceal their revelations but display them openly, creating moments of wonder and awe that remain enigmatic even after being observed. Their revelations are like secrets shared openly, allowing those who experience them to see the profundity firsthand, thus transforming the mysterious into a clear, revelatory act. In contrast, mystagogues—those who initiate or guide others into mystical knowledge—tend to obscure their teachings within darkness and secrecy. When recipients finally uncover their
