Reading 1637-2

TEXT OF READING 1637-2 M 31 (Medical Student, Protestant)

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Date: 12/20/1938 Sex: M Age: 31 ReadingID: 7724

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of December, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1637], Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.]

Time of Reading 4:00 to 4:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.

1. GC: You will have before you the enquiring mind and development of [1637], …, N.Y.C., and his desire for knowledge respecting Inca treasure. Also the outline which has been furnished him, a copy of which I hold in my hand. Considering all the circumstances involved in such, give him such advice and counsel as will be a development for him at this time; answering the specific questions which may be asked.

2. EC: We have the body, the enquiring mind, [1637].

3. In giving advice or counsel in these particular experiences of this entity, much of that which forms the background of the entity in its experiences through the earth should be taken into consideration, - as well as that desire toward the peoples of that vicinity or sphere of activity, and as to what might be accomplished.

4. That there is within the experience of the entity, [1637], the knowledge and experience latent yet very positive and very concrete, is indicated not only by the innate interest felt - and indicated - but in the abilities of the entity to arouse in the consciousness of those peoples, in their environment, a desire, a call for leadership, in such an one as the entity.

5. Then as to manners and means or ways, and whyfores:

6. As we find, the only manner in which CONSISTENCY and persistency may be given in doing that as would enable the entity not only through its own inner self but through the helps as may be obtained in the very environs in which this treasure may be sought, appears to be:

7. The entity prepare himself, first, as a material channel through which aid may be given to those peoples of the land and of those environs; in ministering to the physical needs of the individuals, of the natives and the peoples of the environ.

8. Then, too, give self in such a service; not with the singleness of purpose that the treasure is to be located AND that it is to be used by self in the exploiting of an ideal or of any people, - other than they to whom it rightfully belongs - and in making their material lot easier.

9. And if this is then done, and some ten to fifteen years of service spent by the entity in the environ, there may be not only gained the location and the treasures of the storehouse of the entity’s own self and peoples, but a training, an activity that will enable the entity to be of a greater service to his fellow men of EVERY land. Not only in the manner of administering to their physical needs, their bodily wants as to physical healing, but as to much of that which is as a lost civilization, - wherein there was the use of much of the knowledge which WAS a part of the ancestors of this ancient peoples.

10. To attempt to give or to make only an expedition would not only be foolhardy but contrary to the real, the deep convictions within the heart and soul of the entity itself; and thus the entity becoming as it were untrue to its own conviction.

11. Then, to prepare self, and to live among and with and for them, enabling them to meet their own problems; not only in the political and in the general social conditions which exist among them, but in enabling them to catch a vision also of that which is the answer in the heart of each Inca - that in Him, the Son, is indeed the great Inca! This is the manner, as we find.

12. Ready for questions.

13. (Q) Correct inaccuracies in present guide [See 1637-2, Par. B2], which I hold in my hand. (A) Answering such questions would be, as we have indicated, only trespassing - unless the activities, the desires are according to that which prompts the entity to seek to aid and help this people.

14. (Q) Give latitude and longitude of object of quest. (A) This is indicated by rather the very country, the very lands of this strange yet very sincere peoples; rather than the location of either the SOURCES of supply or that which was and is part of cache.

15. (Q) What is total value? (A) What is the value of a soul? Then multiply that by the many that may be aided by such a service! Enter not, my son, lest thou indeed desire to again lead thy people, thy brethren, to a greater concept of a living God!

16. We are through for the present.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 12/23/38 EC’s letter to [1637]:

Dear Mr. [1637]

Well - wonder if you are as badly disappointed in the reading as I - I have such a feel for that country that could almost picture myself being asked to go with you before it was through. But guess personally my work lies some where else - or does it.

Think you have a real job cut out for yourself, but are making the best preparations for that work, and if you choose can make a contribution to the welfare of those people as few if any other man can.

I feel rather strongly about it all but do not know as am called on to give such full expression of same just now.

Will however be very happy to have a word from you, and to know what you think of it all.

Thank you and with all good wishes

Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

R2. 1/1/39 [1637]‘s letter to EC:

New York City

Dear Mr. Cayce,

It seems we got our wires crossed somewhere. The reading wasn’t what I had hoped for but I was in some degree prepared when Our Cayce junior failed to keep either of two appointments. As you said, the questions were difficult to phrase - perhaps this was the trouble.

I wonder if you don’t feel the same about it. This is too vital a question to be thrown out of gear by my lack of knowledge. The recovery of the treasure would mean so much to a suffering people and to all of us.

Don’t you think we should have another reading with questions properly phrased this time?

I don’t feel that this last reading did justice to either of us since it did not answer any of the questions in point.

Yours very truly [1637]

R3. 1/4/39 EC’s letter to [1637]:

Dear Mr. [1637]

Have yours of the 1st - was afraid you would be very disappointed with what was gotten - after the experiences I had had no idea it would take the turn it did - will be very glad to undertake this again, to see what we will get - would be better that you be present - but if you will see Hugh Lynn and have him go over what was given - and help you with the questions will see what we can get.

Sorry of the disappointment, but we never know what will be presented when we ask.

Thanking you for your letter, and hoping we may yet be of a real service

Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce

R4. 2/22/39 Miss [954]‘s letter: “Another interesting point is that this evening (prior to my vision [see under 954-5 Reports] I had dinner with [1637] for the first time in a long time. Of course you recall [1637]‘s reading showed an experience in the desert with Andrew after Jesus’ death. Now [1637] is highly mediumistic. Records of his readings are poetically beautiful. Most beautiful. He has never appreciated them, I am sure.”

Background

Background

B1. 7/12/38 See Life Reading 1637-1 mentioning two previous incarnations in Peru.

B2. 11/19/38 [1637]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce:

Attached is a translation of a guide supposedly written early in the 16th Century.

Please point out and correct any errors existing in this guide. Please also clarify directions in order that I may go directly to hiding place of the treasure mentioned (correct Latitude and longitude figures would be appreciated).

Please give composition, approximate value and source of this treasure.

What difficulties will be encountered in the removal of this treasure?

Is there any reason why Carl de Muralt should not accompany and assist me in seeking the treasure?

Respectfully [1637]

G U I D E

Placed in the town of Pillaro, ask for the farm of Moya and sleep the first night a good distance above it; and ask there for the mountain of Guapa, from whose top, if the day be fine, look to the east, so that thy back be towards the town of Ambato, and from thence thou shalt perceive the three Cerros (peaks). Llanganati, in the form of a triangle, on whose declivity there is a lake, made by hand, into which the ancients threw the gold they had prepared for the ransom of the Inca when they heard of his death. From the same Cerro Guapa thou mayest see also the forest, and in it a clump of Sangurimas standing out of the said forest, and another clump which they call flechas and these clumps are the principal marks for which thou shalt aim, leaving them a little on the left hand.

Go forward from Guapa in the direction and with the signals indicated, and a good way ahead, having passed some cattle farms, thou shalt come on a wide morass, over which thou must cross, and coming out on the other side thou shalt see on the left hand a short way off a jucal on the hillside, through which thou must pass. Having got through the jucal, thou wilt see two small lakes called “Los Anteojos” (The Spectacles) from having between them a point of land like to a nose. From this place thou mayest again descry the Cerros Llanganati, the same as thou sawest them from the top of Guapa, and I warn thee to leave the said lakes on the left, and that in front of the point or nose there is a plain which is the sleeping place. There thou must leave thy horses, for they can go no farther.

Following now on foot in the same direction, thou shalt come on a great black lake, the which leave on thy left hand, and beyond it seek to descend along the hillside in such a way that mayest reach a ravine, down which comes a waterfall; and there thou shalt find a bridge of three poles, or if it do not still exist thou shalt put another in the most convenient place and pass over it. And having gone on a little way in the forest in the same direction, seek out the hut which served to sleep in or the remains of it.

Having passed the night there, go on thy way the following day through the forest in the same direction till thou reach another deep dry ravine, across which thou must throw a bridge and pass over it slowly and cautiously, for the ravine is very deep; that is if thou succeed not in finding the pass which exists. Go forward and look for the signs of another sleeping place, which, I assure thee, thou canst not fail to see in the fragments of pottery and other marks, because the Indians are continually passing along there.

Go on thy way, and thou shalt see a mountain which is all of margasitas, the which leave on the left hand, and I warn thee that thou must go around it in this fashion [“G” shaped drawing. See Source File Key #1637 for this drawing, re 1637-2.] On this side thou wilt find a pasture in a small plain, which having crossed thou wilt come on a canyon between two hills, which is the way of the Inca. From thence as thou goest along thou shalt see the entrance of the socabon (tunnel?), which is in the form of a churchporch. Having come through the canyon, and gone a good distance beyond, thou wilt perceive a cascade which descends from an offshoot of the Cerro Llanganati, and runs into a quaking bog on the right hand; and without passing the stream in said bog there is much gold, so that putting in thy hand what thou shalt gather at the bottom is grains of gold. To ascend the mountain, leave the bog and go along to the right, and pass above the cascade, going round the offshoot of the mountain. And if by chance the mouth of the socabon be closed with certain herbs which they call salvaje, remove them, and thou wilt find the entrance. And on the lefthand side of the mountain thou mayest see the guayra (for thus the ancients called the furnace where they founded metals), which is nailed with golden nails. And to reach the third mountain, if thou canst not pass in front of the socabon, it is the same thing to pass behind it, for the water of the lake falls into it.

And if thou lose thyself in the forest, seek the river, follow it on the right bank; lower down take to the beach, and thou wilt reach the canyon in such sort that, although thou seek to pass it, thou wilt not find where; climb, therefore, the mountain on the right hand and in this manner thou canst by no means miss thy way.

B3. 11/21/38 EC’s letter to [1637]:

Dear Mr. [1637]

Have yours of 18th - it is most interesting - wish could talk this over with you - there are many phases would like to discuss with you before the reading if possible - but if you wish it undertaken at once can give you the afternoon of the 28th 3.30 to 4.30 E.S.T. But think if you are not in a hurry will be in N.Y. the 5-6-7 - and would like to tell you of an experience about all this may mean nothing - may mean every thing who knows [[4908] series?] [Scenario, “Bridge of the Incal”]

Thanking you for your confidence in the sources of information and sincerely hoping to be of a service.

Let me know about time for reading whether to go ahead on the 28th or wait until see you. If made on 28th well that you keep the period in quiet and meditation.

With all good wishes Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

B4. 12/19/38 [1637]‘s letter to EC:

Dear Mr. Cayce,

Having been unable to get in touch with your son since I last saw you, I have had to use my best judgement in representing this problem to you. I sincerely trust you will find it acceptable.

It was indeed a pleasure to meet you - a pleasure which I hope will be repeated in the near future.

Mentioned Entities

Entity (Cayce Term), Peru, New York City, Ideal, Soul, Visions, Book of Job, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Healing, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Incarnation, Jesus Christ, Meditation, Photography (Atlantean), Purpose, Virginia Beach

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 1637-2, ReadingID 7724.