(( The full text of William S. Burroughs "The Seven Souls..." can be found here. ))
The ancient Egyptians postulated seven souls.
Top soul, and the first to leave at the moment of death, is Ren, the Secret Name. This corresponds to
my Director. He directs the film of your life from conception to death.
The Secret Name is the title of your film. When you die, that's where Ren came in.
Second soul, and second one off the sinking ship, is Sekem: Energy, Power, Light.
The Director gives the orders, Sekem presses the right buttons.
Number three is Khu, the Guardian Angel.
He, she, or it is third man out ...
Number four is Ba, the Heart, often treacherous.
Number five is Ka, the Double. The Ka, which usually reaches adolescence at the time of bodily
death, is the only reliable guide through the Land of the Dead.
Number six is Khaibit, the Shadow, Memory, your whole past conditioning from this and other lives.
Number seven is Sekhu, the Remains.
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