As an admonishment.
The sorcerer’s explanation, which doesn’t seem like an explanation at all, is lethal. It seems harmless and charming, but as soon as the warrior opens himself to it, it delivers a blow that no one can parry. (Power, 232)

The mystery, or the secret, of the sorcerer’s explanation is that it deals with unfolding the wings of perception. (Power, 256)

As a phenomenological experience. (Power, 267-269)