In the life of a saint or a master there are five degrees known, and in the two last degrees the progress of the saint or master is silent. But in the life a prophet, these seven degrees manifest to view. For a saint or a master can do his work by avoiding the notice of the world, but the life of the prophet necessitates coming into the world. Thus as he progresses from grade to grade through his life, he cannot very well cover himself, however much he may want to, from the gaze of the world. The sage of every category -- saint, master, or prophet -- always prefers not being known to the world, and as he progresses that desire increases more. It is not only out of modesty or humbleness, but also for the protection of the spiritual ideal which attracts dangers of all sorts by being exposed to the common gaze.