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used the eagle, the jaguar and the serpent. Respective symbols were; for the Sun, the eagle the supreme power, the spirit, and for the jaguar; night, earth, matter, and for the snake wisdom, sacrifice and spiritual energy. In this way the warriors of the florid battle, symbolized their knowledge; as jaguar or eagle warriors.

Finally I ask —said Fire snake— that you got through our town, visit temples and Government buildings, markets and your own houses; recognize the symbols of the secret knowledge of the old grandparents and think that they have always been here, patiently waiting all the time in the world, if necessary, for the time of its revelation."

On those muggy days, when the land heats up, the clouds are loaded, things stop and everyone expects the storm. Just like that the atmosphere of the House of measure was loaded. Everyone felt that the end of the education was coming and that they would have to leave the last nest, prior to undertaking their own flight, their own florid battle and serve their people.

The boy’s chest had opposing feelings on the one hand leaving their teachers, instructors, friends and their tutor; and on the other, joining life in the community, to serve and develop what they had learned during his adolescence and youth.

It was then when an assembly was called by the Council of the House of measure with all the members of the institution, including students. The director then took the floor and spoke to all:

—Listen with attention, eagles and jaguars; open the wings of your understanding and perception. You are beloved gemstones, beautiful quetzal feathers, precious and fragrant flowers from our garden. Listen carefully; open your mind and heart.