Catatonia

         So now we must superimpose the more tradtional description of the Method of Enlightenment upon "Tommy" that we may fully appreciate ALL Aspects and Relevance of the true Nature of Enlightenment which includes the Pre-Conditions that foundation the "Amazing Journey".  We are NOT `going all the way Back` to Buddha's Contmination-by-the-Outside-World but rather designate THAT `Contamination` as  COZMIC Psychological Truama.  So it is with Tommy, who is Traumatzed by an EARTHLY Moral Atrocity which causes him to reach a 'Safe Zone' of Waking Catatonia.  Tommy is "Deaf, Dumb and Blind", a Mute, for all intents and purposes, a Freak of Nature.  

        Recall Bulddh'a Meditative State. For 6 years he renouced the Outside World to exist in the Realm of Deepest Samadhi, all the While 'holding' the Question, "What is this".  This Samadhi is rendered as Necessary if one is to attain even minimalist Understanding, indeed, it is the "Heart Sutra" that is utilized by most Disciplines to help achieve true Stillness and Stability.  Here it is where, "No eyes, no ears, no nose, no touch" can be applied to Tommy's `Mute` Condition.  Tommy is 'primed' to receive Understanding.