When Schipke saw the translation, at once he saw it for what it was: an allegorical description of the iterative process for calculating the Mandelbrot. In mathematical terms, Udo's system was to start with a complex number z, then iterate it up to 70 times by the rule z -> z*z + c, until z either diverged or was caught in an orbit.
The Mandelbrot Monk [1]
Fact? Or hoax? Given that it's dated April 1^st makes it suspect, but you never know. It does seem too perfect though.