Guest guest Posted March 7, 2001 Report Share Posted March 7, 2001 Dear Robin Most religions describe God as an impersonal energy & deny that Divinity can come to earth, just like saying that any architect do not have the powers or talent to enter his buildings, his own creations. However, Vaisnava philosophy describes that God is the Supreme Person & that He has the power and will to come to earth from time to time. These Divine visits are described in the Vedas when describing the qualities, functions and missions of every Avatar. Although chronologically, we are in Kali Yuga, an age that last for 432,000 years and it is the most degrading of the 4 yugas in which humans lose moral qualities, memory, longevity, health, control of themselves and spiritual inclinations, the Vedas say that a mini golden age was prepared by the most merciful avatar in this kali yuga. This avatar is called the Golden Avatar and appeared on 18 february 1486 in India. His name is Lord Chaitanya and He appeared on a Full Moon day. His horoscope says "simha rasi, simha lagna", indicating that both His rising sign and Moon were in Leo (simha) and therefore that combination indicates a very auspicious personality. So we have the historic records that the Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared on earth about 500 years ago to tell us that a mini golden age is appearing and that is going to last for 10,000 years. He also told us that the easiest way to achieve liberation from the entanglement of this material energy, is to chant the Holy Names of God. He appeared on a Full Moon (Purnima), and that particular Full Moon comes back this year on Friday 9 at 17:25 GMT and is celebrated by Vaisnavas all around the world. In fact, it is the beginning of the Vaisnava calendar. We Vaisnavas celebrate that day by reading sacred literature, fasting up to the Moon rise time, meditating, serving devotees, dancing, chanting and eating prasadam (food offered to God). In a way you must be very lucky to have this Full Moon triggering the energies indicated by your natal Moon and lagna. I would say that in the next 12 months you will see the opportunities to advance spiritually, associate with sadhus (spiritual people) and get close to the Divine. Yours in the service of the Lord Natabara Das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 Dear Natabara, Due to my computer failure, I maybe missed something. So if you would tell us what kind of food (prasad) is offered, when that mini-golden age starts..etc.. I would be most appreciative. Thanks a lot. Anna - natabara GJlist Wednesday, March 07, 2001 6:28 PM [gjlist] Gaur Purima Dear Robin Most religions describe God as an impersonal energy & deny that Divinity can come to earth, just like saying that any architect do not have the powers or talent to enter his buildings, his own creations. However, Vaisnava philosophy describes that God is the Supreme Person & that He has the power and will to come to earth from time to time. These Divine visits are described in the Vedas when describing the qualities, functions and missions of every Avatar. Although chronologically, we are in Kali Yuga, an age that last for 432,000 years and it is the most degrading of the 4 yugas in which humans lose moral qualities, memory, longevity, health, control of themselves and spiritual inclinations, the Vedas say that a mini golden age was prepared by the most merciful avatar in this kali yuga. This avatar is called the Golden Avatar and appeared on 18 february 1486 in India. His name is Lord Chaitanya and He appeared on a Full Moon day. His horoscope says "simha rasi, simha lagna", indicating that both His rising sign and Moon were in Leo (simha) and therefore that combination indicates a very auspicious personality. So we have the historic records that the Supreme Personality of Godhead appeared on earth about 500 years ago to tell us that a mini golden age is appearing and that is going to last for 10,000 years. He also told us that the easiest way to achieve liberation from the entanglement of this material energy, is to chant the Holy Names of God. He appeared on a Full Moon (Purnima), and that particular Full Moon comes back this year on Friday 9 at 17:25 GMT and is celebrated by Vaisnavas all around the world. In fact, it is the beginning of the Vaisnava calendar. We Vaisnavas celebrate that day by reading sacred literature, fasting up to the Moon rise time, meditating, serving devotees, dancing, chanting and eating prasadam (food offered to God). In a way you must be very lucky to have this Full Moon triggering the energies indicated by your natal Moon and lagna. I would say that in the next 12 months you will see the opportunities to advance spiritually, associate with sadhus (spiritual people) and get close to the Divine. Yours in the service of the Lord Natabara Das gjlist- Your use of is subject to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 Thanks so much, Natabara! Namaste! Robin Welch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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